The Farmer's Daughter Hotel draws people doing business with CBS Studios across the street, vacationers, and families. The lobby has a trendy, retro design, which flows into the outdoor patio and includes low-slung sofas and bright blue-and-red walls. Guestrooms are located in the three-story main building or the adjacent three-story building known as the Barn.The spacious courtyard that adjoins the open-air lobby is filled with seating options and is a popular place to eat a picnic lunch, connect to wireless Internet service, lounge by the pool, or relax in one of the Adirondack rockers. At night, tiny overhead lights lend a festive air. The hotel is within walking distance to the Farmers Market, the Grove (movies, theaters, restaurants and shopping), Fairfax Village, CBS Studios, L.A. County Museum of Art, Peterson Automotive Museum, La Brea Tar Pits & George C Paige Museum, Melrose Avenue, 3rd Street Boutique Shopping, Writer's Guild of America, 10 minutes to Sunset and Hollywood Blvd.
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During your Los Angeles vacation, don't miss these great establishments and attractions:
Griffith Observatory
Made world-famous in the film Rebel Without a Cause, Griffith Observatory's bronze domes have been Hollywood Hills landmarks since 1935. Most visitors don't actually go inside; they come to this spot on the south slope of Mount Hollywood for unparalleled city views. On warm nights, with the lights twinkling below, this is one of the most romantic places in L.A.The main dome houses a planetarium, where narrated projection shows reveal the stars and planets that are hidden from the naked eye by the city's lights and smog. Other shows take you on excursions into space to search for extraterrestrial life, or examine the causes of earthquakes and moonquakes.The adjacent Hall of Science holds exhibits on galaxies, meteorites, and other cosmic objects, including a telescope trained on the sun, a Foucault pendulum, and earth and moon globes 6 feet in diameter. On clear nights, you can gaze at the heavens through the powerful 12-inch telescope.Please note: The entire Griffith Observatory area is closed for a major renovation and expansion and will not reopen until late 2005 (possibly even later, according to rumor). However, a temporary Griffith Observatory Satellite, located just south of the Los Angeles Zoo at 4800 Western Heritage Way, hosts planetarium shows, a modest display of astronomy exhibits, and a telescope to view the moon and planets at night; public access is free. It's open Tuesday through Friday 1 to 10pm, and Saturday and Sunday 10am to 10pm. Call tel. 323/664-1181 for more information.
Mission San Gabriel Arcangel
Founded in 1771, Mission San Gabriel Arcangel retains its original facade, notable for its high oblong windows and large capped buttresses said to have been influenced by the cathedral in Cordova, Spain. The mission's self-contained compound encompasses an aqueduct, a cemetery, a tannery, and a working winery. Within the church stands a copper font with the dubious distinction of being the first one used to baptize a Native Californian. The most notable contents of the mission's museum are Native American paintings depicting the Stations of the Cross, done on sailcloth, with colors made from crushed desert flower petals.
Universal Studios Hollywood & CityWalk
Believing that filmmaking itself is a bona fide attraction, Universal Studios began offering tours to the public in 1964. The concept worked: Today Universal is more than just one of the largest movie studios in the world -- it's one of the largest amusement parks as well. By integrating shows and rides with behind-the-scenes presentations on movie-making, Universal created a new genre of theme park, stimulating a number of clone and competitor parks.The main attraction continues to be the Studio Tour, a 1-hour guided tram ride around the company's 420 acres. En route you pass stars' dressing rooms and production offices before visiting famous back-lot sets that include an eerily familiar Old West town, a clean New York City street, the famous town square from the Back to the Future films, and newer sets such as Curse of the Mummy's Tomb, Jurassic Park III, and The Grinch. Along the way, the tram encounters several staged "disasters," which I won't divulge here lest I ruin the surprise (they're all very tame). Though the wait to board might appear long, don't be discouraged -- each tram carries several hundred people and departures are frequent, so the line moves quickly.Other attractions are more typical of high-tech theme-park fare, but all have a film-oriented slant. The newest ride, Revenge of the Mummy, is a super-high-tech indoor roller coaster that's enhanced with animatronics, motion picture technology, and lots of really creepy Warrior Mummies that drop down and scare the crap out of you. Back to the Future is a virtual-reality ride within a bucking simulation chamber (similar to Star Tours at Disneyland). You're a guest in Doc Brown's lab and get caught up in a high-speed chase in a time-traveling DeLorean through a million years (try to count how many times Biff says "butthead"). Jurassic Park -- The Ride is short in duration but long on dinosaur animatronics; riders in jungle boats float through a world of five-story-tall T-rexes and airborne raptors that culminates in a pitch-dark vertical drop with a splash ending. Terminator 2: 3D is a high-tech cyberwar show that combines live action along with triple-screen 3-D technology, explosions, spraying mists, and laser fire (Arnold prevails, of course). Shrek 4D is one of the park's best attractions, a multisensory animated show that combines 3-D effects, a humorous storyline, and "surprise" special effects -- the flying dragon chase is wild.There are also several live shows performing daily. Waterworld is an entertaining, fast-paced outdoor theater presentation (and far better than the film that inspired it) featuring stunts and special effects performed on and around a small man-made lagoon (most performances are sold out, so arrive at the theater at least 15 minutes before the show time listed in the handout park map). In Backdraft, guests move from theater to theater