check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. free perks include parking, and breakfast served in an unfussy dining room. suites feature living rooms with pull-out sofas. there's also an outdoor pool with a sundeck and views of the famous hollywood sign. it's also 3 miles from the walt disney concert hall and 4 miles from the 4,200-acre griffith park. some rooms add microwaves and minifridges. this relaxed hotel in a hip residential neighborhood is an 8-minute walk from the nearest metro station. laid-back rooms offer free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and coffeemakers Los Angeles International Airport 28 min
Griffith Park (12 min) Urban oasis featuring hiking & equestrian trails, plus city views, the Greek Theatre & L.A. Zoo. Griffith Observatory (17 min) This art deco landmark from 1935 features a high-tech planetarium, public telescopes & city views. The Original Farmers Market (16 min) Sprawling historic market features a range of trendy shops, restaurants & gourmet grocery purveyors. Universal CityWalk Hollywood (13 min) High-energy hub of shops, eateries & nightclubs plus entertainment such as a cinema & bowling alley. Universal Studio Tour (16 min) Long-running tram tour at Universal Studios Hollywood exploring 4 acres of movie & TV-show backlots. Dolby Theatre (13 min) Besides the Oscars, this chic, state-of-the-art theater hosts film premieres, shows & public tours. Walt Disney Concert Hall (7 min) Frank Gehry-designed music hall with striking steel architecture & pristine acoustics. Los Angeles Zoo (13 min) Zoo & botanical gardens open since 1966 containing more than 250 animal species & 800 plant species. Hollywood Sign (16 min) Erected in 1923, this symbolic landmark on Mount Lee is often viewed from Griffith Park Observatory. Hollywood & Highland (11 min) Landmark district boasts The Chinese Theatre, Walk of Fame, designer shops, nightlife & restaurants. Los Angeles County Museum of Art (18 min) This 20-acre campus with diverse collections spanning art history also offers screenings & concerts. TCL Chinese Theatre (13 min) This iconic, opulent theater hosts movie premieres & immortalizes hand- & footprints of the stars. Hollywood Bowl (10 min) Concertgoers bring a picnic & wine to watch shows of every genre at this historic amphitheater. Universal Studios Hollywood (11 min) Sprawling amusement park with a cinema theme, featuring rides, restaurants, shops & shows. The La Brea Tar Pits and Museum (17 min) Ice Age–fossil excavation site with an adjacent museum, plus a re-created prehistoric garden. |