Travelodge Torrance/Redondo Beach, Torrance

Had to book this without seeing it first. A pleasant surprise. Good location in Torrance. The staff was very friendly. The room was clean though the carpet needed replacing and had features like ethernet Internet (free if you return the cord), iron with board, hair dryer that worked, microwave, a decent sized refrigerator and best of all a quality room safe where you choose the lock code. Even my laptop computer fit inside it with my other electronic goodies so I didn't worry at all about leaving valuables in the room. The room was quiet, I never heard busy Sulpaveda Blvd. There is a really good reasonably priced Mexican restaurant two doors away. Have all the margaritas you want and walk back! There is a park only a block away. The pool is small and next to the parking lot, but still appealing for a dip to cool off. The kids thought it was fine. The continental breakfast is minimal, but available and fresh. I thought this hotel was a better value than another hotel a few blocks away that was $80 more per night. I would stay here again without hesitating. Also they were installing new toilets while we were there, so it is being kept in good condition. Our bathroom was in great shape. Vanity is outside the bath and toilet. Fan and light on one switch was a minor annoyance. Plenty of parking spaces for the number of rooms. I clearly had a much different experience than some of the other reviews here. I recommend it for sure.

If you booked through Yahoo Travel, don't expect compensation for early check out even for family emergency. Hotel nor Yahoo will give a break and will charge you for entire stay. Don't plan for timely room service or to find all room conveniences such as soap, & clean towels at this hotel.