| check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. on a tree-lined road, this unpretentious hotel is 5 miles from hiking trails at griffith park and 2 miles from the los angeles zoo. the down-to-earth rooms feature complimentary wi-fi, as well as sitting areas, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. it's a 7-minute walk from the nearest bus stop. all offer balconies, and some include sofas. amenities consist of a bar, as well as an outdoor pool with a sundeck, lounge chairs and umbrella-shaded tables
Los Angeles International Airport 34 min
TCL Chinese Theatre (17 min)
This iconic, opulent theater hosts movie premieres & immortalizes hand- & footprints of the stars. Dolby Theatre (17 min)
Besides the Oscars, this chic, state-of-the-art theater hosts film premieres, shows & public tours. The La Brea Tar Pits and Museum (27 min)
Ice Age–fossil excavation site with an adjacent museum, plus a re-created prehistoric garden. Universal Studio Tour (14 min)
Long-running tram tour at Universal Studios Hollywood exploring 4 acres of movie & TV-show backlots. Griffith Park (4 min)
Urban oasis featuring hiking & equestrian trails, plus city views, the Greek Theatre & L.A. Zoo. Griffith Observatory (15 min)
This art deco landmark from 1935 features a high-tech planetarium, public telescopes & city views. Universal CityWalk Hollywood (13 min)
High-energy hub of shops, eateries & nightclubs plus entertainment such as a cinema & bowling alley. Universal Studios Hollywood (12 min)
Sprawling amusement park with a cinema theme, featuring rides, restaurants, shops & shows. Los Angeles Zoo (5 min)
Zoo & botanical gardens open since 1966 containing more than 250 animal species & 800 plant species. Walt Disney Concert Hall (13 min)
Frank Gehry-designed music hall with striking steel architecture & pristine acoustics. Madame Tussauds Hollywood (17 min)
Museum chain for life-size wax replicas of famous Americans & historic icons in themed galleries. Hollywood & Highland (15 min)
Landmark district boasts The Chinese Theatre, Walk of Fame, designer shops, nightlife & restaurants. Hollywood Bowl (14 min)
Concertgoers bring a picnic & wine to watch shows of every genre at this historic amphitheater. Los Angeles County Museum of Art (27 min)
This 20-acre campus with diverse collections spanning art history also offers screenings & concerts. Hollywood Sign (15 min)
Erected in 1923, this symbolic landmark on Mount Lee is often viewed from Griffith Park Observatory. | 
