Elan Hotel is a beautifully refurbished hotel probably built in the 60's. It is probably the cleanest hotel we've stayed at in the States. As many others have pointed out already, the staff is also very helpful. The hotel also provides free wine & cheese every day between 5pm and 7pm, which is a good occasion to meet other travellers or simply drink for free....
The location is ok, kind of mid way between everything - Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Santa Monica Beach. It's a $20 taxi ride to the walk of fame, but Macy's is literally across the street. Valet parking is $20/night and is the only realistic option if you bring a car.
Now that the positive has been covered, here's the reason for our bad rating. When the hotel was refurbished, they kept the original doors, and they block as much noise as a sheet of paper. If you stay on the first floor, expect to be woken up by breakfast from 7am and cleaners from 8 am. And if you're staying in the weekend but don't stay out too late, expect to be woken up as the late nighters return home. We were woken up at 3am by loud guests chatting in the lobby, and the staff in the 24h reception didn't do anything to quiet them. It was not until another guest asked them to go to bed that it stopped.
When we checked out the receptionist told us we should request a 2nd floor room the next time we stay there. Our recommendation to Tripadvisor readers would be to call up front and make sure you get a room on second floor. Rooms 101-104 should be avoided at all costs, and 105-108 will also be noisy. If you get a room on the second floor go for it, but if they can't guarantee you a room on the second floor I would stay somewhere else.
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