Points aside RI's are a great value. Even their smallest rooms are twice the size of a standard hotel room, free cold and HOT breakfast daily which usually sets you back $13-$16 in a full serivce hotel, free evening happy hours that I can make a meal out of with free beer and wine, free high speed internet which usually set you back$10-$12 per night, free shuttle service within a 5 mile radius, free grocery shopping service if you want it. The brand was intended for long term stays, but I find it great for shorter stays also.

Residence Inn Beverly Hills- I am currently staying here on a long term work project. This Hotel is GREAT-newly renovated, new Marriott beds, breakfast includes omelettes COOKED TO ORDER, great happy hours with bar b que night, deli sandwich night, reliable free high speed internet in the suites and wirless in the public space. Plus the staff is great. From the GM to the Front Desk to the Valet parkers...I feel like I am family here and I am paying LESS than other West LA hotels and getting more. ^