I looked a long time to find just the right hotel for my trip in between airport and Santa Monica. I am so glad that I picked the Doubletree! I traveled to LA for business by myself and found this hotel to be in a good location just a few minutes from LAX and Alamo rental car company. Being from the midwest, I was surprised at how picky I was when trying to find just the right hotel for my trip. This hotel has the right balance between comfort, class and reasonable pricing. So, YES, I will definitely stay here again on my next trip to LA!
I had a room near the 405, but the room was pretty well insulated from the noise. The hotel provides ear plugs within the welcome packet on the bedside table. I was more affected by the noise of the crying baby in the next room. Next business trip, I would probably just request a room move if I found myself positioned near a loud family with small children for a week. Also, the sleep number beds and pillows were very comfortable.
I was able to park for $5 a day, which seems to be a bargain in LA. The parking lot has easy access using a self-service parking pass. However, the parking spaces are so tiny that I was constantly worried about my rental car getting a ding in the door. Honestly, it seemed like people just decided to park way off center on purpose, thus eliminating many spaces. So, for that reason alone, I always tried to park in Timbuktu at the back of the lot to avoid trouble.
I was also able to get free wifi for my entire weeklong stay for 3 different devices; phone, laptop and tablet. The desk in the room was very comfortable for working after hours.
The breakfast buffet and room service are worth it when you have more time. However, I wish they offered some lighter fare for healthy eaters on the go who don't have time for a $20 sit down breakfast. The alternative pre-packaged muffin at the coffee bar is too high in calorie count, so I often just stopped at the grocery on the way out instead.
Overall, I would recommend this hotel to anyone as a comfortable, safe, convenient place to stay.
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