Tuscan Garden Inn  

In Westlake, Los Angeles — about 4 km from the city center. Close to MacArthur Park, the Mexican Consulate and Bullocks Wilshire, with quick access to the convention center, major arenas and downtown entertainment.

A tidy, budget-friendly inn with 39 air-conditioned rooms. Rooms come with in-room refrigerators and cable TV; bathrooms offer bathtubs or showers and hair dryers, plus safes, desks and daily housekeeping.

Free self-parking, a garden and a picnic area invite low-key outdoor hangs. On-site perks include a vending machine, laundry service, an ATM and a safe-deposit box.

Meeting-friendly basics are available: a business center, computer station, luggage storage and a 24-hour front desk.

Grab a snack from the vending machine or spread out a picnic in the garden. Downtown dining and nightlife are a short ride away for fuller meals and local flavors.