Los Angeles Journals

California Dreaming

A May 2006 trip to Los Angeles by canadiantraveller69

Quote: In May of 2005, I took my first ever trip to Los Angeles, California. A jam packed 2 weeks full of plenty of sightseeing.

Hollywood Hotel

Hotel | "Ramada Inn Hollywood"

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The Ramada Inn is decent value for the money that you pay. The only complaints I really had about the place was the fact that the pool (which is in the parking lot) was under construction at the time of our stay, we were not notified of this at the time of booking, nor at the time of check-in. Internet hookup was also broken at the time of check-in, and the access point in the lobby was also out of service. Even if it was in service, they charge quite a bit, we found a small Internet house a couple blocks away which was really helpful, and cheap too. Complimentary breakfast buffet is the same every day, but very filling which helps save on cash. The fridge and Microwave in every room, also c...Read More

Member Rating 3 out of 5 on February 22, 2006

Hollywood Hotel
1160 North Vermont Avenue
Los Angeles, California 90029
(323) 315-1800

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Four Points by Sheraton Los Angeles International Airport

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This was the first hotel I stayed at on my trip to Los Angeles, in May of 2005.The service was pleasant, however, just make sure to book a room on the inside of the hotel, as opposed to facing the balcony, or the airport runway. It's damn noisy all night :(The hotel is close to LAX, but not much else. Public transit to major attractions is within walking distance (15-20 minutes), but expect a long ride to anything exciting.I did not eat at the restaurant, and as far as I know the hotel only had a small continental breakfast, that wasn't included, free, in our booking.The pool is lit, heated, and open 24 hours, which is a nice bonus!Nice, but if you don...Read More

Member Rating 3 out of 5 on February 22, 2006

Four Points by Sheraton Los Angeles International Airport
9750 Airport Blvd.
Los Angeles, California 90045
(310) 645-4600

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Best Value Inn and Suites

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Two nights at this place I honestly regret. Paying $100-plus a night for a suite, I was expecting some comfort. Instead, we got some hole in wall cottage-style place I'd expect if I was renting some cottage for the weekend out in the booneys. The bedding was torn and old, there was some murky substance in the bathroom upstairs, the TVs worked only when they wanted to. Customer service was horrible as well, a simple phone call to the front desk seemed like we were waking-up the clerk.There is a pool and a hot tub, however both are very small. The pool wasn't cleaned either, and we had to get the clerk to open the gate for us.Location is fairly far from Disney and other attractions....Read More

Member Rating 1 out of 5 on February 22, 2006

Best Value Inn and Suites
3101 W Chapman Ave.
Los Angeles, California

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Universal Studios Hollywood - City Walk

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Universal Studios Hollywood Citywalk is fantastic! So many brand name stores (Billabong, A&F, Guess), and fantastic restaurants. My friends and I ate at this seafood place on the walk, it was expensive but really worth the price—I wish I could remember the name of it but its no longer listed on the Citywalk website.B.B. King's Blues Club is also really interesting, the night we went they had a blues concert in the main concourse of the Citywalk! It was mardi gras themed and there were waterfalls and lights—a really fantastic atmosphere.We didn't get a chance to get into Hard Rock Cafe, it was lined up out the door. But, the building itself and the atmosphere that it spews out seems...Read More