Hollywood Motels - *not* for tourism
May 5th, 2006, 07:21 PM
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So sorry to ask about another-
But continuing my search I found
Hollywood Celebrity Hotel
1775 Orchid Ave, Hollywood
which looks to be *right there*
near her apartment.
It gets *glowing* reviews on
AND Trip Advisor!
And at an amazing price.
So can these reviews be trusted?
Would like the *OKAY* from a
trusted fodorite in the know --
Thanks again.
But continuing my search I found
Hollywood Celebrity Hotel
1775 Orchid Ave, Hollywood
which looks to be *right there*
near her apartment.
It gets *glowing* reviews on
AND Trip Advisor!
And at an amazing price.
So can these reviews be trusted?
Would like the *OKAY* from a
trusted fodorite in the know --
Thanks again.
May 5th, 2006, 07:29 PM
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I hadn't heard of this place so went to Trip Advisor. Is this one of the "glowing comments" you're talking about?
". . . Cons are that the rooms are extremely dated & dark. Everything screams budget. . Not even as nice as a typical Super 8. Just depends on what is important to you I guess. . ."
Several of the others were more positive but all said things like "how much more can you expect for under $100 a night".
I'd think if you aren't expecting too much, it should be great -- especially if you don't need parking which several people indicated was a nightmare.
". . . Cons are that the rooms are extremely dated & dark. Everything screams budget. . Not even as nice as a typical Super 8. Just depends on what is important to you I guess. . ."
Several of the others were more positive but all said things like "how much more can you expect for under $100 a night".
I'd think if you aren't expecting too much, it should be great -- especially if you don't need parking which several people indicated was a nightmare.
May 5th, 2006, 07:41 PM
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Thank you for your concern Neopolitan.
Trip Advisor lists
this property as # 7 of 163 in
Los Angeles. Is that not significant?
Reviews are better on Expedia, also
offering great rates.
""Everything screams budget."
Good. This is not one of my
3-4 fun vacations each year during
which I would never consider such a place.
This will be a room in
which I will do nothing more than
sleep and shower -
needing a safe and **CLOSE**
place to stay near my niece,
where I will be spending the
vast majority of my time.
Any other replies?
Thank you.
Trip Advisor lists
this property as # 7 of 163 in
Los Angeles. Is that not significant?
Reviews are better on Expedia, also
offering great rates.
""Everything screams budget."
Good. This is not one of my
3-4 fun vacations each year during
which I would never consider such a place.
This will be a room in
which I will do nothing more than
sleep and shower -
needing a safe and **CLOSE**
place to stay near my niece,
where I will be spending the
vast majority of my time.
Any other replies?
Thank you.
May 6th, 2006, 10:39 AM
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I've walked the area, alone, and nothing near Hollywood & Vine is terribly scary nor terribly comfortable. Hotel Celebrity is fine as long as you know what you're getting into, it's not the Ritz. Even the Motel 6 is fine, except, as another poster mentioned, you never know who's right next door in these places.
It doesn't get dark until 8:30pm, and even after that there are theatregoers and clubhoppers abuzz in the area. Don't flash a rolex watch or stop at an ATM after dark with your wallet hanging out.
If you're expecting Mayberry, you'll be in for a rude awakening. But I agree, take whatever budget spot is closest to your niece. Or stay in Burbank and take the 10 minute bus ride if you're more comfortable being where there are no homeless approaching you for spare change.
By the way, don't expect her to be in her current apt. for very long, the whole area is being torn down to make way for revitalization of the area and construction of expensive condo and townhome highrises.
It doesn't get dark until 8:30pm, and even after that there are theatregoers and clubhoppers abuzz in the area. Don't flash a rolex watch or stop at an ATM after dark with your wallet hanging out.
If you're expecting Mayberry, you'll be in for a rude awakening. But I agree, take whatever budget spot is closest to your niece. Or stay in Burbank and take the 10 minute bus ride if you're more comfortable being where there are no homeless approaching you for spare change.
By the way, don't expect her to be in her current apt. for very long, the whole area is being torn down to make way for revitalization of the area and construction of expensive condo and townhome highrises.
May 6th, 2006, 11:31 AM
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Thank you very much Tracy for
your very helpful posts.
No I'm not naive, fairly street
smart and I've also *been there*
both as a tourist several times,
also visiting my niece. Not
expecting Mayberry LOL and I'm
relatively aware of what I may encounter.
I just made a reservation at the
Best Western Hollywood Hills,
which seems to be a bit beyond
her immediate neighborhood,
but feel better about the hotel and
the location. Thoughts?
Interesting tidbit about new
condos.
Thanks also for the tip about
Burbank, I will check into that
immediately!
your very helpful posts.
No I'm not naive, fairly street
smart and I've also *been there*
both as a tourist several times,
also visiting my niece. Not
expecting Mayberry LOL and I'm
relatively aware of what I may encounter.
I just made a reservation at the
Best Western Hollywood Hills,
which seems to be a bit beyond
her immediate neighborhood,
but feel better about the hotel and
the location. Thoughts?
Interesting tidbit about new
condos.
