The Orlando hotel: How it rates
How it rates * 1/2
New and noteworthy: A recent $4-million renovation modernized an urban hotel, and another refurbishing is scheduled this year.
The stay: Attracted to the location and reasonable (for L.A.) rates, business types, families and European tourists fill the 98 large rooms.
The scene: Quiet during the day except for cellphone addicts yakking through breakfast, lunch and dinner; dinnertime brings out lively locals.
Deal maker: La Terza, a top Italian restaurant with good prices and a better wine list.
Deal breaker: Though the rooms are large, amenities and ambience are meager.
Stats: 8384 W. 3rd St., Los Angeles; (800) 624-6835; www.theorlando.com.
Rooms: Brochure rates begin at $319.
Rating is based on the room, service, ambience and overall experience with price taken into account in relation to quality.
* * * * * Outstanding on every level
* * * * Excellent
* * * Very good
* * Good
* Satisfactory
No Star: Poor
See how some of California’s newest and recently renovated hotels rate: Check out our past hotel reviews at latimes.com/hotels.
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