We were going to a wedding in Vegas and decided to fly to and from LA and drive to Vegas from LA and we would stay in LA before and after Vegas we originally booked this hotel to stay in before we went to Vegas after it taking us a few hours to find the hotel we were surprised at how nice it was and how friendly the staff were the lady that was on the reception was so nice she told us the easiest ways to get to places told us the best stores to go to and directions to the mall. Bang next door to Mcdonalds so daughter ( & husband) were very pleased about that. when you think of neighbourhoods in LA you automatically think of huge houses this isnt in an area like that but the area isnt bad. The hotel is on a very busy road with lots of shops all around. We didnt use the hot tub so are unable to review that. Rooms were clean and comfortable and very spacious and have coffee machines. We liked this hotel and the staff so much we booked to go back when we returned from Vegas the manager very kindly gave us it for the same price as we had booked the original stay for. The breakfast was free and there wasnt anywhere to eat it other than in the reception area which isnt very big but this wasnt a problem as we just took it to our room the breakfast selection was mainly cereals and donuts which is great and for free you couldnt really complain plus the donuts tasted great. We actually really enjoyed our stay here although after reading some of the reviews on here at first were quite weary but for the money we got more than we expected and as I said the staff were first class. A little far out from Hollywood and the beaches closest beach was hermosa beach about 15 minutes away which is a lovely quiet beach venice beach santa monica and hollywood is a little further away. Great mall up the road called the galleria mall. We would definately book this hotel next time we are in LA

The flight to LAX had been delayed for many hours and we finally arrived well after midnight. We proceeded to the Days Inn in Lawndale, CA which had been rated 3 Stars and received numerous awards as a decent middle of the road place to stay. We had reservations for 10 days, no less. A significant revenue for this hotel.
Our first impression, checking in through a "night window", left us wondering if the area had "problems", but we went along given the long day of travel.
The room was situated on the second floor. We found the elevator nearby, in a state of dubious cleanliness and making it's own symphony of sounds and noises! Elevators in hotels are always a good indicator of how well a place is cared for. So strike number two for this place! This is looking less than promising at this point.., but the best was yet to come!!! We finally arrived in the room and what an assault on the senses it was - the permeating nicotine, the moldy smell , the dark decor, the noisy fan, just a little heaven! We resolved to stay put as it was now nearly 04:00 am. But we would be leaving, first thing in the morning, xxling our 10 day stay. Upon further investigation of our room, we found a "stash of popcorn" under the bed enhanced with gum on the carpet - there it was- free food and sustenance for our trouble- haha!!! It wasn't quite this funny initially though. Adding insult to injury, the sheets and the towels proved to be truly interchangeable because they were of the same "thickness", can't get warm with that or dry yourself off. Just no joy here! By 07:00 and without using the shower, preferring my Eau de Boeing cologne, from the fligh earlier, we visited the reception to announce our imminent departure. The young man made the effort of offering to change our room but we had lost all confidence in the place, its' ratings and the wonderful awards some org. bestowed on it. We settled and left.
In closing, the place looks and feels more like a transient hotel than a 3 star decent middle of the road place. I would NOT recommend the place to anyone. We moved on to another area called Calabassas and were satisfied with what we found for less money... Review to come shortly!

Friendly, helpful staff, clean rooms, always available, close to shopping freeways and restaurants. PRIVATE & DISCREET. Frequent traveler. First choice when I'm in town. Safe. Kid & Small pet friendly. Recommend to ALL of my friends & family