Radisson Hotel

This used to be a pretty great hotel. Been staying there for 20 years. Recently though it has become abysmal both in quality and service. The property is run down, the parking lot has been «under construction» for years forcing you into over priced valet, the rooms and carpeting are run down and at least 2 of the elevators have been broken the last few times I have stayed there.
For about $ 70 a night it is a good value because it is close to the airport. Any more than that and you are being overcharged.
Thinking about booking a group there — skip it. I do group contracts with dozens of hotels a year — and this sales office is a catastrophe!!! Ill managed, disorganized and dishonest. After we had agreed on terms they «snuck in» all kinda of extra charges when they finally sent the contracts weeks later. The right hand doesn’t know what the left is doing. Double booked conference rooms, bad catering incorrect reservations. A headache from beginning to end. The restaurant is the only shining star in the place. The food and service were very good albeit pricey.

Love the staff, the rooms were pretty. The food was good. But I don’t think you would love too go out at night, and there isn’t any restaurants in the area, have to walk about 5 blocks get too one. Love the free wifi in the room. Lots of noise from lax.

This place is walking distance to LAX. The staff who work here are just amazing!

came here for Easter brunch years ago. It was champagne flowing and a relative grabbed the bottle that the waiter put down and got drunk LOL. But the food was okay I guess. I don’t if I’d go back.

This is one of my favorite hotels to stay in when I have to stay in a hotel. Hot tub is in a great location. I remember it raining while I was in it once. I’ve met some pretty cool travelers there.
They are nice and helpful at the front desk. They’ve sent off faxes for me, took care of changes needed and they just have an all around nice staff.
They had charged me twice for a room I stayed in once and they took care of the matter immediately and I was refunded within three days. This is more of an airport hotel so if you are not coming in from the airport be aware that you might have a long wait to check in as they have long lines when the shuttle arrives.
I love the rooms. They are big and comfy. I’d definitely stay again.

Nice restaurant/​bar in lobby, although i did not eat/​drink. Nice, big, clean rooms. Great shower. Terrible internet… free, but terrible. In the process of changing into a DoubleTree. $ 15/​day parking.

Booked two night using Hotwire to decent rate but this place has seen better days.
First surprise was a $ 15/​day parking fee for self parking which seemed pretty steep. No luggage cart at the reception area so had to wait in line again after check in to have someone bring it out of storage.
Had dinner in the café the first night at 8:30pm on a Saturday. Was told by the hostess that we couldn’t have a booth because the place was going to fill up. We were the only people there both when we arrived and when we left so that was obviously a bad excuse.
Ordered a pretty good bottle of wine with dinner and it was served in wet glasses with lots of lipstick stains.
Anyway, that should be enough for you to get the picture. Reasonably prices but not a great place.

I did not stay at the hotel. I only went to their live jazz club called Culver Club — a separate room by the lobby, and then hung out at the lobby bar and lobby area.
The hotel has an outside parking lot. You can validate your parking ticket for free if you’re visiting the Culver Club. The hotel also has a restaurant and they do detective dinner shows. I presume you should also be able to validate your parking ticket if attending one of these, too.
After the jazz show, we had a few drinks at the lobby bar. For ambiance reasons, I don’t love hanging out at lobby bars, especially when the lights are so bright and there’s no entertainment; but the Hawaiian bartender at the lobby bar of this hotel is awesome and knows his wine! We had a great chat with him. If you’re there right now, the 2 wine choices I liked were Beringer — Knights Valley and Greg Norman — Petite Sirah. Neither are expensive wines, but they’re good (not too sweet). They do samples, so you don’t have to risk paying for a whole glass of wine without knowing if you’ll like it first. :-)

This is four stars for a three-​star hotel, yes, but for what it is, the Radisson ain’t bad.
I was stuck in L.A. for the night and needed a clean bed (how nice, they gave me too), no issues with a REALLY late check-​in (past Mitternacht) and no worries with a 1:30 p.m. late check out for the fashionably jet-​lagged/​hung-​over.
Clean room, all amenities, sleep number beds (i like firm beds, I own a sleep number myself, I loved it. but i know people who like softer beds hate the things so if you are a firm bed person or an athlete or just someone who’s after-​mitternacht activities could be compared to an athletic competition, these beds are for you.)
They even had a bobbypin for my friend’s dress at the front desk (got it from housekeeping) to prevent a pending wardrobe malfunction at brunch.
As for location, it’s LA! if you don’t have a car, I don’t know what to say to you. But this place is a short drive (7 – 12 minutes w/​o traffic) from Santa Monica, downtown Culver City and other parts of the westside since you are right off the 405.
If I needed a quick and affordable place to crash on the westside again and had a car (see above), I’d actually go back to the Radisson. For a no-​frills three-​star hotel, it’s totally acceptable for a short stay.

