Name: Palihotel Culver City
Address: 3927 Van Buren Place, Lucerne - Higuera, California, United States of America, Los Angeles (and vicinity), Los Angeles County, US
Price range: US$231–US$666 per night
Rating: 8.38

What guests think

Across reviews of Palihotel Culver City, travelers praise its walkable downtown location, boutique charm, and generally friendly staff, with many enjoying the lively on-site restaurant and bar, while recurring drawbacks include very small rooms and expensive, sometimes limited-hour valet parking.

Guests frequently mention noise from the bar, courtyard, or nearby school, loud or finicky AC/heating, unstable Wi‑Fi, and semi‑private bathrooms or limited bedside outlets and storage. Cleanliness is often praised, but several report musty or damp odors, occasional maintenance issues, and lapses or late housekeeping. A minority cite rude interactions, billing problems, or slow follow‑up. Expect a stylish, compact boutique stay that prioritizes location and vibe over space and full amenities.

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Facilities

On-site French bistro and bar receive strong praise and create a lively scene, with happy hour noted. Valet parking is available but widely criticized as expensive and sometimes limited in hours; other facilities are rarely mentioned.

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8

Jeremy

5 Jan 2026

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Stayed 5 nights

Great staff, clean room, good location. Overpriced valet parking. Restaurant has very limited menu. Heating in room was very flaky, frequently too hot or too cold, even if thermostat wasn't changed.

10

Susan

22 Oct 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Lovely hotel is a terrific location right in the center of Culver City. The French bistro Simonette is in the hotel and the food is terrific, especially the wonderful breakfast menu. Absolutely loved the hotel and staff!

10

Cameron

26 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I loved the feeling of this hotel--the restaurant felt lively and fun at night, but the rooms were quiet and cozy. It's easy to walk around Culver City, and I felt safe doing so, even after dark. The one thing that didn't seem as great as the rest was the breakfast--it was pretty meh. I'd definitely stay here again and go somewhere else for breakfast.

8

Mary

21 Nov 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Wonderful little hotel in a great location. The restaurant/bar was superb for breakfast, happy hour and dinner. (Super happy hour offerings.) The staff was also very, very pleasant and helpful. Chic, pleasant decor. The only reason I didn’t give 5 stars is because the room had very limited amenities. No place - or room - to put luggage, no electric outlets by the bed, little privacy between bathroom and sleeping area and we both kept hitting the corner of the bed (painful!). Everything else was 5 stars!

8

Michael

8 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice hotel. Lots of options. I personally hate it when hotels have only a ridiculously expensive parking option though.

8

Maria

2 Nov 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

The hotel has character, is very clean, and is well located. The beds are comfortable, rooms are cozy, and the neighborhood offers a variety of dining options. However, there are a few drawbacks to consider. The proximity to a school can lead to noise in the mornings. Additionally, there's no parking available, so you're forced to pay for valet parking service. The breakfast food is rather dull (although there are many alternative options around the hotel, walking distance), and it's worth noting that the water in the shower only gets warm, not hot. Despite these issues, the hotel's character and cleanliness, along with its convenient location, make it a good choice for those who don't mind a bit of morning noise and are willing to use the valet parking service or are not driving.

10

Robert

17 Jan 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great valet service in a busy neighborhood. Excellent hours for late arrivals. Friendly and competent staff

6

Alissa

20 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Parking is $50 a night! Ridiculous. The Langham doesn’t even charge that much. They are gauging because they can - no other parking. The rooms are TINY!! Breakfast was good. Woudlnt stay again.

10

Jim

15 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Smart, contemporary design and attentive staff. Great restaurant too.

4

Bicheng

12 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Everything is good except the valet parking!!! We arrived around 11：20 pm to check in on the 1st day. The front desk asked me to stop my car just in front of the hotel door and leave my car key, there would be someone to help me stop my car in a valet place. But the 2nd day, we back late, around 11:30 pm, the front desk told me the valet parking hour was from 6:00 am - 11:00 pm, and there would not be any valet services, I needed to find a place to stop my car, and the valet service would begin on 6 am the next day morning, and they would help me change a parking place! It's ridiculous! I paid $48/day for valet parking, and there is no service from 11 pm - 6 am. I would be outside and use my car for the daytime. when I get back, there are no valet services, why do I need to pay the valet fee??

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Cleanliness

Many guests found rooms very clean, but several reported musty or damp odors and occasional lapses, including cluttered hallways and late or missed housekeeping.

