Worthless internet, pool packed with non-guests
I would love the Sportsmen's Lodge except for two things and unfortunately the first thing is a dealbreaker for me. First the good. It's kitschy lobby and authentic sixties vibe are great. The rooms are clean and comfortable. The location is fantastic if you're a tourist. There's a grocery store across the street and dozens of fantastic restaurants and stores within walking distance.You're twenty minutes away from Hollywood and twenty five minutes away from the beach in non rush hour. 
Now the bad. The internet is free and it's worth what you pay for it. Forget about watching any videos or streaming any audio. Sometimes even an email page will take forever to load. They don't have nearly enough bandwidth and it's annoying to the point where I won't stay there. It's 2012 and having dodgy internet is like having a dodgy shower. The second bit of stupidity is that they have a fabulous pool but allow non-guests to pay ten bucks to use it. It's like the local community pool complete with screaming kids and their parents. It's an insult to hotel guests to have to put up with.