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2.0 of 5
1615 N. Western Ave., Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA 90027-4807
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Ranked #88 of 293 hotels in Los Angeles
3.5 of 5 stars 451 Reviews
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  • FREE parking(9)
  • Pool area(6)
  • Continental breakfast(6)
  • Thai restaurant(5)
  • Great value(4)
  • Very good(4)
  • Metro station(4)
  • Bus stop(3)
  • Next time(3)
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Cheshire
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“If you can afford more, go elsewhere.”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 December 2011
3
people found this review helpful

I travelled to California with my friend. As two 20 year old girls on a budget, we wanted as cheap as possible in a good location. We were staying in LA for 4 nights.

The hotel itself is fine, the rooms were clean, fresh towels everyday and the location is good if you want to get to anywhere else in Los Angeles, however we did not feel very safe here at all.

The surrounding area was very old and run down, and walking alone at just 6pm we felt very anxious, and were shouted at numerous times on the first night. There was also a shooting nearby on our first day. As a result, we stayed in our room each night after it was dark and ordered food to the room. We also checked out a day earlier and went to a nicer hotel in Beverly Hills.

Positives: Free breakfast, although very limited.
Parking
Close to LA attractions
Cheap

If you are looking for cheap accomodation for a couple of nights, this is a good deal. But if you are taking public transport, like we were, go elsewhere. And if you are 2 young girls, go elsewhere. Otherwise, just keep your wits about you.

  • Stayed December 2011, travelled with friends
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Vancouver, Canada
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
“Great location. Dirty Linens. Rude front desk service.”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 December 2011
3
people found this review helpful

If you are looking for a place that is easily accessible to public transit or cheap, good eats, read no further. This is the place for you. But if customer service and cleanliness are important, then DO NOT stay here. We stayed one night here before moving on to a much better place at The Orlando in West Hollywwod. Best decision we ever made. Sometimes, you get what you pay for.

Here are the problems that we had with this place:

1. We found strands of long hair and stains on the bed sheet when we pulled back the linens to check for bedbugs. There were also strands of hair within some of the folded towels.

2. They use copious amounts of air freshener to give the illusion that everything is clean and fresh. If you are sensitive to scents, this will be a problem.

3. When I asked for a hairdryer for the room (which is supposed to be part of the amenities), the individual at the front desk insisted that there was one even though I kept telling him that there wasn't one. Finally, he said that he would get me one as I wanted to wash my hair and go to bed as it was beyond midnight. He didn't show up for the longest time, and when I called to inquire, he was rude and said that he had already told me that he would get me one. They must be rolling in business if they think that it's ok to talk to a customer that way and think that it is acceptable. Finally, a hairdryer arrives, but then he insisted on coming into my room to "check" that it worked. Creepy.

4. They demand that you give them your driver's license at check in and they make a photocopy of it. I wasn't thrilled about this as I had already had my identity stolen once and credit cards and cell phones accounts opened in my name. It was a pain to sort it all out. At check out, I asked for the photocopy back and was told that I wasn't allowed to have it. I then asked that I be allowed to at least black out my DOB and was told that I wasn't allowed, either. "Tito"-if that is his real name, was absolutely rude and a complete liar. I explained my concerns to him, and not only was he totally dismissive, he lied and claimed that all hotels photocopy their customer's licenses and keep them all on file. He couldn't tell me what their rationale is for keeping these photocopies, and he couldn't tell me how they dispose of them. He kept insisting that no one else has problems with this, and to prove the point, he showed me other people's photocopied licenses. Great job keeping people's information secure, Tito!

The bottom line is if professionalism, cleanliness, and honest service matters to you, again, DO NOT stay at the Holiday City Inn. You really have to wonder about a place that makes you give up and keeps your private information for a lousy stay.

Room Tip: Just don't stay there. Period.
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  • Stayed December 2011, travelled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 November 2011
2
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Hollywood city inn is a good place to stay, it is handy for the hollywood walk of fame, griffith park and universal studio ect the staff there were very helpfull and friendly and and the maids were very good at keeping the rooms clean and tidy over all i am very pleased with my stay

  • Stayed November 2011, travelled with friends
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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“Price quality can't be better”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 November 2011
1
person found this review helpful

We stayed here for 2 nights in room 210 on the top floor facing the pool.
Great hotel, perfect location in Hollywood and good quality for the price of $75,- a night.
Tahir the guy at the front desk was very nice. The room smelled fresh and was spacious. We had noisy Japanse neighbours the first night but slept very well anyway. There also is another building with an interior corridor, I am not sure if there are rooms too. The shower was a bit old but functioning very well and there is a small breakfast in the morning with coffee, juice, donuts and croissants. Wifi worked fine, we didn't use the pool but it looked nice and clean.
I really liked staying here and will definitely stay again to save some money!

  • Stayed November 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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“BEST HOTEL IN HOLLYWOOD”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 October 2011
2
people found this review helpful

This is a best hotel in hollywood area, i loved this place. nice roses and beautiful pool. plenty of parking. Most of rooms are non smoking cause i saw lots of guest smoking outside their rooms and i found ash trays out there. Staff is very friendly, specially Tahir is very helpful and guide us to move around. I will stay again. Nice and clean rooms. You may find some bad reviews but they are individuals. Thumbs up for this place. enough things for breakfast.

Room Tip: metro station a block away and very easy to go to walk of fame and universal studios. very close to...
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  • Stayed October 2011, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Address: 1615 N. Western Ave., Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA 90027-4807
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