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Reviews of Cinema Suites Bed & Breakfast

2.5 out of 5
Cinema Suites Bed & Breakfast
925 S Fairfax Avenue, Los Angeles, CA

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 232 out of 639 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 226 out of 639 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 106 out of 639 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 639 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 639 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Larry

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
Not recommended
The room is very dated and not well equipped like you would expect in even a cheap hotel. I couldn't find electrical outlets to charge phones in the room and had to use the outlets in restroom or closet. Breakfast was fine but the lady who prepared the breakfast was very rude. I think she also manages the property. I didn't know the downstairs restroom in the hallway was reserved for downstairs room only. It has no sign on the door so I used it quickly. As soon as I got out, the lady waited for me at the door and started to yell at me in front of other guests and my family for using the restroom. She was very rude. I was on vacation so I let it go and didn't get myself bothered by her rudeness. I even left tips for her breakfast service the next day but I definitely do not recommend this place at all.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
If you do n't care to stay 15-20 minutes away from city of Los Angeles, please do stay in a good hotel little away from here. This is not a true hotel-- this is a personal house converted to Hotel--I have seen this kind in Rome, Italy. No receptionist at the front. Extremely foul smell in the lobby and the rooms. I believe, there must be an animal like "Ferret" inside hotel-that can produce this kind of smell. BTW, the owner lives here too. Total 6 rooms-big rooms, but dirty. I had to spray air freshener several times due to foul smell, otherwise could not sleep. Free parking space, but very difficult to get your car out of that place, as very congested 6 spaces to park! Very limited breakfast, but I liked the omelette the kitchen lady made (the only think I liked in this hotel). I am not a person to give bad review. I can tell, we are not returning to this so called hotel, even if offered to stay free.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
Response from michael on 13 Mar 2020
Dwight, Cinema Suites Bed & Breakfast clearly states on our web site that this is a B&B, not a hotel. We pride ourselves on our service , cleanliness & tasty breakfasts. Your screaming, kicking the doors & other disruptions scared everyone.

10/10 Excellent

David

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a great property, clean, beautifully decorated, quiet, and great location with parking! Will be booking this B&B often!!! Owner is terriffic!!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
Response from Dianne on 11 Mar 2020
Thank you. It was a pleasure to host you.

6/10 Okay

Howard

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Cinema Suites is an affordable option in a very convenient location. It’s a funky place with some charm, but it could use a little sprucing up.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Response from Dianne on 10 Mar 2020
thanks for the review, come back soon.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Response from Dianne on 6 Mar 2020
Thank you for staying with us.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Response from Dianne on 6 Mar 2020
It was a pleasure to host you.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Filthy, decrepit
We were in what they euphemistically call the guest house. Actually, it's a converted garage with filthy, stained, frayed carpeting over a very uneven floor, resulting in hazardous humps. No remote was provided to operate the heater/AC unit. It was very cold for undressing and sleeping when we arrived from the airport about midnight. We discovered that what looked like a radio was actually a table top heater which was inadequate for the space. Walls had been partially painted, woodwork had not and it was dirty. Cabinet doors were stained and in sad shape. Unknown purpose wires were hanging from the ceiling in 1 corner. The heating/AC unit's wires passed through a wall with insulation hanging out. Bed had a thick foam topper that was several inches below the head of the bed so that your pillow fell over the edge. I doubt very much that the place is in conformance with city codes.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Response from Dianne, owner on 18 Feb 2020
thanks for the info, well see to improvements.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Historic place to stay... with a great location! Wonderful owner & staff, as well as free parking! We had an awesome time staying here in LA.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020
Response from dianne, owner on 16 Feb 2020
wow! so glad that you liked the house & enjoyed your stay. thanks

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cinema Sweet
Quirky, awesome place with nice owner and staff. Close to many places, very comfortable and easy parking!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Response from dianne, owner on 12 Feb 2020
thanks! come back soon!

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Breakfast was very good, great customer service, the server is very kindly and hospitable
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Response from Dianne, owner on 27 Jan 2020
thanks for the kind words. please come back & see us again.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Response from Dianne, owner on 27 Jan 2020
we so appreciate your enjoying your stay with us. thank you,

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Unique location close to all. Nice manager lady , clean attractive bathroom. I did not know the bathroom would be out side my bedroom and brought no pajamas - this did cause some issues. Comfortable bed. It was like staying at a relatives house and was pleasant. Great price.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Response from dianne, owner on 20 Jan 2020
THANKS & COME BACK SOON!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
Response from dianne, owner on 20 Jan 2020
wow! we appreciate you kind review.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I was very pleased with my stay and will definitely stay there the next time I am in L.A.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Response from Dianne on 6 Jan 2020
Thank you for staying with us.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Response from Dianne on 6 Jan 2020
Thank you for staying with us.

