A bustling downtown behemoth, as one reviewer called it, the Wilshire Grand Hotel is located four blocks from the Staples Center and L.A. Convention Center, and across from a Metro bus station with direct links to Hollywood and Universal Studios. The Wilshire also is 25 to 45 minutes from the Santa Monica beaches, the tony shops of Rodeo Drive and the thrills of Disneyland. For the hungry, the Wilshire boasts the reserved Japanese dining room, Kyoto, which offers both sushi and tempura bars; the elegant Korean restaurant, Seoul Jung, specializing in barbecue minus the smoke; the Italian spot, Cardini Ristorante, features traditional favorites; the casual City Grill; and the trendy Point Moreea, a high-energy tiki lounge steeped in South Seas kitsch. The action-packed lobby and reception area bustle with an international melting pot of conventioneers, vacationers and business travelers, great for people watching. The Wilshire Grand offers an extended range of services that include a currency exchange and car rental. For recreation, guests can enjoy an outdoor pool area, which also includes a whirlpool and fitness facility. Twenty minutes from Los Angeles International Airport, the hotel also includes a hair salon, business services, valet laundry, tour assistance, concierges and ATM.
The 896 enormous, studio-sized guest rooms, reminiscent of 1950s L.A. residential-style living, are equipped with blonde- wood or turquoise TV consoles and dressers. Most guest rooms also include sitting areas, second bathrooms or two closets. Additional amenities include minibars, two phones with dial-up Internet access, video games, bathrobes, hair dryers, irons and ironing boards. The Wilshire Grand Hotel offers guests easy access to the city's business, entertainment and commercial hubs, as well as serving as gateway to Southern California's famous beaches and tourist attractions.
Please note: Parking is $30 per night, with in and out privileges.
