Hollywood Historic Hotel

United States , Los Angeles - CA
HOLLYWOOD, 5162 Melrose Avenue
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6/10

Pleasant

18 Jun 2026

Marcos

Boa localização em Hollywood, fácil de ir de carro para os pontos turísticos de Los Angeles. Não oferece café da manhã, mas logo ao lado tem um café com opções muito gostosas, café com leite delicioso, torrada com geleia, sanduíches, bolos e banana.
Quarto espaçoso e cama confortável, limpeza diária.
É um hotel antigo mas acolhedor e bonito, tem elevador.
Bom que tem estacionamento fácil de parar, é pago.
Foi uma estadia agradável e deu para aproveitar bastante a cidade de Los Angeles!

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

18 Jun 2026

Gerti

The staff was very helpful and easy going. The hotel is old and smelly. If your room is facing the street you will hear the cars and street noise from 4 am to 1 am of the next day. Very bad noise isolation. The hotel location is advertised as in Hollwyood which geografically it is but don't get fooled, it is in a corner of Hollwyood far from most of the attractions that Hollwyood has to offer. On the plus side, there is a bar and a restaurant in the first floor, a coffe/bakery shop and some other nice restaurants in walking distance. The area does not feel very safe walking after dark. Paramount Studios are also in walking distance.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jun 2026

Victor

Loved staying here. Could see the Hollywood sign from the window. Convenient location and low cost to park for a few days. Was able to walk to the Palladium where we were seeing a show. Would have liked to have checked out the restaurant/bar but couldn’t as I had my 17 yo with me (it’s 21 and over). Very charming though.

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jun 2026

Deanna

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

My husband and I absolutely loved our stay at the Hollywood Historic Hotel. If you appreciate history, character, and old Hollywood charm, this place is a true gem.

From the moment we arrived, the hotel felt special. The historic architecture, beautiful staircases, vintage photographs, and classic atmosphere made us feel like we had stepped back into another era. We found ourselves exploring the hallways and admiring the history throughout the building.

Our room was clean, comfortable, quiet, and full of character. The high ceilings and unique layout added to the charm, and everything was well maintained.

A special thank you to Dillon, who checked us in around 11:00 PM. He was incredibly kind, welcoming, and genuinely friendly. After a long day, his warm attitude immediately made us feel at home. Employees like Dillon are a big part of what makes a stay memorable.

What we loved most was that the hotel embraces its history instead of hiding it. So many hotels feel the same, but this one has a story to tell. Staying here felt like becoming part of a piece of Hollywood history.

We made wonderful memories during our visit and would gladly stay here again. Thank you to the Hollywood Historic Hotel—and especially Dillon—for making our trip so special.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

15 Jun 2026

Angus

This is an old hotel, the facilities are tired and dated. It does however have charm and it’s different to chain hotels, so that’s all good. No AC was disappointing.

Family

8/10

Excellent

14 Jun 2026

JESSIE

The hotel is a little old, but it's clean; the staff is nice and helpful. Breakfast was closed (SAD), and the bar looks great.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2026

Burger

I stayed here several times it’s generally clean. The staff is always nice.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jun 2026

lauri

Very cool historic hotel 1.8 miles from the Fonda Theatre. The rooms were cute tho no coffee in room. Have to buy it next door. Great bar/restaurant with nice happy hour and great wines and short rib tacos. It was open late too!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jun 2026

Owen

What a gem! The attached parking was really helpful, and a great location. Go ahead and book it.

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jun 2026

Ryan James

Nice basic hotel, basic rooms with TV and staff to change sheets everyday
Bottle Water provided with fridge
Carpark to rear if needed

Would stay again in the future

Self

8/10

Excellent

11 Jun 2026

Tammy Michele

Staff was amazing! Always ready to help. Unique place to stay.. could see the Hollywood sign from our room

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jun 2026

Kristy

The Historic Hollywood Hotel was by far my most favorite hotel on our trip! We arrived at the hotel during shift change but the staff still greeted us immediately and asked if we would mind waiting until they finished the shift change. We, of course, did not mind at all. While checking in we asked if we could possibly have a room where we could see the Hollywood sign from and though they could not guarantee it they gave us a room that we would have a good chance. The hotel is decorated with so many pictures of actors and actresses as well as pictures of Hollywood’s history! So many pictures, not enough time! I have to say that one of my favorite things about this hotel is the elevator! It is so small it only holds 3 people! I stood in the middle of it, put my arms out to the side and could literally reach both walls! I’m only 5’3 so that’s saying something. When it came time for us to leave we mentioned that we had never seen the Hollywood sign before except on tv. The lady at the front desk, please forgive me I don’t remember her name, told up where we could go to see it better and be close enough to get some good pictures and selfies. She also gave us a suggestion for a route to our next destination that would take longer but if we weren’t in a hurry would be worth the drive. She was right! We had a beautiful drive along the coast up to San Jose! When we plan our next trip to the Hollywood area we will definitely stay at this hotel again! We highly recommend it! 100% happy!