10/10 Excellent

Duran,fam, San Antonio

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked everything, it was a really comfortable, safe and calm place. The employee (Margarita) there’s is really respectful and super nice. Margarita has been the nicest employee I’ve ever met. The moment I met her I got such a good vibe and I knew everything was going to go well there. We are really going to miss her breakfast meal it was really yummy😋❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Response from Dianne, Owner on 20 Dec 2019
Your kind review is very appreciated. Please hurry back & see us again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Response from Dianne, owner on 17 Dec 2019
thanks!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Response from Dianne on 10 Dec 2019
Thanks for staying with us. It was a pleasure to host you

10/10 Excellent

Sharon, Richmond

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were surprised to see a chef in the kitchen who offered to cook us special eggs scrambled to order with English muffins, yogurt and fresh squeezed orange juice on the side.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Response from Dianne on 10 Dec 2019
Thanks for staying with us. It was a pleasure to host you.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Response from dianne, owner on 19 Nov 2019
thanks for the review.

10/10 Excellent

Jesus Briseyda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Response from Dianne , Owner on 12 Nov 2019
thanks for the great review! we loved hosting you & look forward to seeing you soon.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, and we had a lot to fun chatting with the Europeans over an excellent breakfast. Cool old house!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Response from Dianne,Owner on 10 Nov 2019
thanks for the great review! come back soon!

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Response from Dianne, owner on 4 Nov 2019
glad that you enjoyed your stay. thanks

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Response from Dianne, owner on 4 Nov 2019
wow! We appreciate your 10 out of 10!

2/10 Terrible

Paul

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dont bother !!
Very dated very pungent smell holes in wall wall had been half painted bathroom was very dated with chips in the enamel Did not stay and was refused refund !!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Response from Dainne on 7 Nov 2019
We are so sorry that the room did not meet your expectations.

4/10 Poor

Portlandresiden

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
My family member and I woke up with either bed bug or flea bites all over our body. I did inform the owner of this incident. This has never happened to me before. Ive stayed all around the world but this was bad. Very nice owner and great parking but this definitely ruined our stay. Hope to see a doctor see or get some relief.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Response from Dianne / BnB Owner on 29 Oct 2019
COMPLETELY ABSOLUTELY UNTRUE !!! Details will be posted shortly.

8/10 Good

Elli

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Response from Dianne, owner on 28 Oct 2019
Thank you for staying with us. It was a pleasure to host you.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Different kind of experience than your normal hotel. This this is a B&B, it is kind of a family style place in that you are in the house with other people that you eat breakfast with. It was good. The cook for breakfast was good and friendly. House owner was accessible by phone and I believe in the house if you needed her but she did give you privacy. Neat style of house. Room we were in was comfy but could use some touch ups. Has TV and chairs to relax. House is on a main road so you can hear traffic noise.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Response from Dianne, owner on 28 Oct 2019
Glad you liked the house. Thank you for staying with us.

10/10 Excellent

Vicki, Kansas City

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was close to The Grove & Farmers Market & a great vegan restaurant I think called the Green Table Cafe
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Response from D on 21 Oct 2019
Thank you for staying with us. It was a pleasure to host you. Come back again soon. Dianne, owner

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The web site implied that we would be staying in a nice looking older spanish style rooming house with nice rooms. We were placed instead in the "guest cottage" which was a converted garage complete with overhead door tracks protruding through the walls. Upon entering the room for the first time the musty smell almost knocked me over. The carpet was matted and stained in many places and probably contributed alot to the musty odor. The bed was large but due to the oddly shaped room was actually turned sideways making it wider than it was long and was pulled away from the headboard so the pillow could fall between the wall and the bed. The food and the cook were fine. Wish we had gotten the room that we thought we were getting.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Response from Diane - owner on 14 Oct 2019
Sorry that the guest did not like their room. If this happens again just ask us for a different room and we will move you.

10/10 Excellent

SteveD, Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location -- very walkable. Wonderful breakfast (including fresh squeezed orange juice)! Nice B and B feeling -- better than a hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Response from Diane - owner on 14 Oct 2019
Thank you. Please come back and stay with us again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice house in a good location walkable to the farmers market and many museums. Very clean and the bed was comfortable. Breakfast was great and very sweet staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Response from dianne owner on 16 Oct 2019
we appreciate your kind review. please hurry back & see us.

