The Avalon Hotel was really nice and new. Has a heated pool in the center with the rooms all surrounding it however the rooms are not enclosed in one main building which we were surprised of when we arrived. You can't really tell that when you look at the website. But it wasn't really a problem for us. The rooms are nice and modern. The restaurant downstairs has a great Happy Hour and the food was really good. There are cabana areas you can use both for when you are using the pool or when youre enjoying a cocktail from the bar. They also have free wifi which we were thrilled with. I would definitely recommend this hotel to others for its location and service. Front desk were very accommodating and friendly. Just make sure you are ok with the rooms being accessed from outside and facing th center pool area.

One of the coolest little hotels stay at in LA! Super friendly staff (especially Alessandro & Ahmed!). Clean rooms, hip environment, good toiletries, 11am checkout, and comfortable beds. We didn't try the restaurant (the Oliverio) but it looked really good. The only thing I didn't like was no parking available; the $22+ valet cost was not ideal. That being said, I would still highly recommend this hotel to anyone visiting LA!

If you like a boutique hotel with gracious staff this is your place. Three of shared a room tat was quite spacious, Caen and well laid out. We ad two queen beds long low cabinets fr clothes a tall and wide wardrobe and a large marle desk set in a cove that provided privacy. The bathroom was all marble and mirror with a good size shower(no tub) and Kentucky of shelving. The towels were plush and abundant. Beds were firm which I liked and the bedding was comfy. One oddity was the lack of a top sheet. This would make the bed perfect. The down pillows were delightful.

In the lobby the hotel offers an outside lounge and restaurant area around the pool. The seating is varied and comfortable with heaters everywhere to ake the chill out. The food is tasty although the menu is limited and unique. After a few days with te ame menu we found t a little stall although we all enjoyed breakfast every morning. We ask enjoyed cocktails in the evening. We were in good company as many small groups seem to congregate at this hotel.

The staff is notable. In particular we enjoyed the attention to detail provided by Francis and by the valets who took good care of us and our car., we would definitely stay here again. Ts f practical shopping within walking distance and fun sights too.

I stayed 2 times in this hotel. The first time, they were remodeling so it was a bit dated. When I returned I asked for the same room I had before. I was happily surprised to discover they complied with my request. It was a corner room and I enjoyed how spacious it was.
Even though it was overlooking a parking where the trash was located. So it was noisy at times.

Location: L.A has no center, yet Rodeo Drive is walking distance, and Pico Robertson as well.
There's a grocery store 2 mins from the hotel (Pavillions) and buses on Olympic blvd.
It takes about 20 mins to Santa Monica or longer depending on traffic.
It's very residential and pretty safe for L.A.
Cleanliness: since it's all new, it was really clean.
Most of the staff is affable and helpful.

Flaws:
-I didn't like the brand new shower design, because the shower head is way too high to adjust if you're short, let alone if you're disabled -- and the glass door doesn't retain the water. So the bathroom floor gets flooded whenever you use it.
- I booked a bungalow for my birthday, and it could have been perfect, had I been told that after 11pm, they didn't let people enter the hotel. So my guests had to call me since the "bouncer" was very uncooperative, and refused to let them in.

Overall: It's designed like a very modern yet vintage motel, so it's supposed to be fresh and trendy. I don't think it'd be a comfortable fit for older people.
Great happy hours with tasty mini pizzas and good restaurant.