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

09 Jun 2026

Cheryl

(1) Bathtub looked dirty. Was afraid to use before bed. Nice receptionist Betty said tub was scheduled for refinishing (sanding).
(2) Receptionist Betty said Stains on carpet were due to cleaning fluid, would change in the coming weeks.
(3) Two of the four pillows on my bed had pillowcases that felt like recycled plastic.
(4) no charger plug outlets by bed.
(5) Room stuffy, needed air.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2026

Michael

Great locaton and well maintained!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2026

Juan

Loved the history of the location. Rooms were great and staff was amazing. Would recommend it to everyone.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Jun 2026

Kevin

Fun hotel, almost like a motel but great location.

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jun 2026

Daniel

Well done for an old historic Hotel!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jun 2026

Susan

Historic property with a wonderful attached bar/restaurant. Efficient and clean room reflective of the age. Not spacious but a step back in time that is worth the stay.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jun 2026

Paul

Good location & great staff.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jun 2026

Jennifer

Hollywood hotel meets basic hotel needs with a ton of history, personality beyond your basic vacation hotel. Unique and interesting while still comfortable and courteous.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jun 2026

Virginia

We really liked the old and historic feel of the place. It was old, yet it had most modern amenities. The restaurant/bar is located on the premises with a lovely courtyard in the back, near the parking. The housekeeping staff did a great job cleaning our room each day.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2026

Luis Enrique

excellent customer service, stay was seamless

Partner

8/10

Excellent

01 Jun 2026

Sukunj

Awesome stay!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2026

Lindsey

Clean comfortable room
Friendly staff
Hotel had a restaurant and coffee shop close by and was within walking distance to Hollywood sites

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2026

Manny

Amazing space and room- I would def stay there again.

Self

4/10

Poor

01 Jun 2026

Gavin H

How this hotel can be rated 9/10 on Expedia I have no idea.

Smell of drains throughout. Toilet flush very poor. Maintenance also very poor. Clearly the toilets are an issue as in the bathroom instead of a toilet brush, there is a plunger.

None of the staff cared.

Beds were comfy and the coffee shop on the corner was excellent. Otherwise nothing going for it at all

Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2026

Michele

Beautiful building, so well cared for. It was ideal for my work trip. Pricing is wonderful without compromising a clean quiet room. I had all that I needed, including a mini fridge. I was located right where I needed to be. I plan to stay there again. The staff was lovely and accommodating.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2026

Luis

Good service

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2026

Jill

Everything was wonderful, but having to go outside to use a microwave was a little disheartening. Overall, I would absolutely stay here again, and have recommended it to a few people. They will be booking for an October stay 😊.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2026

Wes

The room was always clean and was mighty spacious. I was provided a corner room so I had a great view of East Hollywood! The downstairs restaurant is very servicable and atmospheric and the staff are all so helpful.

The only issue is that is twenty to thirty minutes walk to any metro station for the subway, but a bus stop is right outside the hotel to take you to downtown or La Brea, very easily. There's a bodega, Italian restaurant, and Mexican food stand nearby, as well as a cafe on the corner! Within walking distance of Paramount Studios, Hollywood Forever Cemetery and Sunset Boulevard!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2026

Jeannette

Very clean and the restaurant was really good. We stayed the night before I had surgery close by and it was perfect.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

26 May 2026

Wacey

It was okay.

2/10

Poor

25 May 2026

Theodor

Bad air quality in the room, I couldn’t stay there. The cleaning chemicals smelled terrible and I got brain fog immediately. I checked in and checked out immediately, I was told I get a refund. I called, nothing. No refund, no response. What a joke.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

24 May 2026

Cassie

Very nice and clean feels like you’re back in time my love staying there

Partner

8/10

Excellent

23 May 2026

Susanna

Clean

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

21 May 2026

ALI

Old style , pillows were very uncomfortable . Shower door was not aligned so I couldn’t shut the door

Self

8/10

Excellent

19 May 2026

Neisha

Close to all the main attractions.

