Are there any good hotels/motels in L.A. area under $100? I would like either West L.A., Hollywood or the beach area.

OK for Hollywood:

The Holiday Inn Express
La Brea

The Magic Hotel
Franklin Ave.

The Best Western
Highland

I think most of these are listed online.
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The Ramada in West Hollywood (on Santa Monica near La Cienga) has been cheap lately. We are going this weekend for $80 per night, booked like 2 weeks ago. Might want to check it out. West Hollywood is a nice area, close to most things.

Try The Standard on Sunset Blvd. It's a "retro-chic" type place and they did have rooms for $99.

Try Priceline. You'll be able to get the best deals on hotels in the areas that you're interested in.

Otherwise, The Ramada in WeHo is in a good location, next to a Starbucks and Dupar's (24 hr coffeeshop) on Santa Monica Blvd. Great people watching. The Standard on Sunset is excellent for the LA trendy feel. They have a very hip restaurant and bar too. Plus, you can walk up and down Sunset Blvd for kicks. The Hotel Capri in Westwood is also moderately priced, but is not next to anything so you'll need a car.