Hotel is located in Koreatown and in the heart of the Wilshire Center Business District, Free High Speed Wireless Internet Access, On Site Restaurant, Hotel Snack Pantry in the Lobby, Parking 5.00, Centrally located to all major attractions in Los Angeles, Free Continental Breakfast, Free USA Today Newspaper, Business Center, No Pets Allowed, Bar and Lounge on Property, Free Passes to 24 Hour Fitness, Room Service, Easy Access to Interstate 10, Walking Distance to Red Line Subway System, Walking Distance to Bus Lines, 10 minutes from Beverly Hills, Hollywood, Downtown Los Angeles, Universal Studios, Staple Center, Los Angeles Convention Center and a Newly renovated KoKo Lounge with Live Music nightly.
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During your Los Angeles vacation, don't miss these great establishments and attractions:
Walt Disney Concert Hall
The strikingly beautiful Walt Disney Concert Hall isn't just the new home of the Los Angeles Philharmonic; it's a key element in an urban revitalization effort now underway Downtown. The Walt Disney family insisted on the best and, with an initial gift of $50 million to build a world-class performance venue, that's what they got: A masterpiece of design by world-renown architect Frank Gehry, and an acoustical quality that equals or surpasses the best concert halls in the world. Similar to Gehry's most famous architectural masterpiece, the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, the concert hall's dramatic stainless-steel exterior consists of a series of undulating curved surfaces that partially envelop the entire building, presenting multiple glimmering facades to the surrounding neighborhood. Within is a dazzling 2,273-seat auditorium replete with curved woods and a dazzling array of organ pipes (also designed by Gehry), as well as a Joachim Splichal's Patina restaurant, the hip Concert Hall Cafe, a bookstore, and a gift shop.The 3 1/2-acre Concert Hall is open to the public for viewing, but to witness it in its full glory, do whatever it takes to attend a concert by the world-class Los Angeles Philharmonic. Also highly recommended are the $10 audio tours, which lead visitors through the Concert Hall's history from conception to creation. The 45-minute self-guided tour is narrated by actor John Lithgow and includes interviews with Frank Gehry, Los Angeles Philharmonic music director Esa-Pekka Salonen, and acoustician Yasuhisa Toyota, among others. One big caveat is that you see just about everything except the auditorium: There's almost always a rehearsal in progress and the acoustics are so good that there's no discreet way to sneak a peak. The audio tours are available on nonmatinee days from 9am to 3pm and matinee days from 9am to 10:30am.
The Egyptian Theatre
Conceived by grandiose impresario Sid Grauman, the Egyptian Theatre is just down the street from his better-known Chinese Theatre, but it remains less altered from its original design, which was based on the then-headline-news discovery of hidden treasures in Pharaohs' tombs -- hence the hieroglyphic murals and enormous scarab decoration above the stage. Hollywood's first movie premiere, Robin Hood, starring Douglas Fairbanks, was shown here in 1922, followed by the premiere of The Ten Commandments in 1923. The building recently underwent a sensitive restoration by American Cinematheque, which now screens rare, classic, and independent films (see chapter 10 for details).
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
For more than 50 years the LACMA has been one of the finest art museums in the nation, housing a 110,000-piece collection that includes works by Degas, Rembrandt, Hockney, and Monet. The huge complex -- it's the largest visual arts museum west of the Mississippi -- was designed by three very different architects over a span of 30 years, and though the architectural fusion can be migraine inducing, this city landmark is well worth delving into.The Japanese Pavilion, which has exterior walls made of Kalwall, a translucent material that, like shoji screens, permits the entry of soft natural light. Inside is a collection of Japanese Edo paintings that's rivaled only by the holdings of the emperor of Japan. The Anderson Building, the museum's contemporary wing, is home to 20th-century painting and sculpture. Here you'll find works by Matisse, Magritte, and a good number of Dada artists. The Ahmanson Building houses the rest of the museum's permanent collections. You'll find everything from 2,000-year-old pre-Columbian Mexican ceramics to 19th-century portraiture, to a unique glass collection spanning the centuries. Other displays include one of the nation's largest holdings of costumes and textiles, and an important Indian and Southeast Asian art collection. The Hammer Building is primarily used for major special-loan exhibitions. Free guided tours covering the museum's highlights depart on a regular basis from here.Be sure to visit the museum's website to see what special exhibits are currently on display.
Crowne Plaza Hotel BEVERLY HILLS
The elegant Crowne Plaza Beverly Hills Hotel is ideally located within walking distance to Rodeo Drive. Hotels in this area look to us as the standard of elegance, convenience and service. Rodeo Drive shopping and dining is just four blocks from the hotel. Hollywood landmarks like Walk of Fame, Universal Studios and downtown Los Angeles are just steps away. Both the Getty Center and Sunset Blvd are near the hotel. Los Angeles attractions like Santa Monica, Venice and Malibu beaches are also ...
Crowne Plaza Hotel LOS ANGELES- INTL AIRPORT
Welcome to the Crowne Plaza Hotel - Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)! Our 613 room, full- service hotel is the gateway to Los Angeles. Located on Century Blvd, less than one mile from the LAX terminals, with 24-hour complimentary shuttle service to and from LAX! While only steps away from LAX, the Crowne Plaza Hotel- Los Angeles International Airport is convenient to all major southern California area attractions, including Hollywood, Disneyland, Universal Studios and The Los Angeles ...
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Most recent user reviews
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Anonymous
good overall, except bar very overpriced( a drink was $12).
Affordable
Anonymous, 2007-02-22
Fast Food restaurant very nearby.
Location for me was important and I found this hotel at very good location for me. Bathrooms need some improvements.
My review of Ramada Wilshire Center
Nuru, Las Vegas, NV, 2007-02-19
First of all: the clurk at the front desk was rude and has no understanding of what so ever!!! I was stuck for two days in a stinking room and charged $5 dollars for a seek and find parking lot.
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Anonymous, Honolulu, HI, 2006-12-12
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Anonymous, 2006-11-25
Great central location to everything in Los Angeles!
Location, Location
Anonymous, Phoenix, AZ, 2006-11-24
Close to a variety of restaurants.
Fairly centrally-located, the Ramada Wilshire lends itself to people travelling for business, vacation, and those looking for good value. Within ten minutes of Hollywood, 15 of Beverly Hills, the hotel lies in the heart of Koreatown. Staff is friendly and efficient, and competent. Check it out!
Had to pay to park there! Bad area/
Elizabeth, Los Angeles, CA, 2006-11-05
Lots of shopping in the area.
I couldn't believe we actually had to pay 5.00 to park at their parking lot! I have never had to pay to stay at a hotel before. The key didn't work and we had to walk all the way back to the desk from the 4th floor and they sent a staff member up with us who couldn't get the key to work either so we had to get another room. The drapes wouldn't stay closed so we had to pin them shut. Just npot the best place we have ever stayed.
perfect for short trips
Anonymous, 2006-10-16
korean town.
the hotel was clean and a quiet area, the beds were not very comfortable but ok for 1 night stay.
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Gerson, Miami, FL, 2006-10-07
Good Hotel For Koreatown
Anonymous, Memphis, TN, 2006-10-01
Korean and Japanese Crusines less than a block away
The Ramada is located right in the middle of Koreatown. Since we love Korean food, this was ideal for us to stay so close. The rooms were clean and the staff courteous. It was walking distance to many restaurants and the parking was only $5.00 for the entire stay compared to other hotels which charge over $10 per night.
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