Just right (like Goldilocks)
When I eat out, travel, shop, etc, the question of value boils down to "Did I get what I paid for?" With that said, I often wonder if I went to the same place that some others visiting the same hotel, restaurant or attraction went to.
Pacific Palisades was great! Bed was very comfortable. Room (suite with separate bedroom) was very spacious. Great view and great price relative to cities of similar size and caliber. The bright colors, the big balcony, the very pleasant chambermaids and front desk staff made for an enjoyable stay that I will be repeating soon. ZIN, the restaurant had delicious food and excellent bartenders and waitstaff.
Pacific Palisades wasn't Four Seasons nor Fairmont-like in it's style, it's more laow key and laid back than that (thank goodness) but it also wasn't $300+ per night. I was very pleased, got more than I paid for, and will be back.