Jean S.
Yelp
I recently stayed at the Sheraton Grand in Los Angeles because it was cheaper than the Intercontinental nearby. I was given room 2111, which came with 2 queen beds, 2 complimentary bottles of water, and a mini fridge. The TV greeted me with my name on the screen and the view (mainly of rooftops) went pretty far. There is no swimming pool in the hotel, but they do have a nice outdoor lounge on the 3rd floor and a spa.
The best part of the hotel is the 26th floor. The 26th floor has a workout room open 24 hours with amazing views day and night of the city. Their treadmills have screens that allow you to watch tv, surf the internet, follow scenic trails while you run, or play solitaire. They also provide water, fruit, towels, and ear plugs in the workout room. The other half of the 26th floor is the breakfast and happy hour area for people who hold a certain level of membership in their club. Their breakfast included hot scrambled eggs, potatoes, bacon, yogurts, fruits, cereal, croissants, pastries, coffee, tea, and more. Their evening reception included snacks, cheese, and charcuterie meats, and more.
Some of the unpleasant things on my stay - the TV in my room had a very hard time receiving channels. Many of the channels would take a very long time to load or it would not load at all. The safe in my room was not working. No one from house keeping made my room or refilled the water. No breakfast for the general customers. No pool. Using the elevator was EXTREMELY difficult. You have to type in the floor you are going to first, then swipe your card. Many times I hit the "2" button one time but it showed up two to four times on the screen. It was always frustrating having to use the elevator. There are no bathrooms on the main floor. Many people on the streets outside the hotel asking for money.
More on the positive side, the hotel is connected to a small shopping mall that houses Macy's and Marugame Udon. Although the rooms do not have a microwave, there is a microwave in the lobby. The 26th floor was a nice highlight unless you don't exercise or are part of their club. The staff we encountered were all very friendly and provided good service.