This is the most horrible place I have ever stayed. Not a safe area at all...bums on the corners. I hardly slept at all b/c the traffic is so loud and you can hear people walking up and down the hallway. The hotel staff was very pleasant which was the only positive thing about the stay. more

yeah the people were nice especially the filipinos. had a great 9-day stay there with us filipino policemen (PNP). the place was near sta monica beach, promenade, catholic church, best buy, yoshinoya, subway, fbi, etc. more

Stayed here with wife on a weekend trip to LA. We needed a hotel that was fairly close to UCLA. The hotel could use a lot of updating, new bed linens would be a great start. The evening staff was very helpful, mid-day staff could care less. No matter how busy things got, there was only one clerk. There weren't... more

Went to UCLA for a conference with a fellow grad student (females 25 and 30). Had to find a place for around $120 because thats all our school reimburses but wanted to be close to campus and this fit the bill. Right off 405 on Santa Monica so convenient to get around. Hotel is just great! I love the setup,... more

My friends & I went to LA for a conference for 7 days. As the hotel of our conference was quite expensive per night, we decided to find another hotel nearby. We chose Holiday Inn Westwood at Santa Monica as the price of the rooms was relatively affordable for us and it provided free parking and breakfast. When we got... more

Room was clean, comfortable and large. The bed was very comfortable and the bedding in good condition. The room had a larger mini refrigerator but no microwave. Continental breakfast was typical Holiday Inn Express breakfrast which these days includes eggs, bacon or sausage, assorted breads, yogurts, cereals and was very fresh and good. The dining area is outdoors so plan... more

Rooms are Ok...all entries are from outside....free parking....neighborhood not the greatest, but I wasn't in fear for my life.... more

We stayed here to do a college visit to UCLA. It was a short trip to UCLA. Room was nice, staff was very friendly. Breakfast bar was good with eggs, sausage, bacon, an above average breakfast bar. Parking was just fine. Room was clean, linens nice. They are having some construction and staff wanted to find us a room away... more

Stayed here 3 nights in March 2008. Room was clean and comfortable, excellent bed and lots of pillows, large refrigerator. Continental breakfast was ample, dining area is outdoors so plan on taking back to your room if weather is less than ideal. The hotel is right next to the 405, our room was at the opposite end from the freeway... more