Help Choosing LA Hotel -- Thanks
May 13th, 2002, 10:00 AM
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Help Choosing LA Hotel -- Thanks
Sorry if this message is a repeat -- it didn't seem to show up in the "California" section when I posted the first time.
Anyway, going to LA on short notice, and the hotels I usually stay at are booked. Does anyone have any opinions on:
Le Merigot (JW Marriott) in Santa Monica
Le Meridien in Beverly Hills
Loews in Santa Monica
New Otani in downtown
We are looking for clean, spacious, comfortable, preferably with a view or something pleasant to look at (not a parking lot or wall if possible).
Thanks!
Anyway, going to LA on short notice, and the hotels I usually stay at are booked. Does anyone have any opinions on:
Le Merigot (JW Marriott) in Santa Monica
Le Meridien in Beverly Hills
Loews in Santa Monica
New Otani in downtown
We are looking for clean, spacious, comfortable, preferably with a view or something pleasant to look at (not a parking lot or wall if possible).
Thanks!
May 13th, 2002, 10:58 AM
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Loewe's is right on the beach and if you like beach activities, it's perfect.
The New Otani is downtown and has a great garden and sushi restaurant. Downtown has a lot of contruction going on and unless you need to be near the Chandler for a show, it's not the most peacful place to stay.
Le Meridien may technically be BH, but it's not really what you would think of as BH. It's a big modern hotel, lots of restaurants nearby, close to the Beverly Center ( a mall) and a number of other shopping spots. It overlooks an auto repair store.I think Loews would be your best bet.
M.
The New Otani is downtown and has a great garden and sushi restaurant. Downtown has a lot of contruction going on and unless you need to be near the Chandler for a show, it's not the most peacful place to stay.
Le Meridien may technically be BH, but it's not really what you would think of as BH. It's a big modern hotel, lots of restaurants nearby, close to the Beverly Center ( a mall) and a number of other shopping spots. It overlooks an auto repair store.I think Loews would be your best bet.
M.
May 16th, 2002, 10:19 PM
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Chris if you are coming in on the train you will probably want to stay in downtown L.A. Several hotel choices nearby and if it is a weekend, you will probably get a great price on a deluxe hotel by trying www.hotwire.com
May 16th, 2002, 10:24 PM
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Le Merigot is in a good location...I'm sure some rooms have views. I didn't stay there but treated a friend to the Spa. I wasn't overly impressed with the hotel (the Spa receptionist was downright dumb).
If this isn't for business, and you're flexible on where to stay, Hermosa beach is less touristy than Santa Monica. The Inn at Hermosa (Beach)is right on the beach...I see people kicking back watching the bikini-clad rollerbladers all the time (if you want to call that a "view"). Not a fancy place, but pricey because of the location. I think it may even be part timeshare.
Definitely stay away from Downtown...most Los Angeleans do.
If this isn't for business, and you're flexible on where to stay, Hermosa beach is less touristy than Santa Monica. The Inn at Hermosa (Beach)is right on the beach...I see people kicking back watching the bikini-clad rollerbladers all the time (if you want to call that a "view"). Not a fancy place, but pricey because of the location. I think it may even be part timeshare.
Definitely stay away from Downtown...most Los Angeleans do.
