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3.0 of 5
1160 North Vermont Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA 90029
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Hollywood Hotel
Ranked #83 of 293 hotels in Los Angeles
3.5 of 5 stars 855 Reviews
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  • Free breakfast(10)
  • Very nice(8)
  • Front desk staff(8)
  • Metro station(6)
  • CUSTOMER SERVICE(6)
  • Parking lot(4)
  • Public transport(3)
  • Hot tub(3)
  • Good location(3)
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San Diego, California
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Okay stay, horrible housekeeping experience”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2012
2
people found this review helpful

The hotel stay itself was okay it's what happened after we left that was truly awful. My boyfriend and I were in Hollywood to see my favorite band play and I purchased a record at the show. The record somehow slipped behind the desk in our room while we were packing and we accidently left it behind. I called the hotel as soon as I realized it was missing and was told to call back -- after two days of calls I was notified that housekeeping had thrown it away!!! I'm completely devestated. I realize that housekeeping can't hold on to every little thing that gets left behind but who throws away a wrapped, obviously new LP record?

  • Stayed February 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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Jeff Zarrinnam, General Manager at Hollywood Hotel, responded to this review
17 February 2012
Dear Sarah H,

We are delighted you were visiting Hollywood to see your favorite band play wrote a review on Tripadvisor about our hotel!

Please share with us who this band is so we all can look out for them the next time they are in town. I'm surprised they were selling the old formatted 18"x18" LP vinyl records. Wow! It's been almost 20 years since I've heard anyone say "LP Record". Do you have an old record player too? FYI - LP stands for "Long Play" for our younger readers.

It's a shame you misplaced your LP Record behind the desk in your guest room. Actually, I do not understand how that is even possible in our hotel, since all of the desks in our guest rooms have NO backing for anything to hide behind! We specifically designed our desks this way to prevent this kind is mishap from happening. One can clearly see the under the desk and to the wall the desk is pushed up against without any hindrance.

You also stated you called the hotel regarding your lost LP record. We have no log of anyone calling for a lost LP Record either and I asked everyone at the front desk and in housekeeping regarding your lost LP record. No one received such a call and believe me they would have remembered this one! Furthermore, if one of our housekeepers had found a brand new, wrapped LP record they certainly would not have thrown it away! The housekeeper would have would have recorded the room # and the date the LP Record was found and would have placed it in our lost and found department.

I'm sorry, we have no record of your record and I believe you wrote your review for the wrong hotel. You probably stayed in another Hotel in Hollywood with a similar name to ours, which obviously does not care about lost or misplaced guest items like we do.

Dear Tripadvisor Readers,

Rest assured, we keep all lost or misplaced items for 90 days before we give them away to charity. We also have a lost and found program and log which keeps track of all items. If any guests inform us about their lost or misplaced items and email us their mailing address where to ship the item(s), we do so right away. Please report any lost or misplaced items by emailing info@hollywoodhotel.net or by completing a lost and found form on our website.

If you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at jeff@hollywoodhotel.net

Vaya con Dios,

Jeff Zarrinnam
Hotel Director
Hollywood Hotel
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Cockermouth, United Kingdom
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
“Good value and great location”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2012
6
people found this review helpful

This was my second trip to LA but the first time I have actually stayed in the Hollywood area. The hotel was recommended by business colleagues. It was certainly good value and in a good location. The hotel was part of the Ramada group but now appears to be independently owned. Unfortunately, it still feels a little boring and corporate and is a bit worn round the edges - don't come here if you are looking for swanky luxury.

On the plus side the staff were very helpful and the price was particularly good given it's very central Hollywood location. The room was clean, the bed comfy and the bed-linen smelt and felt unbelievably luxurious.

The best thing about the Hollywood Hotel is it's location. It gave me the chance to explore Hollywood away from Sunset and Hollywood Boulevard. Having seen the touristy bits of Hollywood on my previous trip I wasn't particularly looking forward to a return visit. Even though I have heard this before (and not believed it), LA really is a surprising and delightful city if you can put your preconceptions to one side. Away from the tiny bit of Hollywood given over to tourism, the neighbourhood is delightful. Lots of really cool shops, restaurants and interesting streets to explore. I fell in love with the place and will happily return to Hotel Hollywood next trip to explore further.

  • Stayed February 2012, travelled on business
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Ribeirao Preto, SP
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Great Stay”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2012
2
people found this review helpful

I was with my mom on a vacation trip,the hotel was great,breakfast was awesome and nice staff and rooms;I will stay there again for sure on my next trip to LA!

  • Stayed January 2012, 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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Carmarthenshire
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18 reviews 18 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“Lovely hotel shame about the breakfast”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2012
5
people found this review helpful

Booked this hotel online, clean and well maintained bedrooms, our room had a fridge, microwave, tea and coffee facilities, flat screen tv. The reception staff were very helpful, the room we were given was overlooking the courtyard, only down side was the shared balcony, which meant that you could leave your windows open at night when you were sleeping!! The rooms were small compared to other USA hotels I have stayed in but it was suitable for the two of us.

Internet and a computer in reception provided for residents free of charge, was quite impressed with this. The only down side was the breakfast either they should do better or as in other hotels in the US forget about it and let the residents get it else where, The first morning we went there was a miserable looking woman making omelletes, my husband went to order both his and mine, but was told in no uncertain terms that only one per person,so I had to go and order my own instead of making the toast for the both of us, when the omellete was made it was like a small pancake verylittle of it, the pastries kept running out and they were very slow to replenish, the tea was like dishwater only 2 tea bags for a big pot.

I thought parking was abit pricey though, $18 per night, but this maybe good in the US. The hotel push a tour around LA for what it is I would well avoid quite boring and couldn't see much from the transport provided cost nearly $200 for both of us and it was quite disappointing.

  • Stayed February 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 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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Minneapolis MN
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
“Just fine”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Was here for just one night in early February. Some plusses, some minuses.

This seems to be a rebranded Ramada Inn - in fact the area map they gave me still had Ramada on in, not Hollywood. The place had a very 1960s vibe architecturally, but without 1960s charm. Rooms overlooked the outdoor pool area, with a rectangular slice of the sky above. I liked that I could step out onto a patio from my room - what Minnesotans doesn't love that in February? - but there was no chair to sit on in order to enjoy the warm air.

Got a great rate, but the person who made my reservation didn't send me a confirmation. When I called and asked them to send it a few weeks later, they didn't. Not sure what the problem was, but when I called a third time, I just took the confirmation number over the phone.

Hotel was easy to get to using public transportation. Great directions on their website. Room was tiny, and the decor was dated. But it was clean and the bed was comfortable. Visited the basement bar after my meeting was over. Pricy, but nice that it was there. It was filled that night with young locals doing karaoke. Had to stop at the front desk to get my in-room coffee for the morning - maid service had forgotten to re-stock my room. Got a coupon for free breakfast at check-in, but didn't partake as my morning meeting also served breakfast.

The staff members were great as was the location for a meeting at the nearby Kaiser Permanente building. But I can't speak to whether it is convenient for seeing other L.A. attractions.

  • Stayed February 2012, travelled on business
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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  • Ramada Inn Los Angeles
  • Ramada Hollywood Near Universal Studios
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  • Los Angeles Ramada
Address: 1160 North Vermont Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA 90029
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