Best Western Travel Programs
California
Ride Route 66
Explore the history, adventure and kitsch of America's famous 'Mother Road', Best Western-style. Journey along the 2,400-mile Route 66 and take part in the monthly Scavenger Hunt to win great prizes!
Discover Vinesse Wine Clubs
Discover six interesting wines for just $6.99 per bottle and earn 12,500 Best Western Rewards points.
BEST WESTERN PLUS Dragon Gate Inn
818 N Hill Street, Los Angeles, California 90012-2395Phone: 213/617-3077 | Fax: 213/680-3753
Enjoy convenient access to Chinatown, Hollywood and the Los Angeles Convention Center while staying at this Los Angeles, California hotel.
Welcome to the BEST WESTERN PLUS Dragon Gate Inn where guests will receive superior customer service and find top-notch amenities all at an affordable price. Located in the heart of Chinatown, this Los Angeles Best Western hotel is rich in culture and situated close to where travelers want to be. Guests will enjoy contemporary guest rooms adorned with Chinese influenced décor that feature cable satellite television with HBO® and free high-speed Internet access. Every morning guests are greeted with a complimentary continental breakfast. To make traveling even easier and fun, the BEST WESTERN PLUS Dragon Gate Inn features an on-site Thai Acupressure and reflexology spa as well as a shopping mall.
Spend the afternoon exploring the historic attractions throughout surrounding Chinatown and Little Tokyo or take a drive and experience the family excitement and fun at nearby Universal Studios® and Disneyland®. No trip to Los Angeles is complete without getting star struck in Hollywood and Beverly Hills, located just a few minutes away from the hotel. Sports and live music fans will appreciate this Los Angeles hotel's proximity to Dodger Stadium, Staples Center (home of the Lakers, Clippers and Kings), Nokia Theatre and LA Live. The BEST WESTERN PLUS Dragon Gate Inn frequently hosts guests in town attending the nearby annual Rose Parade and Rose Bowl. For added convenience, this Los Angeles Best Western hotel is within walking distance of the Amtrak Union Station. Traveling on business? Downtown Los Angeles, the Los Angeles Convention Center and Courthouses are located so close that it makes conducting business from the BEST WESTERN PLUS Dragon Gate Inn a breeze.
The friendly, hospitable staff at the AAA three-diamond BEST WESTERN PLUS Dragon Gate Inn is ready to ensure a fun-filled stay in Los Angeles, California. Make a reservation today and save!
Elevator will be out of service for maintenance from 1/9/12 - 2/7/2012.
Local Events Worth Considering:
February 2012
Hockey Game at 7:30pm at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.
A monthly exploration of the area celebrating Venice Beach's unique art, music and poetry scene.
At Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.
Performing at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.
March 2012
OVO by Cirque du Soleil, performs its exciting show under the blue-and-yellow Big Top at the Santa Monica Pier.
8pm at the Orpeum Theatre in Los Angeles.
Concert performance at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.
Performing at the Nokia Theatre LA Live in Los Angeles.
April 2012
Enjoy sunset from Fisherman’s Village and the North Jetty during Marina del Rey’s largest sailing event.
Over 150 sellers will be set up in the streets of old Torrance.
Soccer match at the Home Depot Center in Carson.
May 2012
A self-guided tour of Venice homes and gardens, with shuttle service and docents available.
Features recreational boating brokers, water sports, in-water boats, and entertainment. Sat 10 am, Sun 11 am. In Marina Del Rey.
Concert performance at 8pm in the LA Coliseum.
Nearby Attractions:
List All CA AttractionsGriffith Observatory
A popular Southern California attraction, Griffith Observatory is located on the south side of Mount Hollywood in Griffith Park. A well-known leader in public astronomy, the observatory is a Los Angeles icon and, along with the park, a community gathering place.
Griffith Observatory is operated by the Department of Parks and Recreation for the City of Los Angeles and admission to the Observatory and grounds are free. Shows at the Samuel Oschin Planetarium have a nominal fee. Take advantage of weekend shuttles and avoid traffic issues - shuttles leave from the Vermont / Sunset Metro Station every 35 minutes.
Hollywood Park Racetrack
Hollywood Park Racetrack first opened in 1938 with 600 shareholders, including famous directors, stars and producers of the Hollywood film industry. The legendary horse Seabiscuit won the track's first Hollywood Gold Cup in 1938 and in 1940. Visit the racetrack from the middle of April through the middle of July for exciting live horse races. Simulcast racing is available year-round.
