Grand Vista Hotel (Simi Valley, USA)

Superbly situated within easy access to the interstate via California State Route 118 (although still quiet), dining, shopping (there is a mall within five minutes' drive) and numerous attractions of Ventura County. Ample parking, clean and cozy with nice views of the valley and a beautiful pool area with hot tub. Enjoy a well-equipped and modern business center as well as a gym with weights, machines and treadmills. Two restaurants on-site offer full menu fare - make sure you ask about your complimentary breakfast voucher at check-in. The bar/lounge is a delightful way to wind down in the evening. Make a day of it and head out to Disneyland and/or the Santa Barbara area to check out the region.

Spacious rooms with comfortable seating, cozy beds, kitchen bars, good televisions (sometimes multiple), refrigerators and microwaves. Some even have recliners. A good night's rest is to be expected with the white noise of the fans/AC and decent soundproofing to cancel out any nearby road noise. Extra bedding/towels available upon request.

Staff here is charming and helpful from arrival to departure.

Although some areas show evidence of recent renovation, others are still waiting. Windows don't open, which makes for a stuffy experience. Wi-Fi and water pressure are pitiful.Less Than Perfect NeighborsSome shared their experience of calls made to the desk after midnight reporting drug-overdosed screaming neighbors in the hallway; others noted relentlessly pacing footsteps in the room above starting in the wee hours. Still more brought their own empty containers to fill with fruit from the morning breakfast buffet - leaving nothing for the waiting paid guests in line behind them. Dirty SpacesAsk to see your room prior to paying; some have been left filthy.

Some shared their experience of calls made to the desk after midnight reporting drug-overdosed screaming neighbors in the hallway; others noted relentlessly pacing footsteps in the room above starting in the wee hours. Still more brought their own empty containers to fill with fruit from the morning breakfast buffet - leaving nothing for the waiting paid guests in line behind them.

Ask to see your room prior to paying; some have been left filthy.