Like the reviewer below, I also stayed here on Memorial Day weekend. I too saw the cast of Entourage filming an episode (and grabbed a photo with one of the actors!) – you really are in the centre of Hollywood when you stay here. The prime location is especially useful if you don’t plan on driving – you are steps away from sightseeing attractions and the tours depart from here. Taxis are also readily available outside the hotel. We used one to get to the Beverly Center mall which is about 5 miles away.

The room was just as I had expected. Tea/coffee making facilities were appreciated, and the room was a good size. I booked directly through the Marriott website and there is an option to request a high floor which increases your chance of seeing the Hollywood sign from your room. You can also see it from the pool which we used a couple of times. It was very pleasant.

I did not eat in the hotel or use the mini bar – you don’t really need to as there is a convenience store across the street and the old- fashioned Mel’s Diner for breakfast about 5 minutes away.

I paid £530 to stay from May 22nd for 4 nights. I think this is a good price, and I would definitely consider staying here again.

This hotel is in a great location. It's located literally right on the hollywood Walk of Fame. Also close to Universal Studios (one subway stop away), Chinese Grauman Theatre, Kodak theatre etc etc....We could also see the Hollywood Sign from our hotel room . It is also connected to this minimall which has many stores such as Louis Vuitton, Sephora etc...the hotel is also located close to a tourist info booth, which was convenient because they helped to guide our stay as well as we bought our tickets to Disneyland and universal studios from there and they sell them cheaper. Our hotel staff was also quite helpful. They also have a Hertz rental on location which was convenient and they gave us a good deal. The only thing about the location of this hotel is sometimes at night there would be lots of shady people around, which for a tourist can be a little intimidating. So just be careful in the evening/night. Overall this hotel was great and a very convenient location.

We just returned from a 3 night stay during Memorial Day Weekend. Although it was a holiday weekend, the hotel NEVER felt crowded at all. The staff always met our every need and were super nice. We would definitely stay here again. TIPS from our stay: 1) LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION - you can NOT beat where it is located - Kodak Theater, Hollywood Walk of Fame, Chinese Theater are literally just right at the door! ..... 2) PARKING: Park for $10 per day vs. $29 per day valet plus tips in the lot that is connected to the hotel in the Highlands Center - the parking garage elevator will take you steps away from the entrance on the 3rd floor 4) FOOD - The Highlands Center connected to the hotel has tons of options!! 5) TOURS - you can walk out the side of the hotel to the Highlands center and book ANY tour that you want - we were amazed how CLOSE everything was 6) ROOM LOCATION - request high level with view of the Hollywood sign!!! GREAT VIEW! ........ 7) SUBWAY - If you aren't renting a car - the subway is located right at the hotel and a great option for arriving from LAX

Enjoy your stay!! We sure did. Location can NOT be beat!! ........ They were also filming the HBO show "Entourage" when we arrived at the hotel on Friday night- how cool was that!! We saw the entire cast!!!

Stayed here with my husband and thirteen year old daughter for two nights.I chose the Renaissance mainly because of it's proximity to the main Hollywood sights.We booked a suite - room 1312 - which had a great view of the city. Although not as I had requested the Hollywood sign. The bedrooms were very small and the decor strangely dated. When the sofabed was opened out it was right up against a cupboard - not what I had expected for $387 a night.Valet parking was$29 a night and was fast and efficient. At breakfast (not included in the rate) there was a large choice, all very good. My daughter particularly liked the rooftop pool, which she had all to herself.
On our second night we were woken at three in the morning by what sounded like drunken people having a party in their room. The screams and crashing and banging didn't stop for hours.Unfortunately I think this is always a possibility when booking a large hotel in a lively area. For this reason I would not stay at the Renaissance again.