Friends

8/10

Excellent

19 May 2026

James

We stay here regularly. The clerk at the front seemed to police the 3 pm check in too much. That led to a log jam at 3 pm which could easily have been averted by letting folks in starting ten minutes early. We really like the bar and breakfast nook tied to the restaurant. Pricing is reasonable for this area.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 May 2026

william j

It’s a good value because it’s inexpensive.

10/10

Exceptional

17 May 2026

Janelle

Very clean room, staff was helpful and kind, and amazing location. Will stay again

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 May 2026

Jonathan

10/10

Exceptional

15 May 2026

Andrew

The rooms are a bit dated but that's acceptable considering the hotel is 99 years old but it more than makes up with the fantastic cocktail and restaurant lounge and lovely beer garden, a special thanks to Jules who looked after us in the cocktail bar every night, she is so sweet and so attentive.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

15 May 2026

Cassiano

Nice stay, we had good time in LA. The building is old, but everything runs good.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

14 May 2026

Diego Eduardo Gonçalves

Amazing experience, great localization.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 May 2026

Nigel

I didn’t know you offered breakfast. We went next door to the coffee shop

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 May 2026

Micheal

Very conveniently placed - staff helpful - nice little bar attached with a pleasant happy hour - Mexican eatery and Italian restaurant across the street ( recommended by staff ) were great - walking distance to BIG bus stop - $20 Uber to universal studios - staff stored our bags until we were ready to leave for Disneyland - meet all our need’s & expectations !

Family

8/10

Excellent

11 May 2026

David

Great Hotel! Plan on staying there again in the future.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 May 2026

Shelley

We loved the location, the surrounding restaurants and the ease of parking.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

10 May 2026

Mary Ann

If you like baths, bring a stopper and be responsible. The towels are scratchy - think exfoliating - so you may want to bring a soft one. The hangers are locked in the closet so you have to gingerly place the clothes you want to hang on the hangers in situ. All that being said, the staff is warm and welcoming and willing to help.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 May 2026

Ho Ming

Okay

10/10

Exceptional

09 May 2026

May Aloha

Clean and comfortable. Central location

Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 May 2026

william f

We stayed with friends two nights. Location within walking distance of Paramount Studios and restaurants. Great bar/restaurant in the hotel. The staff was helpful. $18 per night to.park. not bad. I paid $45 at Holiday Inn at LAX. I would stay here again.

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

05 May 2026

Georges

We were 'greeted' at 2.50pm by a horrible lady at check in who didn't even say hello and basically growled at us to let us know that check in is not available until after 3pm. We heard her being unnecessarily rude to the couple in front of us in line too. What a horrible lady! Such a shame, because we later encountered two different friendly and helpful male staff. The rooms are old but in good condition, no breakfast available at the restaurant and not much around within walking distance except one average cafe. The location in Hollywood is quiet far to walk to most attractions. Also as we were about to check out, we had packed our bags and about to walk out, when the housekeeping lady knocked on the door at 11:01 (check out was 11:00) to tell us that we need to check out. Unbelievable... 1 minute over?!? Do better.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 May 2026

Linda

Charming hotel, great location, staff was friendly and helpful. Very clean rooms, lobby
and exterior. I like that they have gated parking. Nice restaurant and coffee shop adjacent to the hotel. I love the movie star photos throughout and will stay there again.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

03 May 2026

Heather

Nice clean place, clearly older but comfortable and staff was friendly. I asked for a quiet room and they gave me a very quiet room. Space in the room is small so I wouldn't plan on hanging out there much, but great for getting where I needed to go and having a comfortable place to sleep.

Self

2/10

Poor

02 May 2026

Moshe

Receptionist was the worse I ever met

Partner

8/10

Excellent

30 Apr 2026

Laurie

Loved the daily complimentary bottles of water. The water pressure was very poor, but the bathroom had good lighting and the bed was comfortable. The desk and chair came in handy for work. I chose the hotel for its old-school vibe and proximity to my daughter’s apartment.

Self

2/10

Poor

30 Apr 2026

Marisa

I stayed here once before and had a pretty decent time, and was honestly looking forward to staying here a second time. I'm giving this hotel a poor review this time due to the negligible handling of my reservation on the hotel's part. I chose the \"pay at property\" option when booking over 2 months ago, I choose this option for practically ever hotel booking I've ever made and have NEVER had a hotel run my card prior to me showing up. This detail is crucial.

