I booked the Hollywood room in this B&B just to have a place to crash after bar hopping in DTLA. I booked and then looked at some of the negative reviews and I was a bit concerned, but there was no refund after booking so I still decided to go through and stay at this B&B. At first glance the place looks runned down from the outside and the parking area is a bit tight but not impossible to get in and out of. Once we got inside it did looked lived in but not bad. The host told us where our room was and I was very impressed. In my opinion the room looked even better than the picture that I saw online and was very pleased that the room had a small vanity where I was able to do my makeup. I overall really liked the room itself. The next day before checking out we went to grab a bite with the B&B Chef. Margarita, the chef was amazing. She was extremely nice. I did not see much of a variety of foods but I still had a very nice breakfast which included eggs,toast,coffee, yogurt and freshly squeezed orange juice. I did notice that although there wasn't a huge selection of foods if Margarita had the ingredients she made what ever you wanted. Overall I liked my stay and I would recommend it, especially because the location is so close to many great places. read more

HOW is this place not getting shut down by the health department? Every single person who stays there and finds bugs, rotten fruit, trash, soiled sheets and towels, dirty bathrooms, filthy carpets and upholstery, cat pee, peeling paint, holes in walls....Jeez, could it get any worse?...should call the health dept, or city, or state licensing dept.! Oh yea, this owner, is soo pleasant and understanding " eye roll". Baby Jane, no one cares what you did a lifetime ago, you're elderly and run a really Bad B&B now, which I guarantee Elton John or Paul McCartney would Not be staying is! Embrace your "sorta" new role, and do it as well as you did your column. THEN you'll make money! read more

Good service and comfort! However, the external can use a little upkeep, but other than that, everything was fine!

The owner, Dianne Bennett, is a fabulous person, full of Hollywood history as she has been part of the entertainment industry for decades. Her beautiful home is reminiscent of "Old Hollywood" glamour and charm. Each guest room is decorated in a special theme of a legendary Hollywood movie star. A safe place for single females to stay, right in the heart of Hollywood where you want to be. I highly recommend Dianne's home and have referred it to many others. It is the "best kept secret" place to stay, especially for people in the industry. read more

After having seen the website for Cinema Suites Bed & Breakfast, I was very excited to book this location. The location looked absolutely perfect for what I needed. To be frank, upon arrival I was disgusted and shocked by how dirty the room I ordered was. I was already expecting the worst after seeing how the front of the house looked in relation to the professional photos on their website. Everything about this place is disgusting from the musty smell, the stuffiness, the yellow stains on the bed's headboard and dirt markings on the walls. I immediately questioned the effectiveness of their housekeeping and did not even want sit on the sheets. I did not even spend 10 minutes in this room before deciding to leave and consequently, having to find a different hotel to stay in - as I had plans throughout Saturday and Sunday in Los Angeles. I honestly do not understand how this location has 4 stars as I do not consider myself particularly picky but this is easily the worst room I have ever purchased. This weekend was a planned surprise getaway for my boyfriend's birthday and finding a replacement room on the same day at a decent rate while trying to fulfill the plans that were already created proved to be extremely stressful, time consuming and even more of a financial expense than I could've imagined. read more

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Our experience here was overall positive, although a number of aspects were less-than-pleasant. First, the good stuff-- the breakfast's were delicious, plentiful, and the chef was very friendly and helpful. The host gave us a tour of the place when we arrived, clearly took pride in it, and was easy about our request to change rooms (more on that below). We were especially grateful that they allowed us to take over the living room to host guests one afternoon. The location was great for our touring needs, centrally located, making it easy to get to the beach, the Getty, and points east. Our second room was clean and comfortable. Less-good: We started out in the "guest house" which is a converted garage. It would've been fine except there was a mildew smell which was bad enough that we switched rooms halfway through our stay. The host was also a bit difficult to communicate with, responding inconsistently to texts before we arrived, and getting impatient/defensive when I brought up a logistical concern. I will say he was overall very friendly and helpful, especially in initial contact about rooms and scheduling, and about using the living room. Overall I recommend the place, even if it had its drawbacks. read more

