Motel di Burbank

Pros: Nice water pressure, sparkling clean toilet, cold mini fridge (kept ice cream frozen and water bottles chilly from fridge), good tasting ice Cons: Weird clicking noise all night, trash not emptied, stained chaise, no bag for ice bucket, dirty soap tray Our room looked and smelled clean, but there was a pink stain on the chaise lounge, the soap tray had a brown circle of gunk on it, and there was still trash in one of the trash cans. I was not about to use an ice bucket with no bag in it, but at least the plastic cups were individually wrapped. The mini fridge was nice and cold, keeping our ice cream pints frozen and chilling out complimentary Kirkland water bottles in 20 mins. Even though I closed the shower curtain fully, and made sure the magnets were properly attached on the inside of the tub, there was a pool of water on the floor when I came out. The bed was decently comfortable and springy, but the bedspread was very thin and the ”fitted sheet” was a flat sheet that was too small for the bed, not covering the bottom 2 inches on the top. The continental breakfast was full of somehow-dry danishes and chocolate filled crepes. Coffee was meh, cereal options were good, but I didn't see milk. I did see yogurt, but it didn't feel the least bit cold.

I was in town for a friend's wedding and decided to book The Tangerine because of its value compared to other Los Angeles hotels, as well as its proximity to the wedding venue. The front desk staff was so friendly and helpful. We were greeted with big smiles every time we entered the lobby and were given great information about the area. Our room was nice and clean when we entered. Our one issue was the air conditioner--we had a little trouble finding the balance between keeping the room cool without running the unit constantly, but honestly, that may have just been user error. The bathroom showed its age a bit, with a crack/hole in the ceiling and a toilet that would continue running after flushing. The bed was comfortable (for a hotel bed) and the sheets were nice and soft. The Tangerine provides free parking for guests, which is a real bonus for LA/California. There are only a few spots at the front of the property which were almost always full during our stay, but there were plenty around the back. The general area of the hotel wasn't overly busy, either, despite there being so many great restaurants and businesses around, which made for a quiet and relaxing stay. A wonderful bonus was the 20% off coupon for Don Cuco's right next door. If you love Mexican food, Don Cuco's is a must try spot! Great food and ambiance. I would definitely stay here again on a future trip to Los Angeles.