I think that you should rent a car next time with a navigation device. I am a local and you spent allot of money in the cabs. If he took one of the canyons from Andaz to Burbank you would of had a lovely drive with nice scenery and saved allot of dough. Its not that hard to drive here.. Go for it.. Rentals are cheap too.. Ask questions of locals and use google maps or mapquest they are very reliable if you prefer not to go for the navagition. The Andaz is alright pricey on the parking too. Check out the beach areas of Manhatan, Hermosa or stay in another area. That part of West Hollywood does not show the true LA..