We were supposed to stay at the Brentwood Inn on September 23, but my fiance got sick and we had to cancel. The Brentwood Inn would not give us a refund or even let us apply our payment to another night. That cost us more than $200! Be prepared to lose your full payment if you get sick on a Sunday and you don't have a doctor's note to "prove" it.

My husband and I spent three nights at the Brentwood Inn recently while we were in town for a wedding. We were looking for a reasonably priced hotel, and a family member recommended the Brentwood. We were thrilled with the hotel's location (minutes from Santa Monica and a beautiful drive up highway 1 to Malibu), clean (though slighly small) rooms, and a fantastically helpful and welcoming staff. We highly recommend it, and will certainly be back ourselves!

Pros:
- Good location in West LA/Brentwood
- Rooms are very clean and the bedroom area is decorated in a soothing minimalist way
- Housekeeping did an excellent job and also responded to our small requests
- Helpful staff

Cons:
- Very cramped rooms with small closet area. It’s better suited for a solo business traveler than a couple due to the tight layout. We were constantly saying “excuse me” just to get by each other.
- Bathrooms are also pretty narrow with a pocket door. There is only a tiled shower stall with a timer (would feel more spacious glassed-in). Our shower ceiling fan directly overhead had what looked like some reddish mold or rust beyond the plastic ducts.
- Room can get very stuffy unless the AC is run.

Recommended upgrades:
- Completely cover or remove skylight to better darken bedroom in the early mornings
- Update showerhead to adjustable version instead of fixed and update old shower handle fixtures.
- Needs dual pane windows and curtains to block out noises/sirens from Sunset Blvd and light from outside.
- Continental breakfast of baked goods could include yogurt and/or fresh fruit

The Brentwood Inn was decent, but for an average of the mid to upper 200’s per night, next time we’ll definitely be staying elsewhere at more spacious nearby options we had contemplated that have a similar aesthetic and accommodation amenities in the same price range.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Brentwood Inn. The room was comfortable, clean, and tastefully furnished with great attention to detail. The location was terrific - within walking distance to wonderful restaurants and convenient to the freeway. Free internet access , complimentary breakfast, and bottled water to start the day were great , too. What made our stay truly exceptional was the amazing hospitality offered by the management and staff, who made us feel welcome and cared for during our entire stay.