Both room quality and service at this "Courtyard" were of the quality that I would expect from a higher level Marriott hotel. We were visiting family in Sherman Oaks, so the location was key for us, but I would consider staying here too as a mid-point with good driving access to both Malibu and LA. I selected this hotel based on prior reviews and I found them right on the mark. The hotel is very close to the 405. While our view was of the highway, it's far enough so that noise was not a problem. The fitness room is small, but adequate with 2 treadmills, an elliptical, rowing machine, weights and one TV. The outdoor pool on the 4th floor is in a pleasant, quiet location.

We happened upon this hotel by driving through Sherman Oaks. It was about 7:00 pm, and my husband, 18 year old son and I had been driving all day from Santa Barbara. We saw this hotel, pulled in and got a room.

Beautifully decorated hotel. Our room was large, with 2 queen beds, wireless internet, nice bedding, flat screen tv. Very clean and up to date.

We went to the front desk to see about where we should go for dinner. They were VERY helpful. We said we wanted Italian food, and the clerk recommended a place, then proceeded to make a reservation there for us. The restaurant she recommended was excellent!

There were 3 computers with printer in the lobby that were available for guests to use.

We had breakfast in the cafe in the hotel, which was average.

Overall, I would highly recommend this hotel. It was perfect for a quick stay, and I would definetely return!

Stayed here for a 5 night break in February after reading the reviews . We were looking for a decent-standard, reasonably priced hotel in a good location, and basically that's what we got.

Good things:
-big rooms (2 queen sized beds) with coffee maker, refurbished bathroom, big TV, fridge (no mimi-bar), comfy chair etc. Great linen/pillows/beds

-friendly and efficient service from front desk, valet parking and others

-nice breakfast spread (although several kids running amok with the waffle maker made a mess !)

-nice pool (very quiet) and loungers

-reasonable gym (also quiet)

-range of sweets etc available behing the front desk for those late night snack attacks

-nice bar

-free internet access in the lobby

-shopping/eating mall next door with a few restaurants if you don't want to stray too far. Chain places only though - Cheesecake Factory, El Toritos, Fuddruckers etc

Other stuff to think about (not necessarily negative)

-apart from the mall, not much else within walking distance

-valet parking good but USD 22 per day (plus tips). Might be able to park on the streets a block or two behind (but we never tried it)

All in all, good value. Not a central location but we knew that. If you don't know LA, beware the heavy traffic 24 hours a day !

Nice, clean hotel with good service and all necessary amenities. Great location, right by the main highway. No noise complaints from us, maybe because we did so much in the days we were exhausted by bedtime. Breakfast (not included) is also very good. Our room was just like the photos I saw on previous reviews. Only thing is that we wished parking was included..its $15 a night to park.