The Brentwood Inn

We have stayed at the Brentwood Inn many times and it is our «go to» inn in the Los Angeles area. Great prices and accommodations, as well as a fantastic staff. We love it!

Funny tidbit about me: I grew up in a motel. For those that don’t know, motel is the designation for «motor hotel» (seriously, Google that if you don’t believe me), which essentially catered to the newly minted car-​owning travelers of post WWII. This is relevant because when I saw this place I was immediately reminded of that history by The Brentwood Inn. The courtyard space, while perhaps a little tricky for large SUV drivers to navigate, is straight out of a classic motel model.
Indeed, the entire place is laid out in the old pattern, but with one very important distinction: someone (very recently, it appears) has put down some serious coin to contemporize (?) the rooms. What would otherwise be an unremarkable brick and stick operation has been given clean wooden shutters, a cool paint scheme, and some tasteful remodeling. You’ll feel like you’ve got a small private residence.
The staff was very nice, and overall this place is very pleasant. Coffee and tea selection, waters too; baked goods fresh from Costco. As mentioned before, getting in/​out of the small lot can be a little bit of a chore, but it’s worth the hassle for a reasonably priced, charming accommodation.

I made my reservation based on the recommendation of a friend who lives locally. My visit was to bring my grown niece to Los Angeles for a few days. It was a great treat for both of us. The location in Brentwood was easy to reach and is close for so many destinations. We did both Gettys in one day then went for a great dinner in Santa Monica. The room was darling, the free breakfast and parking were additional perks. The staff was wonderfully accommodating. In the future, I will always choose The Brentwood Inn. Having such a cozy home away from home in Los Angeles in such a beautiful neighborhood is delightful.

Excellent customer service and extremely clean rooms. Way too cute and I will definitely come back!

Beautiful grounds. The staff is impeccably on point. They made my short stay a memory to keep. We had suite which had a full kitchen. No need to ask for anything to be brought to the room, as the staff seems to be able to read minds and already have the rooms appointed perfectly. The private patio was just an added perk. Breakfast on the patio in the California sunshine! The bathrooms have everything you could possibly want; top brand luxury spa soaps, shampoo, and lotion. Softest towels. Robe that was perfect to snuggle in while having a cup of tea. Refrigerator with water. Coffeemaker. Blow dryer. Hot water that really does get hot (unusual for a hotel of any caliber). Super comfy memory foam mattress with a large selection of pillows so you can find your perfect fit. Just way to much to experience. To top it all off, this lovely little find is close to lots and lots of great shopping and dining, and not too far a drive to the beach (check traffic first though). I will definitely be back!

Psst. Don’t let the secret out. The one about the best place to stay in all of the West Side. The one with the tastefully modern renovation on the inside with charming grounds on the outside. The one with the great location with easy access to the places that matter in LA (I grew up not far from this place so yes, I know LA). The one with great pricing and great staff. Don’t tell anyone… our little secret.

We enjoyed our stay here last weekend. It was nice to be away from the crowds in Santa Monica. The place is small, and so are the rooms, but it has character. My husband loved the fact that they had Diet Coke for him in the lobby (he’s not a coffee drinker). They also provided us with an umbrella during the unexpected storm. Other positives — nice continental breakfast included, HD TV. A couple of negatives — we got quite a bit of traffic noise through the open bathroom window and the parking lot is very, very tight. There is an overflow lot around the corner but I did not check that out so can’t comment.

My son and I stay here almost every six months to visit my grandfather who lives nearby, and it feels like home every time. The staff know us and make everything feel welcoming for us. It’s a beautiful lobby and a peaceful water wall in back where you can grab breakfast in the morning and read the paper.
The rooms are small, but clean, cozy, private, and quiet. Even if we did not have family living out there we would still choose to stay at the Brentwood inn because the price is right and the location on Sunset Blvd. can’t be beat.
The spaces in the lot are very narrow and if you arrive too late parking can be tricky, but the office is manned 24 – 7 and there is always someone to answer questions.

My personal experience involves waiting at the bus stop at Sunset and Bundy. While I have a car I sometimes like to take the bus. The bus stop is basically part of this motel’s parking lot.
I decided to stretch my legs a little, and I guess I made a egregious mistake by stepping into the motel’s parking lot (which is literally 1 inch from the bus stop). Immediately some pretentious middle aged suit was yelling at me, saying I’m not a guest here, get off the property, if I don’t move he’ll call the authorities, etc…
All I could do was laugh. This is a piece of shit eyesore in a otherwise nice neighborhood. A Motel 6 that charges $ 250 a night because it’s in Brentwood. Yet they freak out because someone is quietly waiting on the edge of their parking lot. This place is an embodiment of everything wrong with Brentwood.

This was the bougiest motel I’ve ever stayed in… and I loved it. My room felt like a bungalow. It almost felt like a little studio apartment (minus the kitchen). I loved my room though! Everything about it!
The staff was really nice, and the breakfast was standard. I do wish they had a warm breakfast, but I don’t think they have the facility for that. It’s just a dream. The patio is adorable!
Would definitely recommend this Inn to friends or family. It was in the best location, and I had a lovely stay!

We were quoted one price for our stay, then charged another upon leaving. The first day we were appalled when we woke up to centepiedes both in our bed and on the floor in our room, the managers response to this…“simply” have us leave the room for a couple of hours with promises of pest control to spray the room and change the bedding along with an apology card and a cheap bottle of wine upon our return. The second day we awoke to yet ANOTHER centepiede and were not offered any accommodations for this disgusting inconvenience. We did not make a big deal of this but after closer review of our account history we were charged more than double what we were quoted for our stay. We have been told for several months now we would receive our refund credited to our account and have yet to receive a penny!!! I would NOT recommend to stay here. Brentwood Inn was a horrible experience for us.

