Convenient location
Hotel is older, but still in very good condition. Staff was excellent. Loved the location...just down the street from Rodeo Drive (walking distance) and many shops and restaurants. Each evening we walked down there for dinner or dessert. Also, a simple drive to Santa Monica beach or Venice Beach and others. Pool and pool/spa area are a bit smaller than we would have liked, but was fine for our visit. Access to the pool is a bit inconvenient (either through the lobby and front door to side gate, or from an elevator on 3rd floor). No easy access to bar from pool, but staff was making occassional visits to pool to take drin k orders. Restaurant and Bar (which also serves food) were decent, and a bit pricey, but it was to be expected.