Like other reviewers, this hotel is a mixed kettle of fish. You need to review what your needs are and see if it’s a fit.
Hotels have a «life cycle», this one is near the end. The once-​clever «air beds» are a joke, like sleeping on a pile of bricks. Air conditioners are noisy but since most rooms face the freeway, the leaky window frames let the outside noise in. Staff has done a good job holding these tired rooms together and I noticed no real sanitation problems.
Since I was a Hotwire guest, the room was priced fairly. If only available at the published rate I’d stay at LAX where the selection and service is better, or in El Segundo if your business was further south.
Breakfast was overpriced but a Denny’s within walking distance solved that problem. And while the internet is advertised as «free wifi», watch closely what options you select when you get to the login page or you’ll end up paying for «premium» service.

Service was decent, but beware if you prefer not to be extorted for fees.
I rented a car from this place for a day and happened to experience a flat tire while on the freeway. For my $ 50 day rental, I was subsequently slapped with $ 132 fee for a new tire, $ 21 for «loss of use,» although I was told by the rental company that the car had been sitting on the lot for months, and a $ 50 administrative fee. Pretty much, the company demanded the maximum fee allowable by the CA Civil Code from me, and proceeded to go on its merry way. Simply horrible.

I know this hotel has mixed reviews, but as a seasoned traveler, hotels in this price range don’t come any better.
The staff went above and beyond every time.
Sure the TVs could use an update as could the refrigerator, but that doesn’t effect my stay that much. The first night of the stay, they were out of King beds, so we had a double, but they offered to move our luggage for us first thing the next day to a King room!
I will also say, that parking is a little pricey, $ 14 a night, but thats LA. Parking is always a night mare, and with the great price our room was still under $ 100 a night even with parking!
I dont find the sleep number beds that comfy, but thats my taste. The lobby was clean and updated, as was the check in counter.
The room and bathroom were clean, and didnt look too overused or old.
For a hotel near LAX, its in a safe location, and a convenient location to the interstate
I will stay there again if I am in need of a hotel!

I was a contestant on a game show & they recommended this hotel as they provided a shuttle to the taping. It is located right off the I-​405 about 3 miles north of LAX in Culver City — there is nothing within walking distance except for two plain old shopping malls. On the first night we were given a handicap room on the first floor (I was told it was the only room avail), with a view of a parking lot & dumpster, and was in very poor condition. The sheets were stained, the AC had an odor, the carpet was worn (it looked so gross I wore flipflops the entire time), and what could be considered décor was simply depressing. The shower resembled a barn/​horse stable, with a wooden ramp that basically flooded the bathroom when you showered under the hose where the water flowed out of. No counter space in the bathroom either … just taking my contact lenses out in the evening was a challenge. The mini fridge was warm and smelly, and the remote control for the TV did not work. I was disgusted by the condition of this room.
I requested a room change the following morning. We were moved to a room on a higher floor (7^th flr I think) and this was much better. The «Sleep Number» air mattresses were cool, however mine did not work so I had to call the desk & they sent someone up to change out the unit. This room overall was brighter, cleaner, and slightly more updated than the first. The bathroom had a shower/​tub and yes, I was thrilled to see that there was a counter in this bathroom.
Had drinks and dinner at the lobby bar & it was good — a grilled cheese sandwich with tomato bisque and a few beers. The Jazz Club sounded like a good time, but it will cost you $ to check it out. Two computers by the entrance (I used them to check-​in to my flight & print my boarding passes) — very slow connection but I was able to complete the task.
I paid around $ 110/​night and stayed three nights. I did tell the desk about how horrid the first room was & they credited me for one night. Overall this place turned out to be okay bc I tried to make the best of it, but I would never stay there again.

I was here recently, only overnight from San Francisco, to see Sony Holland, a friend, who was performing in their jazz club. I was pleased with the hotel staff from the get go. I got an $ 80 AARP rate and was picked up almost immediately after I arrived at the airport. I stopped for a drink at their nice lobby bar, then went to my room for a quick nap. Everything was clean and orderly. I tried to use their free wi-​fi in the room but it was incredibly slow — it seemed much faster in the lobby.
The jazz club venue was very nice — and their menu had some excellent items. I enjoyed my grilled artichoke and calamari and rock shrimp.
The patio garden was done in ferns and palms and was decently landscaped.
The buffet breakfast for $ 14.99, included made to order omelettes and waffles which were pretty decent.
Not a luxury hotel, of course, but reasonable and very close to a Westfield shopping center and several nice restaurants.

Urgh. a tired old hotel. The only GOOD thing about this place are the $ 50 rooms that can be found on Priceline (however, beware that there is a $ 14/​day parking fee to use the hotel lot!).
When I reached my room 3 out of the 5 light fixtures were broken, the television didn’t work, and an alarm clock was beeping LOUD in the room next door. It took a few calls to the front desk, but all was fixed by the overworked maintenance guy. Also, note that the beds have «Sleep Number» air mattresses which might not be comfortable for some who are used to coil mattresses.
I will say that the free wifi is good and the bar area seemed popular (didn’t try it). Seems like a lot of other tired L.A.-area hotels in the sub-​$ 200 range. Nothing special other than ‘cheap.’ Two stars.