I show up about 30 minutes after check-in time opens up and I'm told by the front desk person very bluntly that my reservation has been cancelled. He tells me there was an issue when they ran my card so they cancelled my reservation completely. I ask when they would've done that since it was a pay at property reservation and he says they emailed me but the emails, in his exact words, \"usually end up in your spam folder, so that's why you didn't see it\". I am boiling inside and in SHOCK. Who in the world has ever checked their email on a travel day, let alone the SPAM FOLDER. He told me there was nothing that could be done and while I was trying to figure it out still he started talking to a coworker in th middle of me speaking, so I walked out. When I check my email box there is a singular email sent before 7 am telling me to call the hotel to confirm my info before noon. That's it. My card worked everywhere else just fine. There are better hotels with more amenities that are just as cheap and won't cancel on you.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Apr 2026

Michael

I didn't have breakfast

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Apr 2026

Robert

Good place to stay. Around transportation. Staff is nice and helpful.

Self

8/10

Excellent

28 Apr 2026

Rhodri

Room was v spacious and comfortable. I personally hate soap instead of shower gel in a hotel but everything else was great. Staff were lovely.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

28 Apr 2026

Jason

What a surprising find! I have stayed in the area dozens of times and never knew what a gem this place was!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2026

David

Staff was super helpful and accommodating. Restaurant next door (Edmon) was great for dinner, and coffee shop next door had great coffee and quiche.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2026

Sheila

Love Betty the hotel manager
Glenn was great check in was easy
I’ve stayed here before and the location is very close to where I need to go next door has a great coffee & pastry shop

Self

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2026

Rachel

Was an affordable, clean, and safe choice for a trip planned on a short turn around. Loved the design of the hotel and the location—was close to everything I wanted to do! Portable heater provided in room did the trick and I enjoyed the daily housekeeping with free water bottles given. Would stay here again on a future trip.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

24 Apr 2026

Ignacio

Beautiful historic hotel great atmosphere

10/10

Exceptional

24 Apr 2026

Allan

Very reasonably priced hotel for LA, great location provided you have your own car to see the sights. Staff were very friendly and helpful

Partner

2/10

Poor

23 Apr 2026

Ally

The hotel is very old with a strange smell. Water temperature is very unstable.

10/10

Exceptional

22 Apr 2026

Alexander

Great historic hotel. Ask for a room with a view of the Hollywood sign (if it’s available). The restaurant has amazing drinks and a reasonably priced happy hour menu.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Apr 2026

michael

Room was clean and the staff friendly. Really nice restaurant.

6/10

Pleasant

20 Apr 2026

Angelino

I like the hotel except one issue. My wife was not impressed because of strange smell comes from the old carpet. Needs deep cleaning.

8/10

Excellent

20 Apr 2026

Sarah

The Historic Hollywood Hotel is a well-kept older hotel at the end of Melrose - about 2 miles from Melrose shopping. The amenities include shampoo/conditioner/soap and lotion. You have a fridge and hair dryer but no microwave or coffee maker. The cable is spotty - we were able to use it but it was in and out every evening. The restaurant/bar located on the premise is 21 years or older. We weren’t able to eat there because I was traveling with my 16 year old. There is a wonderful bakery on the corner with delicious coffee and treats - that’s a must-do. Everyone was very kind and helpful.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

19 Apr 2026

Mike

Stayed as a solo traveler, and overall it was an okay experience for what I needed. The room itself was clean and tidy on the surface, and it felt comfortable enough for a short stay.

However, there were a few downsides. There were no power outlets conveniently located next to the bed, which made charging devices a bit inconvenient. While the room looked clean at first glance, some areas—especially lower sections in the bathroom—could have used more thorough cleaning.

Also, don’t try to check in prior to 3pm—you will be refused, and no offer of baggage storage or drop-off was offered.

That said, it served its purpose for a solo trip, and I didn’t have any major issues during my stay. A decent option if you’re looking for something simple and functional.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

19 Apr 2026

Jeff

I loved this hotel! Very close to Larchmont Village, Hollywood, West Hollywood, Silver Lake and Los Feliz. The Sweet Corner Bakery is wonderful. Loved the Art Deco bar inside the hotel. It was just a great experience.

10/10

Exceptional

18 Apr 2026

Angel

Very good hoyel

Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 Apr 2026

Michael

The room was clean and the front desk employee was very nice.

