Cheapest in Beverly Hills. Safe area. Clean sheets, warm shower. Nice staff.
Google/Expedia/Opodo/Booking.Com reviews are all over the place..!! I struggled to get a real idea of Hotel Del Flores. I hope my review clears up everything for you. Really wanted to stay in the area but everything was out of my price range. Hotel Del Flores was perfect for the price. You cannot compare a budget hotel to a 4 or 5 star hotel that costs double & expect the same quality. I had concerns from reviews; bugs, was it safe, would my door lock. No bugs, absolutely safe area (even to walk at night), clean sheets, clean room, hot shower. Yes the hotel is old, yes my bed creaked. If the room is clean & safe, who cares? I paid peanuts to what it would have been elsewhere. 5 minutes walk from the Beverly Hills sign, 6 to Whole Foods, 5 to a bus that takes you to Hollywood Boulevard or Santa Monica... The area was perfect for a non-driver. Of course it's not a place you'd spend a lot of time in your room (but the front balcony is nice to sit at), it feels like staying at your grandma's house. But all the people moaning, they really need a reality check as to what they paid for. I used money saved staying here, to sightsee and pay for meals/drinks around LA. It really was a no-brainer. It was super safe, I went walking around Beverly Hills at night, everything is lit up, clean, Library, City Hall, gardens, all within reach. Hotel Del Flores isn't a place for a romantic getaway or a luxury treat - But if you're down to earth & your friend/partner is up for it, you have a cheap place to stay in an incredible location. Staff were nice to me too. If I had to come back to Beverly Hills, I would probably stay here again.
While it was clean, the hotel is clearly old & falling apart. This does give it character though, clearly was something to see back in the day. The downstairs shared shower is small - Although it looks like it was refurbished recently. It was clean & water pressure was good. So it's not really a complaint - Just expect to be able to sleep safe but don't expect any luxury.