Hotel in Los Angeles

[citoman]

My family and I are planning to spend 3 days in LA before boarding the Island Princess. Would like to stay in a nice hotel (3 or 4 stars) in a good location. We are planning to rent a car, so the hotel does not have to be near the Cruise Terminal. We like relatively new hotels or recently remodeled ones.

 

Can anyone recommend a good hotel?

[benmon]

if you are looking for something really nice this hotel is first class and on the beach in santa monica. its about 7 mi to hollywood or a one hour drive and about 20 min. to the pier. check on line or call the hotel for specials. e-mail me if you have any other questions. i would rate this 6 stars. ben

 

 

http://www.loewshotels.com/hotels/beverlyhills/default.asp

[benmon]

i think that was la this is santa monica

http://www.loewshotels.com/hotels/losangeles/default.asp

[ocean.queen]

Citoman,

 

What would you like to do while you are here in L.A.? I can direct you by interests. In the meantime...the Hyatt in Long Beach is a beautiful hotel...beautiful views of the ocean (ask for that view-high floor), you can walk to downtown Long Beach which has some very nice restaurants & shopping, and the Pacific Aquarium is right there...the family would love it. There is a little sea village across the street with some shopping & earteries, also. You are not too far from Disneyland if that is on your agenda.

 

Hope this helps

[citoman]

Thank you Benmon and Ocean.Queen for your suggestions. While in LA, we were thinking of spending one day in Universal Studios and another just going over all the tourist attractions. I don't think we will be visiting Disneyland as we have been many times to Disneyworld.

 

I am going to check the Loews and the Hyatt now. Thanks a lot!!!!

[ocean.queen]

There is a very nice Hilton & Sheraton right at Universal...the location to look for is Universal City. Universal "City Walk" is great fun in the eveningYou are very close to Hollywood & Vine and the Sunset Strip. Not too far to Rodeo Drive & Beverly Hills...the beach & the Getty Museum. I would avoid the hotels near LAX...too much traffic to contend with. The Loews in Santa Monica is a beautiful hotel.