For a special treat, enjoy a delicious meal in the Turf Club, offering great views of the finish line. Whether visiting the racetrack to watch horse racing or ready to play your best poker hand in the Hollywood Park Casino, there is plenty to fun to be had. Stay close to the action in one of several Los Angeles area Best Western hotels.
Hollywood Starline Tours
Hollywood Starline Tours has been providing tours of the Los Angeles and Hollywood area since 1935. Enjoy a Movie Star Homes Tour, a Grand City Tour of LA or tour one of the area's popular attractions. Universal Studios, Disneyland or Sea World are great choices. Starline Tours makes touring Los Angeles easy with convenient pick-up and drop-off locations.
The Hop-On, Hop-Off Double Decker City Tour is one of the most popular tours. Enjoy touring from the open-air, vintage buses from England, at over 50 stops. Enjoy a quiet and comfortable guest room at one of the several Best Western locations throughout the city. Bring your camera to capture the wonderful sights along the tour.
Kodak Theatre
The Kodak Theatre boasts of more than 3,000 seats in the Hollywood & Highland center in Hollywood. The Kodak has become the home of the Academy Awards since its opening in 2001. The theatre was named after the Eastman Kodak Company and became one of the "most significant corporate sponsorships" in history.
A wide variety of artists, Broadway productions and events are hosted at the theatre, including the American Idol finals, Daytime Emmy Awards, ESPY Awards and BET Awards. Reserve a spot on one of the daily tours of the theatre, to view the historical and architectural highlights. Rest comfortably with Best Western, in one of the several Los Angeles area lodging locations.
Leonis Adobe Museum
The Leonis Adobe Museum, located near Los Angeles, was the home of "the King of Calabasas", Leonis Adobe. Tour this 150-year-old home, with its original buildings, to see what life on the ranch was like in the late 1800s. In 1962, the ranch was saved from demolition and declared the first Historic Cultural Monument in Los Angeles. The museum's artifacts include laundry washboards, the horno oven, wagons and several pieces of farm equipment.
While visiting the ranch, also tour the historic Plummer House. It was moved from Plummer Park in West Hollywood, to the ranch property in 1983. The house was restored and is now a Visitor Center and Gift Shop for the Museum. Enjoy a comfortable Best Western guest room while traveling in Los Angeles.
Museum of Television & Radio
The Museum of Television & Radio in the Beverley Hills area of Los Angeles, offers guests the opportunity to view footage and listen to recordings of more than 75,000 programs. Choose from a catalog of programs to select four audio or visual recordings to listen to and watch, all at the same time.
Additional Beverly Hills attractions include Greystone Park and Will Rogers Memorial Park. Los Angeles area travelers have several Best Western hotels to choose from for a comfortable night's rest. Relax and recharge for another day of exploring southern California.
Museum of Tolerance
The Museum of Tolerance is a one-of-a-kind museum, located on the west side of Los Angeles. The Museum strives to educate the public on respecting each other, while engaging their hearts and minds through its interactive exhibits. Current exhibits include the Holocaust Section, Tolerancenter, Finding Our Families, Finding Ourselves and Special Exhibitions.
Visitors view historical artifacts and explore bigotry and discrimination while strolling through the Museum. Partake in the special events or customized programs hosted at the Museum. Browse through the Museum Gift Shop to shop for books, clothing and decorative accessories. Rest comfortably with one of several area Best Western hotels, while in Los Angeles and southern California.
Page Museum La Brea Tar Pits
The Page Museum La Brea Tar Pits is located in one of the world's most famous fossil locations. The museum features one of the most diverse exhibits of Ice Age animals and plants. Stroll the museum to learn about the Los Angeles Basin 10,000 - 40,000 years ago, when mammoths and saber-toothed cats roamed the area. Approximately 10,000 animals became entrapped in the tar pits, during 30,000 years.
Take your time viewing the museum's collection of over one million recovered bones and over three million items, in total. Visitors are welcome to view current work in progress, through the Page Museum Laboratory windows. Life-size replicas of extinct mammals are located outside in Hancock Park, for viewing. Los Angeles travelers can rest comfortably at one of the several area hotels. Dig into the area's history, while in town.
