check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. amenities include an indoor pool and parking (surcharge). set off hollywood freeway, this informal hotel is 1 mile from universal studios hollywood amusement park, and 3 miles from the iconic hollywood walk of fame. bright, chic rooms feature beds with filmstrip-inspired headboards, free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, plus coffeemakers. upgraded rooms and suites add whirlpool tubs, and/or microwaves. guest laundry facilities are available Los Angeles International Airport 33 min
Los Angeles County Museum of Art (19 min) This 20-acre campus with diverse collections spanning art history also offers screenings & concerts. TCL Chinese Theatre (7 min) This iconic, opulent theater hosts movie premieres & immortalizes hand- & footprints of the stars. Griffith Observatory (18 min) This art deco landmark from 1935 features a high-tech planetarium, public telescopes & city views. Hollywood Bowl (4 min) Concertgoers bring a picnic & wine to watch shows of every genre at this historic amphitheater. The La Brea Tar Pits and Museum (19 min) Ice Age–fossil excavation site with an adjacent museum, plus a re-created prehistoric garden. Universal Studios Hollywood (14 min) Sprawling amusement park with a cinema theme, featuring rides, restaurants, shops & shows. Griffith Park (7 min) Urban oasis featuring hiking & equestrian trails, plus city views, the Greek Theatre & L.A. Zoo. Universal Studio Tour (10 min) Long-running tram tour at Universal Studios Hollywood exploring 4 acres of movie & TV-show backlots. The Getty (18 min) Famous, sizable free museum highlighting American & European art, architecture & manicured gardens. Dolby Theatre (7 min) Besides the Oscars, this chic, state-of-the-art theater hosts film premieres, shows & public tours. Hollywood Sign (17 min) Erected in 1923, this symbolic landmark on Mount Lee is often viewed from Griffith Park Observatory. Los Angeles Zoo (9 min) Zoo & botanical gardens open since 1966 containing more than 250 animal species & 800 plant species. Universal CityWalk Hollywood (18 min) High-energy hub of shops, eateries & nightclubs plus entertainment such as a cinema & bowling alley. Hollywood & Highland (5 min) Landmark district boasts The Chinese Theatre, Walk of Fame, designer shops, nightlife & restaurants. Madame Tussauds Hollywood (7 min) Museum chain for life-size wax replicas of famous Americans & historic icons in themed galleries. |