The Pool at Highland Gardens Hotel

"A large pool and tropical garden give this hotel near the Walk of Fame an old-Hollywood atmosphere"

"Located in a mostly residential neighborhood and within walking distance of Hollywood Boulevard, the tidy exterior of this longstanding value motel is flanked by palm trees, while the rear overlooks the pool area"

"The mid-century post-and-beam architecture and courtyard pool with mature tropical landscaping are memorable assets, but the rooms are forgettable"

"A stylish inn that has since been renamed (which doesn’t keep it off the tour bus routes), it features a lush, tropically landscaped pool courtyard and private tennis court --- the former a welcome respite and the latter a rarity in this raucous neighborhood"

"Escape skanky neighborhood sightseeing for swimming pool, private tennis courts, landscaped patio, and suitably fresh, cheap rooms from the '70s"