Pros
- 15-minute drive away from Hollywood Walk of Fame, Universal City, and downtown Los Angeles
- Some rooms have kitchenettes
- Outdoor pool is clean and has tables and chairs
- Free Wi-Fi throughout and free covered parking
- Bus stop directly across street from the hotel
- Desktop computer for guests' use
Cons
- Inconvenient location for guests without car
- Old carpet and peeling paint -- in need of a renovation
- No on-site restaurant or bar
Bottom Line
Although the Dunes Inn Wilshire has a clean courtyard pool, free Wi-Fi, and free parking, it doesn't offer much else besides tired looking rooms -- some have kitchenettes. For travelers with a car, attractions like Universal City, the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and downtown Los Angeles are a 15-minute drive away from the two-pearl property. For those without wheels, the hotel's not convenient to much of anything.
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Amenities
- Internet
- Pool
Scene
Blast back to the 1950s
Built in the 1950s, the Dunes Inn Wilshire is very much a blast from the past. The lobby has wood-paneled walls, a reception desk behind a glass window, and leather sofas. A potted plant and world map don't do much to modernize the decor. Even the ice and soda machines on the outdoor landing areas look dated. All rooms open to the outdoor courtyard, where the pool is located and although small, is clean and refreshing, surrounded by a couple of tables and umbrellas.
Location
On Wilshire Boulevard
This part of Wilshire Boulevard isn't the greatest street for walking, so the Dunes Inn location is rather inconvenient for the traveler without a car. In about 20-minutes guests can reach the lovely Hancock Park neighborhood with plenty of restaurants and shops. For travelers with a car, Universal City, Hollywood Walk of Fame, Silverlake, Downtown Los Angeles, Koreatown, and The La Brea Tar Pits are within a 15-minute drive. Beverly Hills and the Sunset Strip are about half-an-hour away. Los Angeles International Airport is 30-minutes to more than an hour, depending on traffic. There is a Metro Bus stop directly across from the hotel.
Rooms
Upholstery is old and ugly, but kitchenettes are convenient
Most of the 63 non-smoking rooms have a view of the pool, and in spite of their obvious age, are reasonably clean. Still, you can’t help but wonder about all the decades absorbed by the clashing bed covers, faded carpet, and drab curtains. Paint is visibly chipped in many rooms. Bathrooms are small and dark, but tiled and quite clean for their years. Tube-style TVs could use an update. Six rooms offer kitchenettes suitable for cooking complete meals with full size refrigerators and gas ranges, sinks, microwaves, and small tables.
Features
Free parking and Wi-Fi, but no restaurant
Free Wi-Fi and parking are the big bonuses at the Dunes Inn Wilshire, along with the outdoor pool. There are microwaves by the ice and vending machines. The reception desk is open 24 hours and there's a single desktop computer for guests to borrow.
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Scene
Blast back to the 1950s
Built in the 1950s, the Dunes Inn Wilshire is very much a blast from the past. The lobby has wood-paneled walls, a reception desk behind a glass window, and leather sofas. A potted plant and world map don't do much to modernize the decor. Even the ice and soda machines on the outdoor landing areas look dated. All rooms open to the outdoor courtyard, where the pool is located and although small, is clean and refreshing, surrounded by a couple of tables and umbrellas.
Location
On Wilshire Boulevard
This part of Wilshire Boulevard isn't the greatest street for walking, so the Dunes Inn location is rather inconvenient for the traveler without a car. In about 20-minutes guests can reach the lovely Hancock Park neighborhood with plenty of restaurants and shops. For travelers with a car, Universal City, Hollywood Walk of Fame, Silverlake, Downtown Los Angeles, Koreatown, and The La Brea Tar Pits are within a 15-minute drive. Beverly Hills and the Sunset Strip are about half-an-hour away. Los Angeles International Airport is 30-minutes to more than an hour, depending on traffic. There is a Metro Bus stop directly across from the hotel.
Rooms
Upholstery is old and ugly, but kitchenettes are convenient
Most of the 63 non-smoking rooms have a view of the pool, and in spite of their obvious age, are reasonably clean. Still, you can’t help but wonder about all the decades absorbed by the clashing bed covers, faded carpet, and drab curtains. Paint is visibly chipped in many rooms. Bathrooms are small and dark, but tiled and quite clean for their years. Tube-style TVs could use an update. Six rooms offer kitchenettes suitable for cooking complete meals with full size refrigerators and gas ranges, sinks, microwaves, and small tables.
Features
Free parking and Wi-Fi, but no restaurant
Free Wi-Fi and parking are the big bonuses at the Dunes Inn Wilshire, along with the outdoor pool. There are microwaves by the ice and vending machines. The reception desk is open 24 hours and there's a single desktop computer for guests to borrow.
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Amenities
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Air Conditioner
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Airport Transportation
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Business Center
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Cable
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Concierge
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Full Kitchen
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Internet
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Kids Allowed
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Laundry
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Pool
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Rental Car Service Desk Onsite
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Separate Bedroom / Living Room Space
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