Room services Dataport. Bathrooms are basic. Room services Dataport. Credit AmEx, DC, MC, V. Hotel services Bar. The staff can be abrupt, but the hotel has both an Indian and a Mexican restaurant and authentic barflies in Hank's Bar.
Some rooms have mini-bars and refrigerators.
Built in 1905, this four-storey hotel was once Charlie Chaplin's summer home. Its front yard is in the heart of Venice Beach, complete with rollerbladers, bikers and sunbathers, and is as vibrant as its beachfront surroundings. It's a popular hangout for young world travellers, who like the location, amenities and deco interior. Common areas include a sun deck and a lounge with pool table. As its name suggests, there's a gorgeous fairy tale garden, complete with jacuzzi.