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8

hillary

16 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel and restaurant are very cute and the room is comfortable and well designed. I feel like there was something going on with the air or water as my room had a “dampness” to it that felt like it needed an air purifier. This also caused a sort of damp / mildewy smell.. which is not comfortable. If that was improved / fixed my stay would’ve been perfect. Beds are comfortable, and again, cute and well designed. In a very walkable area too!

8

Bari Holm

19 Feb 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The Pali is a well maintained and comfortable space right in the middle of the Culver City vibrant downtown. Maid service never made it in time to freshen our room. The time was late when they checked with us and we needed to get ready for events. It would have been nice if they got to our room before early afternoon. Great walkable neighborhood for our dog. Room service from onsite restaurant was prompt and delicious. Valet parking great service.

10

Katharine

13 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Room was great. Clean and comfortable.

10

Izzi

15 Dec 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

clean room and great location

4

Hisashi

25 Jan 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Room was tiny, and it was hard to move suit cases around. Room smelled of old carpet. Shower door leaks water on the floor in front of sink. Room service did not come for three days. Bathroom ventilation was non-existent, so it made the main room humid. We were woken up by roaring machine noises at night and morning. This hotel has restaurant/bar focus on the ground floor, and shelter business seems to have less priority. Great location though to my work in Culver Steps.

6

michael

2 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel was old and not well kept. Thrash and boxes in hallway

4

Madeleine

17 Oct 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The beds and pillows were very uncomfortable. The blinds did not block light and the room was bright night and day. The HVAC unit made a loud noise when on and didn’t properly cool the room. There is no complimentary water or coffee and the mini fridge is filled with drinks for purchase leaving no room for your bottled water. The stairwells have clutter and boxes in them.

8

Maria

2 Nov 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

The hotel has character, is very clean, and is well located. The beds are comfortable, rooms are cozy, and the neighborhood offers a variety of dining options. However, there are a few drawbacks to consider. The proximity to a school can lead to noise in the mornings. Additionally, there's no parking available, so you're forced to pay for valet parking service. The breakfast food is rather dull (although there are many alternative options around the hotel, walking distance), and it's worth noting that the water in the shower only gets warm, not hot. Despite these issues, the hotel's character and cleanliness, along with its convenient location, make it a good choice for those who don't mind a bit of morning noise and are willing to use the valet parking service or are not driving.

10

Maribeth

21 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean! Staff is very helpful and so nice!!

4

Alicia

14 Nov 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel is not that old but smells and feels old. We had to ask to switch rooms because the must in our original room was so bad. The beds are not comfortable. Will not stay here again.

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Rooms

Rooms are compact and stylish with comfortable beds, but many note limited space and storage. Noise and climate-control issues, unstable Wi‑Fi, and semi-private bathrooms or limited bedside outlets are recurring complaints.

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Jeremy

5 Jan 2026

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Stayed 5 nights

Great staff, clean room, good location. Overpriced valet parking. Restaurant has very limited menu. Heating in room was very flaky, frequently too hot or too cold, even if thermostat wasn't changed.

6

Randolph

26 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Location is great! Room are very small!

4

Micah

21 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was tiny, required a stand alone a/c unit with a long foil hose running out an always open window, and had no work space. WiFi was unusably slow, and there are no common areas for working beyond a restaurant meant for dining.

8

Jennifer

15 May 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel is very cute, clean, and the staff are excellent. The bar and restaurant in the hotel is also really good. While the room was clean and in good order, it is very small, and the bathroom isn’t very private. It has a semi-see through wall and a barn door, so you can see others inside from the bed. Travel with someone you’re comfortable with.

8

Cynthia Martinez

17 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

No iron available. No courtesy water bottles. We didn't like the see-through bathroom wall. Unstable wifi and TV signal. The table top areas were too little.

8

Allison

19 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The Palihotel is very well located in Culver City and walkable to restaurants, shops and everything this wonderful town has to offer while also being an easy drive to most of LA. The hotel is beautiful and the staff was professional. The rooms are very tiny (barely enough room to lay out a suitcase on each side of the bed), but they are clean and the beds are comfortable...perfect for a quick one-night stay not far from LAX.

8

kennedy

10 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

nice staff, small and homey but can hear everything outside

6

jorge

25 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was next to the restaurant/bar and thus very noisy

8

Mary

21 Nov 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Wonderful little hotel in a great location. The restaurant/bar was superb for breakfast, happy hour and dinner. (Super happy hour offerings.) The staff was also very, very pleasant and helpful. Chic, pleasant decor. The only reason I didn’t give 5 stars is because the room had very limited amenities. No place - or room - to put luggage, no electric outlets by the bed, little privacy between bathroom and sleeping area and we both kept hitting the corner of the bed (painful!). Everything else was 5 stars!

