UCLA Guest House

This is now my rival school, but I have extensive ties to UCLA. One way in which those ties persist is that sometimes I meet family of friends here at the guest house. From here, adventure around LA begin.
To get here, entering from the east side of campus is best. It is not a far drive within campus from there, and there is a long loading-​only section. Parking within UCLA can be a pain in the neck, so make sure the people you are picking up from here are ready to go.
The guest house is comparable to a comfortable inn. There are medical school hopefuls, undergrad hopefuls, and visiting scholars that inhabit this place throughout the school year. The surrounding area is beautiful, and quite peaceful at night.
An added plus is their coffee. A comfortable place + easy caffeine access = 5 stars.

If you’re thinking of booking a room here, be warned: the walls are paper thin. You’ll hear everything going on in neighboring rooms — suitcases opening and closing, conversations, toilets flushing. If this bothers you, you might want to stay elsewhere or invest in ear plugs before checking in.
Aside from that, I had a great time. Every staff member I encountered greeted me warmly, the room was clean, and the bed was comfortable. Breakfast is a little better than a standard continental spread — they’ve got really good pastries, ripe fruit, and sort of an antipasto platter of meat, cheese, and crackers.
Finding something to eat at UCLA is difficult after 7pm and even before then the options aren’t great, but Westwood is within walking distance and the front desk gives you a list of restaurants nearby that deliver.

The room was dark and smelled like old men’s cologne, looking out onto a creepy ground floor courtyard. I didn’t like it. There’s no food or bar in the hotel, except for vending machines (!). My room had ants and the wireless kept going in and out. On the plus side, pillows were fluffy and toiletries were nice. The staff was friendly and the free breakfast looked generous (I ate elsewhere for work). I’m hoping not to return.

Perfectly nice room. Great location. My family had a prospective tour and it was just perfect. Nice people. Great breakfast! Very accommodating. The location is a bit hard to find and Google maps doesn’t work so call the front desk for directions!

My husband and I, being the die hard bruins we are, got married on campus last November. A lot of our out of towners stayed here, as did I. We were very pleased with the accommodations!
The rates are incredibly reasonable, they range from $ 177-​$ 182 a night, flat rate, no taxes! That is incredible price for Westwood! And breakfast is included!
The place is clean and the staff very friendly. Also, parking is available, but they do run out. Not a big deal if you are not renting a car. Oh and if you do find parking: it is free! no extra charge.
Special shout to Carlos, who accommodated my 90 year old grandma so well.

A hotel on campus? What an amazing concept!
I booked a room by calling in a week before I needed to stay here and the staff was super friendly from the time I called to reserve to the moment I checked out. They informed me that parking was first come first serve but when I arrived late Thursday night the parking lot was basically empty so I had no issues what so ever.
The lobby is quaint, clean, and nicely set up. There is 24 hour free coffee and tea and in the mornings there is an extensive free continental breakfast. I mean assorted bagels, muffins, scones, toast, cream cheese, smoked fish, oatmeal, croissants, coffee, tea, fruit salad etc. a lot more than I expected.
The room itself was clean, cozy, and all anyone would need for reasons they would be at UCLA guest house. I mean no one is coming here to have a party in the room or needs extensive bathroom space for girls getting ready for what have you. You’re here for a meeting or a conference for a night or two, and for that reason it fits the bill perfectly.
I just docked a star because they double charged me on my credit card. All in all it’s a great place if you’re in the area for a night and has a very reasonable rate. Check it out.

The place is nice and new but the parking is scarce because this is free for the resident. No parking signs are posted in the surround area. Last night me and family came back by 10pm and we could not find a parking. Parking in front of the house in loading zone behind two vehicles which belongs to the house keepings, I had been threatened for a couple of times for receiving illegally parking ticket. It was ridiculous that The house keepers could park in the loading zone but I could not. They were not helpful at all and They suggested I could pay for $ 12 for a parking but the parking lot is at the unknown location. No direction were given… If there is a option for no star I would give no star. this place is highly not recommended and I would not come back in the future. Good luck if you decide to book and stay at this place…
A one time no sleep resident …

A UCLA owned and operated hotel accepting only guests with some type of affiliation with UCLA such as medical center patients, parents, or guest lecturers. I have stayed in all three UCLA affiliated properties as a visiting physician. Out of all three, Tiverton house, sunset, and UCLA guest house, I think that UCLA guest house is the nicest. I stayed in a deluxe room that had a nice kitchenette that included your own microwave and fridge. The location is on the north campus near the law school so it is quite a walk from Westwood village, about 20 minutes. The continental breakfast is quite good with eggs, pastries, coffee, fruit, and cold cuts. There is free wi-​fi as well. There is also a free on campus shuttle if you don’t want to walk. It is clean and well kept. The parking is limited to an outdoor parking lot as well as an indoor underground lot that is on a first come first serve basis. Overall a nice place to stay for a couple of nights.