I stayed at the cinema suites for two nights. I really enjoyed it, Dianne was very welcoming and love the interior of the place. It has many unique characters most hotels don't have. Also Really like the nice breakfast lady prepared.. Can't beat fresh squeezed Orange juice in the morning. read more

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Dianne Bennet's CINEMA SUITES BED AND BREAKFAST is a hot minute from Beverly Hills. Built in 1922 and remodeled with gorgeous granite and glass tile private baths, the property is steeped in Hollywood history replete with movie set props. You get free range of the property and its garden area. A chef makes custom breakfast from 7.30 to 9.30 each morning. Direct TV in each room. Queen or king beds, fresh towels and bed linens. Air conditioned! Clean and comfy you can sip your organic coffee or tea in the dining room or beautifully appointed living room to begin your day. The Casablanca Room is on the first floor with private bath and patio. It's my go-to room when I stay. Dianne is a marvelous hostess whose career in the entertainment industry is legend. She is lively, accommodating and very knowledgeable about all things Hollywood and Beverly Hills. I adore her energy and know you will too. Ditch the impersonal pricey hotels. Have a real LA experience and learn a lot about the area and its history here. I have been coming here for a decade and won't stay anywhere else. It's a home away from home--only better! read more

This place was simply amazing! We were checked into the grounds promptly by the owner Dianne along with a tour of the property. The place was clean and had a nice charm to it. The property caretaker Margaret was very eager to please and answer any questions we had. We woke up to a nice spread for breakfast and had the chance to have some small talk with the other guest. We look forward to staying again! Thanks again for the hospitality, The Mann's read more

I made a reservation here because I wanted to stay close to where an event was being held. I reserved the Guest House. When I got there I had to wander through the house to find someone to help. Not too big of a deal. Diane was very nice and showed me around. The living room was disheveled with mud on the carpets dragged in by workers who were taking a break on the sofa. The place smelled musty which I guess for a 1922 built house is common(?). The Guest House which is described as a spacious bedroom with kitchenette. Not spacious at all. Bathroom needs badly updated. The only door is a slider out to a courtyard which is also a smoking area. The slider is very difficult to lock from the outside. Parking is onsite which is good. The price is unbeatable. But I don't think I'll go back. read more

I booked the entire B&B out even though I had reservations, and the experience was about what I expected. Backstory: the owner of the inn is an ex-Hollywood reporter turned innkeeper named Dianne Bennett. I knew that folks in the past were not happy with their experiences. However, it appeared the inn was newly renovated and I interpreted that to mean Dianne Bennett really cared about her customers. Nope. I was wrong. Check out this link: http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/tabatha-takes-finale-bravo-dianne-bennett-307385 The inn was featured on Tabatha Takes Over and it is thanks to Tabatha that the rooms were refurbished. PROS: 1. The rooms are cute and each have their own theme: The Casablanca Room, the Hollywood room, the Shangri-la Room, and the Small Room. 2. Prices were reasonable. CONS: 1. The owner was rude and cold. She didn't seem to care about us, didn't make small talk, didn't smile, didn't do or say anything you would expect from an innkeeper. (Note: her daughter Nicole was sweet. She was the one making breakfast for us and getting to know us while we ate.). Also, she lost my credit card info and I'm hanging in my sister's room and all of a sudden I hear a loud voice say, "Victoria! Which one is Victoria?! I need your credit card number again." Um, can't you get my attention in a more polite way? 2. The breakfast was blah. The spread was fine. Nothing amazing. You wake up and smell drip coffee brewing, come downstairs to see fresh fruit cut up (just cantaloupe and pineapple) as well as lots of apples, mangoes, bananas, and oranges (what was with the baskets and baskets of oranges?!). There were English muffins, bagels, and bread for toast. There were three kinds of cereal. And there were eggs made to order. Unfortunately, Nicole is not the greatest cook (bless her heart) and burnt the bacon and eggs. 3. Dirty rooms. The bathrooms were clean, which is good. But there were cobwebs and dust everywhere. I woke up sneezing a lot. 4. They charge you extra for maid service. If you're staying there more than a couple nights, be sure to budget for this. If the inn wants to succeed, Dianne really needs to make an effort to be hospitable. read more

