Me and my 2 girlfriends stayed in this magical hotel June 2004. When we arrived it wasn't busy, and I was pretty much expecting a whole herd of people waiting to be checked in. It's amazingly spacious, and the people behind the desks were professional. The lobby is presented in such a way that you are left staring! Fountains and water features everywhere! Our bags were taken up for us to our room which was (from my recollection) in the yellow block. The rooms were lovely, the bathroom was big enough (seeing as there were girls rushing in and out of there 247) and the beds were huge. Everything was clean in that room, and the sheets were divine! Clean towels were bought up each day. The hotel itself is what I call Heaven!! When riding up in the elevator a fellow tourist commented on how the revolving restaurant (food) didn't live up to his expectations-so we didn't actually bother- However I wish I didn't listen now! The only downfall of this hotel was it's location. Thankfully we had a friend in California who was able to drive us around, but frankly had we been on our own there we wouldn't have survived. Seemed like everything was out of reach. Although if you are looking to pay for a room at this hotel I am sure you can afford the few bucks to get a cab from A to B. The running track is useful for those who intend to keep up with their daily exercise regimes. The pool wasn't in use during the month of June-still quite chilly.

All in all, if you have in mind the means of transport you intend to use then this hotel is the best! It's clean, modern and everything you'd expect from a high class hotel!

I stayed here 2/22/05 for a quick buisness trip. I was going to stay at the Hilton, but it was $100 more. I got a room at the Westin for $159 and it was great. Loved the Heavenly bed. Quite, clean and nothing to complain about except the workout facilities. This is a HUGE hotel and they have a tiny fitness room. I went down at 6 am and there was a line for the few machines they had available. If in downtown LA again, I would gladly stay here again.

I stayed at the Westin Bonaventure on March 5, which was the evening before the LA Marathon. Granted, they were exceptionally busy, but the hotel parking lot was full and they very rudely told us to park in an independent lot across the street.
I had called 4 days prior to my stay requesting non-smoking with two double beds. At check in, the receptionist informed me that as a Priceline customer, I would get "any run of the mill room." In this case, smoking.
The carpets are dated and stained. The rooms are smallish, but decent. The lobby area is nice.
Overall, not 4 star hotel quality and if you book on Priceline, be prepared to be treated like a second class guest and they will tell you this to your face at check in.

Just returned from LA and I really enjoyed our one night at the Bonaventure. My wife is still talking about the beds- best ever. The rooms are somewhat small but fine for two. Top notch decor and bedding. Floor to ceiling windows and a view of the Hollywood sign on Oscar night- great fun. Our room was quiet on 17th floor of the blue tower. Watched commercials being filmed on streets below- Sunday downtown was deserted. Lots of food options. $25 parking is a bit much. If you don't need pampering- this is a great spot for couples.