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Located in the heart of world-famous Hollywood, California, this uniquely designed hotel appeals to style-oriented guests desiring exceptional service and comfortable amenities. During your stay at the Holiday Inn Express Hollywood, take time to tour the city and see all that Hollywood has to offer. The hotel is centrally located near several historic tourist attractions such as the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Hollywood Bowl, Universal Studios, Paramount Studios, Sunset Strip, Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills, Bel Air, Santa Monica, and Venice Beach. Our hip hotel in Hollywood is the perfect place to stay as you explore the city.The hotel provides an oasis that inspires and re-energizes travelers. From the hip lobby and state-of-the-art fitness center to the convenient high-speed Internet access and a delicious, free hot breakfast bar, this Hollywood hotel provides all the amenities to make your trip to California a great one. Valet/self parking is available for 22/day.Room amenities include Cable TV, in-room movies, coffeemaker, and minifridge.

Los Angeles is the heart of the second largest metropolitan area in the U.S. While it's most famous for Hollywood, the center of the film and television industry, that is just one aspect of this sprawling and highly diverse city.

The Los Angeles metro area has been a "boomtown" since the completion of the transcontinental railroad in 1876 and has long been a gateway of immigration from throughout the Pacific Rim and Latin America. L.A. is a sprawling megalopolis including smaller cities, such as Santa Monica, Burbank, Pasadena and Long Beach, which retain distinct identities. Geographically, there is very little logic as to what is part of the city of L.A. For example, Hollywood is not a separate city, but adjacent West Hollywood is.

You can find some of the biggest tourist attractions in the city on Hollywood Boulevard: the Walk of Fame for its stars; Grauman's Chinese Theater, with its celebrity hand and foot prints; the Hollywood/Highland Plaza for shopping and entertainment; the Wax Museum; and Ripley's Believe It or Not. All of these attractions are accessible from the Hollywood/ Highland Metro Red Line station.

Griffith Park is the second largest park within a city in the entire country and is a great place for hikes or picnics. The hiking trails lead up to Mulholland Drive and provide stunning views of the city. Visitors can also enjoy the beaches, several excellent museums (such as the Getty Center, the Museum of Contemporary Art and the Museum of Tolerance) and root for a number of pro sports teams.

This 3 and a half mile round trip walk was created in 1958. At Hollywood Walk Of Fame, you can see all the stars as you walk it down. It is a dedication to film, radio, television, theatre and the recording artists who have made significant contributions in the Hollywood industry. The celebrities names are embossed on star-shaped figures. You would be amazed to find the awesome display of 2,000 stars listed here. There is also a small souvenir shop on the street where you can buy tiny shot glasses with your name in a star. Go famous!

A Southern California tradition since the 1920s, the county fair explodes every September with dozens of carnival rides and plenty of live entertainment. Among the more traditional fare are horse racing, livestock demonstrations and a variety of exhibits featuring everything from flowers to quartz. The live acts are far better than most county fairs-recent years have included Weird Al Yankovic, Violent Femmes and Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, as well as legends like The Four Tops and the Isley Brothers.

A Southern California tradition since the 1920s, the county fair explodes every September with dozens of carnival rides and plenty of live entertainment. Among the more traditional fare are horse racing, livestock demonstrations and a variety of exhibits featuring everything from flowers to quartz. The live acts are far better than most county fairs-recent years have included Weird Al Yankovic, Violent Femmes and Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, as well as legends like The Four Tops and the Isley Brothers.