This is the first time I have stayed at Cinema Suites since the Tabitha show aired. It seems Dianne has learned valuable lessons from her harsh TV reality experience. The place has been nicely reappointed. Hot breakfast is being served. You do not have to beg for fresh towels and Dianne will personally greet you. However, before the show, you could not beat the value or "Hollywood Experience" . Now it is much better organized, well kept and even higher value. read more

I really enjoyed my stay here! The Guest Suite was so quiet and comfortable and the hot breakfast was delicious every morning. Margarita, the chef, makes a great omelet, and I'd stay there again just to get her fresh squeezed OJ!! The location made it very easy to get to The Grove and Farmers Market, and it's a quick walk to the restaurants in Little Ethiopia. It was a great experience and I look forward to having Cinema Suites be my home away from home when I visit LA. Highly recommend! Suggestion: turn your car around and back into your parking space as the driveway is narrow and it will be much easier to get out. You're welcome! read more

I was pleased with the stay I had at this B&B, though calling it a B&B is really a stretch. It was a nice room, there was plenty of street parking, it's near a lot of good stuff, and the price was right. I have no complaints, but it also isn't a magical stay. It's just a good, comfortable, safe, clean place to crash at night when in the area. read more

I am so happy that I found such a great bed and breakfast in LA! My family and friends come to visit all the time and looking for an affordable place to stay is very stressful and impossible. After researching all the hotels in the area, I came across Cinema Suites Bed and Breakfast. The prices were very reasonable so I had a friend go check it out for me. It's very clean and so different than the chain hotel experience. My guests felt so welcome and comfortable. I recommend this to ANY traveler coming to the LA area!!!! read more

This review is for the Cinema Suites Bed & Breakfast in Los Angeles. We loved our stay at this B&B during the July 4th weekend. Easy ride from LAX airport. Cute house with off-street parking right in the back yard. Michael, one of the owners, greeted & showed us around the house. The decor was warm, welcoming, tasteful, and full of character. Our room was the Shangri-La room (room #3) on the second floor, facing Fairfax Ave. Despite traffic and construction across the street, we never got woken up or disturbed by noises. The room was spacious with Asian-inspired decor and shades of red that carried a classy romantic undertone. Huge, deep closet as well as drawers. Free wi-fi. Unique feature: a cute little alley of full bookshelves - to which only this room had access. The bathroom was roomy & well-stocked with towels & little things of shampoo, conditioner, soap, etc. There was a bathtub (without shower heads) and a standing shower ( hint - shower's cozy enough for two.) Diane the other owner was very nice & helpful as she shared about LA life with us. Margarita the housekeeper Margarita was adorable & prepared the most wholesome breakfast: fresh eggs/omelettes with toasts, freshly cut fruits & whole fruits, yogurt, cereal, milk, freshly brewed dark roast coffee, fresh-squeezed orange juice. We met other guests who came from all over the world and enjoyed chatting with them. We'd love to stay here again next time (as long as it's not booked up by y'all!) (Same review posted on Expedia where I made the booking.) read more

My boyfriend and I stayed at Cinema Suites last weekend. It was fabulous! We stayed in the Hollywood room and it was absolutely superb. Very clean and comfy and stylish! This room is located at the back of the house so you don't hear the traffic from the busy street. It also has a cute little balcony! The staff was very friendly and accommodating. We had to check in late in the evening and it was no problem for them! Margarita gave us a tour of the house when we arrived. Love her! Super friendly and helpful!!! There is free parking in the back of the house which is great! Breakfast is served from 7:30-9:30 am. We decided to sleep in instead of eating, but it sounded delicious! We will definitely stay at Cinema Suites again next time we need a hotel in LA!! read more

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Absolutely disgusting. Upon arrival had to walk around entire house to find whoever worked there. Bathroom was detached from the room so I had to lock the door to my room just to feel secure that my things weren't going to be stolen while taking a shower. Bathroom was decently cleaned. Rushed. But clean. Very very nice toilet paper though. I will give them that. They skip out on all cleaning but the toilet paper is nice. "Office" is right next to room so while in the room can hear the workers have random conversations. Walked in about 10pm after a workshop I attended and smelt as if two cats had used the downstairs rug as a litter box and the smell gave an odor throughout the house. Walls were paper thin and could hear all movements across the house and had to whisper on a phone call so I didn't disturb other guests, who I'm sure were just as disgusted as I was. read more

