If you're traveling to the Los Angeles area and are interested in staying north of Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Santa Monica, San Fernando Valley offers lodging at rates significantly discounted prices from the other side of the mountain. Various nationwide chains have clean, comfortable properties that boast amenities such as free parking, which is hard to find in L.A. proper. Local public trains and busses also enable visitors to get around and avoid undesirable traffic.
Situated on the west side of San Fernando Valley, Americas Best Value Inn & Suites-Granada Hills/Los Angeles offers guests clean, affordable accommodations in a relaxing, inviting atmosphere. This property is a two-story structure with outside hallway entry. Hotel features include an outdoor pool, complimentary continental breakfast and business services. Restaurants are close by for dining convenience and delivery is available. Cable television with premium channels, microwaves, refrigerators, hair dryers, irons and ironing boards are all standard room features. Free local calls are also available. The Los Angeles Zoo and the Getty Center are approximately 15 miles away. As of September 2010, rates start at $61.
Americas Best Value Inn & Suites
15543 Rinnaldi St.
Granada Hills, CA 91344
818-366-5901
americasbestvalueinn.com
Located in the central valley in the city of Van Nuys, Holiday Inn Express offers casually elegant decorations as well as a hospitable atmosphere. This is a multi-level structure situated in the middle of retail, business and residential areas. Hotel features include non-smoking floors, an outdoor pool, a business center, high speed internet access and a health and fitness center. Complimentary breakfast and parking are also offered. Standard room amenities are cable/satellite television, coffee makers and hair dryers. In-room video games and movies are also available. The LAX Fly-Away shuttle bus is within seven miles of this location, or you can drive a few miles on the interstate and visit Universal City Walk, home to numerous shops, restaurants and a movie theater. As of September 2010, prices begin around $110.
Holiday Inn Express
8244 Orion Ave.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
818-989-5010
hiexpress.com
Located alongside interstate 405, the Best Western Carriage Inn is a two-story structure with outside hallway entry that offers affordable lodging in a comfortable atmosphere. Attached to the property is a family diner restaurant. Parking is free, and additional hotel features include an outdoor heated pool, a hot tub, an exercise room, business services and high speed internet. Room amenities include cable/satellite television, coffee makers, hair dryers and work desks. Refrigerators are available upon request, as is room service. As of September 2010, rates start at approximately $85.
Best Western Carriage Inn
5525 Sepulveda Blvd.
Sherman Oaks, CA 91411
818-787-2300
bestwesterncalifornia.com
