Our stay here was all we expected -- and more. The rooms were pristine, the beds were extraordinarily comfortable, the view was fantastic, the staff was friendly, and I could go on. Our room had obviously been renovated, and they did not go the cheap route. Every corner received high quality attention, including the beds, which were great. Plus, every time we talked to the staff, they did everything they could to make our stay more enjoyable. Thumbs up.

This was the third time we've stayed here and I must say it still needs work. The staff is great and very responsive. The lobby is to die for, the water pressure in the shower is wonderful, good location, nice spacious room. The downsides however are: the rooms could use updating, the tempature in the rooms doesn't get very cool so we had to sleep with the door open which meant dealing with the smell of low tide, and the tube didn't drain well.

This hotel has so much potential I do hope they make the necessary upgrades to unlock its full potential.

I visited this hotel for a spring wedding but I can't imagine a better place for a weekend winter escape. This is LA-hassle free. Just fly into LAX and you're minutes from the hotel. Not that you feel like it. Redondo Beach is a little beachy community off by itself. We had ocean views that included seals. (At first when my husband said he heard seals I thought he was deluded and teasingly asked him if he also heard zebras!) The hotel is within walking distance of several restaurants and a small shopping center with a drugstore, grocery, etc. The lobby is very pretty, like the entry hall of a mansion. We didn't get to spend much time here because we basically flew in and out for the wedding so I hope we get an opportunity to return.

My wife and I visited a friend in Redondo Beach. For proximity, our friend recommended the Portofino and Crowne Plaza. I price shopped and could not find a room under $140 at Portofino. But, fate was kind and the hotel ran a January sale at $120/night. Sold! The hotel has an attractive Cape Cod feel and there's great access to the beaches. (We spent most of our time at Hermosa Beach.) We made good use of the restaurant and bar areas for breakfast and dinner. Drinks by the fire in the hotel are a must. Staff members were exceptional. In searching for a complaint, food and beverage prices were on the higher side BUT were consistent with selection, service and the area. (Whisky choices at the bar were thoughtfully selected.) High season rates likely push this fine property out of our budget but we look forward to returning in a future off-season.