The Hollywood Franklin Hotel near Universal Studios

3.0 star property

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Bar (on property)
Lobby
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM, sun loungers
Property amenity
Reception

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
$154
$134 nightly
$154 total
Total with taxes and fees
Mar 2 - Mar 3

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6141 Franklin Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90028
  • Place, Hollywood Walk of Fame
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Hollywood Boulevard
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Pantages Theatre
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Los Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Room options

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(69 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 450 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(133 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 380 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Basic Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 375 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 380 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 410 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 410 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Star Wars Double Double

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Star Wars King Sign View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

King Hollywood Sign View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

King Massive TV

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

King Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Los Angeles

Located in Los Angeles (Hollywood), The Hollywood Franklin Hotel near Universal Studios is within a 5-minute walk of Hollywood Walk of Fame and within 2 minutes by car from Hollywood Bowl..This hotel is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Hollywood Sign and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Greek Theatre.

What's nearby

  • Hollywood Walk of Fame - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Capitol Records Tower - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Hollywood Boulevard - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Hollywood and Vine - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Pantages Theatre - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Hollywood - Vine Station - 7 min walk
  • Glendale Transportation Center - 9 min drive
  • Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lily’s Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Shake Shack - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪For the Win - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Clark Street Diner - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Hollywood Franklin Hotel near Universal Studios

The Hollywood Franklin Hotel near Universal Studios offers 86 accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature Frette Italian sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. 85-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 86 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and Frette Italian sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Additional features at this Art Deco hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a picnic area.
Enjoy American cuisine at Clark Street Diner, a diner which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the late night room service. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Limited parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 1:00 PM.
Clark Street Diner - This diner specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast and lunch. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Covered valet parking on site (USD 35 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Extended parking on site (USD 35 per day)
  • RV/bus/truck parking (surcharge) on site
  • Limited onsite valet parking (max 2 spaces per unit)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: USD 5 to 30 for adults and USD 5 to 30 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Clark Street Diner

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • No elevator
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 4 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 1926
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 85-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable/satellite channels
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Late-night room service
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 10.00
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 10 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Bicycle storage
  • Business center/computer access
  • Concierge service
  • Faxes
  • Fitness center access
  • Housekeeping
  • In-room coffee
  • In-room safe
  • Laundry facilities
  • Newspaper
  • Phone calls
  • Pool access

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 5.00 to 30.00 for adults, and USD 5.00 to 30.00 for children
  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 35.00 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Extended parking fee: USD 35.00 per day
  • Early check-in fee: USD 10.00 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Best Western Hollywood
Best Western Hollywood Hills Hotel
Best Western Hotel Hollywood Hills
Best Western Plus Hills Hotel
Best Western Plus Hollywood
Best Western Plus Hollywood Hills
Best Western Plus Hollywood Hills Hotel
Hollywood Best Western Hotel
Hollywood Best Western Plus
Hollywood Hills Best Western
Best Western Plus Hills
The Adler A Hollywood Hills
The Adler a Hollywood Hills Hotel Hotel
Best Western Plus Hollywood Hills Hotel
The Adler a Hollywood Hills Hotel Los Angeles
The Adler a Hollywood Hills Hotel Hotel Los Angeles

The Hollywood Franklin Hotel near Universal Studios Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1062 out of 1672 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 359 out of 1672 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 143 out of 1672 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 58 out of 1672 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 50 out of 1672 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

erika

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it! The valet person was very nice and helpful! He help us on Saturday night and Sunday night..
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Rita

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

gabriele

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel room was very clean.Great breakfast at the Diner.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location friendly staff and good food
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kanndee

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean. The gentleman at the front desk was kind to us!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel! Spacious room and bathroom, very clean, great location, adjacent to diner with great food.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emile

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria Salome, Edmonton

Excellent service staff at the front desk Leo ,guided us on how to take public transport which is just nearby the Hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shalyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool place, would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We loved staying at this hotel. Super cool - great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Checked in, got to the room, it smelled like stale air. The AC unit was set on 60 degree on HIGH but it was blowing out warm air. I went down to the desk, the guy went up with me. Looked at it for a second and said "That's as good as it'll get." I said I'm not staying in this room, that's unacceptable. Went back down, the man who checked me in said that's the only room they had. I said I will not stay in that room and I want another one. He magically found another room. That room was slightly better, but still an older AC unit. Extremely low water pressure in shower. Walls/ceiling are VERY thin, so I didn't sleep for 2 nights because of the constant POUNDING. This hotel looks AMAZING in photos, and does have really cool decor/vibe, but it's an old building that hasn't been updated. Don't be fooled by the photos like I was.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kwok Kwai

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
The room is really stinky. The bathroom has lots of small insects. The room is dirty, with many different kinds of stains on various surfaces. The comments on Expedia completely misled me into booking the wrong hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Mohammad Mahdi

Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Selina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
This hotel had a great location. Its a 5 min walk to Hollywood Blvd. Universal abd the warner brothers tour is about 7 min drive away. We got a king suite room, had a slight musty smell but it wasnt horrible. The room was large and the bed was super comfy. The only reason I didnt give a 5 star was becuase of the parking situation. Its $33 to park there thought it was a little to much. They had valet parking but they litlery handed you the keys and you walked to your car becuase the lot is so small. When we came in they parked it each night. But it only saved us like 20 steps. I would recommend this hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mandi

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendliest staff I’ve ever encountered! Front desk, valet and the lounge staff were all so welcoming and friendly and fun! We picked this hotel for the location and it exceeded our expectations. Check in was easy, our room was adorable. Everything was convenient, the diner in the building was beyond excellent, the lounge was perfect and we were walking distance to our event. Really can’t wait to find a reason to come back here!
Two queen room, third floor
Pool
Sitting area outside of the lobby
Lobby area by the cafe
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Angela

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Our coffee machine was broken my boyfriend fixed it on our last day.not enough shampoo and conditioner for 4 people..2 small bottles didn't cut it .the air wasn't working right until 4 hours later when we were in bed.the shower didn't have another door or curtain the water kept running out of the floor and I almost slipped..it was too much hassle for $352 for 2 nights and I still had to walk to get to the metro to catch the shuttle to universal studios..I'll stay at the Blvd next time or find a better deal with contential breakfast..I thought it said contintenal breakfast because that is what I was looking for in our stay..that disappointed me a lot..but it was clean and vintage..smell was old..it was an experience
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roxana

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025