Wilshire Grand Hotel - Hotel Reviews from across the web
No title - expert review Elegance abounds at this hotel. Each guest room has a marina or city view, multi-line phone with voice mail and dataport, luxury marble bath with European toiletries, private balcony, and fully stocked refreshment cabinet. Recreational facilities include a large heated outdoor pool, sauna, bike rent... 10Best.com
No title - expert review MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS: ANY WEEKEND BOOKING MUST BE 3 OR MORE DAYS, NO EXCEPTIONS. For the period around NEW YEAR we only make reservations for a min. of 5 nights.Make your stay in Amsterdam unforgettable! Hotel Torenzicht is a budget hotel in the middle of all the action. Located in the heart of th... bootsnall.com
No title - expert review Wedged in among the other high-rises at the start of Wilshire Boulevard, this sprawling 16-story hotel is two blocks from the Staples Center and is the closest hotel to the convention center. The location and services are the strong suits; guest rooms are small for the price, and the decor begs for ... fodors.com
No title - expert review This former Omni hotel is now independently operated and dedicated to business travelers, but weekend rates can be stellar for bargain-hunting vacationers. The taupe-toned rooms are business hotel average; the best ones have city views or overlook the swimming pool. The executive-level rooms and sui... frommers.com
No title - expert review Most recently known as the Omni Hotel and Centre, this urban hotel sits in the heart of downtown, near the Los Angeles Convention Center and the Staples Center arena. For guests seeking a truly metropolitan experience in L.A.’s vast urban sprawl, this is the perfect destination. This soberly de... gayot.com
No title - expert review YOU WILL FIND OUR AMENITIES ARE AS GRAND AS OUR SURROUNDINGSAND SERVICE. FOR THOSE WHO RELISH FINE DINING THE WILSHIREGRANDS FOUR EXTRAORDINARY RESTAURANTS OFFER DISHES TO PLEASE THEMOST DEMANDING PALATES. ENJOY AWARD WINNING NORTHERN ITALIANCUISINE IN CARDINI RISTORANTE AND CALIFORNIA SPECIALITIES ... Go-California.com
No title - expert review Just twenty minutes from the Los Angeles international airport, the Wilshire Grand provides 900 of the most spacious, well appointed guest rooms conveniently located in the heart of downtown Los Angeles. Adjacent to a Metro subway station (with direct links to Hollywood and Universal Studios), the W... shdweb.com
No title - expert review You will find our amenities are as grand as our surroundings and service. For those who relish fine dining, The Wilshire Grand's four extraordinary restaurants offer dishes to please the most demanding palates. Enjoy award winning Northern Italian cuisine in Cardini Ristorante and California special... sidestep.com
Center of It All! - user review Great service great door men, great price! Hotel has 4 award winning restaurants and bar so you really don't even have to go out if... losangeles.citysearch.com
Nothing Grand About the Wilshire Grand (Except the Prices) - user review My party tried to go to the Korean barbecue in the Grand for New Year's eve. We got our reservation with no problem, but that was about the only thing that the Grand was able to do right. The website indicates 3 hours of free parking for restaurant diners this is false. The parking will cost at leas... losangeles.citysearch.com
Stay Away!!!!! - user review Rooms are smaller than most places. Stains on the carpet and chairs. Sheets did not cover the bed. Bed was lumpy. The room stunk of deodorizer after the daily cleaning. I could understand every word of the couple in the next room. Bathrooms are small door hits you in the knees if you are sitting on ... losangeles.citysearch.com
Gorgeous Hotel - user review We entered this hotel and was in awe of the beauty and size of this property. Valet was efficient and fast. We stopped by the lounge to have a cocktail and the lounge and staff was very friendly. We had plans to attend a party that evening, getting into a cab that accomodated 4 of us had us concerne... losangeles.citysearch.com
an OK rating - user review Broken air conditioning, desk lamp, problems with wireless internet. Food was pretty good for room se... expedia.com
Nice hotel - user review Centrally located. The hotel staff are very polite. Try Kyoto the hotel's Japanese restuarant. The Happy Hour is very reasonable. Traveler's tip on dining.Dining options are very limited because it is downtown. Take a cab to Little Tokyo (approx $7... expedia.com
So so - user review Deluxe rooms are very spacious, but the furniture is very dated and falling apart. The bathrooms are very small. Dining choices are somewhat limited in the hotel and in the nearby vicinity. .Not a great hotel if you have children with you because the restaurants are too upscale and there is very lit... expedia.com
My stay was OK, but others’ wasn’t - user review Expedia said I was to have a Delux King. They didnt have any so they 'Upgraded' me to the Club Floor. The room set up was what I was expecting on the regular floor with my basic reservation. The Lobby Bar was closed so teh lobby was pretty quiet. The shops sold discounted merchandise. For the Expedi... expedia.com
Home away from home - user review Experienced & friendly Staff, reasonable rates, free wireless access from anywhere in the hotel and clean comfor... expedia.com
