Hotel Palomar Los Angeles - Westwood - a Kimpton Hotel, Los Angeles, Avoid

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Hotel Palomar Los Angeles - Westwood - a Kimpton Hotel	Average Price: $265 Check Rates

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10740 Wilshire Boulevard

Los Angeles, 90024 View map

3-Star Hotel Rank: 1 of 84
Average review rating: 4.2

OpinionWell Value Index: 5

Traveler reviews analyzed: Expedia (44) , MyTravelGuide (186) , TripAdvisor (506) , YahooTravel (6)

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Construction:	No recent comments about construction were found.
Noise:	Recent comments complained about noise.
Room Smell:	No recent comments about room smell were found.
Parking Fees:	No recent comments about parking fees were found.
Bed Bugs:	No recent comments about bed bugs were found.

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1. And it was 47 degrees - totally flukey) So when it came to Universal Studios, the lady at the front desk told us to avoid it, but later on I overheard someone else saying that they went to Universal Studios that day in the rain when we skipped it and 'They were totally set up to handle the rain and take care of customers in the rain.

"Very good value a step away from Beverly Hills " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/28/2012 Vote

2. We avoided the valet parking cost by finding street parking a block away, but pay close attention to neighborhood parking signs.

"One Night Only but a good night " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/14/2012 Vote

3. Ask for directions to avoid the 405 freeway.

"I Love This Hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/18/2011 Vote

4. The valet guys pointed out a free parking space that enabled us to avoid one night of valet fees -- now that is great service.

"Comfortable in a great location " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/12/2011 Vote

5. We had been staying in Palm Springs, and could have easily stayed there another night and avoided so much worry and inconvenience.

"Prepare for shocking neglect by the Palomar " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/2/2011 Vote

6. We usually avoid hotel restaurants but Blvd 16 was very good = very impressed with the service too.

"Very nice hotel, friendly staff, yummy restaurant and good location " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/23/2010 Vote

7. I saw in previous reviews that to avoid the valet parking prices (no self-parking) that some people were finding spots on the street.

"Five star service at great price! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/17/2009 Vote

8. Check out the streets around the hotel and no cost parking can be found to avoid the high valet parking charges.

"nice funky hotel in great location " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/28/2009 Vote

9. Please heed my advice and avoid this hotel at all costs By the way my whole family lives in LA and I grew up there so I visit about once a month and was so happy to find a hotel where I could bring my dog, they just lost a potentially regular customer.

"Worst Hotel Experience EVER... BEWARE!!!!! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 6/1/2009 Vote

10. Located in a quiet and nice neighborhood, this hotel is ideal for the business traveler wanting to avoid the hustle and bustle of LA.

Read full review on MyTravelGuide 8/27/2006 Vote