This hotel has to be a strong contender if you are looking for a hotel in Los Angeles. My fiancee and I stayed here for only 2 days, but the hotel has such a great location that we felt that we saw most of the key attractions. The hotel looks out on to the chinese and kodak theatres and the walk of the stars. We could see the "Hollywood" sign on the hills from our hotel bedroom, and the Universal studios is only one metro stop away (the hotel is right next to the metro).
The location is central, yet absolutely peaceful and immaculately clean inside. Felt very safe here compared to some of the other areas and other hotels we saw on our visit. The room was clean and large, with internet access and complimentary coffee/tea.
This hotel is really in the heart of things in Hollywood/LA and I would stay here again if I was in LA.

I had a day to kill at the end of a recent business trip to LA, so I elected to stay at the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel. First word of warning--try to arrive outside of rush hour, as traffic on North Highland Avenue approaching the hotel moved VERY slowly at 5:30 p.m. Upon arrival, I handed my car over to the valet ($22 a day with in & out privileges) and was immediately greeted by the front desk clerk. She quickly checked me in to my room on the club floor, but it was only after I walked away that I realized that she did not give me any information on the club floor lounge (open 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.). The room had a nice view of the LA smog--downtown was barely visible, although the Hollywood sign could be seen off to the side. The room itself was clean and decorated in a style that is intended to be modern and hip. To me, however, it came across as austere and cold (although the room does include a fish in a small bowl so as to ensure that you have a friend away from home). The room and bathroom also seemed a tad smaller than typical, although they were certainly big enough, and the all-important bed was comfortable. Room service was fine, although the hallways were lined with dirty trays--one stayed outside my room the whole time I was there. As for the hotel's location, it can't be beat--the Kodak Center is just steps away, and virtually all of the sites of interest along Hollywood Blvd. are within a convenient walk. While Hollywood is not the nicest part of LA, the Renaissance is definitely the place to stay if you want to be close to the Hollywood attractions.

My wife and I took our 14 and 10 year old on vacation in Hollywood, and I don't know how you could have a better location. You are right next to the Oscar theatre, Grauman's Chinese Theatre, and right on the walk of fame. Restaurants are nearby. From our room, facing the mountains, you looked right at the Hollywood sign. The rooms are large and nice, and the staff is extremely helpful and friendly. Beautiful pool, great workout room. We actually switched to this hotel after one night somewhere else, and we were very glad we moved. You are on Hollywood BL, one block from Sunset, and a subway ride from Universal. Valet parking is very expensive ($24?). A great Hollywood experience!

Hotel:

- 1st class - excellent customer service
- decor is beautiful but a little too modern for me (and i love contemporary decor!) -- everything is crisp and fine lined...just felt a little cold and not homey at all
- very large spacious room (i was in an average room)
- very very clean

Location:

- wonderful location - centrally located to everything you need! Metro train is right next door - LA is surprisingly easy to get around - Metro train only $1.50 (and that's on the honor system!!) and you can take that all the way down to Long Beach!! 1 1/2 hour lovely ride - subway system is incredibly clean and safe (i'm from NYC!) - no problems at all and everyone was very helpful --- one stop to Universal. Walk to all hollywood sites - warning: DO NOT visit the Hollywood Wax Museum! HUGE disappointment and WASTE of $14 per person - the "wax" figures look more like my 10 year old was experimenting with playdoh! horrible! - Definetely take the Starline Tours - Johnny Rockets for eats, Mels Diner, lots of free TV show tix available from street vendors right on Hollywood Blvd. FUN FUN FUN!