Renaissance Hollywood Hotel Hotel - Page 2

The hotel is outstanding, in every regard. The room had a spectacular view, it was central to everything we wanted to see and it was one of the very best hotel experiences we have ever had! I cannot wait to return!

This hotel made me feel hip: It is adjacent to the Kodak Theater and it is the hotel they use for the Academy Awards.

The hotel had a great location for a walking tour of Hollywood attractions. There was a problem with a road construction a block away but otherwise I would stay here again.

This hotel made me feel welcome: The front desk staff was friendly and welcoming and the concierge was efficient and friendly. We were there for a business conference and the signage was good to direct us to the various meeting locations.

I am very picky about hotels, especially about the cleanliness. This is the only hotel that I have stayed in where I do not have one complaint. There are never any stains, smells, dust, dirt left over from other guests. The hotel feels very safe and the staff is friendly and helpful. I have used the business center on more than one occasion and it is very reasonably priced. I would definitely stay there again. The only complaint would be that it is not convenient to get to your car if you self park. You have to park in the parking garage for the mall attached to the hotel and walk through the mall to enter the hotel. That is a bit annoying, but it would not preclude me from staying there in the future.

This hotel made me feel content: It is clean and quiet. I feel secure.

It was difficult to get back into the parking lot. The beds were very soft and plushy. The views were amazing. Make sure you have lots of time to wander around the hotel and to see the Hollywood sign.

This hotel made me feel sophisticated: The design of the rooms was elegant, which transported me to feeling sophisticated. The rich colors used, the luxury items in the bathroom, the picturesque view out the windows. It made me feel good.

The hotel has an awesome location, right at Hollywood Highland complex. It is close to everything and central to Hollywood Boulevard.

This hotel made me feel welcome: The efficient, fast and friendly service made me feel welcome.

It was right in the heart of it all in Hollywood. It was very nice, the price was high but I did not pay for it so it did not matter. Everyone was friendly.

This hotel was a quality establishment, right in the heart of Hollywood and the surrounding suburbs. The decor and atmosphere is charming retro. The facilities are well kept, however, sometimes the service can be offbeat. I highly recommend the breakfast at Twist, the onsite restaurant.

The Renaissance Hotel underwent major renovation a few years back and is a very nice business and leisure hotel. They have a very friendly staff and great restaurants within walking distance.

I stayed at the Renaissance for a big convention. They have nice rooms, and a few good restaurants at the hotel. Their convention facilities were really nice. Overall, it’s a good spot for business trips.

At Hollywood and Highland, this hotel is the only place to stay if you are attending a conference here. Take it from me, with the exception of the Roosevelt across the street, there is no where else to stay in the area.

That said, it is a good hotel that caters very well to a conference. It also is within a short walk of some Hollywood icons including Mann's Chinese Theatre and the Hollywood Star walk. Caution at night, this area is still a bit racy.

I stayed at the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel recently for a conference. Overall, the hotel seems to have everything, but dig beneath the surface and there are a few key things that just seemed out of place for me. If it's a quick trip and/or you won't be in the hotel much, you can find better value in the area. If you want a solid location and close proximity to Hollywood sights and shopping, then stay here.

1. The gym and pool area are on the roof of one of their tower buildings. It’s a great view of the city, yes, but particularly for a conference attendee, a poor location if you're not wanting to be seen working out or in a bathing suit by colleagues. In order to get out of the hotel on that floor to reach the conference area, you must pass both.

2. The hotel is entirely non-smoking. It was not so when I made the reservation months before, but it had changed by the time I checked in. Not everyone smokes, and some may appreciate that the hotel is all non-smoking, but for those of us that do smoke, it was annoying. To date, it is still not noted on their site, and up until the day before I checked in they were still offering smoking rooms as an option. I was more annoyed that even a trigger email hadn't been sent to alert customers. It wasn't until I asked about the room that I was told about non-smoking. And she had mentioned our preference for one when she pulled up our reservation at the check-in desk just five minutes earlier.

3. Toiletries. They’re meant to appear as some ultra-hip LA brand, they were really poor quality with very cool packaging. Skip them.

4. Tipping. I'm all for tipping, but honestly, when your hands are full and you're carrying hot coffee and two bags (yourself) and just trying to get to the counter, to have the guy who opened your car door follow you inside and actually wait for a tip seems in poor taste to me. This happens a lot in big cities, particularly LA and NY, but I've never seen a guy quite so eager to get a tip for merely opening a car door.

Because this hotel stay was for a conference, I needed to be close and I dealt with it. I prefer other properties in the LA area (Santa Monica's Viceroy is a favorite) and next time I'm needed to stay in Hollywood I'll definitely find another property.

I stayed here for two nights while attending a conference in the adjoining conference center. The location was great for our conference, as I didn't have to drive at all, once I got there. LA is pretty spread out, so there's not a great location for tourists, and this was pretty far from other business locations.

The area around the hotel has improved a lot over the past years (it's where Hugh Grant was busted, to give you an idea), but it's still a little scary after dark, and other than the theaters and walk of stars, there's not much to see here.

That said, if you want to see the real hip Hollywood scene, head across the street to the Roosevelt hotel. We didn't see celebrities, but there was definitely a high cool-factor at the outdoor bar around the pool.

My room was very standard and no complaints. Check-in and out was a breeze. The pool looked great but I didn't use it, but had a nice view of LA and the Hollywood sign. The fitness center was well equipped and wasn't crowded, but was in a surprisingly small and low-ceilinged room. Not what I was expecting in LA where everyone works out a lot (maybe the visitors don't?)

One last tip: The location is a long way from LAX (about 1 hour during peak traffic times), so you're much better flying into Burbank BUR if you can.

The comfort of the bed was worse then sleeping on a floor. The bathroom floor and the tub were unclean. I asked for extra towels and a pillow. I called three times and I never received them.

This hotel made me feel relaxed: The location of the hotel made my stay worth while.

The location and view was amazing. But the beds were not very comfortable. We did not get two beds as requested so we had to had one roll away and the lighting in my room was a little dim.

This hotel made me feel hip: It was just cool to be able to stay in the hotel that everyone visiting the plaza was looking at wishing that they could stay there.

I loved it. It was close to everything I wanted to see and the staff was wonderful.

This hotel made me feel inspired: I was treated excellently.

The hotel was in an excellent location in the heart of Hollywood with a view of the Hollywood sign from my room. The amenities were upscale. The snack rack and mini-fridge were over-priced and not user-friendly. We were afraid to touch them lest we incur some exorbitant charges inadvertently.

This hotel made me feel sophisticated: The hotel was upscale with decorator-designed rooms.

This hotel was very accommodating to our family and helped with our small children whenever possible. The restaurant staffs excelled in helping our large family gathering go smoothly with their patience. All staff was efficient and congenial, from housekeeping, the valet parking staff, to the room service waiters.

This hotel made me feel important: The attention paid to my family’s needs made us all feel important. Good individualized service was provided at all times.

The Renaissance was modern, clean and efficiently run hotel at which I had no problem until checkout, where there was slight confusion with my bill, which was quickly sorted out. Those who wish to self-park at the hotel should check policies first, as there does not seem to be a special rate for hotel guests. The breakfast buffet was pricey but very good. The room service was fast and excellent.