Century Wilshire (LE), Los Angeles, California

NEW POLICY: ALL GUESTS MUST SUBMIT A VALID CREDIT CARD FOR AUTHORIZATION UPON CHECK IN. CASH DEPOSITS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. CASH MAY BE USED AS PAYMENT UPON CHECK OUT. GUESTS THAT DO NOT HAVE A CREDIT CARD MAY NOT CHECK IN TO THE HOTEL.FREE BREAKFAST AND PARKING The Century Wilshire Hotel is a charming seclusion with 99 European-style rooms. We are located on the exclusive Wilshire Corridor, lazing on the fringe of Westwood Village and the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA). Our Hotel draws many eclectic VIPs, including Embassy Consuls looking for homes to rent. Corporate bigwigs, movie moguls and entertainment executives, students and families flock to us from all over the world. This Hotel is furnished in traditional European style and its ambiance is very personal, yet essentially private. Our very friendly multi-lingual staff is always eager to help, takes pleasure in booking tours for you, renting cars and limousines, and anything else you may need or want. Our picturesque garden courtyard is a place in which you will choose to sit down, savor that long-awaited book, or relish the condiments we offer for breakfast. Bask in the sun and inhale the heady flora. You may even choose to retreat to a cozy corner in our Breakfast Room, where our complimentary Continental buffet breakfast becomes a full repast of fresh fruit, juices, bread, toast, muffins, bagels, cereal and beverages. Another sensational feature of the Century Wilshire is the junior-sized Olympic pool framed by a lush garden setting, the very sight takes your breath away, and imaginations run free amongst the whispering leaves, swaying palm trees and exotic flora. For lap swimming, this pool cannot keep swimmers away. There are plenty of chairs for lazing and lounging in, and umbrella-topped tables to daydream under.Wireless internet up and running throughout the hotel. Wireless is available for a charge of $9.95 daily.

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Capitol Records Building
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4 out of 5

Location over amenities

Anonymous

Dont expect too much. It was merely a place to lay your head at night

The Century Wilshire could not have been more convenient as far as location. The hotel did have some things that could have been better. It seemed as if daily housekeeping was not a given, but if asked, they did have it made up. The business center computer did not work while I was there and even though it was reported each day, it never was serviced. The hotel definately needs to be refreshed, but based on other feedback before I left, I was prepared. I would stay there again, because of the price, but I could not recommend this to a friend. It felt like an old dingy apartment.

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5 out of 5

A charming older property -- This delightful older hotel in Westwood

steven, Hartford, CT

Within minutes of Santa Monica pier and Beverly Hills; and just about 30 minutes from Burbank Airport if you're flying Jet Blue. Also very close to Westfield Shopping Center at Century City and close to Santa Monica Blvd. Delightful property.

This charming hotel, albeit a little dated, is great for a business traveler or couple who are not seeking an upper upscale property. There were only three recommendations I would make...First that they consider replacing or streamlining the elevator; that they consider more secure room locks and that they consider some bright paint to spruce up the rooms and hallways. Otherwise, it's near everything, they will cook omelettes or eggs to order for breakfast and the breakfast is delightful; and the staff is warm and accommodating. I'll be back

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4 out of 5

Very friendly -- great breakfast

Anonymous, Washington, DC, 2006-03-11

Stroll around the UCLA campus and check out their music offerings before you go. The Getty Museum is just a short drive away -- great views, wonderful art, beautiful architecture -- definitely worth the trip.

My husband and I found the hotel to be a great bargain. It's in a fabulous neighborhood near UCLA and not far from the Getty Museum. Hotel staff was superb. "Old world charm" really came into play at the charming and delicious breakfast. We paid a very small price to have a delicious omelet.

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4 out of 5

Family friendly

Anonymous, 2006-02-23

Nice places a few blocks walk to U.C.L.A. area.

Could not find soda or ice machine. There was no iron/ironing board in room. Air-conditioning appeared primitive. The staff were helpful!

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5 out of 5

great location

Anonymous, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 2005-12-06

Try the Apple Pan for a unique, local burger and sandwich joint experience. Nothing like it anywhere.

Close to freeways, beach, Beverly Hills, UCLA and Westwood, shopping, dining. European feel, nice continental breakfast w/ambiance. Rooms not updated but comfortable. Small TV. Excellennt for the budget traveler.

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5 out of 5

Comfort

Anonymous, 2005-11-24

Westwood was very close and I enjoyed taking a walk to get there.

I very much like have a full kitchen... having a full kitchen allowed me to do my own shopping and it helped cut down on expenses eating out. I also was impressed with the hotel itself and the continential breakfast was excellent.

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4 out of 5

Great older Hotel

frank, Twin Falls, ID, 2005-11-04

Hollywood

This Hotel is close to UCLA and it's Hospital. As we were there for the hospital we were dis- appointed that the elevator broke down. It was sort of hard on my wife as she was there for complications with her leg. They tried to get it fixed as soon as possible but I think its alittle tired. I could have complained more but they seemed to say it came with the teritory and not to worry. Nice but could have offered some assistance. Other wise a nice stay and they bend over backwards on their contental breakfast.

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5 out of 5

Very cool centered Hotel

Matthieu, Kansas City, MO, 2005-10-17

many Movie Theatres real close (more or less) you can ask for the FOX one with the tower on top -> real cool architecture.

The pros : Pool, piano, full kitchen, free continental breakfast, separate bath and shower and their patio... The cons : only black printing in business room, parking very full at night. Now, about the location, it is excellent -> you turn left on Wilshire Blvd, you end up in Santa Monica very close to the Fair. you turn right, you cross Santa monica Blvd, and drive thru Rodeo Drive district. Go farther, you're in Hollywood !!! No restaurant in the hotel but a lot very close - about 4 blocks walking distance.

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2 out of 5

very mediocre

Anonymous, 2005-09-20

Restaurants just down the street.

Hotel had few amenities. Small tv (not working when I got to room). Blinds were bent and dirty.Had trouble on check in. Staff did not have my reservation. Location was good.

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4 out of 5

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Anonymous, San Diego, CA, 2005-09-18

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