Holiday Inn Select - La Mirada

I should let you know that I was checking in with VERY low expectations. This is Holiday Inn which caters to families and noise. HOWEVER: the service blew me away!
Holiday Inn Select La Mirada is a ways off the beaten path so thankfully my Hertz navigation was able to "recalculate route" a couple of times to place me in the parking lot. The hotel has a Red Robin and a pool and spa on location and there is an Elephant Bar just across the street; behind is an industrial park which uses both rail and truck for shipping. The noise level comes not from children but industry and the occasional train whistle. My room is comfortably furnished with recently updated furniture and a workstation that looks out the window.
I was welcomed the moment I came in the door and the receptionist went out of her way to help me navigate the lobby with my large bag. Since my reservations are direct billed to the company she printed all the instructions and explained she wanted to make sure to things right the first time.
On the down side, the drapes in my room are a little worn out and this location does not serve a complimentary breakfast. Overall - I'm rating this hotel a 3 out of 5: hard to find, no free breakfast, excellent service.