8/10

Excellent

17 Apr 2026

Nathan

Lots of history

Business Partner

8/10

Excellent

16 Apr 2026

Patrick

I would stay there again.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

15 Apr 2026

Guy

Charming historic hotel. Ice only on the ground level. Nice breakfast option around the corner. Convenient to Paramount studios and the LA. City bus system. Bathroom was a bit small.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Apr 2026

Audrey Jones

Lovely hotel, great location, quiet and clean.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Apr 2026

Fernando

Muy limpio, bien ubicado y muy atentos

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Apr 2026

Elisabeth

Betty and the entire staff are amazing! It was my second time here. Betty was working in an arm brace and leg cast, and she deserves the best! I will be back to stay here. Its become my go-to place in Hollywood

Self

10/10

Exceptional

13 Apr 2026

Lydia

Breakfast is offered at the corner of the street. I did not eat at the restaurant or drink at the bar. The hotel is well-located. You must pay for parking.

Friends

6/10

Pleasant

11 Apr 2026

Matthew

Smallest elevator ever. Smallest bathroom ever. Weird smells. The staff were all nice and we enjoyed Edmon Bar.

8/10

Excellent

10 Apr 2026

Keith

Nice bar.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

09 Apr 2026

Artur

i did not use it

Self

10/10

Exceptional

08 Apr 2026

Mary Ann

Love the history and decor. Having the speakeasy vibe bar and the cute (delicious) coffee cafe/bakery all so close was a bonus! Helpful, friendly staff and great location. We hope to visit again some time!! Thank you!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Apr 2026

Kenneth

Good location with nice restaurants/coffee shop nearby. Parking is reasonable and convenient.
Very small elevator but fast.
Not deluxe but good value compared with many other hotels in the area.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

08 Apr 2026

Chad

The room was clean, staff excellent. The highlight was the restaurant, The Edmond. Great happy hour drinks and food. The Bakery on the corner was good as well. Parking was nice behind the hotel but can be full at times.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Apr 2026

Abel

It was a very clean room and hotel

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Apr 2026

Taylor

A beautiful staple in Hollywood for those who care for the city & its history, it’s walking distance to amazing coffee & pastries, tamales & BBQ, and a sacred landmark for generations of cinema & community, Hollywood Forever Cemetery.

Business Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Apr 2026

Jason

Excellent location. Clean, spacious room (especially for Los Angeles). Cafe nearby is good. I would stay there again.

2/10

Poor

05 Apr 2026

elaine

hotel really does not care about customer satisfaction. complaining gets you nothing. Hotel manager nowhere to be found. Beds are extremely uncomfortable, blankets covered with dried up sperm, pillows wrapped in plastic. No full time maintenance person. Faulty smoked alarms go on all night long. Noise from Melrose is unbearable, no outlets to charge phone and laptops, no phone in a room. If i have to guess hotel has contract with LA to provide shelter for homeless. Dont be fooled by reviews. Lots of Europeans stay there, they have lower standards

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

05 Apr 2026

Christina

As you would imagine “historic”means old and run down. The bathroom was extremely small, the pillows too full, the bed too soft, and the front desk staff not terribly friendly. The Edmon restaurant however we found delicious and had a decent happy hour.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Apr 2026

Nathan

It’s is an old hotel with a lot of character and history (and I mean that in a great way). Short drive to all Hollywood sites and you can walk to Paramoubt Studios. Amenities are a bit sparse (no pool/gym/etc), but has a cool restaurant attached and a nice pastry shop next door.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Apr 2026

Patrina

Loved the hotel and all the history that it holds.. Just was bummed that the restaurant didn’t serve breakfast. Overall had a great time, we will go back

8/10

Excellent

01 Apr 2026

Lauren

Things that were great: parking is a very inexpensive flat fee ( $18)and you can come and go as you please with no extra charge. The free bottled water in the room was nice too.
They offered NO coffee (!) except in this nice coffee/pastry shop next door but they don't open till 7. EXCELLENT Mexican restaurant across the street from the coffee/pastry shop. also italian restaurant nearby. Location was nice. close to Paramount and only a 15-20 min drive to Griffith Park and Beverly Hills.
Things that were meh: The hot and cold water on the bathtub/shower were reversed and i wasted a lot of water trying to figure that out. Otherwise the shower was fine. The mattress was comfortable but on the soft side and the right side dipped a lot when i sat on it (and i am a slight 120# woman!). The guy that checked us in was civil but not all that helpful but the woman who checked us out was nice. there's only one very small elevator so prepare to wait or carry your luggage up and down stairs.

Family

8/10

Excellent

31 Mar 2026

marco

Warning!!!! They don’t receive packages, by hotel policy.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

29 Mar 2026

Dustin

Nice historic place to stay!