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  1. galt

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    #1 galt, Jan 23, 2014
    Thought it may be good to compile and keep current a list online of safe/good places to park. I am relatively new in the area so don't know any, but here are a few to get it started.

    BTW, I am defining good/safe as a valet that will let you park in the front in a protected space and let you park it yourself. Also, would be good to have a bad list too so that people can avoid those places

    Good:
    Beverly Hills Hotel on Sunset: great spaces out front, will let you park yourself talk to Brad.

    Bad:
     
  2. 575 Maranello

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    #2 575 Maranello, Jan 23, 2014
    One thing I have learned in LA is that there are many f-cars around. Valets in the more expensive areas are generally not to impressed that you have a ferrari especially if its an older model. I guess it depends on the model place and time of day weather or not you would be given special treatment or not.
     
  3. Stevenb

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    #3 Stevenb, Jan 23, 2014
    Its all about cash. 20$ should be minimum for self park and decent spot.
     
  4. galt

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    #4 galt, Jan 23, 2014
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    I am sure there are many readers of this who have a decent F-car and perhaps some other nice ones as well. I have found, even when driving my daily driver, money is what really counts. If you tip well you definitely get taken care of...

    I really doubt, though, there are very many exotic owners who don't know this. What is helpful, in my view, is knowing which are the good places to park. That is harder to know--especially if you are new to LA. Some Valet places don't even have a place to leave the car in front. Would be nice to have a reference so you can take a look before you book or before you leave to meet someone so that you don't have to worry about parking when you get there. Would be especially good to know the places to avoid. Why not let others learn from your bad luck?

    So please, lets hear some feedback.
     
  5. Stevenb

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    #5 Stevenb, Jan 23, 2014
    Thats true. I have been a valet for a while and 360s and 430s are the daily work place at better locations. They are nice cars but money speaks.
     
  6. jippiejake

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    #6 jippiejake, Jan 23, 2014
    So true..
    I parked my wife's Fiat 500 right in front of the Shutters Hotel in Santa Monica while we had an office lunch there..
    Gave the valet $30 bucks and he was all over it....
     
  7. galt

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    #7 galt, Jan 23, 2014
    So how about adding that one to the list? Sounds good to me?
     
  8. galt

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    #8 galt, Jan 23, 2014
    List Update

    Good/Sufficient:
    Beverly Hills Hotel on Sunset: great spaces out front, will let you park yourself talk to Brad.
    Shutters: according to jippiejake says he was able to park the Fiat 500 there for 30 bucks

    Bad:
     
  9. Stevenb

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    #9 Stevenb, Jan 24, 2014
    Yes, the are good guys
     
  10. darth550

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    #10 darth550, Jan 24, 2014
    How about adding places to NOT park?

    1. Palomino
    2. Marina Del Rey Marriott
     
  11. galt

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    #11 galt, Jan 24, 2014
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    Good/Sufficient:
    Beverly Hills Hotel on Sunset: great spaces out front, will let you park yourself talk to Brad.
    Shutters: according to jippiejake says he was able to park the Fiat 500 there for 30 bucks

    Bad:
    1. Palomino: (darth550)
    2. Marina Del Rey Marriott: (darth 550)
     
  12. plastique999

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    #12 plastique999, Jan 24, 2014
    Anyone know if Montage in Laguna Beach will allow front self-parking?


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  13. sparetireless

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    #13 sparetireless, Jan 25, 2014
    .
     
  14. Formula1r

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    #14 Formula1r, Jan 25, 2014
    Saddle Peak Lodge - OK!
     
  15. galt

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    #15 galt, Jan 25, 2014
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    Good/Sufficient:
    1.Beverly Hills Hotel on Sunset: great spaces out front, will let you park yourself talk to Brad.
    2. Shutters: according to jippiejake says he was able to park the Fiat 500 there for 30 bucks
    3. Montage Laguna Beach
    4. Saddle Peak Lodge (Formula1R Rec as OK)

    Bad:
    1. Palomino: (darth550)
    2. Marina Del Rey Marriott: (darth 550)
    3.
     
  16. galt

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    #16 galt, Jan 25, 2014
    Is that Ritz good or bad?
     
  17. TrojanFan

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    #17 TrojanFan, Jan 25, 2014
    Dukes, Malibu. $10 tip to self park anywhere in the lot.
     
  18. MrOrganic

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    #18 MrOrganic, Jan 25, 2014
    4/5 star hotel in monterrey on the water, will let you park out front

    Forget hotel's name

    W in Austin,tx will let you park it yourself in preferred parking but not out front
     
  19. sparetireless

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    #19 sparetireless, Jan 25, 2014
    they sent the check for $4200 within 10 days. Valet broke off the reverse lever.

    they were very professional and fast on the reimbursement. Highly recommend.
     
  20. galt

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    #20 galt, Jan 25, 2014
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    Good/Sufficient:
    1.Beverly Hills Hotel on Sunset: great spaces out front, will let you park yourself talk to Brad.
    2. Shutters: according to jippiejake says he was able to park the Fiat 500 there for 30 bucks
    3. Montage Laguna Beach
    4. Saddle Peak Lodge (Formula1R Rec as OK)
    5. Dukes, Malibu. $10 tip to self park anywhere in the lot. (TrojanFan)
    6. Ritz Carlton Laguna, actually damaged a car but paid 4.2k within 10 days. (Recomended by sparetireless)


    Bad:
    1. Palomino: (darth550)
    2. Marina Del Rey Marriott: (darth 550)
    3.
     
  21. MrOrganic

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    #21 MrOrganic, Feb 18, 2014
    Sunset plaza/Sunset blvd/ 4 blocks or so west of la cienaga

    couple spots out front...meter

    Right in front 2 restaurants that are very popular & usually good lookin girls ;)


    plenty out back but out of view
     
  22. SoCal1

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    #22 SoCal1, Feb 18, 2014
    $20 gets you a spot on the sidewalk on Sunday lunch, If there's a F1 race on the bartender is your best friend. Tell him to make a drink the color of your F Car


    :)
     
  23. MrRdStr

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    #23 MrRdStr, Feb 19, 2014
    Good :

    Ago Restaurant on Melrose

    Cecconi's West Hollywood

    Four Seasons Beverly Hills
     
  24. jippiejake

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    #24 jippiejake, Feb 19, 2014
    Hal's Bar and Grill on Abbot Kinney Blvd in Venice Beach for $30 bucks gets you a spot right in front of the entrance.
     

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