Shelter Hotel Los Angeles

Decent hotel with bad parking situation

Pros: The hotel was clean and cute. Its not in the thick of things if you are there to site see but its also not far from things like the Griffith Observatory. Its not a bad hike to Santa Monica either.

Cons: The parking situation sucks! There aren't enough spots so at night cars get blocked in. The staff expects you to give them your keys so they can move your car if needed, however, if you are a tourist, like we were, you likely have a rental car. In your rental agreement, no one else is allowed to drive the car. The parking lot if very tight with concrete beams so there is a very large margin for error. If the car is damaged YOU will be held liable by the rental company because you do not have an agreement with the hotel. The alternative is for you to drive 20 minutes looking for a parking spot or just keep your keys and if it needs to be moved they will call you. At 2:30 am, the gentleman (I use that sarcastically) at the front desk our first night kept threatening us with phone calls should we not give him our keys. Fortunately a non-guest who had parked in the parking was leaving and we took her spot. Not the best customer service and there is no disclosure regarding the parking situation.

Mediocre boutique

Pros: Free parking but not centrally located so had to drive everywhere.

Cons: Bathroom was not clean: hair and dirt all over walls. Walls also were poorly constructed and caving in or puffing out in multiple spots. Seemed cheap despite nice fixtures, tile and touches of marble. Also had two yippy dogs barking a few doors down that ruined stay. No fridge in room also disappointing.

Cons: Cock roach in the bed, blood stain and pubes on the pillow. Extremely rude front desk. I hate confrontation already and she was so rude I wanted to cry.

Terrible

Cons: For 2 of the three nights I got almost no sleep. There were other rooms around mine where numerous ( 5 in one room?) people were loudly yelling, partying, and who know what else. The management was unable to handle this. Also, I had a truck which is $30 per night extra, not $20. I found this out as I left. It wasn't a great experience all around. But that said, the staff was really nice, especially the parking lot guys.