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Cecil Hotel

640 S Main St, Los Angeles, CA 90014
Cecil Hotel
Real Traveler Rating: 2.6 out of 5 based on 211 reviews from 6 sources
Average
Clean: Rating of 2.8 out of 5
Service: Rating of 3.0 out of 5
Location: Rating of 2.5 out of 5
Value: Rating of 3.2 out of 5
Room: Rating of 2.5 out of 5
call to book: 1-800-546-4167 hotels.com
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Average
Based on 211 reviews
from 6 sources
  • Overall: Rating of 2.6 out of 5

    "will definitely go again and would recommend to anyone." source Hostelworld

    "Overall, the satisfaction it could be perfect if you improve only one important thing, and Im saying this because I work in a hotel: please ask all you staff to be more sociable, nobody greeted me with a "Good morning", "Hi" etc, I saw staff walking with their sights down." source Hotels.com

  • Clean: Rating of 2.8 out of 5

    "This hotel met all the requirements of one night downtown in a clean, cheap room." source Venere

    "Everything was clean, but you must get used to use a shared shower and toilet." source Expedia

  • Service: Rating of 3.0 out of 5

    "The service was pretty good." source Orbitz

    "No A/C or room service and some rooms without their own bathrooms." source Expedia

  • Location: Rating of 2.5 out of 5

    "Unfortunately, the hotel is located in a seedy part of town (only blocks away from Skid Row)." source Hostelworld

    "Looked nice when you walk in, but if you've paid for the cheapest room, then you get a room in an area that isnt so nice." source Hotels.com

    "Good quality for the price but not such a great neighborhood." source Venere

    "If it had these things as well as actual hotel parking then it would be great despite the area it is in." source Expedia

    "There were homeless people staying there and it is located in a seedy area of Los Angeles." source Expedia

  • Value: Rating of 3.2 out of 5

    "For the price, you basically get what you pay for." source Orbitz

  • Room: Rating of 2.5 out of 5

    "this room was very bad no air conditioning no parkink for custumers some rooms with no restrooms in the room aowful." source Hotels.com

    "The lobby is very nice and everything but the room with shared bathroom is not at all." source Hotels.com

    "I reserved 2 twin beds room and when we arrived, they said they run out of 2 twin bed rooms." source Expedia

    "Lobby is gorgeous but the room wasnÂ’t--small with no AC and only one window so it got stuffy." source Expedia

    "IÂ’m sure there was nobody in the room since 11 am." source Expedia

More information on Cecil Hotel

Located in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles, the newly renovated Cecil Hotel allows guests to fulfill their LA adventure, within walking distance of some of the city's finest shopping, trendy restaurants and entertainment venues. This historic LA landmark is less than 2 miles/3.2 km from the Los Angeles Convention Center, just a few blocks from Union Station, the Orpheum Theatre, University of Southern California, and many other world-famous Los Angeles attractions. The best affordable hotel in Los Angeles, the Cecil Hotel offers European-style accommodation with a friendly, knowledgeable staff ready to assist you during your stay in California. Enjoy comfortable, contemporary lodging and an array of amenities designed to please convention travelers, LA college students, and budget vacationers in the Los Angeles area. Central to many cultural areas such as Olivera Street and Little Tokyo, as well as major tourist LA destinations, the Cecil Hotel in Los Angeles boasts many amenities and services that will make your stay truly pleasant and memorable. Free wireless Internet access is available in common areas, and convenient public transportation can be found just outside the hotel front door.

Check-in Time:

1500

Check-out Time:

1200

Total Rooms:

240 rooms.240

Total Floors:

14 floors.

Rooms:

600

Reservations

IB

Cancellation Policy

-24 hours, IReservation(s) must be guaranteed with first night's room and tax deposit. The deposit can be applied to anhy major credit card. In the event of late cancellation or no- show, one night's of room and tax will automatically be charged to the credit card provided.

Directions

The Cecil Hotel is located in the Historic core of Downtown Los Angeles, offering a social scene that is taking the area by storm. With over 500 rooms the Cecil Hotel has accommodations for any size group. Inside, the European decor provides an escape from the city life. Located next to the jewelry, fashion, to and flower districts. In close proximity to the LA Convention and STAPLES Center, Nokia Theatre and Disney Concert Hall.

Area

Los Angeles County,California

Attractions

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