Holiday Inn Express & Suites Los Angeles Downtown West by IHG
611 S Westlake Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90057, Los Angeles, United States
2-star hotel
Guest rating: 3.8 / 5
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Los Angeles Downtown West by IHG is a contemporary, 2-star hotel at 611 S Westlake Ave, positioned just west of Downtown Los Angeles. It’s about an 8-minute drive from the Santa Monica Freeway and roughly 2.2 miles from the downtown core, placing major attractions like Crypto.com Arena (about 1.9 km away) within a short ride. Rooms are traditional and geared to practical stays, offering desks and flat-screen TVs with premium cable, plus minifridges, coffeemakers, free Wi‑Fi, and high-pressure showerheads. Suites add separate living space with a pull-out sofa, plus microwaves; some suites include whirlpool baths. On-site features include a free breakfast bar, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour fitness center with a yoga area, along with paid on-site parking. Nearby cultural stops include The Broad, MOCA, and Walt Disney Concert Hall (all around 2.3 km away), with Dodger Stadium about 3.6 km away.
Best for
This hotel suits budget-minded travelers who want a dependable base near Downtown LA, with core conveniences like free breakfast, free Wi‑Fi, and an on-site pool and 24-hour gym. It also works well for short event or game nights thanks to proximity to Crypto.com Arena and easy driving access to DTLA attractions.
Travel tips
Plan to use a car or rideshare for most outings: guests note that not much is walkable from the property, even though many downtown sights are a short drive away. If you’re light-sensitive or noise-sensitive, consider preparing for typical city sound at night, as some guests mention sirens overnight. Allow extra time for popular destinations like Griffith Observatory (about 7.1 km away) and Universal Studios Hollywood (about 11.4 km away), where traffic can be a bigger factor than distance.
What guests say
Guest feedback commonly highlights strong, friendly front-desk service and attentive breakfast-area staff, along with clean rooms. Value is frequently mentioned, with the hotel often described as a more affordable alternative to other Downtown LA options. Breakfast quality is a repeated positive, and some guests appreciate larger suite layouts, including whirlpool-suite upgrades when available. Reported downsides include occasional maintenance issues (such as shower problems), nighttime street noise, and comments that the immediate area is not very walkable; mattress firmness is also noted by some.
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