upgraded rooms and suites add minifridges, separate living areas or balconies, some with whirlpool tubs and lounge chairs. there's also a gym, an outdoor pool and 3 hot tubs, plus an on-site restaurant serving california cuisine, a cafe and a cocktail bar. adjacent to van nuys airport, this modern hotel with aviation-themed decor is 1 mile from the terminal for flyaway bus service to los angeles international airport. free amenities include early morning tea and coffee, as well as a shuttle to the flyaway terminal and nearby subway and train stations. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. airy rooms with dark wood furnishings offer in-room dining, free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs Los Angeles International Airport 29 min
Universal Studios Hollywood (16 min) Sprawling amusement park with a cinema theme, featuring rides, restaurants, shops & shows. The Getty Villa (28 min) Former tycoon's residence modeled after 1st-century Italian villa, with Greek & Roman artifacts. The Getty (14 min) Famous, sizable free museum highlighting American & European art, architecture & manicured gardens. Los Angeles County Museum of Art (29 min) This 20-acre campus with diverse collections spanning art history also offers screenings & concerts. Hollywood & Highland (19 min) Landmark district boasts The Chinese Theatre, Walk of Fame, designer shops, nightlife & restaurants. Dolby Theatre (20 min) Besides the Oscars, this chic, state-of-the-art theater hosts film premieres, shows & public tours. Los Angeles Zoo (18 min) Zoo & botanical gardens open since 1966 containing more than 250 animal species & 800 plant species. Universal Studio Tour (20 min) Long-running tram tour at Universal Studios Hollywood exploring 4 acres of movie & TV-show backlots. Hollywood Sign (29 min) Erected in 1923, this symbolic landmark on Mount Lee is often viewed from Griffith Park Observatory. The La Brea Tar Pits and Museum (29 min) Ice Age–fossil excavation site with an adjacent museum, plus a re-created prehistoric garden. Griffith Observatory (30 min) This art deco landmark from 1935 features a high-tech planetarium, public telescopes & city views. Universal CityWalk Hollywood (18 min) High-energy hub of shops, eateries & nightclubs plus entertainment such as a cinema & bowling alley. TCL Chinese Theatre (21 min) This iconic, opulent theater hosts movie premieres & immortalizes hand- & footprints of the stars. Hollywood Bowl (17 min) Concertgoers bring a picnic & wine to watch shows of every genre at this historic amphitheater. Griffith Park (17 min) Urban oasis featuring hiking & equestrian trails, plus city views, the Greek Theatre & L.A. Zoo. |