I travel a lot, I spend a lot of time in hotels and have since the early 90's. I've built and renovated hotels and casinos.I have diamond status with several large chains, but my heart still yearns to properties like this. I stayed here after severing a relationship with a property that I had stayed at for the last 5 years, often twice per month 2-3 days per stay. I like to stay at the same place. I'm looking for my new regular stay in LA, I look at the following:
Safety & Surrounding Area
Cleanliness & Hygiene
Professional, Accommodating & Friendly Staff
Amenities -Late Check Out, Business Services, Snacks on Site
Ingress/Egress/Parking
Value
This is a historic hotel. Janis Joplin died here in 1970 when I was 8 months old. Many other stars and musicians stayed here in Hollywood's golden age.
First the Pros:
1- Very nice & accommodating Staff. This makes up for a LOT if not all of the shortcomings.
2- This Hotel gave me (as a first time guest, a 2PM Late Check Out) This is