This Radisson is right off the I-​405 about 3 miles north of LAX in Culver City, even though it has Los Angeles in its name. The Four Points Sheraton and the Courtyard by Marriotts on the other side of the 405 (I have stayed at both) are also called «Los Angeles Westside», but are in Culver City.
The location is pretty convenient. Near LAX, plus you can walk to 2 shopping centers, the Howard Hughes and the newly remodelled Westfield Culver City (formerly Fox Hills Mall).
The hotel is old, but it has been remodelled not too long ago, so it looks newer that it is, but you can tell around the edges of everything.
The lobby is probably the nicest part of this place. The rooms are decent sized, and have a sort of modern Art Deco décor to them, but they still have CRT TVs, not flat panels. The desk is small, the chair like a secretary’s, but adjusts well. The 405 traffic noise is constant.
Self parking is $ 14.
The best thing about this hotel?
1. Free WiFi.
2. The Culver Club, which has live Jazz entertaiment most nights of the the week.
Of the 3 hotels clustered near the 405 here in Culver City off Centinella, La Cienaga and near Sepulveda Blvds, the Four Points Sheraton, Courtyard by Marriotts, and this Radisson, I would recommend the Courtyard. It is the newest of the 3, cleanest, but usually costs $ 20 more a night than the other two.
I lost count, but I think this is my 99^th DIFFERENT hotel I have stayed in since June 2007.

+ Friendly check-​in staff
+ Accepts dogs
+ Good location near the freeway and Santa Monica
+ Free wireless internet
— I thought I was supposed to get a sleep number bed?
— Because we brought our dog we had to stay on the first floor in a smoking room. What about having a dog = smoker? The room smelled like someone was actively smoking in the room. The sheets, pillows, everything smelled like 100 year old smoker. Can you hook up some febreeze?
— Had to pay $ 50 for the dog, which is actually fine. But also had to deposit an additional $ 100 in case she left any damage. Now for a deposit like this, I think I should be able to stay in whatever damn room I want.
— Old tube tv with only local channels
— Stuff falling apart
— $ 14 for parking, but the thing was broken so it was free
The negatives outweigh the positives. The smoking room is the real upset. I don’t need you to rub my feet or give me free drinks, but offering me no other choice but a smoking room is completely unacceptable. I will never stay at a Radisson again.

i pricelined a room at this hotel with a day’s notice for $ 55/​night for two nights. the hotel is in a pretty decent location, kind of on the cusp of a good neighborhood and a bad neighborhood, but right off the 405.
my main beef is that the rooms are outdated — the furniture is scuffed and the TV is small and an older model. the shower curtain wasn’t hung correctly (some hooks were not attached) and the shower diverter or whatever wasn’t fully working so there was a lot of water coming out of the tub spout (luckily the water drained fine, though).
the bed was a select comfort which was fun to play with, but i’m not sure the other side (of the king bed) was inflating correctly. the side i slept on, though, was fine.
free wifi and wired internet, although it’s slow (you can pay more for faster access, i think $ 6.95 a day?). parking is an additional $ 14/​day with in and out privileges. kind of a rip and the lot has really really narrow spaces.
room service was affordable. one night i got a french dip for $ 8.50 (+gratuity + service charge + tax), which wasn’t bad.
front desk service was nice and efficient.
kitty corner to the howard hughes promenade so there are restaurants (and a nordstrom rack!) close by.
with a room refresh, it could be a really nice hotel, but for now, it’s only worth 2-​stars, cheap priceline rate or not.

Location — closer to the airport than downtown Culver City, but easy to get on the 405.
Pet policy — dog friendly, for one time fee of $ 50. No size restrictions.
Parking — self parking, in and out for $ 14/​day.
Rooms — meh. Our room was pretty clean but the phone wasn’t working and several lamps were missing lightbulbs. And the walls were thin. Note: we were in one of the 1^st floor rooms (where guests with dogs are) and my guess is that they are probably not as well kept as the other rooms.

I stayed at this hotel for two nights while on a business trip. The room was nice. They gave me a double instead of the king single I had reserved but I got there late so I understood that they had run out.
They had a Starbucks cart in the lobby. The first day I expected to just get a drink on my way out, but no one was in site. The second day I came down for a chai latte. There was someone there but when I asked for my chai the guy looked at me like I was crazy and said «is that the one that’s cold?» Then he proceeded to make me a weak version of a latte. Starbucks ought to take back their cart and forbid them from making starbucks drinks until they’re properly trained!
Besides the bad drinks, their business center is a little embarrassing. They have four dinosaur computers and their internet wasn’t working when I tried to use it.
I don’t think I would stay there again.