Laurel-Inn

A very high quality establishment with friendly hosts at a very reasonable price. As cat lovers from way back we enjoyed meeting "Princess"

I spent a few days out in Hollywood for two shows, one at the House of Blues and one at the Golden Key. This place was perfect for walking to both clubs and not having to deal with traffic or driving in that area. My stay couldn't have been better.

My partner and I stayed here early June, it was the perfect home away from home we needed after staying in Hostels for a month. John and Lucy are lovely people and made us feel more than welcome. Laurell Inn is comfortable, clean and had everything we needed. Good value for money; especially when drinking wine on the private rooftop with view! The location is fantastic, especially if visiting for Pride. Close enough to the action, yet not stuck in the craziness! We'd definately stay here again and recommend to others. K & N

From the moment of arriving we knew immediately we were on to a winner. John & Lucy (& Princess) were incredibly friendly and made us feel right at home. The house itself exceeded all possible expectations, from size, cleanliness, location, view, and the list goes on. Great cooking facilities and the bar was an added bonus. The neighbourhood feels safe and the location was perfect for walking to bars and shops which in itself is special in LA seeing as you usually need to use your car to get anywhere. Routes to the beach and other sights are also easily accessable. Free parking right outside the front door made things very easy. All we can say is that we had an incredible stay and we can't wait to visit John & Lucy again.

Stayed for 3 nights in February. It is far better than a hotel, no nasty surprises in what we found or in costs and my partner and I were overwhelmed with John and Lucy's hospitality and simultaneous respect for our privacy. The ample space of the rooms and sizeable wardrobe meant we could easily spread our luggage out without feeling like we were living out of our suitcases. The large bed was comfy and it was a pleasantly pin-drop quiet night's sleep every night, not even the sound of traffic! That said a 5-10 minute walk up santa-Monica will land you at Barney's Beanary, which John rightly recommended. An IHOP and various independent burger joints are all close by, but our best find was 'Baby Blue's BBQ' which has a great bar selection, and astounding food (Beef Brisket a must!) The weekdays were relatively quiet, but the Saturday atmosphere in the local cafes were a real glimpse of the real L.A. lifestyle. Hollywood is a fairly long walk, but a bus funs from Fairfax into the tourist areas and from Hollywood Blv we were able to catch the metro train to Universal Studios with ease. (taxi back was about $30 by the way) John suggested getting a 'super shuttle' to LAX airport which was a transit that picked us up on time from front door with a few other people for under £30. Anyway back to the Laurel inn...! I would recommend this to travellers like young couples and people up for new experiences who want a bit of everything from their travels. We did not use the kitchen, but it was clean and well stocked. Shower could have been a little more powerful, but was hot and constant temperature. I hope to return if I am visiting again, Lucy makes some great biscotti biscuits!

Did not use dining facilities so the food rating is really n/a. Parking was made very easy. The view from the balconies is 1st class. Sunrise and sunset. WiFi works well. TV selection very good. A great get away.

We stayed for a long weekend at the Laurel Inn after much on-line review checking and shopping. We were more than impressed and pleased with the apartment, location & owners. It's quiet, private, spacious and comfortable. We enjoyed John and Lucy's stories & dining suggestions without being intrusive. They were very respectful of us and our privacy. The 2 story apartment was perfect for us although we rarely used the living room and kitchen because we ate every meal out. All we used was the coffee maker. Our first night in town John suggested Hamburger Marys around the corner which we took him up on and had a great burger after a long day of travel. Service was excellent as was the fun and whimsical decor. We will return to The Laurel Inn if we ever make it back to the Los Angeles area without even looking for another place to stay. Thanks to John and Lucy for knowing how to host out of towners the way you do!

I loved my stay at Laurel Inn. Great hosts who took the time to show me around, plenty of space and all the amenities you could wish for!

Well appointed, extremely comfortable, lovely owners ... there are only positives about the Laurel Inn! I would not hesitate to come back here again and again - I would comfortably live here without a question! There is only one occupancy available which is in a separate dwelling out the back of the owners house. There are 2 flights of stairs within the apartment and a third if you want to reach the roof top. The ground floor is the entrance, the 2nd floor has a bathroom, bar, lounge area, stereo system, dining room (with large dining table), kitchen (full fridge/freezer, gas stove top & oven, cupboard, sink, cooking utensils & equipment), oh and a dishwasher. The 3rd floor is the bedroom with an extremely comfortable king size bed, large walk in robe, another bathroom with a bath, lounge area and writing desk, tv with DVD player & pay TV/cable, 2 balconies. The breakfast is individually packed cereal (milk will be also be in the fridge) or frozen breakfast burritos (very yum!!!) - or you could take a quick walk to one of the local grocery stores and fix yourself breakfast, lunch & dinner! (We left some vegemite behind for you!!) We are independant travellers so all of this suited us just fine. The owners were only too willing and available to help out if needed, and they are just wonderful! If you have a car, you can park it (with the owners town parking permit) on the street out front of their house. Santa Monica Boulevard is just a short walk away - here you will find an array of cafes, bars, bus transport, grocery store, bottle shop, laudromat ... Took us about 40 minutes to walk to the stars on Hollywood Boulevard. About 20 minutes to drive to the airport during peak hour. You just can't go wrong - we felt safe & secure here, and even walking around the neighborhood at night. The unit really is a great find - you'd be mad if you passed it up. Happy to be contacted if you need reassurance or have further questions. Enjoy!

This fully self-contained, private access apartment is probably the best we could have ever hoped to find. Very comfortable interiors, bed, very clean. Wonderful and charming hosts, close attractions and amenities, quiet and safe area. So comfortable we don't want to leave. Thanks for having us!

Beautiful place, beautiful people. It's a home away from home in Paradise. Great view, you can see the Hollywood Sign from the roof. It's a dream home and stay.

Can't beat this home away from home experience from the facility itself to the gracious hosts! The two floors with two bathrooms, a full kitchen (part of the downstairs greatroom area) and a well stocked bar with the "honor system" for paying for what you drink make this B&B a unique experience. The roof access with breathtaking views of the sunset are icing on the cake. John and Lucy are lovely people who will make you feel like part of the family. The breakfast is actually cereal or frozen fare, but I bet if you asked John or Lucy for something else, they would provide it--we didn't as we are not really breakfast eaters. The only difficulty in singing the praises here is that I worry that once others hear of it, it won't be available when I come back in town!

This was our first visit to a B&B. This was actually a guest house. The property was very clean and new. It had a great view of Hollywood. The couple who own it are very nice.

Few B&B's have full working kitchens. This one does, which gives you the option of dining in or at any of the many eateries in the neighborhood. The hosts include frozen breakfast items, so if you're accustomed to a host-prepared breakfast you should discuss your options with them ahead of time. The Laurel Inn is well suited to an extended stay because it is a fully equipped furnished apartment, and because John and Lucy are warm, caring hosts who will go the extra mile for their guests. A home away from home.

Great place near everthing stupendous views, side and roof patios, for quiet breakfast. I will come back anytime we am in town