I was coming down from Santa Cruz for just one night, to see a concert at the El Rey Theater on Wilshire Boulevard. I had no idea where to stay that was close enough for me to walk to the theater - as I didn't want to deal with a car during my stay. A friend did a Google search for local hotels, and casually recommended Cinema Suites, solely on the basis of proximity. I fell in love with the place! Beautifully decorated with an eclectic mixture of Oriental furniture, antiques, and Hollywood kitsch - it was a charming place to stay. The owner, Dianne, and her daughter welcomed me warmly, and I felt that I was "home" - despite my distance from the Santa Cruz Mountains where I live. Yes, it's a bit noisy. But I have a sneaking suspicion that everywhere in Los Angeles is noisy...especially when you compare it to my mountain cabin, where the deer stroll by, and cars are few. Breakfast was divine. I essentially live alone, and it was grand to be so well-attended. I am so happy to have "discovered" Cinema Suites, and without stretching the truth one little bit, I would welcome another stay. This past visit, I stayed in the Shangri-la Room, upstairs. Next time, I'd love to stay in the Hollywood Room, or the Casablanca Room, which has that sweet little patio. Thank you everyone, for such a delightful time - I hope to see you all again soon.I just can't imagine the reason for coming down to the LA basin again...maybe (if I'm lucky) I can think of one - so I can stay with you again. read more

DON'T STAY HERE, we found CENTIPEDES in our room. My boyfriend and I stayed here for Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios. We were literally only in the room for like two hours total. When we came back to our room at 3 in the morning, we noticed the first centipede on the bathroom counter. The centipede came towards my boyfriend really aggressively before he smushed it. It got so close to him, it could have bit him. We were disgusted after that, but figured it was the only one in there so we got ready to go to sleep, which is when I noticed another one that ran under our bed. We shined a light under there and found more centipedes on the wall behind the bed. There were even cobwebs/spiderwebs under the bed like it hadn't been cleaned in a long time. We couldn't even walk in our own room comfortably since it seemed like these things were just popping up everywhere and move really quickly. We didn't even want to leave anything on the ground, so we decided to get the hell out of there. It was 3 in the morning, but the centipedes disgusted us so much that we ended up just leaving to drive around and look for a new hotel. We ended up not even finding one until like 4:30. We were lucky to find one so early in the morning. On top of paying $130 for this bed and breakfast, we had to pay $85 for a new one. Even the cheaper motel we had to settle with was cleaner than this one. We returned the key to the bed and breakfast in the morning, with the little sleep we had, and were hoping to get at least some kind of refund since we only stayed in the room for a couple hours. We told the owner about the centipedes and she acted like she didn't even know what a centipede is... even kids that are 5 years old know what a centipede is. The owner told the maid behind her that there were centipedes in our room and the maid literally just said, "I know." My boyfriend nicely asked if we could get a refund, and she said, "refund? you already got the room for a discounted price." We didn't even know that we got it at a discounted price at all, plus that doesn't have anything to do with the fact that we still paid for a room we didn't even sleep in. She pretty much ignored the question of us getting our money back and just said she was going to call pest control. We were bummed about the whole thing because it looks like a cute place to stay and we were already thinking about how we'd come back, but after seeing a centipede sprint at my boyfriend and just going through that whole experience, I would never come back again and I wouldn't anyone else to have to deal with that. Having to find another room at 4 in the morning because you find bugs is ridiculous. read more

We were pleasantly surprised by the Cinema Suites. The owner and manager were helpful, showed us around the place. Marguerite, the cook, was very sweet and made a great spinach scramble. The fresh OJ is awesome sauce! The room was a nice size and was clean. After reading some not-so-positive reviews, we were a little nervous, but after a thorough inspection, there were no rabid, boyfriend-chasing centipedes to be found! All in all, we stayed for 4 days/ nights and had a very good experience. The neighborhood was amazing, with restaurants, museums and a mall within walking distance. read more

