Despite the wonderful location and the cheap price, this hotel has fleas! I personally have been bitten alive in the stingy and old bed. The hotel smells funny, with crazy detergent they use. I would not recommend staying here, unless you don't mind bringing fleas back home.

If you are looking for a solid alternative to the proudly-pricey hotels in L.A., then consider the Claremont. It's in Westwood, right off Wilshire so perfect for UCLA visitors, but also perfectly located for jaunts to Beverly Hills to the east or Santa Monica and the ocean to the west (you can even do this on the best kept secret... More

This is an old hotel showing its age. However, you can't beat the location, value, cleanliness, friendliness and excellent service. This is known as our third home; we visit our UCLA student frequently: just ask the welcoming committee Leo (aka Leon), Scott, or Lupe at reservation and front desk. (Ask Lupe for a beach front room, a standing joke) There... More

First, this is a budget hotel and as a traveler, I frequent budget hotels. We (my 17 year old son and I) found this hotel to suit our needs perfectly. It is close to UCLA campus, which we were visiting and walking distance to many shops, cafes, restaurantsand even the Hammer Museum. The location is very upscale and absolutely safe... More

The Claremont Hotel is an ideal stop for anyone looking for an affordable hotel option in Westwood. It is extremely close to UCLA campus and is near the various things going on in Westood Village. I stayed here for a few days in spring 2011 while visiting UCLA and checking out the area. Is it luxury? No. However, it is... More

This no-frills hotel has quiet rooms and is conveniently located to UCLA and Westwood's shops and restaurants. The furniture is old and in somewhat poor condition, but adequate. The staff members at the front desk are pleasant. This hotel provides basic accommodations for the budget traveler. If you are looking for in-room TV, in-room internet, free shampoo, or the other... More

I chose the Claremont Hotel because it was one block from the Hammer Museum and the UCLA campus where I was attending an exhibition and several lectures. A bus stop for Getty Center was nearby as was the UCLA Bruin shuttle. The price was affordable. It was a comfortable functional room with real wooden furniture. Push button soap was available... More

poor standing but OK for one night - the owner was very nice and helpful but do not expect something greatest at such price. Anyway, the neighborhood is cool

We repeated our stay. Again, location was great for visiting UCLA and taking buses to Getty Villa and Getty Center. There is no parking at the hotel, and do not park in front of the hotel; you will get a ticket. So this time we flew into LAX and took the FLYAWAY shuttle and were within a few blocks away... More