Love this place! Such an amazing place to have visiting family stay. I live nearby on Kenter Canyon and often have overflow of houseguests! I send them here. They are so happy!

My second or third stay here (from Phoenix) — couldn’t ask for better anything for the price. Cannot wait until the bungalows open.
Everything positive that folks say is spot on! Thank you!

I needed to grab a hotel for the night in Brentwood and every time I’ve driven past this place its looked so charming– and it is– unfortunately just not for the price. $ 230 for a standard room with a queen bed, no minibar, just a desk and a shower.
The room was clean as was the bathroom– but with so many other options of great modern hotels for a fraction of the price I was very underwhelmed.
Pros:
Cute free little muffin and yogurt breakfast
Location
cleanliness
Cons:
For the same price you could get an awesome room at the W hotel or elsewhere.
The TV’s cable didn’t work
No ice machine– or at least none I could find
Unfortunately this is just a «Meh, I’ve experienced better».

So my girlfriend and I decided to spontaneously go from dinner in West Hollywood last weekend and drive up the coast to find a hotel somewhere for the night. .. yeah, it’s June, it was a Saturday, and after trying roughly 12 hotels on my phone from Oxnard to Santa Barbara, everything was completely booked. Seriously, people are gobbling up weekend rooms in Oxnard like its nobody’s business apparently.
Our hopes dashed, she remembered that every day she drives by the Brentwood Inn on her way to work, and always wondered what it was like behind those secluded ivy walls. So we doubled back down PCH, and spent the night probably 5 miles from home.
Still, it was fun. The guy at the front desk (and possibly the owner) was extremely nice and accommodating. The room rate was probably half what we were seeing online up the coast. While there didn’t seem to be anything within walking distance of the hotel, out of towners should know that Brentwood is really fun place to be and the price and service here is as good as you’re likely to find in the area.
The negatives are that yes the rooms are small. If you need a lot more space for a long stay, you might want to look elsewhere. We had a queen, and the bathroom had only a shower, no tub at all – which I can’t think of the last place I stayed in like that. There were also no movie channels (like movies to order), no room service. .. those now that I think about it were the things we were specifically going to do when we got to the hotel, they just were unavailable here, and we enjoyed the bottle of wine we brought a little too much maybe.
Still, all that said the price was good and it was quiet and felt nicely secluded given the area. So if you’re coming into LA, want to stay in a fun part of town, want some privacy, but don’t intend on living in your hotel room while you’re here (which, seriously, don’t be so lame) then this place will probably suit your needs just fine.

Lovely, modest accommodation. Just right and immaculately maintained. Excellent service in a quiet, accessible location.

Complimentary parking and location makes this a great choice. The room was simple, but clean. They give you free water bottles, too! Workers were nice and efficient. Breakfast was very basic and looked like pastries were from Costco so we skipped it the next day.

klasse Motel. hübsche moderne Zimmer, Service ist wahnsinnig freundlich.

There needs to be some even-​handedness brought to the reviews of The Brentwood Inn: we found the rooms so small and awkward that no amount of soft towels and other amenities could compensate. We couldn’t wait to leave.
Upon seeing the room we had an immediate, negative reaction to the small bedroom and tiny bathroom. The Inn appears to be a 1940s motel that has had a significant and tasteful renovation — which explains the lovely images of areas around the Inn that are displayed on the internet.
The staff are truly professional (friendly and courteous), but the included continental breakfast, free WiFi, and soft linens just couldn’t overcome the fact that we could barely open two medium-​sized suitcases in the room and still be able to move around. I couldn’t bend over at the bathroom sink without hitting my backside on the shower. If your room is on the ground level you can park your car about 15 feet from the foot of your bed (no kidding!)
I understand that this is a «negative» review and most of the other reviews are positive. I am reluctant to leave it because the Inn is so professionally operated. That said, once we saw the size of the room we would have instantly cancelled our booking and found another hotel had the terms of our reservation permitted it.
At the $ 215+/night price point, there are other options. If you don’t find small «charming», you owe it to yourself to consider them.

Fantastic overnight at the Brentwood Inn. Warm hospitality, not pretentious. Rooms are great, private and SO quiet. We didn’t hear a peep all night even though the Inn was completely booked. Our room was ready an hour early, no issue with early check-​in. Walking distance, (not in heels), to the village. Would happily stay again.

I’m giving this one 5 stars. No, not 5 stars like I might give the Ritz Carleton, but 5 stars for the class of hotel that it is in.
I stayed here for a few days while my house [also in LA] was being repaired. I also work nearby in Brentwood so I knew that the area is terrific.
For whatever reason I decided I wanted one of the little cottage-​like rooms on either side [they are actually all connnected]. It was a big plus that I was able to park my car right outside my room and had easy access to it, no valets, no parking structure.
From the manager I learned that the hotel was built in the 40s and that it had recently been through a complete remodel. The décor is very pleasing in white painted brick walls and blue and taupe furnishings. The heating and A/​C worked great. The huge flat panel screen was a real pleasure.
The bathroom was on the small side but totally up to date, nicely tiled in white and blue. Aveeno toiletries if I remember correctly.
I skipped the free yoghurt breakfast and each day dined at the excellent Huckleberry in Santa Monica. Vicente Foods, a top line grocer, is a short drive down the street. Many fine dining and casual dining in Brentwood, Santa Monica and West LA.
I would stay here again.