This 60-room motel is a clean, slightly weathered budget find in Hollywood that’s less than a block from the Hollywood/Western metro station. The property offers free parking as well as a central courtyard with a pool and hot tub. Coral Sands is not luxurious or trendy by any stretch, but a good, inexpensive base for exploring the city.
This 60-room motel is a clean, slightly weathered budget find in Hollywood that’s less than a block from the Hollywood/Western metro station. The property offers free parking as well as a central courtyard with a pool and hot tub. Coral Sands is not luxurious or trendy by any stretch, but a good, inexpensive base for exploring the city.
This bright, clean, and renovated Residence Inn is an affordable option geared toward long-term stays. The location is a reasonably convenient for exploring downtown San Diego, which is a 20-minute drive away. Aside from the large rooms with full kitchens, there's a free breakfast with lots of variety and also a "social time" with light food and drinks on select weeknights. It's a solid choice for travelers who are fine with staying at a chain.
This bright, clean, and renovated Residence Inn is an affordable option geared toward long-term stays. The location is a reasonably convenient for exploring downtown San Diego, which is a 20-minute drive away. Aside from the large rooms with full kitchens, there's a free breakfast with lots of variety and also a "social time" with light food and drinks on select weeknights. It's a solid choice for travelers who are fine with staying at a chain.
With its position overlooking the beach in San Diego's Pacific Beach neighborhood, the Pacific Terrace Hotel has excellent views of the ocean. Rooms are large with heavy wood furniture, private balconies or patios, and most have lovely ocean views. Shops and restaurants are within walking distance, and the boardwalk runs along the hotel's back door. Sunsets over the Pacific come with a cost -- resort fees and parking charges add quickly on top of already high rates. The non-view rooms are considerably cheaper, but for room rates in a similar range some travelers may find more amenities nearby at the considerably more posh, Tower 23 Hotel.
With its position overlooking the beach in San Diego's Pacific Beach neighborhood, the Pacific Terrace Hotel has excellent views of the ocean. Rooms are large with heavy wood furniture, private balconies or patios, and most have lovely ocean views. Shops and restaurants are within walking distance, and the boardwalk runs along the hotel's back door. Sunsets over the Pacific come with a cost -- resort fees and parking charges add quickly on top of already high rates. The non-view rooms are considerably cheaper, but for room rates in a similar range some travelers may find more amenities nearby at the considerably more posh, Tower 23 Hotel.
Built in the early 1900s, the Venice Beach Suites & Hotel is a piece of Venice Beach history that retains much of its original architectural charm. It's perfect for low-maintenance tourists looking to explore the area's unique attractions, while being right in the thick of the action. Rooms have plenty of charm for a value hotel; think: exposed brick walls, wrought-iron headboards, and light wooden floors. The lack of standard hotel services such as daily room cleaning may make it feel a bit too no-frills for some, but the prices are hard to beat for the location.
Built in the early 1900s, the Venice Beach Suites & Hotel is a piece of Venice Beach history that retains much of its original architectural charm. It's perfect for low-maintenance tourists looking to explore the area's unique attractions, while being right in the thick of the action. Rooms have plenty of charm for a value hotel; think: exposed brick walls, wrought-iron headboards, and light wooden floors. The lack of standard hotel services such as daily room cleaning may make it feel a bit too no-frills for some, but the prices are hard to beat for the location.
Set outside the heart of Hollywood, the 130-room Hollywood Hotel can be a good deal for travelers who don't mind an urban setting. Gas stations, fast-food outlets, liquor stores, and a few shops selling medical marijuana are in the immediate vicinity, and homeless people sleeping on the streets are a frequent sight. But business travelers looking for reasonable rates and families on a budget (chilren under 18 stay for free), will find more than suitable accommodations. That said, the hotel isn't the most kid-friendly, and the gritty location may be too far removed from Hollywood's iconic destinations for some.
Set outside the heart of Hollywood, the 130-room Hollywood Hotel can be a good deal for travelers who don't mind an urban setting. Gas stations, fast-food outlets, liquor stores, and a few shops selling medical marijuana are in the immediate vicinity, and homeless people sleeping on the streets are a frequent sight. But business travelers looking for reasonable rates and families on a budget (chilren under 18 stay for free), will find more than suitable accommodations. That said, the hotel isn't the most kid-friendly, and the gritty location may be too far removed from Hollywood's iconic destinations for some.
The 613-room Crowne Plaza Los Angeles International Airport is a modern, upscale chain hotel. Situated less than a half-mile from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), the hotel is geared toward business travelers and provides a 24-hour free shuttle to the airport. The rooms are average size and cleanly designed, with flat-screen TVs and brown-patterned decor and shower/tub combos. Accommodating guests who may arrive or depart at any time of day or night, the hotel features a 24-hour business center, 24-hour room service, and four restaurants and bars. Considering its convenient location and above-average style for an airport hotel, this is a well-priced choice for business travelers.
