We spent 3 nights at this hotel (Dec. 28th-Dec. 31st) and it was truly a wonderful experience.

1) Room: We were on the 17th floor and had an excellent view of Hollywood Blvd and beyond. (We had just a standard 2 bed room).

2) Service: We were promptly checked in no delays. Concierge service was outstanding. They took their time with us and booked our reservations whether it be a tour or a dinner.

3) Location: You can't beat it. Several eating places within walking distance as well as Hollywood Blvd and sights that the tour buses stop at - they are literally in your backyard. You are attached to an open air 5 story mall with several stores, theaters and shops. There is also a gas station right next door as well as a small strip mall across the street.

4) Parking: We came by taxi - so we did not experience the headache of the parking, but they do have valet parking and share the parking garage with the mall.

5) Cost: Yes it was expensive, but no more higher than the other hotels in this area that I checked out. You could stay for less in downtown LA, but it is truly where you want to be.

I would highly recommend this hotel for your Hollywood experience.

Spent two nights here and thought it was fine. Contrary to many postings, I found all of the staff to be friendly and helpful. Valet was prompt, room service was delicious and the room was great. (request a fridge, you can keep soda and beer from the corner drug store and save a few bucks). We had a suite with a view of the Hollywood sign. The shopping area connected to the hotel gives you a lot of choices for eating. You are in the heart of Hollywood for viewing the sights (freaks??). I'd recommend a tour of the stars houses. It seems a bit corny, but it was fun and you do get to see quite a bit. Avoid Rodeo Drive. . . over hyped and not worth the traffic headache.

We had the opportunity to stay one night at the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel. My review is very limited because we only statyed 1 night.

This is a very nice hotel but there some things that I didnt like about the hotel.

Let me start out with the positives:
1) Location - Cannot be beat. Adjacent to the Kodak Theater, Mann Chinese Theater, and Hollywood and Highland shopping center.
2) Cleaniless - Hotel was clean and comfortable. Bed was really nice to sleep on.
3) Public Transportation - The LA's red line light rail is located about a block away. The Red Line can take you to Universal Studios, Pantages Theater, and China Town (via transfer).
4) Great views from higher floors.

Here are some of the things that I didnt like about the hotel.
1) Location - Its tough to get in and out of this hotel because the entrance to the hotel is along a small driveway that leads to the parking structure for the Hollywood and Highland shopping center. Hollywood and Highland streets are very busy and typical of Southern California gridlock.
2) Valet Service - Very busy hotel. Valet service can take up to 5 to 10 minutes especially in the mornings during check out. Be sure to call ahead. Expensive! Try and get a rate that includes valet service.
3) Bathroom - pretty small and nothing pretty about it. just a standard hotel bathroom in their standard hotel room. Sink, vanity, toilet, and shower are all located in one room. Pretty tight accomodations.

You pay for location here. This hotel does not have the luxury amenities and features equal to its price. The price you pay is because of location, location, location. Just keep that in mind if you stay at this hotel.

We wished that we booked a room in last year's Queen Mary New Year's Eve Party. And so, that's what we did at this NYE Party at Hollywood Renaissance. My sister who has a medical condition and may get tired sooner is coming with us, so I upgraded to the best room they have available at the time of my booking which was a mini suite. The room was a little bigger than a standard hotel room, immediate view was an empty land and parking lots definitely not the Hollywood sign shown in their web site but the changing room for the performers for the event was also within our immediate view that caught attention and we get a good view of the entertainment on the poolside. My sister said that she was pleased and that's good enough for me. My husband and I and our daughter didn't intend to stay after the party because we only live 30 minutes away. My sister insisted that we stay at least until early morning when it is safer to drive. The king size bed was used by my sister and her husband. Our daughter and I used the sofa bed but the extra blanket found in the closet was not thick enough plus we needed one more for my husband who's contented with two seats put together. Anne from Delighted to Assist agreed to send up two blankets and two towels. We waited and waited and nothing arrived. My husband just wrapped himself up with the bath robes. Definitely not the kind of service we expected for $420/night we paid.