8

Alexander

16 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The AC system in my room was very loud, couldn't leave it on for long because of the noise. Had a similar issue last time I stayed as well.

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Service

Many highlight friendly, helpful staff and smooth experiences, but some report rude interactions, billing errors, or inconsistent follow-up.

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Jeremy

5 Jan 2026

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Stayed 5 nights

Great staff, clean room, good location. Overpriced valet parking. Restaurant has very limited menu. Heating in room was very flaky, frequently too hot or too cold, even if thermostat wasn't changed.

10

Jennifer

10 Jul 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff was really considerate, friendly, and helpful. They helped make this trip easy and memorable for me and my aging father.

10

Julia

30 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Had an amazing stay at the Palihotel Culver City. The staff were outstanding and incredibly friendly. We absolutely loved the location. Walkable to restaurants, shopping and entertainment.

10

Elisabeth

21 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Everything about this place was excellent. We loved our room on the first floor overlooking the interior atrium. The staff was excellent and polite and helpful. And it’s located within walking distance of everything you need in Culver City. I highly recommend this place. It’s great to have excellent customer service after living in the northwest where Customer Service is not held at a premium. Sorry for the voice to text and the weird capitalizations.

10

Christine

22 Jan 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great spot! The staff is incredible. The area is safe and quiet.

10

Debra

19 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Lourdes at front desk was a sheer delight, esp after a stressful day for me. She welcomed me warmly and my room was delightful...opening out to a LOVELY sitting area outside with a tree canopy. It was gorgeous weather, and was so pleasant to sip my coffee out doors, yet in peace and quiet. I can't say enough about the general mood of courtesy and service at Palihotel. The rooms are small, yet have everything you need, esp given the great service. I'd stay here again, for sure! Thanks everyone at PaliHotel!!

10

Robert

17 Jan 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great valet service in a busy neighborhood. Excellent hours for late arrivals. Friendly and competent staff

4

Luis

4 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Charged double by Front Desk. Accommodated me right next to the elevator room in which there was loud talking and coughing coming from the elevator room. Also, they were going to reimburse me the breakfast bill and they didn’t. Only gave me back $160 back out of the $352 that they charged me while checking in. Room was booked through Expedia and was prepaid. Bad communication between employees. Never will i stay in any Pali again.

2

Raheem

14 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Front Desk Computer stopped working I waited in the lobby for 2 hrs before I was able to get a room and was charged 100$ on my card they said was just a holding fee. THE WORST

2

Carlos

15 Jul 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Unsafe, rude staff, and unprofessional environment I stayed at Palihotel Culver City and was threatened with the police by a rude front desk employee simply for asking for my room to be cleaned and for his name. The hotel did not feel like a safe place to stay, and it was uncomfortable to even host business meetings there—my clients didn’t feel comfortable either. I reported this to management and am still waiting for a meaningful response. I will follow up and update this review accordingly.

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Location

Central, walkable base in Culver City close to restaurants, shops, and entertainment; several note the area feels safe. Morning noise from a nearby school can occur.

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Susan

22 Oct 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Lovely hotel is a terrific location right in the center of Culver City. The French bistro Simonette is in the hotel and the food is terrific, especially the wonderful breakfast menu. Absolutely loved the hotel and staff!

10

Izzi

15 Dec 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

clean room and great location

10

Joy

18 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very walkable area. Lots of restaurants. The Kirk Douglas Theater is a few blocks away. The hotel and rooms are cute. The bed was very comfortable. We enjoyed our weekend thoroughly.

10

Ellen

31 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The location is excellent. Walk to shops, restaurants, etc. . Parking around the hotel is permit only so this os a challenge but during the day, walk to public parking structures. Concierge only for overnight is pricey. Really enjoyed my stay.

8

Allison

19 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The Palihotel is very well located in Culver City and walkable to restaurants, shops and everything this wonderful town has to offer while also being an easy drive to most of LA. The hotel is beautiful and the staff was professional. The rooms are very tiny (barely enough room to lay out a suitcase on each side of the bed), but they are clean and the beds are comfortable...perfect for a quick one-night stay not far from LAX.