The 613-room Crowne Plaza Los Angeles International Airport is a modern, upscale chain hotel. Situated less than a half-mile from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), the hotel is geared toward business travelers and provides a 24-hour free shuttle to the airport. The rooms are average size and cleanly designed, with flat-screen TVs and brown-patterned decor and shower/tub combos. Accommodating guests who may arrive or depart at any time of day or night, the hotel features a 24-hour business center, 24-hour room service, and four restaurants and bars. Considering its convenient location and above-average style for an airport hotel, this is a well-priced choice for business travelers.
The Dana's private marina and location on Mission Bay makes it ideal for boating and water sport enthusiasts, as well as families who want to be as close to SeaWorld as possible. Some rooms in the older building could use updating, with amenities varying widely, but they're functional and clean, and many offer views of the bay. Far from the center of the city, this is a quiet resort-style hotel suited to families who don't need to be close to San Diego's nightlife or shopping.
The Dana's private marina and location on Mission Bay makes it ideal for boating and water sport enthusiasts, as well as families who want to be as close to SeaWorld as possible. Some rooms in the older building could use updating, with amenities varying widely, but they're functional and clean, and many offer views of the bay. Far from the center of the city, this is a quiet resort-style hotel suited to families who don't need to be close to San Diego's nightlife or shopping.
The Inn on Randolph is a newly remodeled, gabled property dating to the late 19th century on a residential tree-lined street, walking distance from downtown Napa. The inn consists of a mix of buildings, including the main historic house, which contains a handful of rooms, and a small number of stand-alone private cottages. The lovely rooms are airy and luxurious with soft neutral tones; some have fireplaces and terraces. There is an excellent gourmet breakfast and peaceful shaded gardens with Adirondack chairs for sipping wine in the evenings. Service is consistently praised; the innkeeper can help make arrangements for wine tours and restaurant reservations.
The Inn on Randolph is a newly remodeled, gabled property dating to the late 19th century on a residential tree-lined street, walking distance from downtown Napa. The inn consists of a mix of buildings, including the main historic house, which contains a handful of rooms, and a small number of stand-alone private cottages. The lovely rooms are airy and luxurious with soft neutral tones; some have fireplaces and terraces. There is an excellent gourmet breakfast and peaceful shaded gardens with Adirondack chairs for sipping wine in the evenings. Service is consistently praised; the innkeeper can help make arrangements for wine tours and restaurant reservations.
The 198-unit, upscale Westin Desert Willow Villas is a time-share outpost of the Starwood chain. Set in Palm Desert, a 20-minute drive from downtown Palm Springs, the Westin embraces its Sonora desert environment with two massive pool areas and plenty of water-focused activities for all ages. The villas are modern, with full kitchens, showers with twin showerheads, and sofa beds. For cold desert evenings, there are outdoor fireplaces and heat lamps so guests can relax and appreciate the stars. Just be aware that there are no spa services, and dining options are limited -- many guests quickly tire of the casual grill restaurant, so come prepared to cook or drive for more variety.
The 198-unit, upscale Westin Desert Willow Villas is a time-share outpost of the Starwood chain. Set in Palm Desert, a 20-minute drive from downtown Palm Springs, the Westin embraces its Sonora desert environment with two massive pool areas and plenty of water-focused activities for all ages. The villas are modern, with full kitchens, showers with twin showerheads, and sofa beds. For cold desert evenings, there are outdoor fireplaces and heat lamps so guests can relax and appreciate the stars. Just be aware that there are no spa services, and dining options are limited -- many guests quickly tire of the casual grill restaurant, so come prepared to cook or drive for more variety.
The affordable rates, array of features (for its size), and attentive staff providing free extras make this renovated 1950s motel a great value. Most rooms are large and all have been restored with cool, retro-inspired details. With several small communal spaces on the grounds, the hotel's layout encourages socializing (a pro for some and con for others), but staff take the property's noise policy seriously, so "quiet and relaxed" is the default atmosphere. In fact, children under 17 are not allowed. Those looking for the boutique vintage vibe, but wanting a few more amenities, could try the Palm Springs Rendezvous, which also has a slightly more flexible children's policy.
The affordable rates, array of features (for its size), and attentive staff providing free extras make this renovated 1950s motel a great value. Most rooms are large and all have been restored with cool, retro-inspired details. With several small communal spaces on the grounds, the hotel's layout encourages socializing (a pro for some and con for others), but staff take the property's noise policy seriously, so "quiet and relaxed" is the default atmosphere. In fact, children under 17 are not allowed. Those looking for the boutique vintage vibe, but wanting a few more amenities, could try the Palm Springs Rendezvous, which also has a slightly more flexible children's policy.