The Bottom Line
The Hollywood Heights Hotel is a midrange hotel in a great location. The hotel used to be a Holiday Inn. It was converted to the Hollywood Heights Hotel in 2008 with a mod makeover. The hotel is 2 blocks from Hollywood & Highland and the Kodak Theatre and another block to Grauman's Chinese Theatre. It's a great location for exploring Hollywood and attending events at the Hollywood Bowl, and an easy walk or short cab ride to all the Hollywood restaurants and bars. A good value for the discounted rates available, but not for the rack rate.
Pros
- Great location
- Clean & Spacious rooms
- Free DSL Internet in rooms, wireless in lobby
- Restaurant/Bar, Coffee maker in room
- Half price with Entertainment Card
Cons
- Without a discount the rate the price is just too high for these rooms
- Breakfast is over at 10:30 a.m. and the restaurant is closed for lunch
- No fridge in the room
- There were a lot of little problems, but they were resolved promptly.
Description
- Address: 2005 N. Highland Ave, Hollywood, CA, US, 90068
- Phone: (323) 876-8600
- Reservations: 1-866-696-3157
- Room Rates: $$$, check kayak.com
- Website: www.hollywoodheightshotel.com
- Amenities: Pool, Fitness Center, Restaurant, Bar/Lounge, computer center, ATM
- Parking: Valet or self parking $22-$20/night
- Metro: Hollywood & Highland Red Line station is 2 blocks away.
- Discount: Half off with Entertainment Card
Guide Review - Hollywood Heights Hotel
I stayed at the Hollywood Heights Hotel in its transition stage from the old Holiday Inn. (Having a NEW Holiday Inn Express next door is confusing.) The public areas had been upgraded with a more upscale look. The guest room furnishings had not been replaced yet, but I got to preview the new rooms. The old particleboard furniture is being replaced with new curves and colors.
Each room has a desk with a nice office chair and an easy chair with a footstool. A flat-screen TV mounted on top of the dresser can be turned for easier viewing from the chair.
There is a nice restaurant and bar/lounge on the first floor, and a small business center with a couple computers and an ATM machine. The outdoor pool is located on the second level across a bridge over the parking lot. It's set against a green hillside, giving it a feel of nature unexpected in Hollywood. A small fitness center is near the exit to the pool.
People who had booked into the original Holiday Inn were surprised that there was no refrigerator in the room, since they are often standard Holiday Inns.
There were a few glitches, but the staff was friendly and most issues were resolved quickly.
The night staff didn't really understand the internet service, but the day staff resolved a DSL problem quickly.
My key card quit working at 11 am, despite arranging for late check-out so I was momentarily stranded at the pool, but it was only a minor inconvenience.
Overall it was a pleasant place to stay. Buy an Entertainment Book for $30 to get over half off the rack rate.
As is common in the travel industry, the writer was provided with complimentary accommodation for the purpose of this review. While it has not influenced the review, About.com believes in full disclosure of all potential conflicts of interest. For more information, see our ethics policy.
Each room has a desk with a nice office chair and an easy chair with a footstool. A flat-screen TV mounted on top of the dresser can be turned for easier viewing from the chair.
There is a nice restaurant and bar/lounge on the first floor, and a small business center with a couple computers and an ATM machine. The outdoor pool is located on the second level across a bridge over the parking lot. It's set against a green hillside, giving it a feel of nature unexpected in Hollywood. A small fitness center is near the exit to the pool.
People who had booked into the original Holiday Inn were surprised that there was no refrigerator in the room, since they are often standard Holiday Inns.
There were a few glitches, but the staff was friendly and most issues were resolved quickly.
The night staff didn't really understand the internet service, but the day staff resolved a DSL problem quickly.
My key card quit working at 11 am, despite arranging for late check-out so I was momentarily stranded at the pool, but it was only a minor inconvenience.
Overall it was a pleasant place to stay. Buy an Entertainment Book for $30 to get over half off the rack rate.
As is common in the travel industry, the writer was provided with complimentary accommodation for the purpose of this review. While it has not influenced the review, About.com believes in full disclosure of all potential conflicts of interest. For more information, see our ethics policy.
