Venice on the Beach Hotel

Location was excellent, view from rooftop was great, staff extremely helpful.

I stayed here twice during my layovers in LA in between some work in the USA. Surprisingly close to LAX so it's a handy location. Immaculately clean and friendly staff - has a family run business feel. You're paying for location though - you are right on Venice beach (pier end) and a minute's walk from street with bars, restaurants, cafes, shops and supermarkets. Rooms have all the basics and are clean. When I had an upstairs room that seemed bigger and in the foter there was a microwave, kettle, etc. Outside theres a courtyard with recliners, tables and chairs, good for hanging out watching the beach. It's an older type of building, but well kept.

I like how close it was to the beach and the Hawaiian staff that host us was cool

The location is simply excellent if you want to stay right on the beach, and it's a quiet stretch of VB. The property overall is somewhat dated, eg the stucco exterior, but it is immaculately clean inside and the style of the rooms is just fine (nice moldings, modern drywall, etc.). The staff were very friendly and helpful ever time we interacted. I paid for parking (limited spaces, $20/day) which was completely worth it -- easy to come and go without having to worry about that aspect. Walking distance to the canals and little food places, coffee.

Location is fantastic to get around LA just away from the hustle and bustle of muscle beach and you can restaurant or bar would you ever way you want to go?