What a treat this little hotel is!! We booked what I think they call a junior suite. It was great!! Clean, and exactly what we were looking for. The location of this place is unbelievable. Just behind the Kodak theatre, and a shopping centre. We had a kitchen in our suite, so just popped down to a nearby grocery store and bought some provisions. This kept our costs down and was great to have a quick meal at home after a long day of sight seeing.

There is a pool which was great as the weather was really hot in the few days we were there. The staff are very friendly, and the hotel is very secure, as you are given a key for the door. There are washing machines in the basement, and I think, free parking. (we didn't have a car, but I did overhear someone saying it was free).

While we were there, there were some awards evening, so we had fun trying to spot some stars.

I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone who was looking for a clean, friendly place to stay.

I was staying in San Diego for one week and we decided to drive up to LA for one night. Because it was only for one night and we were only using the facility for sleeping and showering, we decided to stay here based on the reviews. It was clean and centrally located as described. The free parking was another reason for choosing this hotel. I would say it was adequate for a short stay. I would never want to stay here for any extended period of time. For a extended stay on vacation, I would be looking for more than bare, minimal accomodations. I would encourage anyone who is on a budget to stay here, however. The security is top notch and as I stated it is a great location right behind Mann's theatre on Hollywood Blvd.

We stayed 4 nights at this great hotel. Okay the kitchens were a little dated but clean. The size of the rooms were massive. We had a two bed suite (i think thats what it was). In the first room there was a superking size bed , an armchair , tv , dinning table and 4 chairs and a complete kitchen all but a washing machineand masses of room. Then through a short hallway which had 2 sliding mirrored doors which housed the safe and hanging space and shelves, also another cupboard with hanging space. Into a mirrored area with sink and mirrored cabinet on the wall. Off of this was a toilet and bath with shower over and also another room with a superking bed and mirrored built in wardrobes , 2 bedside cabinets and tv. this room also had a ceiling fan as well as air con. Between the first room at the start of the hallway was a hidden sliding door that you could close if privacy was needed . Bit detailed i know, but when i want info on a place i like to know it all. Was a very secure hotel with doors locked at night and couldnt get in without your key or the desk clerk letting you in. The free wifi in room would have been good if we had bought our laptops but there is a free pc on second floor with a free printer. Great location 20 yards or so from the Mall, when you walk through the mall and come out in the open go left and there a great view of the Hollywood sign. You must try the Restaraunt called The Grill upstairs in the mall, the steaks are to die for. Also a johnny rockets and other ast food places.

I was in Los Angeles for a total of nine days recently. The initial four of which was spent here at the Orchid Suites. And they were a good four days.

Unlike the previous reviewer, my experience in check-in was pleasant. We came in late past 10 pm, tired from a 4+ hr. drive from Las Vegas. On our way over, I was worried that our room might be given to another guest so I called to confirm our arrival. The person who answered assured me that our room is waiting for us. Upon arrival, the same man who I talked to earlier greeted us with a smile. Check-in was a breeze. Good start I thought.

The last time I was in L.A. was more than a dozen years ago. And my memory of this part of town was that it was seedy. But reading the reviews here in T.A., I found out that the area has undergone a transformation. But unless I witnessed it myself, I had my doubts especially since I was travelling with my 7 & 12 yr. olds. So security was a major issue. I took a chance since I felt that this is the area I wanted to be in.

The road where the hotel was located is a real quiet road where nary a vehicle pass. This despite the presence of delivery trucks to the nearby big hotel and mall. The traffic from the surrounding very busy streets of Hollywood, Highland and Franklin could not be heard.

One of the things I liked was that upon check-in, you will be given a key (aside from your room key) that can open all the other common doors like the entrance and garage doors which were locked. Safe.

The garage is located underneath the hotel and was ample. It was always full but I managed to find a spot all the time. And for those wondering, I saw big SUVs parked with space to spare.

Transporting your luggage was easy since there was an elevator.

The room was big, generously appointed, and clean. The look won't win any awards and might even be dated and turn off some, but it didn't matter to me. I liked the fact that it had a complete kitchen with a ref, mini oven, microwave, coffee maker and plates and glasses even. You can save money by preparing meals occassionally. A bonus were the mini safe in the closet and the working heater in the bathroom (it was cold when we were there).

Service was good. The front desk staff would suggest activities for the day when they see you in the morning (or at least one did). And they were cheerful when answering my daily querries. Aside from the ready answers when asking for a great place for breakfast or a nearby grocery store, they researched and got back to me when I asked sor something they didn't know ( I asked for a nearby church if you must know).

And let me repeat the available free wi-fi.

You could probably find better accommodations elsewhere. But at $139 a day, it is hard to fault this hotel. Okay, included breakfast would be nice. Would I come back? I definitely would.

After my stay here, I brought the family to San Diego and Anaheim, but returned to L.A. for unfinished sight-seeing. But for comparison's sakes, I decided to book at the Hollywood Celebrity Hotel for the 2nd half of our L.A. holiday.

Let me state that it is hard to choose between the two hotels.

While I liked everything that the Orchid offered, the free breakfast at the Celebrity may be clincher for some. Add that to the fact that the latter is $10 cheaper.

But on the Orchid's plus side, you feel more secure in it. Plus, it is a more convenient hotel. This is expounded in my review of the Hollywood Celebrity Hotel.

The way I see it, if you have a car with you, the Orchid Hotel might be a better deal. If you don't, the free breakfast and the $10 difference might point you to the Celebrity instead.

Personally, I'd put the Orchid Suites in front by a whisker (I had a car). Travelling with my young ones, I like the security and the convenience it offers. Plus the free breakfast the other hotel offers I offset by buying some bread, cereal and juice myself (which is pretty inexpensive).

Sorry if this review has stretched out the way it did. Jet lag has given me extra time to write early in the morning (2 am). I just hope I helped you decide if this is the right hotel for you.