10

Kristin

21 Oct 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Friendly staff, great location in the heart of Culver City

8

Maria

2 Nov 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

The hotel has character, is very clean, and is well located. The beds are comfortable, rooms are cozy, and the neighborhood offers a variety of dining options. However, there are a few drawbacks to consider. The proximity to a school can lead to noise in the mornings. Additionally, there's no parking available, so you're forced to pay for valet parking service. The breakfast food is rather dull (although there are many alternative options around the hotel, walking distance), and it's worth noting that the water in the shower only gets warm, not hot. Despite these issues, the hotel's character and cleanliness, along with its convenient location, make it a good choice for those who don't mind a bit of morning noise and are willing to use the valet parking service or are not driving.

10

Elisabeth

21 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Everything about this place was excellent. We loved our room on the first floor overlooking the interior atrium. The staff was excellent and polite and helpful. And it’s located within walking distance of everything you need in Culver City. I highly recommend this place. It’s great to have excellent customer service after living in the northwest where Customer Service is not held at a premium. Sorry for the voice to text and the weird capitalizations.

10

Edward

12 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location

10

Steve

24 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I enjoy that we can walk everywhere from the hotel

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Dining

The on-site French bistro/bar is widely praised for tasty food, breakfast, and a lively atmosphere, including happy hour. Some reviews mention high prices or underwhelming service at the bar or breakfast.

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Ritu

1 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I’m so glad I stayed here for my weekend trip. The place was so cute, convenient and classy. The rooms are clean and contemporary. The restaurant/bar serves great French food. The hotel is central to everything in Culver City, just a minute walk from all the restaurants on the main road. Overall I had a great experience and will stay here again.

10

Susan

22 Oct 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Lovely hotel is a terrific location right in the center of Culver City. The French bistro Simonette is in the hotel and the food is terrific, especially the wonderful breakfast menu. Absolutely loved the hotel and staff!

10

Cameron

26 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I loved the feeling of this hotel--the restaurant felt lively and fun at night, but the rooms were quiet and cozy. It's easy to walk around Culver City, and I felt safe doing so, even after dark. The one thing that didn't seem as great as the rest was the breakfast--it was pretty meh. I'd definitely stay here again and go somewhere else for breakfast.

4

Matias

12 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The bar/restaurant is very happening but overpriced, and the service is awful, especially the bartenders

10

Sarah

3 Apr 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I stayed two nights on a solo business trip and couldn’t have been more pleased for the value. The decor of the rooms is mid-century modern and reminded me very much of non-chain hotels I’ve stayed at in Paris. The French-style bistro downstairs only added to that feel and charm. The food was equally delicious. The staff is lovely, helpful. Would recommend and will certainly choose this hotel family again.

8

Mary

21 Nov 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Wonderful little hotel in a great location. The restaurant/bar was superb for breakfast, happy hour and dinner. (Super happy hour offerings.) The staff was also very, very pleasant and helpful. Chic, pleasant decor. The only reason I didn’t give 5 stars is because the room had very limited amenities. No place - or room - to put luggage, no electric outlets by the bed, little privacy between bathroom and sleeping area and we both kept hitting the corner of the bed (painful!). Everything else was 5 stars!

10

Cathy

28 Oct 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

Lovely boutique hotel. Wonderful French restaurant on site with delicious food and a lively bar. Many wonderful dining options within a five minute walk, as well as a Trader Joe's and an upscale grocery store nearby as well. My one minor suggestion would be for a makeup mirror for those of us who need assistance. I will be back!

8

Beth

21 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Convenient, nice breakfast.

10

Lana

27 Dec 2022

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Stayed 3 nights

I stayed here last minute over Christmas. It is a lovely Hotel right in downtown Culver City. I loved my breakfast every morning the lattes and food were delicious in a wonderful outside courtyard that transported me back to Paris!

10

Jim

15 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Smart, contemporary design and attentive staff. Great restaurant too.

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Month	Average price
January	US$345
February	US$370
March	US$329
April	US$346
May	US$349
June	US$332
July	US$301
August	US$257
September	US$303
October	US$319
November	US$290
December	US$299

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16	17 $356	18 $339	19 $276
20 $248	21 $317	22 $643	23 $666	24 $376	25 $372	26 $388
27 $231	28 $302	29 $559	30 $344

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $383	2 $280	3 $306
4 $355	5 $438	6 $433	7	8	9 $275	10 $351
11 $372	12 $450	13 $616	14 $607	15 $444	16 $292	17 $286
18 $327	19 $444	20	21	22 $403	23 $363	24 $337
25 $311	26 $418	27 $437	28 $470	29 $352	30 $356	31 $327

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Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Courtyard View (The Courtyard King)

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (The King)

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View (The Garden View King)

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View (The Garden View King Adapted)

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Courtyard View (The Courtyard King Adapted Roll-In Shower)

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