7025 Franklin Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA 90028, United States
#45 of 386 hotels in Los Angeles
Guests' ChoiceBased on 293 hotel reviews
8.7Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.6
Location
9.4
Facilities
8.5
Staff
9.7
Value for money
8.6
Free WiFi
6.1
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 30 July 2022
Darlene
United StatesJust wish there was easier access to pool area from our room.
The heated pool along with all thr free ice cream,drinks and snacks. My 3 kids really enjoyed it. Myself and my husband enjoyed the free coffee and laundry facility.
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 23 July 2022
Mohamed
MalaysiaPaid parking. If parking is free, it will be a perfect place to stay.
Great location to Hollywood Blvd and Universal Studio. Free flow soda, snacks, ice cream and self laundry. Very friendly and super helpful staffs.
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 22 July 2022
Ryan
United Statesnothing.
This amazing hotel is perfect for families visiting Los Angeles. The staff are experts in making families and kids happy.
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 21 July 2022
Kerstin
NetherlandsThe only thing we did not like, and we’re being a little nit picky here, is the loud noise the AC made.
We really liked all the extras the hotel had to offer such as free ice cream, an extra service to have your clothes cleaned but first an foremost, the apartment was really clean. Moreover, the location is +++, we were only 2 streets away from the Walk of fame. So overal I would really reccomend this place to anyone! Another plus was ofcourse the ‘inside pool’ ;)
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 21 July 2022
Olaf
SingaporeMake sure to stay at the yellow complex, not the white side building as this building doesn’t compare to the iconic stay at the main complex. It is noteworthy that this hotel is across an open park area with tents of homeless people. Walking on these streets to the Chinese Theatre at night is also not recommendable. Some sketchy people are there, but at the hotel area we didn’t experience any of this. The hotel was a safe space. A fun experience for kids!
Great service and accomodation with special character of the 1950s. The coffee machine was great. Although the complimentary breakfast was limited, they still had fresh fruit (tangerine and banana) and good cereal. The staff was very welcoming and the complimentary laundry services were very good (felt and smelled so fresh! we also got some lavender plant tied to our laundry, very nice!)
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 21 July 2022
Anna
AustraliaBuilding particularly the bathrooms could use some updating.
Staff are awesome and it is a great hotel for kids. Location is very close to both Hollywood Boulevard and Runyon Canyon where we went walking each morning. Generous continental breakfast each morning. Free snacks and popsicles for the kids. Pool is cute with a nice retro feel.
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 19 July 2022
Julie
United KingdomA little run down but more than made up for with the positives.
Comfortable, perfect location, vibe and free snacks, soda machine, popsicle hotline, daily room service and 24 hour heated pool with pool towels, sun lotion and always free sunbeds. Loved it.
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 16 July 2022
Mandy
United KingdomI can honestly say there was nothing we disliked. Yes maybe some updating is needed to rooms but it did not impact on our stay
The little touches such as the popsicle hot line, soda available 24/7 and ice cream 🍦 available 12 hours a day, also the helpful staff
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 8 July 2022
Andrew
Australialocation and staff were excellent
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 2 July 2022
Amanda
New ZealandThe outside of the hotel is very run down, but rest assured inside it was great.
Our children thought this was the best hotel ever because of the snacks! The staff are incredibly attentive and nothing was an issue. The pool is small but warm. Location is only 1 block from hollywood.
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: 26 June 2022
Deena
United StatesWe stayed in a two bedroom and used the sofa bed. The sheets on the sofa were dirty and had a big brown stain on them. We brought our own sheets, so it was not a serious problem.
we really enjoyed our stay there. The breakfast in the morning was great. the snacks you can get at the front desk, The red phone at the pool, And the staff were great and very accomodating.
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 25 June 2022
Daniel
United StatesBreakfast was pathetic
Considering the cost of the rooms... The breakfast should have been Much better ...mediocre breakfast!
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: 23 June 2022
Shanda
United StatesExceptional no recommendations
Exceptional customer service from all the staff The property was well maintained and the rooms CLEAN/MAINTAINED Parking options safe and easily accessed for guests The pool was perfect temperature, clean and provided towels, safety equipment as needed, accessories and also sunblock:) Excellent breakfast options Excellent quality of complimentary bath/hygiene products SO MANY EXTRAS WE APPRECIATED AND ENJOYED: *Complimentary snacks *fountain drinks /soft serve ice cream *Availability of coffee/tea in the lobby * POPSICLE HOTLINE
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: 20 June 2022
Maria
United StatesThere was nothing I didn't like!
Free snacks, free laundry service, free ice cream and soda machines. Pool was warm and staff were all very friendly. Continental breakfast was very filling!!
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: 16 June 2022
Daria
United Statesnice big fridge, clean and updated room. it was noisey because we were on the road side. the fan was loud. the slotted blinds are trendy but allow extra light in
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: 14 June 2022
Nicole
United Statesnothing! it’s perfect!
EVERYTHING!! The staff is AMAZING! the hotel is an old school apartment complex with rooms bigger than my apartment, lol!! The free snacks, chips, candy, soft serve and a popsicle hotline at the 24 hour heated pool (85 degrees)….amazing. not only is it family friendly, it’s adult friendly as well. makes you feel like you’re at Willy Wonka’s place with the unlimited goodies at your beck and call. only thing missing are the Oompa Loompa‘s lol!! already booked our next stay before leaving the hotel :) thanks for the good time Magic Castle Hotel. see you in October.
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: 8 June 2022
Rafael
United Stateseverything
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: 4 June 2022
Fiona
AustraliaCute place, kooky without being contrived. Great staff who were super accommodating. Free ice cream machine and snacks, pool open 24hrs and a bonus magician performing tricks at breakfast.
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: 31 May 2022
Dana
United StatesThe unlimited free snacks were awesome! And the staff member on the night shift was fun to talk to and very hospitable.
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: 24 May 2022
Jamie
Canadarooms could stand a little bit of upgrading
the 24 hour pool, incredible laundry service - as well as the free snacks and drinks, and ice cream!!
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: 23 May 2022
Nigel
United KingdomGreat Location, Rooms clean, staff excellent, Complimentary snacks Outstanding
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: 22 May 2022
Cheryl
United StatesThe loud guests above us but thate was not the faulf of the hotel.
We love Magic Castle Hotel. This trip was great except the extremely loud guests above us banging and pounding all night long. We did not get much sleep this visit due to the noise.
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: 20 May 2022
Sue
United Kingdomall efforts made to give you a great stay with loads of complementary snacks / ice cream on offer. They knew we were celebrating our 25th wedding and sent chilled champagne to our room which was lovely
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: 19 May 2022
Hannah
New Zealandthis is a kids paradise! all the staff are so friendly and the extras just top it off
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: 17 May 2022
Daria
CanadaThe showers need more water pressure and no cups in the room. It would be good to have more dishes, etc. it would be good to have more environmentally friendly recycling in the rooms
The breakfast was basic, would have been nice to have more healthy options. Coffee could be stronger but otherwise good
Stayed in May 2022
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