This is definitely an experience if you are looking for a cute retro hotel close to The Grove, Melrose (shopping area with lots of vintage stores) The Academy Museum and West Hollywood.
Where this hotel falls short is the amenities and the staff. Cute pool, refreshing but not heated and the area around the pool is dirty. NO elevator, and from what I can read the elevator has been out of operation for years.
Question, if guests are expected to pay a $35 per night "resort fee", why has this not been addressed yet? My guess is that it's really expensive to bring an old elevator up to code, and they would rather not spend the $.
In regards to staff, some were lovely, and some didn't even acknowledge you and gave a bit of push back when you asked for clean towels.
Your experience at the Beverly Laurel depends on what kind of traveller you are. If you are someone who doesn't spend a lot of time in the room, enjoy some character/charm in a place, and just need a place to rest after a long day of city exploring - I would try this property for a night or two.
If you are someone who enjoys frills, for example - nice staff, REALLY clean room and surrounding area, room service, and daily housekeeping, I wouldn't even consider it.
*Also, there are condo's being built on either side of the hotel. If you book during the weekday for the next 2-3 years, you won't need an alarm clock past 7AM.