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“Royal palace-- For basic royalty only”

Royal Palace Westwood

lizicat

Austin, Texas

Nov 21, 2007

2/2 found this review helpful

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Warning upfront: My rental car was broken into (window smashed) in the middle of the day while parked at the Royal Palace. Don't leave any valuables in the car while in LA-- they stole my GPS system. Police told me that that has been the #1 item stolen from cars. I think of Westwood as a safe city, but I was disappointed this time.

This is a basic hotel within walking distance of UCLA. Ralphs grocery store and Best Buy electronics are a block away. Peet's Coffee is down the street. In addition, the room rate for this caliber of hotel can't be beat.

Don't walk too fast through the hotel's front door. It is a sliding glass door and will not open all the way if you go too fast. The front desk staff are friendly, although a few odd personalities do exist. Everyone, however, was very professional.

I stayed in a suite, which was very nice as I had to stay for 10 days. The suite included a small balcony, which was surprisingly peaceful for LA. The hotel provides weak in-room coffee and basic hotel soaps and shampoos. The kitchen had a microwave and large fridge, but don't expect any other amenities. Bring your own silverware and plates if needed. The maids also sometimes forgot cups for coffee, but you can pick some up from the breakfast room. The bed/pillows are not the most comfortable, but are very clean and shets are changed everyday. Despite being what I consider an extended stay hotel, the room smelled very clean.

Breakfast is very basic: bagels, danishes, weak coffee, get there early for the muffins. The hotel leaves LA Times on the tables in the breakfast room.

Overall-- this is a basic hotel—but a great value and location. If you will be out and about for most of the day, and don’t have a car in LA, this is the place to stay.

This TripAdvisor Member:
- Liked — location
- Disliked — be careful where you park

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lizicat's Summary

Date of Stay: November 2007

Traveled with: Solo traveler

Visit was for: Business

Age group: 35-49

Member since: March 02, 2007

Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?

most likely

I recommend this hotel for:

Young singles, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists

I selected this hotel as a top choice for:

Other

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Average price*: $113 (year-round)

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“Outstanding value for UCLA visits”

Royal Palace Westwood

blewis7407

Champaign, IL

Oct 27, 2007

Inexpensive, no hassle check-in, free parking (but I'm glad that I was driving a smaller car), clean well-appointed room with microwave and fridge, free continental breakfast, free internet, and very convenient to everything in Westwood and the UCLA campus. I find it hard to explain the mixed reviews of it that I read at this site. No, it's not exactly a beauty on the outside, but I got good value for my money and will stay here again (when the UCLA Guest House is fully booked; the Guesthouse will always be my first choice when visiting campus).

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blewis7407's Summary

Date of Stay: October 2007

Traveled with: Solo traveler

Visit was for: Other

Age group: 50-64

Member since: October 27, 2007

Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?

absolutely!

I recommend this hotel for:

Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists

I do not recommend this hotel for:

An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Great pool scene, Pet owners

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Average price*: $113 (year-round)

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“Shhh don't tell this secret”

Royal Palace Westwood

VanessaL

Prospect, Kentucky

Oct 5, 2007

This location is GREAT!! Westwood is VERY safe and the area reminds me of the Village in NYC! Many, many restaurants and little eclectic shops abound. In addition, it is a 2 block walk to the UCLA campus. I would HIGHLY recommend this location, for the price it ain't the Beverly Hilton, but I feel the value far exceeds the price. Our room was very clean and modern, with a mini fridge, microwave and coffeemaker. The front desk staff are very friendly and accomodating and after a 4 days stay, felt like "family". I am writing this review because the hotel deserves it, but hestiated because I don't want this small, friendly property to always be full when I come back. I didn't give it 5 stars because it isn't the Ritz Carlton, but in bang for the buck, it deserves 10 stars.

This TripAdvisor Member:
- Liked — cleanliness of room, friendly front desk staff and Location!
- Disliked — nothing

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VanessaL's Summary

Date of Stay: October 2007

Traveled with: Family with teenagers

Visit was for: Hobbies / interest / culture

Age group: 35-49

Member since: January 23, 2007

Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?

absolutely!

I recommend this hotel for:

Young singles, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists

I do not recommend this hotel for:

Great pool scene

I selected this hotel as a top choice for:

Museums / Cultural / Historical sites

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Average price*: $113 (year-round)

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“Not Royal And not a Palace, just a Royal Mistake”

Royal Palace Westwood

WORLWIDETRAVELER

LAS VEGAS

Jul 30, 2006

3/4 found this review helpful

THERE WAS NOTHING ROYAL ABOUT THE Royal Palace was a distgusting place with filth carpets.People were able to be heard through the walls.I had a pluged toilet at 7:00 pm and was given a plunger to fix myself becouse the maitence man was not working at that hour. I can not be paid to stay there again.
DO NOT LET THE NAME FULL YOU THERE IS NOTHING ROYAL OR PALACE LIKE IN THAT PLACE EXCEPT FOR THE NAME
Buisness travler and vacationers beware!
Jackie

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WORLWIDETRAVELER's Summary

Date of Stay: June 2006

Member since: March 07, 2005

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Average price*: $113 (year-round)

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“great bargain”

Royal Palace Westwood

WaverlySharon

Waverly

Jul 25, 2006

2/2 found this review helpful

This is a bargain hotel, but it's a great bargain. Most of the rooms are light, airy and spacious. Many have balonies. All (or almost all) have mini fridge, microwave and coffee makers). The cleaning staff was friendly and first rate. The internet connection and parking are also free. After a few hellish nights in the Claremont hotel next door, this place was heaven. I'd happily stay here anytime I have to work at UCLA or the Getty Center. Great location in the heart of Westwood.