This is a very odd hotel..

Reception is on the first floor and when you getting the rooms, they have a strange layout.

The ceilings are very high and the bathroom has the toilet almost in the shower! In fact the flush is in the shower!

Tv reception is rubbish and wifi is patchy.

However, all in all, the hotel isn't bad and the location is great.

We stayed 9 days at the Los Angeles, starting from January 2,2011. In fact we arrived there about 1 am of January 3. The first thing that really called my attention is its location, near everything, almost in front of the Entrevero Square and a very short walk from the Palacio Salvo and The Independencia Square. We checked in and were shown our room. First looks deceived us. The room had no air conditioning. We were given a fan. We kept the fan on the nine days we stayed there without a minute break. Montevideo is by no means a hot city, so the fan did very well, but air conditioners lovers would have had problems. For the kind of traveler I am, a hotel room is just a place I keep my things in, take showers, use the toilet and rest after a long day journey, so the room was much more than enough. clean, nice bathroom and a confortable bed. The room was cleaned and had its towers changed every day. My room was on the first floor, next to the cafeteeria so there was some accasional noise from people chatting. Nothing to disturb.
The staff was nice and helpful and the coffee was ok for what I paid.

If hotel facilities is important for you on your trip. If you are looking for swimming pool, and room service, the Los Angeles is not your hotel. The Radson, which is nearby, must be it, but be ready to pay 4x more.

I will be back to Montevideo in 2012 and will stay at the Los Angeles again for sure

Some people will love this hotel, while others will hate it. And, they will both be right. I was in a nearby 4-star and unable to extend my reservation. Then, discovered every 'good' hotel was fully booked as conferences were in town. And, so began the dreaded trek of 1-star, 2-star, hospedajes, residenciales and pensiones. If you are ever in this situation in Montevideo, go directly to the Los Angeles. Perfectly located directly on the main street. Building is old, with a lot of character, high ceilings, albeit peeling wallpaper and slow elevator. Bed, linens, pillows very comfortable. and with old pulldown shutter and light blocking curtains made for excellent sleeping conditions. Very rare positive conditions for this class of hotel. Room had ceiling fan (no AC) and strong (free) WIFI connection. Water was always hot. All rooms are NOT ceated equal in the L.A, On street side views are very nice, but there are busses. Some rooms are small with big bathrooms, while some are the other way around. Look until you find one you like. Can recommend 409. Breakfast was basic, served in spacious dining area. Rack rate posted as $60, though they only charged $50. (note: saw good sized radiators in room though this stay was during warm season,)

We stayed there for 2 nights. The price was on the inexpensive side. But, this old hotel is needing of a makeover (the room reminded me of the Barton Fink's hotel room.). The hotel is big, centrally located in downtown Montevideo. A couple of blocks from the Old city gate. The staff was very friendly. The corridors are dark. The room was big, with small beds, old furniture and a very small TV; but clean The wallpaper was faded. The bathroom was OK, with some recent updated features.

The room came with breakfast included, which was basic (coffee, tea, OJ, bread, croissants, jams and butter), but filled us up.

There is a PC in the lobby, that can be used for free internet access. Not bad.

There are nicer hotels in Montevideo, but for a basic, no-frills inexpensive room, this hotel is a good choice.