Review: Country Inn & Suites by Carlson – Calabasas

by Patrick Morgan

Country Inn & Suites by Carlson in Calabasas, Calif., offers affordable, comfortable rooms and superior amenities within a short drive from a number of popular Southern California attractions and other Calabasas hotels.

The property offers 122 guest rooms, each with free high-speed wireless Internet access, cable TV including HBO, refrigerator, microwave, coffeemaker, video games, hair dryers, irons and ironing boards.

The hotel also offers two- and three-bedroom suites with full kitchens and fireplaces.

Country Inn & Suites in Calabasas serves a complimentary deluxe breakfast each morning that includes made-to-order Belgian waffles, scrambled eggs, fresh fruit and fresh-brewed coffee. All guests also receive a free copy of USA Today.

The hotel boasts an outdoor swimming pool, fitness center, guest laundry facilities and full-service poolside cocktail lounge that can accommodate up to 70 guests.

A 1,000-square-foot meeting room is available for conferences or other large groups of up to 88 people.
The hotel is conveniently located off Highway 101, and is within walking distance of fine dining, shopping and entertainment at The Promenade at Westlake and the Westfield Topanga shopping mall. The property is a 20-minute drive from Universal Studios Hollywood and the Malibu beaches.

Nearby dining options include King’s Seafood, Fin’s, Johnny Rockets, Cosmo’s Grill and Baja Fresh.
Room rates vary depending on season, but prices generally range from $90 to $120 per night for two adults and up to $145 for multiple-room suites. Discounts are offered for AAA members, senior citizens and certain government employees.

Country Inn & Suites in Calabasas has received excellent reviews from guests for its prime location and attentive staff.

“If you are looking for a great location and a safe place to stay, this is the place for you,” a recent guest wrote on tripadvisor.com. “The staff was very, very friendly and the breakfast is the best I’ve seen … A very upscale neighborhood and the price was very reasonable.”

The Calabasas Country Inn has recently undergone extensive renovations, including the installation of new beds and toilets in every guest room. Flat-screen televisions have also been added to the hotel’s suites.

Another recent guest wrote on tripadvisor.com that “the staff is incredible and provide some of the best service I’ve ever experienced … There are other options in the area, but the Country Inn by far has the most value, the best and most convenient location and service.”

Reservations can be made online or by contacting the hotel directly at (818) 222-5300. For more information on Country Inn & Suites in Calabasas or at other locations, visit www.countryinns.com.