Holiday Lodge

Every now and then a budget hotel earns its place on a shortlist by simply doing the basics very well, Holiday Lodge, in Downtown Los Angeles, is one of those. Downtown Los Angeles is doing some of the heavy lifting here: it's a short ride from the main sights, and that proximity does change the trip. Expect modest…

Every now and then a budget hotel earns its place on a shortlist by simply doing the basics very well, Holiday Lodge, in Downtown Los Angeles, is one of those. Downtown Los Angeles is doing some of the heavy lifting here: it's a short ride from the main sights, and that proximity does change the trip. Expect modest rooms with on-site parking and reliable wi-fi, practical details that keep showing up in uneven comfort feedback. It feels lived-in rather than staged, which tends to be the difference between a stay you remember and one you don't. The numbers behind the reviews tell their own story, around 500 reviews, scoring uneven on balance. Expect to pay something in the region of €84 a night, a strong-value entry on the board, especially when stacked against nearby alternatives. All told, Holiday Lodge reads as one of those Los Angeles addresses worth lining up against the obvious choices before booking.