This Hotel is terrible do not stay here the air conditioner is old and doesn’t work and when you complain they kick you out , the staff are very rude the pool is very dirty.very noisy lots of homeless hang out the front not a safe place to stay do not stay here
The Hollywood Downtowner is a charming hotel that perfectly met our needs. Our room was right on the street, so it was not "quiet" (we knew that when we booked). Close enough to the action of Hollywood Blvd., but far enough removed to enjoy amazing quiet coffee shops and Thai restaurants, all within walking distance. We loved the sunny balcony and the room was neat and clean. The staff was kind and helpful.
Third time to stay here over the last 16 years. Hence seen all the changes in the hotel and local area regeneration. They used to provide complimentary breakfast but that went after COVID, they now just provide coffee but l drink tea. The two rooms we booked for 2 nights where cute and comfortable. The whole complex is well maintained and homely looking. Excellent car parking facilities. The Hotel Manager with the tiny cute dog and all her Staff were excellent and extremely helpful and polite. This made our staff very comfortable. Still not got my 2 deposits released yet and on arrival to UK if still not released will contact Bank then hotel if not Bank issue
The place is quaint and cute. It was fairly quiet and the room was clean. Bed and pillows were comfortable. Juan at the front desk was very nice and helpful. He locked my bag up the next day after I checked out while I was out and about. Would totally stay here again.
Hollywood Boulevard has a problem. It is a draw for first responders and idiots. One night we woke up five times to the sounds of passing sirens. Other nights there would be only one siren event. When there were no sirens, there were idiots who wanted to play their music at full volume at the stop light outside the motel. This happened on two nights. This noise pollution problem may be shared by the two other nearby motels / motor inns.
The website said they had refrigerators in the rooms. This isn't always true. We planned to use the fridge to keep breakfast milk and leftovers cold. When we arrived, the room didn't have one. However, they did find one, and also found a working coffee maker. Since we were waking up at 3 AM, having breakfast in our room was critical to our plan.
The front desk clerk had difficulties with words in english, but managed to get his messages across.
The Lazy Farmer grocery store has a wonderful salad bar, and a hot foods buffet. It is in easy walking distance from the hotel. Ralph's is a more traditional grocery store, and is on the corner of Western and Hollywood.
Parking is an extra $10 per visit, which was not mentioned on the website.
