Baseball fam
Very pleased with our stay at this hotel - location was excellent, only two short blocks from the Walk of Fame along with lots of other sights on that strip, restaurants with a wide range of price level and great shopping. Although a very busy hotel, it was very quiet in the rooms. Rooms clean, smelled very fresh, was super hot out so air conditioning that worked well was appreciated. Beds nice, pillows, too - what we have come to expect from HI! Staff were super friendly. I had read about Omar on Trip Advisor when I was researching a hotel to book and true to form, he was at the front desk and most helpful with anything we asked about or asked for. HI - you have an awesome employee in Omar. Other employees were also very friendly. We asked for a later checkout due to a late day return flight and were readily accommodated. Breakfast was good - a decent selection and although busy, there was not a shortage of food available. Did not get a chance to try out the pool or gym as too many other things to explore in the LA area. 
Travel trip: recommend the tour with the hop on-hop off bus. Great value and you can get around the greater LA area, including the Santa Monica beach and pier and Rodeo Drive. Allow enough time if you love shopping and strolling as there are lots of stops that provide those opportunities. Also took the Metro (to see a Dodger's game) and it is very easy to use and a quick mode of transportation in LA (as compared to a car). The Metro website has great directions on how to get around using their system.