I would not stay here again. The photos on the website are deceptive. Driving up, I couldn't believe this was the place. First of all, it's hard to find, no sign, and the driveway back to the rear parking, if you can even get a spot, is very narrow. The first night there was no parking as claimed, and we had to park way down street, and walk down a dilapidated, trash filled sidewalk. We called a couple of times to confirm our reservation, and we didn't get any names, but the woman was very scattered and the 2nd time we called, got a rude man on the phone. The outside of the building needs a lot of love and some cleaning. You can see an upstairs balcony but it's got a tarp half falling off, that's covering up a lot of clutter. We were barely able to get out the side door to the back driveway because there's a refrigerator outside at the bottom of the steps. Walking in the front door, I was knocked out by the smell of what I can only guess is cat pee or old musty building. The only staff we ever met the 2 days we were there, was the cook the next morning. We had the small room, and it is aptly named. It is tiny! Two people cannot walk around at the same time- one has to either climb on the bed or stand in the bathroom so the other can move around the room. The paint is heavily chipped and the carpet was dirty and had not been vacuumed. The bed feels more like a full size, not a queen size, and even the fitted sheet would not stay on the bed. Bursts of cold water encourage you to take quick showers. The bathroom was also not very clean and the fixtures are rusting. There is some hot water because there is mold on the bathroom wall. The breakfast was good, basic- eggs, toast, fresh juice and coffee, but the upholstered chairs are very dirty. read more

Purely rated for the customer service because we were unable to stay. Their "answering service" is onsite but won't help with anything. Took a week for them to finally process our refund after multiple calls (which only netted me a voicemail beyond the answering service). Still charged me the cancellation fee even though cancellation was purely related to Coronavirus cancelling everything. Don't believe I will attempt to book here again. read more

- Comfortable but noisy room, modern bathroom - It is located on a very busy road. Unless you have the only back room, it can be noisy. - It is badly managed, untidy and dirty. When I woke up in the morning and went to the kitchen to prepare my breakfast, the kitchen sink was full of dirty dishes from the night before. - The general feeling is that you are renting a room at someone else's house and you are tiptoeing not to get in the way. The owner lives in the house and everything is set up around their needs not the guests. The strong smell of food is all over the house at night time whether you have your room door closed or not - My bedroom was interconnected to someone else's through a bathroom. Needless to say with the cracking wood doors, there was no privacy for anyone. read more

Clean rooms and the most polite hostess. Breakfast was wonderful. The guest house was clean was just what we needed all with a large bathroom included. Definite place to stay again. read more

We've stayed here multiple times, and it's always very good service and accommodations. It's quiet, clean and you cannot beat the price! Each morning there's eggs made to order, fresh squeezed orange juice, fresh coffee, and an assortment of breakfast foods for you. The location is extremely close to a lot of shops, restaurants and points of interest. read more

I was looking for a decently priced place to stay for one night only so I wouldn't have to worry about the LA traffic before my appointment at the German Embassy early the next morning. This bed and breakfast couldn't be more conveniently located. I was surprised to see the pictures of the owner in the website because I remembered watching the episode of "Tabitha takes over" where this bed and breakfast was featured. We booked the "small room" because we really just needed a bed to sleep in. My daughter and I arrived around 7:30pm. We had a hard time finding the place because the building (in the dark) did not look like the website and the overgrown and unkept front yard did not seem to be that of a bed and breakfast. We actually asked a lady that exited the building if this was the right place because I was looking for some sign showing the name of this bed and breakfast. The parking was very convenient; right in the back of the building. Diane greeted us at the font door. She did not introduce herself and just showed us briefly where the dining room for breakfast was. She then let us out the back door to get our luggage and showed us to our room. She made sure to give us other general instructions and tell us that we can call if we needed anything. The room and bathroom were clean and nicely decorated. But we could hear every footstep our upstairs neighbor took. And if they flushed the toilet, it sounded like a huge bucket of water being poured our right behind our bed. The bed was very comfortable and we got a good nights sleep. In the morning we were ready to leave around 7:15am. When we opened our door, a lady was standing there. I recognized her as Margarite the housekeeper (from Tabitha takes over). She also didn't introduce herself but made sure to put on an apron right away. She asked if we parked in the back and then just opened the backdoor for us and wished us a nice day. Overall the stay was ok. Great location for where we needed to be but not very welcoming. read more

