Bluestem Hotel Torrance Los Angeles, Ascend Hotel Collection

"I had a great experience here for 3 nights. Maybe it was my weekend I went, but the room faced the outside courtyard area, and they had some sort of business or team selling perfume and similar items. One other thing I wish they had, would be a microwave in the room. They only have one downstairs in the lobby. Overall, it was not a bad stay, but I enjoyed it here and would stay again."

"I was pleasantly surprised but the cozy feeling this hotel has captured. I stayed for a week for a business trip and I'd definitely stay here again. The staff is friendly and kind. The rooms are comfortable and cozy. The courtyard is fabulous! I spent most evenings enjoying the fireplaces and comfortable seating after a long day of working. The hotel is secure with a gated entrance. The water pressure and hot water is better than any other hotel I've stayed at. This is by far better than a Marriott. My work will be using this for their main hotel going forward. The experience has been outstanding."

"I wouldn't call it a hotel. It's more like a glorified motel because there's no interior introduce to your room. Everything is on the outside like a motel. Plus they don't have breakfast. I would say that's kind of a downside for this type of place. But they have a restaurant next door that you can order breakfast and get a discount on. They do offer coffee, tea and water 24/7. And even have a self-serve bar that you can make mixed drinks through. I didn't see the machine in operation but it looks pretty cool. When the rooms are discounted. It's a great value"

"I felt like I was coming home at the end of the day! The staff was extremely courteous and welcoming, a special shout out to Josna Bien-Aime, who always had a smile on her face as she answered my numerous questions. My room was extremely clean and quiet. Complimentary coffee and tea along with a limited pay bar service was nice. The courtyard with an evening fire pit was a wonderful place to relax with a beverage."

"This is a renovated motel. All the "ascend collection" marketing and pictures will have you believe that this is a cute boutique "hotel", but it is really a motel. All the windows face the courtyard parking lot and there is no privacy whatsoever if your blinds are open (like a motel). If the price seems too good to be true while you're doing your research, it's because it is. The mattress was good though."