Excellent Value in Van Nuys!
I stayed at the Airtel Plaza Hotel for a week when I was visiting friends who live in Van Nuys. The hotel was clean, roomy and comfortable, and the food in the dining room was excellent! The front desk staff were very courteous and helpful. The pool was very nice too -- large and with plenty of umbrella tables and lounge chairs. I really had a great time here!
The only drawbacks were the fact that there is nothing of real interest within walking distance, and you have to pay $10/night for parking, which seems excessive, since the parking isn't really secure. However, with a room rate of approx. $125/night, it's still a good deal overall. If you do have access to a car, the bus/metro station is within a short driving distance.
I would definitely stay here again, and would recommend it to someone looking to stay in this area.