Wanna meet a Downtowner inn Hollywood?

Head straight for 5601 Hollywood Blvd. Where you'll find the the Hollywood Downtowner Inn. Looks like a rundown convinience store from the outside, motel sign and all. But from the inside, it's a pretty neat place.

Run by an Indian couple (that's Asian-Indian), the motel has a neat swimming pool in the courtyard. The motel offers 30 rooms overlooking the courtyard and pool. You can get a deluxe King room for $89 and a deluxe double for $95.00.

You get parking, wi-fi, continental breakfast, HBO/Cable TV, microwave, refrigerator, iron w/board, hair dryer and in-room coffee. Summer of 2009, they're also planning to add some family suites.

It's not like you can smell the paint, and it's not the Westin Bonaventure either, but for less than $100, with free parking, a pool and breakfast in Hollywood - It's a difficult deal to match, even for the chain motels in Los Angeles. Place is well maintained and pretty clean. And within a short transit from the major Hollywood attractions (3 stops to Universal Studios). Don't expect to walk it, though.

Info: 5601 Hollywood Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90028; (888) 323-5601; www.hollywooddowntowner.com/