I travelled solo and found this hotel to be a great base if you’re looking for somewhere with all the essentials. The room was clean, the bed was comfortable and having a fridge was really handy.
The location is great for exploring Hollywood, with the metro station right next door. As a solo female traveller, I never felt particularly unsafe in the area, although as with anywhere, it’s worth keeping your wits about you and being more cautious once it gets dark.
There are plenty of amenities within walking distance, including CVS Pharmacy, Trader Joe’s, Bristol Farms and Starbucks. I also really appreciated the coffee machine, hot and cold water dispenser, tea bags and microwave outside the rooms.
There were a couple of small downsides. Housekeeping needs to be requested, which I did halfway through my 7 night stay. However, it didn’t really seem like the towels or bedding had been changed, just remade, and I wasn’t given any fresh toilet rolls. Also, despite the curtains being advertised as blackout, they definitely aren’t! If you need a dark room to sleep, I’d recommend bringing an eye mask.
Overall I really enjoyed my stay. It’s not somewhere I’d book for luxury, but for what you pay, particularly given the location, I think it’s really good value. If you’re looking for a clean, comfortable and conveniently located base for exploring LA without spending a fortune, it does the job. I’d definitely stay here again!