10/10 Excellent

Rose, Berkeley, California

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a home with rooms to rent. Nice breakfast, really nice. Location very convenient. Room clean, nothing fancy.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Response from Diane - Owner on 14 Oct 2019
Thank you. It was a pleasure to host you.

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great breakfast! We loved our cook!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Response from dianne owner on 16 Oct 2019
ahh yes, everyone loves margerite & her yummy breakfasts. thanks,

10/10 Excellent

Lana

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I do recommend this place!
Our stay was perfect. The location of our stay was so convenient and accessible. We travel only by bus and it was the easiest while staying at this Bed and Breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Response from Diane, Owner on 14 Oct 2019
Thank you. Glad you were happy. We appreciate your review. Please come back and stay with us soon.

4/10 Poor

John

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Response from dianne owner on 16 Oct 2019
thanks for your review

8/10 Good

LEWIS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Get away to the city
The location was fantastic for area attractions. The property manager was very friendly and helpful showing the amenities of the property. The employee that cooked was terrific, she was very polite also.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Response from Daine, owner on 14 Oct 2019
Thank you! Please come back soon.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bed was too old. There was noise from the street. The owner of the B&B was MIA.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Response from Dianne, owner on 14 Oct 2019
Sorry, this is an historic property in the middle of a noisy city.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Property with a lot of character
There isn’t always someone on the premises, which is a little inconvenient. Also know if you stay in Casablanca, the bathroom is not in the room(although immediately next door). Also in Casablanca the headboard of the bed is not firmly attached so rattles , might be better just to remove it. Having said all this, it is a lovely property, beautifully decorated and the breakfasts are delicious, with made to order eggs,fresh orange juice and the freshest mangoes I’ve had for a long time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Response from Dianne Owner on 9 Sept 2019
we are always available by phone, if weve stepped out. also, we live on the premises so there usually someone home. well look into the headboard , thanks for the notice

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very friendly staf, best breakfast, and beautiful location. free parking in safe place.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Response from Dianne Owner on 9 Sept 2019
thanks!

6/10 Okay

Aida

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Good location
The price and location are very hard to beat, that’s why we chose to stay here. We were in the small room and it is very very small, literally inside the kitchen and you can hear the washing machine at 6am in the morning. Also the house has an overall smell of Old, felt like staying at my grandma’s.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Response from Dianne Owner on 9 Sept 2019
the small room is behind the kitchen & yes there is noise in the morning with the chef preparing breakfast. this is the reason the price is reduced.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Great location. Sufficient to sleep and shower. Property did not have signs. Dated property. Breakfast was delicious!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Response from Dianne, owner on 3 Sept 2019
cinema suites was built in 1922, so old yes. ive tried to gain approval the city of LA to have signage & so far the answer is no.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Cottage was not as well maintained as rest of the house; grounds were cluttered and messy
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Response from Dianne Owner on 27 Aug 2019
i think that this guest arrived early & wanted to be checked into the guest house before it was cleaned from the previous guest. we informed them that check in was 2:00pm but they insisted, so we said yes. they seemed shocked. housekeeping did clean , but with 5 rooms it does take time.

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Pluses and minuses
Parking-challenging Check-in - easy Location- excellent. Farmer's Market, Peterson Museum, La Brae Tar Pits nearby Bed - terrible. Anytime one moved, the other one felt it. Breakfast- excellent
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Response from dianne ,owner on 24 Aug 2019
thanks for your review. let us know what room you occupied & well look into the wave effect of the pillow top mattress.

8/10 Good

Terrance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tremendous value and a delicious breakfast each morning. Not the Ritz but a comfortable stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019
Response from DIANNE on 9 Aug 2019
THANKS FOR YOUR REVIEW. SO GLAD THAT YOU LIKED THE BREAKFAST.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Response from DIANNE on 9 Aug 2019
PLEASE COME BACK SOON

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful time and loved this B&B. Centrally located to stadiums and restaurants. Old Hollywood charm. Our host/hostess was very nice and our Chef prepared a nice breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Response from Dianne, owner on 5 Aug 2019
wow! Thanks for the great review. Come back & see us soon,

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Location good. Unfortunately there were electrical problems
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Response from dianne owner on 3 Aug 2019
thanks for your review. So sorry about the outage. Its all fixed now. Dianne

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a great cozy place in a good location. The price was nice too. Diane was super nice and helpful during our stay. I hate it that we missed out on the breakfast the day we checked out. We will book here again in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Response from Dianne, owner on 3 Aug 2019
thanks for your great review. Hurry back & see us.

10/10 Excellent

Liz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Response from Dianne,owner on 3 Aug 2019
wow! we really appreciate your positive review. Have a great rest of your trip.