Great location
This was our second multi-day stay here. We like the location to not only UCLA but also Beverly Hills and Crumbs Cupcakes. Valet parking will set you back $29 per day but you can self park for $25. We valet and they are prompt with the vehicle and do warrant a tip. Breakfast in the morning is the usual fare but still good. Kind of crowded but there is room to spread out, it's just that no one seems to do that. Dining staff and front desk staff are very friendly. 
Save the parking madness and walk to Beverly Hills (Rodeo Drive) just slightly more than a mile away and Crumbs just 1.4 miles. There is a park about a mile up Pico also. There is a Ralphs's grocery store right across the street and one (Pavillions if I recall) about 3 blocks blocks behind the hotel going towards Beverly Hills. Paul Mitchell hair products in the rooms.
The workout facilities are small and leave a bit to be desired and only one elevator goes to gym level. Get off at the lobby and walk down a flight to the gym is my suggestion as elevators are slow in the mornings.