My wife & I stayed at this property last November. Many of the prior reviews are "spot on." Yes, there is noise, but, since it is a block from the 405, what can you expect? Once acclimated, we had no problem sleeping.

Location is great -- a lot of restaurants within walking distance; a convenience store to the left of the hotel; & some on-street parking, also to the left, if you are brave enough to take the chance on availability. We used the garage, which was very convenient.

The front desk was very friendly & helpful; we had a relatively seamless check in/out.

Only things to consider? First, all rooms may have balconies, but, at least on the 7th floor, the slider only opens a couple of inches, so don't assume that the balcony is usable. Also, the "roof top" pool is on the roof of the 4th, not the top, floor, so don't expect much od a view.

Our family of four booked into a luxurious King Suite as we were attending a 3 day function nearby and needed space and privacy. It was beautifully appointed, with a king sized bed in one room and a couch, fridge, coffee machine, desk, and chairs in the second room.There was enough room in the living room to accommodate a roll-out bed as well. Both rooms had modern TVs and attractive fittings. The bathroom was spacious and clean and had a large supply of plush towels and lovely toiletries. Although the hotel is built right next to a busy freeway, I didn’t find the traffic noise intrusive at all (we were on the ninth floor). There is reduced charge on-site parking at the property for about $15 a day and no breakfasts are included ($13 in the hotel restaurant). A cheaper option is to go the Sherman Oaks Galleria, 5 minutes away on foot, and buy breakfast at Starbucks (better value for a family). The hotel lobby is attractive, modern and welcoming and has 3 free computers for guest use, as well as a printer. There is also a laundry, pool area and gym. I was extremely happy at this property, slept well, and in general liked the neighborhood and its nearby amenities. In addition, the staff were very helpful and professional.

This busy urban Marriott feels like a small boutique hotel, with a friendly staff and modern, well-designed interiors. It's right next to the 405 freeway, which is both convenient and noisy. However, the double glazing on the large windows keeps the highway noise down to a minimum.

It's a pleasure to come into such a clean and comfortable room. The pure white cotton bedding that's now standard Marriott issue is great. Marriott made a good move when they went non-smoking chainwide.

The breakfast (not included in the price) was good, and healthy options were there. The parking was a bit steep ($14 per night) but it was secure, and street parking seemed impossible.

The quality of this hotel is excellent. I was traveling with my mother, sister and grandmother on a family vacation to Los Angeles. The hotel and rooms are very clean and nicely decorated, it has a contemporary decor (not old fashioned). The room was very spacious. The bathroom was a comfortable size and very clean. The water pressure in the shower was great too.

The location is great, 5 miles from the Getty Museum, 14 miles from the airport, 9 miles from Hollywood.... just minutes away from all the attractions. The surrounding area is nice with plenty of restaurants and shops near by. It is next to a freeway but you do not hear passing cars from the room, outside noise is not a problem. The main attractions (Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Airport, Studios, Getty Museum, etc) are only a short drive away. When the traffic is good it only takes about 10-15 minutes to get to most of these places. Traffic can sometimes be pretty bad, so when heading to the airport especially I suggest you leave an hour earlier than planned since that particular freeway can be becked up.

Computers in the lobby for free internet and printer use for all guests.

The cafe offers great food with lots of options. Full breakfast menus as well as cold and hot buffets available (cold $11, hot $14).

Parking is approx. $15 a day, it was the best deal I was able to find when comparing parking at other hotels (most parking prices were over $20 a day).

We felt very secure in the hotel as well, guests needed to use their room key to use the elevator to access the rooms. The staff was very helpful too.

I would recommend this hotel to everyone I know. I was 100% satisfied and would stay here again!!