Will never go back - user review From check in to check out this was a miserable experience. The hotel did not have the correct room type when we checked in. The carept was dingy and torn. The hotel staff was rude and overwhelmed. The room service was slow and cold when it arrived. The worst was the walls are so paper thin you can ... expedia.com
Not impressed - user review Great lobby and location; unfortunately, the room was really run down. There was a cigarette burn in one of the very old bed covers, the bathroom had a strange yellow tinge to everything, and flushing the toilet shook the counter top. Glad to move into our lovely conference hotel the next day...... ... expedia.com
Eh.... - user review Great staff doing what they can with a mediocre hotel. For LA, the prices were moderate but the parking rate almost eclipsed that. The room was extremely large but not lovely enough that you'd want to spend any time there....not a problem really because there is so much else one would rather be doin... expedia.com
Going downhill - user review Had a realy problem getting reservations online with credit card verifications, faxing drivers licenses, etc. When I arrived I did NOT get the type of room I reserved (King Deluxe) but had to settle fofr a standard with two beds. Since all rooms downtown were booked, I had no choice. There is no cof... expedia.com
Great hotel - user review Hotel was within walking distance of the Convention Center and had wonderful restaurants. Traveler's tip.Great location to possibly see a movie, video, or commerc... expedia.com
so so - user review I expected more from this hotel. It wasn't terrible, but I had different expectations. I thought it was a really nice hotel, but it was just okay. The hotel was nice. but the rooms... expedia.com
Not user friendly - user review I stay in LA 5 10 nights per month, and have stayed in most of LA's top hotels. My most recent stay was at the Wilshire Grand due to an excellent deal found on Expedia. Although the hotel was clean, I found the rooms to be in desperate need of an upgrade. The mattress was old and caved in, a far cry... expedia.com
Watch Out - user review In general hotel was clean. High speed internet access was convenient. What fried me was the $30 to park the car overnight. This is high enough to throw off the price comparison vs. other hotels and shou... expedia.com
Big room - user review Liked hotel. good location. parking expensive, but that's the going rate for d... expedia.com
Overall impression slightly above average - user review Overall services were good. Room was large, but amenities limited, i.e. small TV, difficult to view from bed, mattress of average comfort, no turn down service. Korean restaurant inside... expedia.com
Wilshire Grand LA - user review The A/C does not work properly is this hotel, the minimum room temperature was about 75F. We asked for a technician to look at the a/c unit in the room and he told us that he could do noting and recommended requesting a fan!!!! We requested another room wh... expedia.com
My only constructive feedback - user review The hotel did not have my reservation and I had to wait 20 minutes to have them research it even though I had my Expedia receipt. Other than that it is a great ... expedia.com
Was just OK - user review The location was excellent and the exterior and the lobby of the hotel were nice. It had everything you needed inside... Pool, restaurant, cafe, stores etc but the rooms were extremely dated. Our room was small and the decor was extremely dated. I would conisider staying there again, just because of... expedia.com
Just okay - user review The staff was very helpful and friendly. The concierege was very informative and provided valuable information about the area, where to got, not go... My room was quite cold and as soon as I realized I could not control the temperature, I called the front desk. They sent someone to my room within 10... expedia.com
Good hotel - user review This is a nice hotel, but it is kind of old....the rooms are clean and nice, the service was not very good, there was no remote control and we asked for one several times but ... expedia.com
old and used - user review this place needs a remodel. room sevice menu needs more choices. they also nickel and dime you. for instance, to print a boarding pass, i was directed to an internet kiosk which cost $5.00 minimum. Traveler's tip on saving a few bucks.cheap for downtow... expedia.com
Cruise ship size room in hotel - user review We booked a DELUXE romm (450 sq ft). We we arrived we were put in their regular room, which is literally the size of a cruise ship room (200 sq ft). Parking is $30 per nigh... expedia.com
LA Downtown in comfort - user review Wilshire Grand Hotel has very comfortable quiet rooms and a courteous respectful staff. There are amenities that you select not that you are directed to them by a pressu... expedia.com
Downtown Con - user review I booked my room through Hotels.com The lobby was great and very nice. The shops were cute. I didn't interact with the staff that often. My room was nice and clean however the walls were thin. It didn't bother me much but I had a great view of Downtown LA. My concert ran late and my friend and I had... fodors.com
A Shabby Four Stars for the Wilshire Grand - user review Standard rooms have hard beds, shabby furniture, dirty walls and floors. If you must stay here, try for the executive floors, which offer slightly better accommodations an... fodors.com
No title - user review Bathroom fan did not work. Old sock in closet. Not too ... mytravelguide.com
