2015-06-21 Dubno Live @ The Hollywood Bowl

[holden]

Pricing airfares for this...lest its a one-off. Its been 8 years since NYC.

Red Rocks would make my decade.

[cdave2]

Originally Posted by holden

Pricing airfares for this...lest its a one-off. Its been 8 years since NYC.

Red Rocks would make my decade.

I hear ya. This year my chances of being able to afford it are VERY slim, but I can't resist checking it out. It's been 13 years since Chicago!

Anyone know of any inexpensive hotels near the Bowl? Or would it be better to stay by the airport and cab it in? What's the best way to get around if you don't drive?

[Chris M]

Originally Posted by cdave2

I hear ya. This year my chances of being able to afford it are VERY slim, but I can't resist checking it out. It's been 13 years since Chicago!

Anyone know of any inexpensive hotels near the Bowl? Or would it be better to stay by the airport and cab it in? What's the best way to get around if you don't drive?

I'd say part of that question is relative to how long you'd be staying in L.A. Also, there is literally nothing of real substance or interest by the airport whereas Holly-weird offers a fair share of options within walking distance or short ride.

[cdave2]

Thank you. I'd be coming purely for the show, so it would just be an overnight trip, maybe two nights depending on flight schedules.

Someone on another forum mentioned the Hilton Garden Inn or Orchid Suites Hotel. I haven't checked out rates yet, but is anyone familiar with those?

[klingklang]

Originally Posted by cdave2

Someone on another forum mentioned the Hilton Garden Inn or Orchid Suites Hotel. I haven't checked out rates yet, but is anyone familiar with those?

I've read great reviews of the Hilton. I've never stayed there, though. I've stayed at the Best Western on Highland (it's the closest hotel to the Bowl). It was worth it when it was $100 (it's now more than double that..definitely not worth that). Hollywood Orchid Suites is good if you want a full kitchen. I like that place, but it's not very modern if you're a stickler for that--especially if you're used to Hiltons, Sheratons, Westins, etc. I try not to stay there anymore because about 2 years ago, it started attracting noisy tourists who wake up at 6am to go do tourist-y things. There are other hotels/motels on Sunset near In-N-Out if you're on a budget. Don't stay at the Motel 6 on Whitley near Hollywood Blvd., though. That place is horrid.

The 'nice' thing about Bowl shows is that they have an 11pm curfew, so with the 20 minute-ish walk to the Red Line (the subway) or opting for one of the Bowl shuttles, it's easy to stay in another part of town.

[cdave2]

Originally Posted by klingklang

Hollywood Orchid Suites is good if you want a full kitchen. I like that place, but it's not very modern if you're a stickler for that--especially if you're used to Hiltons, Sheratons, Westins, etc. I try not to stay there anymore because about 2 years ago, it started attracting noisy tourists who wake up at 6am to go do tourist-y things.

Sorry, I just caught up with the thread and read your post. I've made a tentative reservation at the Hollywood Orchid Suites because of a recommendation on one of the Radiohead forums, so I'm glad to hear it seconded! I might be waking up at 6am to catch a return flight anyway, so no worries about the tourists. Thank you for the tips!

[klingklang]

Originally Posted by cdave2

Sorry, I just caught up with the thread and read your post. I've made a tentative reservation at the Hollywood Orchid Suites because of a recommendation on one of the Radiohead forums, so I'm glad to hear it seconded! I might be waking up at 6am to catch a return flight anyway, so no worries about the tourists. Thank you for the tips!

No problem! Hope you like it there, although it sounds like you'll barely be there (I want to sleep in, so I'm staying somewhere else). Oh, for info, Orchid has a keyed entrance (normally, the front desk buzz you in), so be prepared to use your key to get into the hotel post-show.