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7025 Franklin Ave, Hollywood
Los Angeles 90028, USA
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- Price Range:
Mid-range
- Neighbourhood:
Hollywood
- Atmosphere:
International and Busy
Lonely Planet Review
A recent makeover has propelled this longtime standby (which still resembles an apartment complex) out of the budget category. Re-done rooms feature stylish blond-wood furniture and attractive art. Staff are welcoming and helpful, especially on special occasions.
All of the modern guest rooms have clean lines, surprisingly plush furnishings, DVD players and more space than you'd expect. Families will also find much to like about the full-kitchen suites, which sleep up to six people. Start your day of Hollywood sightseeing with fresh croissants and gourmet coffee on your balcony (some rooms) or by the petite courtyard pool, where popsicles and scented face cloths may be available on hot days. If you're lucky, there'll be chocolates around bedtime, too. Parking here is half the price of other neighbourhood hotels, an advantage considering the hotel's slightly out-of-the-way location. Staying overnight also gives you access to the adjacent Magic Castle, a fabled private magic club in a Victorian mansion next door.
Review by author Sara Benson
How To Get There
From Bob Hope Airport:
Approximate distance to the hotel is 5.5 miles.
Exit the airport on West Empire Avenue.
Bear left on Clybourn Avenue.
Turn right on West Vanowen Street.
Turn left on Vineland Avenue.
Turn right to take ramp onto US-101 South toward Los Angeles.
Take Exit 9C/Highland Avenue/Hollywood Bowl onto Cahuenga Boulevard West.
Continue on North Highland Avenue.
Bear right on Franklin Avenue.
From Los Angeles International Airport:
Approximate distance to the hotel is 10.4 miles.
Exit the airport on World Way South.
Take ramp onto West Century Boulevard toward Century Boulevard.
Turn left on Airport Boulevard.
Bear right on La Tijera Boulevard.
Continue on Laan Tijera Boulevard.
Continue on La Tijera Boulevard.
Bear left on South La Cienega Boulevard.
Turn right on West Sunset Boulevard.
Turn left on North Fairfax Avenue.
Turn right on Hollywood Boulevard.
Turn left on North Sycamore Avenue.
Turn right on Franklin Avenue.
Nearby Points of Interest
- Grauman's Chinese Theatre: 2 blocks
- West Hollywood: 0.3 mile
- La Brea Tar Pits: 2.0 miles
- NBC Studios Burbank: 2.5 miles
- Downtown Los Angeles: 5.1 miles
- Staples Center: 5.2 miles
- University of California Los Angeles: 5.6 miles
- Natural History Museum: 5.7 miles
- Santa Monica State Beach: 10.3 miles
- Hollywood Walk of Fame: 2 blocks
- Universal Studios: 1.2 miles
- Los Angeles County Museum of Art: 2.1 miles
- Beverly Hills/Rodeo Drive: 3.2 miles
- Los Angeles Convention Center: 5.1 miles
- University of Southern California: 5.5 miles
- Dodger Stadium: 5.6 miles
- Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum: 6.2 miles
- Venice Beach: 10.3 miles
Facilities
- 24-hour reception
- Parking
- Continental breakfast
- Breakfast included
- Swimming pool
- Restaurant
- Laundry facilities
- Meeting rooms
- Nightclub
- Business services
- Comp newspapers in lobby
- Concierge services
- Conference Room(s)
- Event catering
- Internet public area - wireless - Complimentary
- Meeting room (small groups)
- Parking (surcharge) - $10
- Patio
- Security guard
- Self parking - Fees Apply
- Use of nearby fitness center (discount)
- Wedding services
Check-in/Check-out
Earliest check-in:
3:00 PM
Latest check-out time:
11:00 AM
Author Tip
Cruise uphill to landmark Yamashiro restaurant, where stars of the silent screen once hobnobbed. The stylish bar is perfect for romantic tête-à-têtes, with the entire city glittering below.