Beverly Garlands...

Anyone know anything about this hotel? Taking daughter to LA for a few days this summer. We would like to go to Universal Studios, Hollywood, and hopefully see some celebrities.

Any info on where to stay would be appreciated. I have already look at the most asked questions, however, I still find the search overwhelming. There are so many hotels and areas to choice from.

Some info on us:

Mother(37) and daughter(16)

not into the party scene

quiet hotels are perfect

we will not be renting a car

easy transportation is a must

We would like to go to:

Universal Studios

Farmers Market

Hollywood

Rodeo Drive

A bus tour of Celebrity homes, LA, Beverly Hills, etc.

Any help on hotels would be appreciated

Thanks

Beverly Garlands...

You gave us all the necessary info, except budget :)

We always recommend the Renaissance in Hollywood (across from the Hollywood and Highlands Complex, your daughter will love it), the Orchid Suites, and Magic Castle. There%26#39;s also the Farmers Daughter which is located directly across the street from the Farmers Market/Grove. And many people like the Beverly Hilton because of its price and its proximity to Rodeo Drive.

Beverly Garlands...

Beverly Garlands is in the San Fernando Valley -- a sprawling northern suburb. While it is still relatively close to Los Angeles, without a car it%26#39;s going to be inconvenient to stay there. Stay in Hollywood (as the previous poster recommended). The Renaissance Hollywood is a 5-star hotel (pricey but worth it, if you can afford it). They have a package available only from their website that includes breakfast and admission to Universal (at a discount compared to all of these things purchased separately). The link is:

www.renaissancehollywood.com/packages.asp

(Click on 1-night or 2-night package).

For less expensive accommodations, look at the Magic Castle Hotel or the super-thrifty Orchid Suites. The latter is a super-popular place converted from an old apartment building. Each unit has its own kitchen (convenient for eating breakfast or occassional snacks).

All three of these hotels are within walking distance to the intersection of Hollywood Bl %26amp; Highland Av. At this intersection, you will find:

1. the Hollywood Walk of Fame -- radiating out in two directions.

2. the Chinese Theatre (1/2 block west on Hollywood Bl)

3. Adjacent to the Chinese Theatre are the offices and depot for Starline tours -- one of L.A.%26#39;s largest coach tour companies (go to:

starlinetours.com and click on ';Hollywood'; in the left column). Their 1,4 and 8-hour bus tours take you to every major area of the city including driving by the homes of the ';stars';).,

4. The redline metrorail train (underground -- access is from the northwest corner escalator) which will take you in one direction to downtown Los Angeles or in the other direction, one stop (4 minutes) to the Universal Studios stop.

5. From the northwest corner of this intersection are busees that will take you to all of Los Angeles. For the Farmer%26#39;s Mkt and Grove, take the 217 or the 717 and in less than 20 minutes, you%26#39;ll be at the corner of Fairfax and 3rd -- in front of the Farmer%26#39;s Market).

To get to Rodeo Drive, walk to the northeast corner of 3rd St and Fairfax (where the bus dropped you off but on the opposite corner) and take the #16 to the corner of Santa Monica Bl and Canon Drive (10 minutes) and walk 2 more blocks to Rodeo Drive and turn left.

Go to mta.net for bus and metrorail info.

Good luck!