Beverly Inn - Los Angeles, USA     

The Bevery Inn opposite CBS in Los Angeles appears to have 'cleaned up its act."...as they say. For the price ($65 single, $75 double) it is a great deal with walking distance to The Grove nearby at Farmers Mkt, CBS shows, Cantors LA-famous deli on Fairfax, as well as Beverly Hills. I have ben staying there on and off all year as a biz travler and have always found it fine. The rooms are clean, everything works (TV to great) and there are new touches here and there like shower curtains, bedding, etc., coffee maker. Parking is in back is well lit, but on first come basis with not as many spots as to accomodate all rooms, but there is lots of st parking too. Nearby places to get food...one blk over, opp the Post Office there is a great coffee shop, with Net service, a health food grocery store, Cantors deli abot 5 blks, away (great Jewish food, bakery) opp the coffee shop and 10 mins away is Farmers Mkt where there are 50 places to eat. If you like donuts, do not miss BOBS at the mkt, the best on the West coast. For Italian food try Maggiano's at the market. They also sell fresh fruit at the market too. There is Johnny Rockets, Dupars Coffeee Shop and for gumbo, try The Gumbo Pot. A stay at the Beverly Inn for a nite or two is a great deal and walking access to so many things, without fighting LA traffic. I recommend it. The young Indian couple that run the Bev Inn are very nice and helpful with any questions,. etc.

We booked this hotel because of it vicinity to the CBS studios. It is literally next door and the location couldn't be better. But the location was about the only positive thing when rating this hotel. The room was a bit dirty and I couldn't shower without my flip flops. The walls were paper thin and you could hear everything that your neighbor was doing. Oh and the view from our window was of another building's wall. If you wish to stay as close as you can to CBS studios this might be your choice. Just remember to bring your own pillowcase, ear plugs and flip flops and leave any expectations home. BTW, there is a great Thai food restaurant just down the block. You should try it. Food is cheap and very tasty!