amid realistic ruptured fuel lines, melting metal, and scorching warehouse scenes. Spider-Man Rocks! is a high-energy rock 'n' roll musical with lots of song, dance, acrobatics, loud noises, and pyrotechnics. Animal Planet Live! stars trained monkeys, pigs, hawks, and other animals doing various entertaining tricks (well, most of the time). Tip: Straight ahead of the park's main entrance on Main Street is the TV Audience Ticket Booth, where you can obtain free tickets to join the audience for any TV shows that are taping during your visit (subject to availability).Universal Studios is an exciting place for kids and teens, but just as in any theme park, lines can be brutally long; the wait for a 5-minute ride can sometimes last more than an hour. In summer, the stifling Valley heat can dog you all day. To avoid the crowds, try not to visit on weekends, school vacations, and Japanese holidays. If you're willing to pay extra money to save the hassle of standing in line, the park offers a "Front of Line" pass with -- obviously -- front-of-the-line privileges, as well as VIP passes (essentially private tours). You can also save time standing in line by purchasing and printing your tickets online. Log onto the website for more information.Located just outside the gate of Universal Studios Hollywood is Universal CityWalk (tel. 818/622-4455; www.citywalkhollywood.com), Universal Studio's version of Downtown Disney, complete with throngs of bored-looking teens. If you have any money left from the amusement park, you can spend it at this three-block-long pedestrian promenade crammed thick with flashy name-brand stores (Billabong, Fossil, Skechers, Vans), dorky nightclubs (Blues at B. B. King's, Howl at the Moon dueling piano bar, Rumba Room Latin dance club), chain restaurants (Hard Rock Cafe, Daily Grill, Jerry's Famous Deli), a six-story 3-D IMAX theater, an 18-screen cinema, a 6,200-seat amphitheater, NASCAR virtual racing, and even a bowling alley (Take that, Disney!). Entrance to CityWalk is free; it's open until 9pm on weekdays and until midnight Friday and Saturday. Tip: The sushi at the Wasabi at Citywalk restaurant (tel. 818/622-7224) was surprisingly good and very reasonably priced.
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Most recent user reviews
Good place
Anonymous, Detroit, MI
Front desk staff was lethargic, at best, during checkin. Hotel was pleasantly funky, and the little restaurant on site (Tart) was really fun.
Surprisingly nice!
Anonymous
Ask for a room on the third floor. The flooring in the rooms is laminate, and if you are in a room below someone, you will be able to hear them walking. Another tip is to ask for a room as far away from the elevator as possible, so you don't have to listen to people talking when they get off of the elevator.
I was pleasantly surprised at how nice this place was. I was in town for business in the Wilshire district, and there weren't many places to stay nearby. The rooms are very comfortable, with good beds, nice towels, and a frig in the room. Right across the street from the Grove and Farmers Market, you have a lot of choices for dining and shopping. The staff was very friendly. The only thing missing was a dresser with drawers to put clothing that you wouldn't hang in the closet, so you have to leave it in your suitcase. The onsite restaurant is just okay, go across the street for better dining.
California Country
Anonymous, Dallas, TX
the farmer's market is across the street for great food shopping. adorable boutiques right around the corner as well.
Farmer's Daughter was a great hotel to spend time at. The staff was always very helpful and acted appreciative of my business. The rooms were always clean and made me feel like I was in my own room as opposed to a hotel room. I really thought the bed was amazing. Having the valet was my favorite because parking in Los Angeles is horrible but the available parking was so convenient and I never had to wait.
Great option in Hollywood
Anonymous, Indianapolis, IN, 2007-02-12
The Grove is just across the street!
We enjoyed our stay at the Farmer's Daughter. It was just right...clean...convenient ....professional staff.....very good value. My daughter lives in a small apartment in Hollywood so I have stayed in lots of hotels when I visit her. The Farmer's Daughter was the BEST!
Great Location and Comfortable
Anonymous, 2006-10-01
This hotel is right across the street from CBS studios
I was pleasently surprised by the trendy little hotel adjacent to the Farmer's market and the Grove very close to everything..the parking was expensive though valet at $12.00 a day.
Great Location
Anonymous, San Francisco, CA, 2006-09-15
There a plenty of great places to eat. Bring an appetite.
The rooms were clean and comfortable. A short walk away is a great upscale shopping center and the farmer's market. There is a movie theatre in the center.
OK
Anonymous, 2006-08-27
Acceptable accomodation in desirable location. Minimal ammenities and somewhat overpriced for what you get.
Great location
Jerry, 2006-07-21
If walking is important to you then this is a good location. I like to walk and can recommend this property based on that alone.
Being so close to places you can walk such as the Farmer's Market and interesting places to eat makes their location a great choice. We also liked the proximity to the Hollywood Bowl, and the museums. It is also near public transportation if you elect not to use your car. The room was adequate although we would have preferred to have a comforatable chair rather than having to sit on the bed to read. We hope to return some day and explore more of the area.
My review of Farmer's Daughter Hotel
Anonymous, Washington, DC, 2006-07-15
central location
good value
convenient for my purposes
Daniel, St Louis, MO, 2005-08-26
lots of restaurants and shopping
I stayed here because friends and I went to the Price is Right and it was the closest hotel. I thought their theme was a hoot. They took an old motel and redid it in a country theme which I found very humorous. It's not the Ritz, but it is comfortable, clean and convenient to CBS studios. The staff is very curtious and helpful and fun.
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