Important: this is a UCLA owned and operated hotel accepting only guests who have an affiliation with UCLA (admitted students, parents, academicians, medical center patients, etc). The university affiliation exempts guests from hotel taxes, and when combined with an already reasonable fee for the Westwood area, that makes this hotel a true bargain. As some of the reviewers have noted, some of the staff are students, but we have stayed here several times over the past few years, and everyone has always been helpful. The property is quite well-​maintained and was refurnished and remodeled during 2012. Their free breakfast is more than just pastries and coffee/​tea; the spread includes cheeses, fruits, cold meats/​salmon, hot/​cold cereals, and the Los Angeles Times. Two computers with printers are available in the lobby for guests. Limited free parking is available, with additional parking for a fee in a campus garage (bit of a walk and no in/​out privileges). If you are visiting on UCLA business, just park your car and walk, as this hotel is ideally located for all campus activities. No dining facilities, but you are only a few short blocks from the heart of Westwood’s restaurant area.

They advertise 24hr complimentary coffee and tea bar but there was no coffee at 3:30 AM. When I asked for some fresh coffee, front desk person told me they don’t make coffee until 5AM. I mentioned about their advertisement and then the guy told me that he was going to make some coffee as if he was doing me a favor or something. Coffee station hasn’t been cleaned all night either. I used half and half that sat out God knows how long because I don’t want to bother the front desk guy who sits on his a** with earphone not doing anything. So much for Deluxe Hotel. Only reason I got this place was because all the hotels nearby were all sold out. Had better experience at Motel 6 with friendly staff. I am not wasting any money at this place again. Very disappointed.

The run-​down:
— Check-​in was quick and painless
— Rooms are smaller but a good size (with TV, AC)
— Building is older so the windows have some character
— WiFi is available
— Parking is available (first come first served)
— Best part, it’s literally on campus. Royce is across the street and down just a bit.

Room is kind of small, but clean and the bed was great! The comforter was sooooo cozy! And the air conditioner worked well, even when it was close to 100 degrees outside.
Elevator is a little sketchy — makes a lot of squeaky noises, which was scary. Also kind of tricky to get to the location with a GPS — as my GPS kept losing me :/​
Overall, a good experience. Free Internet, which I love — but can’t smoke in the room… and I LOVE smoking in hotel rooms so I was bummed. There is a smoking area right out the front door though so that was cool.
The woman working the front desk was amazing. I asked a zillion questions — she was always friendly and very helpful!

After I left the noisy Hilgard Hotel, I need a place to stay. Decided to try the UCLA Guest house. Would have given it 4 stars but the first floor room I was within earshot of the lobby clerks. They blast their music and chat with no regard to their guests. I asked them nicely to bring it down, instead, they closed the hallway door to help with the noise. Bad move since their voices carried. I would recommend if you want to avoid the W prices but insist on a second floor room to avoid the chatterboxes at the front desk.

I have a question: Why do people lay out a bunch of money to stay in a hotel if they’re just going to stay up all night?
I have another question: Why do I always get stuck in a room next to these clowns???
I have two complaints about the UCLA Guest House. One is the ultra-​thin walls. Our neighbors felt the need to watch tv until the wee hours, and then turned the tv off and talked until the wee wee hours. WHY??? GO TO SLEEP, FOOLS! If you want to carouse, go do it in the lobby. This is a university, not VEGAS. We were attending a graduation ceremony at the UCLA campus and I got, oh, about 3 hours of sleep (and that’s being generous) because of the thin walls coupled with the caffeinated neighbors. But really, that’s not the fault of the hotel.
My other complaint is the fact that the controls on the in-​wall fan and a/​c are locked (I am not exagerating). You have to use the wall-​mounted thermostat, however I could not get it to come on. I called the front desk and the person who answered was the same one who wearily checked us in (at about 10 – 11 pm on Friday night, June 15^th — larger African-​American woman). She didn’t seem to have any more energey when asked her on the phone if there is a fan on this thermostat. She had to ask someone, came back and said «no.» I asked how to turn on the a/​c, she said «put it on auto.» I did. Nothing. But hey, the a/​c came on about 7 a.m. the next morning! Score!
The woman at the front desk in the morning was much nicer (and more awake). She checked us out, no problem.
This is a nice place to stay for a good rate for the area (you are in the middle of Bel Air after all). If you’re lucky you can find a free parking spot underground, if not, there’s a lot not far away for $ 10 – 11.
You must have an affiliation with UCLA, or the hospital, to stay here. There are convenient shuttles that will take you to Westwood and the medical center. In previous reviews people have mentioned that the water pressure in the shower is weak. I found that to be the case, however, there’s a tab on the showerhead that allows you to change the waterpressure.
Nice continental breakfast in the morning, coffee and tea all day in the lobby.
It’s a nice place, very cozy. Just hope that you will be put in a room next to someone who will actually sleep.