I had some business at Cedars-Sinai medical towers and chose to stay at Cinema Suites. It was easy to find and Michael and Diane were amazing and very accommodating. The house is really cool and the fact that there is free parking is great. I felt very safe as they have surveillance in the parking lot as well. You're not going to find a better location or better quality for the pricing they offer. I will definitely stay here again if ever in the area. But ... watch out! They book up really fast so call early if you need a room! read more

When you stay in Bed & Breakfast accommodation, it is all about who runs it. I had an honor to meet Dianne Bennett in person. I was impressed with her wisdom, perception and most importantly love for humanity. Each member of my group were treated with respect and consideration, those two qualities that Dianne Bennett takes tot he whole new level. The kitchen had fresh coffee and fruits! Yammy! The place was built long time ago, but very clean and organized. When I walked in, it felt like the history of Hollywood had touched me. I read previous review that some one wrote about the house being haunted with monsters?! Buddy, how much alcohol have you had at the bar to feel the presence of the host and monsters? ;) Anyhow, I loved the privacy of the accommodations. The owner was very helpful directing me to where I needed to be. She was very knowledgeable about the city. Highly recommend. Dianne you are 5 star! read more

Enjoyed my stay in the Hollywood Room! Booking was easy and communications thorough and efficient. The manager even called to touch base before my arrival and then I received detailed instructions for when I checked in. The room was clean, quiet and cozy. We smelled the yummy food and coffee in the morning but decided to sleep in instead. We felt welcomed and would definitely recommend to anyone for a good night's stay. read more

Cinema Suites is perfectly fine if you just want a place to stay near Hollywood. However, to call it a "bed and breakfast" is a stretch: the "Complimentary self served breakfast" advertised on the website means simply that you are free to eat what you'd like in the kitchen (e.g. Honeynut Cheerios and bananas), as long as you are wiling to wash your dishes afterwards. I was hoping for some pastries, muffins, scones, etc. but I didn't find any. And, since I didn't feel like doing dishes, I decided to eat a Cliff bar and a tangerine that I had brought with me in my room for breakfast. Also, while the host and her daughter were civil to me, they made little effort to greet me or orient me to the neightborhood. The place was clean and fairly comfortable. Noises from the street (which is quite busy) were slightly annoying to me but didn't interfere with my sleep. read more

Found this little gem on our first stay in Hollywood. We got the cozy guest cottage that was very homey and clean with comfy pillows. It is nothing extravagant or fancy but it was just what we were looking for. The owner is very nice and helpful. Best of all parking is included in price. It is also within walking distance to food and other businesses. Perfect location. If your looking for something affordable, unique with a good location give this place a try. We will be back. Thank you! read more

Great place! My wife and I came to L.A. for a few days and stayed here for two nights. We spent one night in the Hollywood Room and one night in the Guest Suite in the back of the house. Both rooms were very clean, quiet, and had comfortable beds. The showers had plenty of hot water and great water pressure. The staff that we met (Michael and Margarita) were both really friendly, polite, and laid-back. The morning breakfast was cooked by Margarita and was delicious (eggs with onions and spinach, toast, coffee, and freshly squeezed orange juice). Also, the house is comfortable and decorated nicely, and has private, safe parking. The location is perfect if you like walking, like my wife and I. It's very near a number of museums, the LaBrea Tar Pits, and the Grove (for shopping). Additionally, Rodeo drive and Beverly Hills is only about 3 miles away and easy to walk to just by following Wilshire Blvd; we just left our car parked in the back of the guesthouse and walked everywhere. So, to sum up: Reasonable price, great location, nice staff, delicious breakfast, private and safe parking. We will definitely be staying here again the next time we come to L.A.! read more

This was such a nice place, very convenient to go to all the touristy spots such as the Grove, Beverly Hills, Rodeo Drive! We got here and they were so welcoming and helpful! It was clean and neat, smelt really good! I felt very comfortable staying here and will definitely do it again! The hosts made sure we had everything we needed and accompanied to our wants and gave us many recommendations of some cool places to check out as well. Next time i'm back, I will stay here again!!! read more

