Name: Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Hermosa Beach By IHG
Address: 125 Pacific Coast Highway, Hermosa Beach, CA
Telephone: (888) 608-6346
Rating: 4.5

Liked: Good value.
Disliked: None.

It turned out to be...

Liked: Every area was clean and organized and felt safe. Also, it was within walking distance to the Hermosa Beach- about 22 minutes to walk there and Mapquest says it’s also 22 minutes to walk to Redonda Beach too. Staff responded to every question with concern, and timely satisfactory response. The pool was very nice temperature- indoors but with a lattice type metal in opening in wall- like a big open window. Only concern was it’s across from a Marine shop and while swimming there was a loud pop type weird noise outside that seemed to come from the shop or the street where cars parking nearby. Also the water in hot tub looked slightly yellowing so did not use it. Did not use exercise room although we could see it from pool. I liked the fact that there are only 3 floors so elevator is pretty quick to use. It was a quiet atmosphere inside and outside hotel. Although our room was right next to the main busy thoroughfare, the traffic noise was tolerable (although I did bring lots of earplugs and eye mask plus regular face masks to cover eyes if needed. At one point I did use them for a little while). The view outside room was of a huge car lot for used exotic cars and I could see mechanics working on the cars late into the night. But it still was nice view of the hills and if you go out front you can actually see a big arch nearby saying “Redondo Beach” or Redondo Beach Pier so it must be close by. I also appreciateciated the coffee maker in room, the small refrigerator and very small microwave. There is coffee downstairs too. In morning there’s a pretty good hot and cold breakfast offerings. And we especially appreciated the little snack store inside hotel- it even has microwaveable dinners for sale for $6 and most drinks are $2 to 3 although the coconut water is $5. They will charge it to the room. Our room did not have a bathtub but it did have a shower and lotion, shampoo, conditioner is on the wall. Free parking.
Disliked: Unfortunately it is not right on the beach but the walk of 22 minutes to beach was pleasant. There is a bit of steep incline on 8th street going to Hermosa Beach though. We took a little detour on the way to check out the cool trail (dog friendly) that had soft bark on the ground to walk on, lots of greenery and trees and community garden with public restrooms nearby.

Superb

Liked: Signed up for Holiday Inn rewards and they allowed us to check-out late at 2pm. Although the view from our room faced the busy PCH, the combination of room darkening shades and the A/C fan let us get great sleep every night!
Disliked: It would be nice if they left the breakfast area (tables/chairs) open throughout the day. Wifi was better in that area than in our room.