Thanks also for the tip about
Burbank, I will check into that
immediately!
May 8th, 2006, 12:49 PM
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Nobody in their right mind stays at Motel 6 in this day and age. You can get much higher quality for about the same price through Priceline.com.
Wouldn't the safety of a better chain establishment a mile away be a positive trade-off from staying in a fear-inducing dive that happens to be half a block from where you expect to be going every day?
All of these posts and I didn't see exactly what nightly room rate you are willing to pay.
I do know that wanderluster should go to biddingfortravel.com and at least CHECK various rates awarded to others in the area where she wants to stay.
The Priceline selection in the general area is as follows:
Hollywood
3 Star
Holiday Inn Hollywood Walk of Fame LINK TO HOTEL REVIEW
Renaissance Hollywood LINK TO HOTEL REVIEW
Roosevelt Hotel
2 Star
Metropolitan Hotel LINK TO HOTEL REVIEW
1 Star
Comfort Inn on Vermont LINK TO HOTEL REVIEW
Super 8
That Metropolitan Hotel is at
5825 West Sunset Boulevard (90028)
THAT seems to be about 2 blocks from Sunset and Vine, and Sunset is a few blocks from Hollywood Blvd.
If the Priceline hotel list is current at Biddingfortravel.com... then the worst case scenario is that you bid for a 2-star hotel in the region and get a 3-star hotel at the price you bid for a 2-star.
You should look at the hotels above, and figure out where they are in relation to where YOU wish to be... and determine the worst-location scenario.
THEN bid at a price that SUITS YOU... rather than sucking-it-up and paying what the individual websites are demanding.
If you aren't sure how long you'll be staying, then make a Priceline reservation for a shorter period, and then either extend with the same hotel/motel OR make a new priceline bid during your trip (for the remaining nights).
At least offer a sense of how much per night you're shooting for!
I hope this inspires you.
Wouldn't the safety of a better chain establishment a mile away be a positive trade-off from staying in a fear-inducing dive that happens to be half a block from where you expect to be going every day?
All of these posts and I didn't see exactly what nightly room rate you are willing to pay.
I do know that wanderluster should go to biddingfortravel.com and at least CHECK various rates awarded to others in the area where she wants to stay.
The Priceline selection in the general area is as follows:
Hollywood
3 Star
Holiday Inn Hollywood Walk of Fame LINK TO HOTEL REVIEW
Renaissance Hollywood LINK TO HOTEL REVIEW
Roosevelt Hotel
2 Star
Metropolitan Hotel LINK TO HOTEL REVIEW
1 Star
Comfort Inn on Vermont LINK TO HOTEL REVIEW
Super 8
That Metropolitan Hotel is at
5825 West Sunset Boulevard (90028)
THAT seems to be about 2 blocks from Sunset and Vine, and Sunset is a few blocks from Hollywood Blvd.
If the Priceline hotel list is current at Biddingfortravel.com... then the worst case scenario is that you bid for a 2-star hotel in the region and get a 3-star hotel at the price you bid for a 2-star.
You should look at the hotels above, and figure out where they are in relation to where YOU wish to be... and determine the worst-location scenario.
THEN bid at a price that SUITS YOU... rather than sucking-it-up and paying what the individual websites are demanding.
If you aren't sure how long you'll be staying, then make a Priceline reservation for a shorter period, and then either extend with the same hotel/motel OR make a new priceline bid during your trip (for the remaining nights).
At least offer a sense of how much per night you're shooting for!
I hope this inspires you.
May 8th, 2006, 05:18 PM
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I would choose the Motel 6 in Hollywood over the Comfort Inn on Vermont or the Super 8, and the Metropolitan is too long a walk for wanderluster at night
If she wants to email me @vtmail.com, I can have my husband check on thewalk from the Best Western to her intersection. . He thinks it could be iffy at best (after dark).
If she wants to email me @vtmail.com, I can have my husband check on thewalk from the Best Western to her intersection. . He thinks it could be iffy at best (after dark).
Jun 20th, 2006, 05:43 AM
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Tracy, I left before I saw
your latest post. Thanks again for
all the information. I stayed *safely*
and enjoyed the Best Western Hollywood Hills.
It was a nice (AAA3 star) location in terms
of my niece and the 101 Cafe located
downstairs was handy and great for
people watchng. My trip was *successful* and also fun for the little bit of touring I was
able to do.
Thanks again for your help.
your latest post. Thanks again for
all the information. I stayed *safely*
and enjoyed the Best Western Hollywood Hills.
It was a nice (AAA3 star) location in terms
of my niece and the 101 Cafe located
downstairs was handy and great for
people watchng. My trip was *successful* and also fun for the little bit of touring I was
able to do.
Thanks again for your help.
Jun 22nd, 2006, 04:03 AM
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ttt -
While I wouldn't have chosen this
locale for a tourist type trip with family (kids)
it was very sufficient for my *objective* with niece, and is a viable alternative for those looking for budget and safe.
While I wouldn't have chosen this
locale for a tourist type trip with family (kids)
it was very sufficient for my *objective* with niece, and is a viable alternative for those looking for budget and safe.
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