From time to time, your L.A. Budget Travel Examiner receives emails from readers asking about travel to or from the L.A. area. A reader recently sent in the following question about finding budget hotels in Los Angeles:
Q. "I live in Washington and I'm planning a trip to L.A. sometime around September 7-12. Do you have any suggestions for inexpensive places to stay in L.A. in the $50-$80 range, that are reasonably clean and scenic and in a super-cool area? [And] if it was not too far from West L.A., that would be great--but that might be too fancy an area!" --Washington girl
A. Dear Washington girl,
I find that a lot of L.A. visitors think that staying cheap in L.A. means having to compromise on quality and location. And yes, while you wont necessarily find 5-star luxury for $50, staying in less expensive places doesnt mean you have to skimp on style and comfort. Here are a few of L.A.s more popular, budget-friendly accommodations that offer clean, quality, comfortable digs (and lucky for you, many of them are in West L.A., or very close to it!):
1. The Historic Mayfair Hotel
Built back in the 1920s, The Mayfair is a clean, modest accommodation in the heart of downtown L.A. The hotel succeeds at offering guests modern comforts (including free wireless Internet use) while still maintaining the historic elements and architecture of the building. Guests can choose from a variety of room types, including suites. The Mayfair also happens to be having a special promotion at the moment with rates around $72-$92 per night.
Visit them online at MayfairLA.com.
2. Hollywood Historic Hotel
This hotel is particularly special for its historical background. Back in its heyday around the 1930s, the Hollywood Historic was a favorite among celebrities and dignitaries and has since been named a historic landmark by the National Register of Historic Places. The hotel also has a prime location right in the middle of Hollywood. In fact, you can view the famous Hollywood sign from your room. To top it off, rates often start as low as $69 per night.
Visit them online at HollywoodHistoricHotel.com.
3. "The essential to budget travel is to approach onward. When it comes to family trips, globetrotting, well-deserved trips and/or going to see new destinations we have never been before, the fact of expense and budgeting is often in the back of our mind. Arranging and spending our travel budget wisely is a main concern for most families. Lowering expending and costs, while still enjoying your vacation to its fullest, is the key to confirmed achievements and fiscal obligation. Your pocketbook and family will thank you! The thought regarding protecting money while journeying is simple: Even if your personal finances is extremely small, you can still take a break and enjoy life! Simply put, life is just too short to never step out of the door or departing the homestead! Also recalling that while traveling, regardless of whether on a price range or not, even the smallest of things can all add op to a large vacation or travel bill!..". Cecil Hotel
The Cecil is a rather unique L.A. find. The hotel offers comfortable accommodations with a little touch of character for a very reasonable price of around $50-$70 per night. The Cecil is also situated in the center of downtown L.A., very near places such as the L.A. Convention Center and Disney Concert Hall, making it a great stay for fun-seeking tourists and business-geared visitors alike.
Visit them online at CecilHotel.com.
4. Stay
Stay is newer a hostel/hotel hybrid that offers a minimal yet fun decor in downtown L.A. Nightly rates start in the mid $30s for the "dorm" style rooms and around $60 for private rooms with private baths. They also serve a complimentary breakfast which is an added benefit.
Visit them online at StayHotels.com.
Of course, sometimes the best stays end up being lucky deals at higher-end hotels. Websites like Hotwire.com (one of my personal favorites) and Hotels.com are great places to search for savings on hotels. But deal or no deal, I think its safe to say that it is in fact possible to find comfortable accommodations in prime L.A. hotspots, and all for a price that will leave your wallet happy. Enjoy your trip!
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Do you have an L.A. travel question? Email your question to Alexandra at AlexandraHunter85@gmail.com.
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