The bed was perfectly fine! I like a firm bed. and the covers were really outstanding for a hotel – a nice thick duvet which is good cause it gets chilly here at night. I had no kitchenette or fridge but didn’t really want one. Best of all – in-​room iphone charger and player that also accommodates an ipad! saved me from buying a new charger since I forgot mine. very close to campus shuttle which is the best way to get around here anyway. I got here by taking the Flyaway bus from LAX (10 bucks) and the campus shuttle which picks up right across the street and is free. super convenient and good for saving the earth – no one needs a private ride when the public option is this good.

The guesthouse is perfectly located near Royce Hall for concerts. Just a short walk.
I always stay and the price is great. They even serve a continental breakfast in the lobby that is included.

Conveniently located on the edge of campus. Campus buildings and Westwood Village are within walking distance, which makes this a good place to stay if you need to be on campus for events and don’t plan to rent a car.
Cabbing here from LAX cost me $ 42 pre-​tip with mild traffic.
Reservations can only be made over the phone and not via the website.
The rate was $ 143/​night (prices quoted include taxes and fees, which is nice) for a room with a queen-​sized bed. The rooms have the essentials — TV, bed, desk, armchair, bathroom, toiletries, plenty of light. No safe, refrigerator, or complimentary bottled water in the room.
Some small minuses —
* Towels and linens could have looked and smelled cleaner.
* My room was on a ground floor facing the courtyard, and I heard plenty of traffic noise throughout the night. A lot of light at night seeps through from under the blinds and under the hallway door.
* Housekeeping attempted to barge into my room at 850am before I checked out.
* Running water noises from bathroom never seemed to stop and were loud enough to be distracting when I tried to do work.
Some pluses —
* Free campus wi-​fi was stable and fast. No registration or authentication required.
* Complimentary breakfast from 6:30am-9:30am in the lounge area. Pastries, cereal, fruit, juice, tea, coffee. Tea and coffee remain available all day.

The UCLA Guest House is a wonderful facility if you are visiting the campus. Its facilities are quite nice, comfortable, clean, and very convenient since your stay allows you to park overnight without incurring extra charges. The stay includes breakfast served from 6:30 — 9:30am. There is a small conference room with free Internet access, which is so helpful to do further research about the university and things to do around there.
We had called hotels nearby to make reservations and found that the Guest House saved us more than 50% of the regular hotel accommodations around the Westwood Village area. The front desk will also give you a list of local restaurants in Westwood Village and their recommendations.
Staying on campus allows you to do walking tours more easily. As compared to the facilities for visitors at UC San Diego, this one is a winner! Go Bruins!

This place is great for those trips were modern and trendy are not a factor. Now I’m not speaking badly of this place, but if you’re looking for a young hip establishment this isn’t for you.
This is most often used for families that are moving their kids into UCLA. However, I stayed here with family while they were volunteering at the Tennis Classic being held at UCLA. They have a small underground parking garage which can fill up quickly. At which point you need to find street parking that is metered. There is a bus line one street over and is very close to local shops and tons of restaurants! The nightlife is full of college students so if that is also not your thing, then that’s something to consider.
They offer complimentary breakfast which includes an assortment of fresh fruit, muffins, pastries, dry cereals, coffee, and juices.
The staff are all quite pleasant and helpful and ready to assist with direction or suggestions.
They also have a room with Internet access that contains 2 computers.
This place was more affordable than booking a hotel. Oh and one final note… My sister had received flowers from a friend that she placed in a paper cup in the bathroom. After maid service we noticed they had placed them in a glass vase for her. One of those nice unexpected touches that makes you feel appreciated.

Located on the edge of campus near MacGowan Hall, the Guest House only accepts reservations from those who can show verifiable evidence of immediate business on campus, such as attending a conference or visiting family in campus housing, or, more often (sadly), in the medical centers.
Pro’s: Within easy walking distance of nearly everything on-​campus. Use of free on-​campus shuttle, which swings through a business/​shopping area in Westwood. Free wi-​fi. Free European-​style breakfast. Free coffee service. Rooms are clean and comfortable, and include a small kitchenette with frig, sink, and microwave. No in-​room coffeepot, but there always seems to be a fresh pot in the lobby. Affordable rates.
Con’s: Office staff are a little scattershot, almost as if they are students in a hotel services program, maybe? They messed up my reservation three times but had a room ready and were very friendly when I arrived, so I hesitate to use the word «unprofessional». Old appliances and thin walls make for a restless first night until you acclimate. No onsite exercise facility, though apparently we could use something somewhere on campus. The water is hard.
For the price and the convenience, it’s a gem. Just confirm your reservation, twice.