I’m giving only 4 stars because it’s not a five star experience, but I would definitely stay here again and have no real complaints about the hotel. The location is terrific and the staff friendly. It’s in a quiet, mainly residential area a couple of blocks from UCLA. The botanical garden is only a block away. Across the street from the hotel is fabulous and expensive W Hotel. Within a short walking distance, there are restaurants, shops, and movies. ALSO free parking! That’s a rare thing in L.A.

The Hilgard House is a older hotel. It seems to me that it may have been built in the 1940 or possibly a bit earlier. I read a review saying it was similar to some old, small European hotel, and I agree with that assessment. There is a lot of dark wood veneer that is a bit shabby. The rooms have been updated but they are not completely modern. This is both good and bad. The room I was in had a window seat and a view onto the grounds of the church next door. The view was green and very pretty. However, the outside of the windows were dusty and that spoiled the view a little.

The room decor could use some updating with a new bedspread and furniture. However, the bed was comfortable, and the pillows were too — not too soft and not too hard. The TV looked great. It’s a wall mounted flat screen. I didn’t watch it, but it looked as if it would be nice.
The bathroom is small and has a low shower head. I’m 5’7” and it was low for me. The tub appeared to be new and it was a spacious oval shape. There are double sinks so someone could be outside the bathroom and still be getting ready. There was also a refrigerator in the foyer area of the room.

So, to sum it up, the hotel is not “luxe,” but it is in and near a “luxe” and “deluxe” area of L.A. Everything is very convenient. I was visiting the Getty Museum, and it was an easy 10 or 15 minute drive away.

I do need to add that I visited during a university holiday, so the area may be busier with traffic when school is in session. As it was, I could sleep with the window open and not be disturbed by the noise. That’s a rare thing for me in a city like Los Angeles.

My husband and I spent Thanksgiving weekend here because he got tired of sleeping on a futon at my parents' house every year.

The staff is incredibly friendly, there is free parking (a major deal in Westwood where all street parking is time limited or restricted. The continental breakfast is bagels and fruit and drinks. Cursory, but adequate; you take it up to your room or out with you wherever you're headed (no dining area).

The rooms are good size, the bed quite comfy, with free wifi and 41" t.v. with premium channels if you care. Some noise from the neighbor's water pipes around midnight, but I was up on my computer, otherwise wouldn't have heard it. My husband slept right through it.

Very reasonably priced for the location and the value. Will stay again next year.

This quaint European-style hotel offers the best bang for your buck. Each morning they offer a wide variety of contential breakfast items including hot & cold cereal, muffins and toast. The rooms are equiped with a fridge and microwave. Although the furniture may be dated the linens are fresh and clean. The staff is especially helpful and accomodating. It is only a few blocks walking distance to UCLA Medical Center. Why stay just across the street for hundreds more?

I stayed two nights (the first days of chilling rain coincidentally) at the Hilgard House. I liked the vibe immediately.
Clean rooms, heavily laden with wooden treatments and lineoleum floors, an overhead fan, and an air purifier (or something akin) along with a soft and comfy bed made this a nice spot for meetings at UCLA and convenient to travel.

Ample parking and good buffet continental breakfast including bagels, juice, cereal, fruit and tempting Krispy Kreme donuts. My only complaints: the plastic plates for breakfast were flimsy (no place to sit so all of it was to go) and the shower (with wonderfully hot water) head was placed so low had I had to squat (am 6 ft 2) for the full head effect.

Nice, friendly staff and great eating within a few blocks (Sushi, Korean, etc). I would stay again in a heartbeat since it is cool and doesnt have a chain feel (because its not). Now if they added a happy hour with wine it would be perfect!