No title - user review Clean, neat, helpful staff, slightly dated but clean d... mytravelguide.com
No title - user review Enjoyed the hotel; great room, clean well appointed and quiet. The hotel staff is outstanding. Five restaurants and a casual bar make for a great experience. In the middle of downtown L.A. Near everything. ... mytravelguide.com
No title - user review Everything about the hotel was great, besides the fact that there is no parking, and valet was ridiculously expensive!!!! I think hotel guest should either get a discount ra... mytravelguide.com
No title - user review Excellent hotel for my 5 day vacation in the L.A. area. Paid 55$ per night. Parking in hotel is expensive (30$/day), however plenty of free overnight parking spots near hotel, if you don't mind to remove your car before 8am. Getting a room with 2 double beds for our family of 4 was not a problem. Wo... mytravelguide.com
No title - user review Excellent location and staff but rooms were not sound proofed very well causing sleeple... mytravelguide.com
No title - user review From the moment we arrived, starting with the valet, the service was excellent. The nice man at the front desk upgraded our room too. The next day the valet man remembered us. Room service was excellent. The price was fantastic. I only wish it was a little closer to the things we wanted to do, but i... mytravelguide.com
No title - user review Great deal and great location. Hotel also has an interesting hi... mytravelguide.com
No title - user review Great value. Hotel was clean and the staff was friendly and efficient. Hallways were a little dingy and threadbare, but the room was decent and clean. No VCR or DVD and the cable selections were fairly limited. Parking is outrageously expensive with few good alternatives. Location is excellent for a... mytravelguide.com
No title - user review Hotel staff polite and helpful and central location was convenient. Food was not available during off hours and the hotel did not allow any outside food to be brought into the hotel. The only parking available at the ... mytravelguide.com
No title - user review I enjoyed the hotel stay, the rooms were well equipped and clean. However I could hear the conversation of those in the room next door. I really enjoyed the staff at the restaurant. The food was excellent and the waiters in the Italian restaurant were extremely nice. The hotel needs to improve on th... mytravelguide.com
No title - user review I was extremely dissatisfied with the washier grand. The parking is expensive. The rooms are not worth the high end prices charged; however once you complain to management, your stay is made to... mytravelguide.com
No title - user review I was extremely impressed with the hotel. I started in a standard room and because of the issues I experienced while there the management moved me to the executive level with a fabulous room. I also had access to the executive lou... mytravelguide.com
No title - user review I would gladly return any time. I highly recommend this to anyone traveling, on a budget and expecting value. You can... mytravelguide.com
No title - user review I would recommend this hotel to family, businessmen, and foreign travelers they would really love the hospitality in... mytravelguide.com
No title - user review It is unclean and have no space. Even the bathroom is too ... mytravelguide.com
No title - user review It's nothing special, but the location is good. Staff could use a little service ... mytravelguide.com
No title - user review Its old falling apart and the parking are outlandish. I had to change rooms 3 times to get a decent room that wasn't awkward or way to small. No king available, even though, I checked in at 3pm, their check in time. I am so ... mytravelguide.com
No title - user review Like most 4 hotels in LA it's finish and condition are not what one would expect. Maintenance is only fair, electrical outlets are badly placed, and the radio is so cheap, it's embarrassing... mytravelguide.com
No title - user review Lots of trouble with the internet connection. The staff and the hotel in general. Will no... mytravelguide.com
No title - user review My hotel stay was enjoyable. The lobby area exceeded my expectations However, the room felt like still in its original form and in need... mytravelguide.com
No title - user review Nice looking hotel close to lax. Cheap rooms if you can get the price of $50 ... mytravelguide.com
No title - user review Not bad at all a clean, efficient place in the heart of downtown L.A. such as it is. Not the best place for a leisure traveler without a car but easy access to many parts of the ci... mytravelguide.com
No title - user review Outrageous cost of parking about twice as any other hotel in the area. I feel rip... mytravelguide.com
No title - user review Over all excellent service and customer service was the best, tha... mytravelguide.com
No title - user review Packing for 30.00 per day price too highland the wall too thin I can hear everything from next room I mean ... mytravelguide.com
No title - user review Parking 30.00 night had to go to basement with luggage to retrieve vehicle. Bed was worn out and the people in the room next to me were loud, I could hear them talking all night. Not much insu... mytravelguide.com
No title - user review parking charge ....then valet pulls up car late and tells me they had to jump start it. I said why it I have NEVER had a problem. Response. well maybe we left the lights on. it should be ok for the ride home !... mytravelguide.com
