Hotel Angeleno, a Joie de Vivre Boutique Hotel

Beautiful hotel, but location not as great as you might think...

With it's location right off sunset boulevard and in between Bel Air and Brentwood, it sounds like the perfect spot. However, there really isn't much to do right nearby, so a car is needed for everything, and the freeway is RIGHT THERE. I mean right outside the window. Opening the patio door or window was out of the question because of the noise. But the hotel is well-built, and the sound doesn't get inside. The views were non-existent due to the haze and fog (aside from the view of the freeway). The bar on the top floor is beautiful, but has the most expensive cocktails I've seen anywhere. In the world. The staff were impeccable, the fitness center decent for a hotel, and the valets were fast and prompt.

It was a comfortable stay

I enjoyed our stay very much. The room wasn't that big but it was very comfortable. The staff was very friendly. I would stay here again.

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Great hotel for price and location

Hotel Angeleno is situated right off of the 405 highway and Sunset Blvd. It's a landmark round and tall building off of the highway. The hotel is beautifully decorated, and the service was terrific. The top floor's restaurant had an amazing view of the highway and outlying city and even more amazing food. The only down side is since it is right off the highway, it, not surprisingly, has all the highway traffic noise. Although the noise seemed to lull me to sleep rather than disturb it, for I slept soundly.

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Diminishing quality at Hotel Angeleno

We've stayed at Hotel Angeleno over 6 times in the last year because of its proximity to UCLA. Each time, the quality seems to go down. The stay before last, there was a strong mildew smell in the room, but not the bathroom. This time, the shower drain was backed up. The bar on the top floor had abysmal service and terrible drinks for a premium price. On the plus side, the front desk staff is always friendly and helpful, and waived the offensive $28 parking fee each time. The pillow-top beds are very comfortable.

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Not what I expected for the money

I expected more based upon the overnight rate. No hot water in the shower, non working phone near the bed and an in room coffee maker that overflowed all over the floor. In addition to the room problems, the restaurant and bar were overpriced as was the parking fee. The hotel sits next to an interstate highway, so expect noise.

Comfortable Stay

My room was nice, clean, and had a very comfortable bed. Room service was prompt. Free wireless internet is a nice feature. The only drawbacks were the required valet parking ($20 per day) and the 405 freeway was a little noisy.

Mediocre to the core

Do not be fooled. This hotel is no more than a Holiday Inn in Sheep's Clothing. From a distnace it loks improved, but up close, there is absolutley nothing special about this place. Everything about it (other than the restaurant) was 100% mediocre. Nothing was "impressive" and there were a few disappointing moments. 405 location is convenient, but very noisy.

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