Carrianne

Hope to be staying there but the one we looked at has had crap reviews - Hollywood Roosevelt, want to be near Universal also if possible.

Any help will be appreciated.

Thanks

chch

I haven't got any personal recommendations since we only stayed in LA one night at the airport Hilton, but have you checked the citysearch website? They have lots of user reviews:

http://losangeles.citysearch.com/sea...tured_toprated

Looks like the Roosevelt gets guite a good rating here though

Ranjini

If you aren't looking for anything fancy, check out the Motel 6 chain. There's one right on Hollywood Blvd. It's just somewhere to hang your hat (as my husband would say) and stable your horse oops I meant to say park your car. But really, really close to all the Hollywoood attractions... and reasonably priced. Not bad at all...
http://www.motel6.com/reservations/m...p?MotelId=4044

Carrianne

thank you we liked the look of the mondrain or the sheraton universal ?

Ranjini

I would consider the Roosevelt, which is also on Hollywood Blvd. if only for the atmosphere of of old Hollywood glamour. Just depends on what you are looking for:
http://www.hollywoodroosevelt.com/

Ranjini

I guess just my taste. What you would get here is rather a large dose of Hollywood nostalgia. Check out the Frommer's review here:
http://www.frommers.com/destinations...n&search_type=

Carrianne

thanks again I think I shal stick the the Roosevelt as it is an ideal location.

Any good restuarants you can recommend ?

Ranjini

Good choice. The location is just great. You are right on the Hollywood walk of fame, and you could walk to many of the attractions right from the hotel. I personally love old-world charm.
Our dining tastes are kind of eclectic. Also depends on your tastes in dining... fine dining, casual dining or both. Just get one of those good guide books. We dined at the California Pizza Kitchen in downtown LA. Very casual. Olive Gardens that kind of thing. I insisted on going to "Spago" as I am a fan of Wolfgang Puck. Chef to the stars, and all that stuff. Best of all, just ask at the front desk....