Very reasonably priced and Dianne was knowledge able Hollywood's sightseeing items. A lot of the reviews are correct about the cleanliness of the rooms and some of the furnishings are getting tried. We had an early meeting and didn't partake in the breakfast so we can't comment in this area. I'm surprised that some reviews are 5 stars because this bed and breakfast probably doesn't warrant that type of rating. read more

My family and I stay here over the weekend. I am so surprise how thoughtful the staff is. They are awesome. The place is very chic and super clean. You feel like your at home. Love this place and totally recommend this to anyone. :) JH read more

Was it on a busy street? Yeah, it's the middle of LA. It WASN'T untidy or dirty. Beautifully appointed actually, in a great old building. Giant TV, very nice room, free wi-fi, nice yard outback. Beware the "small room," which has a bed surrounded by four walls; small = small. No parking provided, but I had no problem finding space right outfront on Fairfax, even returning from an event after midnight. Didn't feel like a had to tip-toe around and would certainly stay there again. read more

I'm suspicious that the other reviews may be friends with the owner... We arrived and had the Guest House reserved. When Dianne walked us in I immediately noticed that is wasn't clean AT ALL. The carpet wasn't vacuumed, and the bathroom wasn't clean. The bathroom shower mat was black and filthy and the vanity and mirror had water splashes on them. The shower fixtures weren't even secure to the wall! Luckily there was a vacuum "hidden" behind a chair so I thought I would just vacuum, but it was full of dust and dirt and didn't even work, hence the floor being gross. The curtain over the patio door was hung with a pipe, not a curtain rod. Absolutely ridiculous and unacceptable all the way around. THEN, after a half hour of our arrival I got a phone call that there was an emergency back home and I needed to leave immediately. (lucky for us we wouldn't have to sleep in that room) We packed up and left the key with Dianne, thanked her, apologized for the circumstance and out of the kindness of her heart she CHARGED MY CARD FOR THE FULL AMOUNT OF THE STAY! I can understand losing the deposit, but considering the circumstance we didn't even stay one night! If you've stayed here before and had a pleasant experience, good for you. I found it sub-par conditions, especially for the area and absolutely unacceptable. Oh, and how nice to have to walk through the back door through the office to get into the house.. classy. Wish I had a picture of all the crap that was on the upper floor balcony.. it was real aesthetically questionable. This place has a lot of potential, but it clearly is only used as a B&B to help the owners pay the taxes and utilities. Bottom line for me is that with or without the emergency that I had and had to leave, I would not have stayed in this filth anyway. Go stay at a Holiday Inn! read more

was so bad had to be on 'tabatha takes over'. owner makes u feel like ur imposing on her. dirty dishes and moldy fruit are awaiting your breakfast. read more

There are sometimes in life when you have a very important meeting. There will be no excuse for being late. One has to be right on time. My wife and I found ourselves in this situation in Los Angeles. We had a vital meeting at 09:00 last Friday morning at the Consulate of Argentina located at 5050 Wilshire Boulevard. Having lived in L.A., I knew how bad the freeways can be at rush hour. Your worst nightmare is some unplanned automobile accident that slows down or stops the freeway you happen to be on. I knew that I needed a place to stay within walking distance of the consulate. I did some detailed research. I found that most hotels and bed and breakfast venues in the area were going to charge us around $1,000 for three days. Then I found Cinema Suites Bed and Breakfast. The price was 40% of the other hotels in the area. I checked the reviews and they were good. I booked this hotel. We had one additional challenge. Our flight did not arrive in LA until 10:15 PM. We would not arrive at the bed and breakfast until after 11:00 PM. The staff was very nice and made arrangements to put the keys under the mat at the guest house so that we could get in. We made it after 11:00 PM and got in without issues. At first we were a little disappointed. The carpet was old and the room had a dank smell. I got the heater working and overcame some initial problems. We found that our bed had a wonderful mattress. We had two night s of wonderful sleep. When we went for breakfast on Saturday morning, we found that it was served at a beautiful dining table. Margarita cooked me some wonderful Mexican eggs. She was warm and helpful. So were the rest of the staff. We ended up having a wonderful visit. This is a nice venue and the price is right! read more