The Hollywood Franklin Hotel near Universal Studios

3.0 star property
VIP Access

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A bar area with a red cushioned bar counter, multiple stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.
An indoor pool area with a blue water surface, surrounded by lounge chairs and potted plants.
A room with a green sofa, a wall-mounted mirror, and a black and white portrait.
A cozy living room with a sofa set, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.
A building with a large sign advertising 'LAST CAPPUCINO BEFORE THE 101 PARK HERE'.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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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.)
    ‪33 min drive‬
VIP Access
Curated for quality and service, VIP Access stays consistently receive our highest guest ratings.
  • Expect exceptional service
  • Extra savings and perks for BONUS+ members

Room options

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(74 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(139 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Basic Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Design Double Room

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

Design Single Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

King Hollywood Sign View

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

King Massive TV

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

King Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Hollywood Franklin Hotel near Universal Studios

Along with an outdoor pool, this hotel has a restaurant and a fitness center. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a 24-hour business center are onsite. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
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.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the sightseeing around The Hollywood Franklin Hotel near Universal Studios. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Hollywood Walk of Fame. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus an outdoor pool and a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at Clark Street Diner, a diner that serves American cuisine
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Valet parking, extended parking, and RV/bus/truck parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • Guests really like the accommodations for the spaciousness and cleanliness
  • Just a 5-minute walk from Hollywood Walk of Fame and a 2-minute drive from Hollywood Bowl
The Hollywood Franklin Hotel near Universal Studios offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

You'll find a 24-hour business center on site. A terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly The Hollywood Franklin Hotel near Universal Studios. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Los Angeles hotel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 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. Open daily.

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 transport

  • Covered valet parking on site (USD 35 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Secured, covered extended parking on site (USD 38.50 per day)
  • RV/bus/lorry parking (surcharge) on site
  • Limited number of on-site valet parking 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 centre
  • 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 lift
  • 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)
  • Covered extended parking fee: USD 38.50 per day
  • Early check-in fee: USD 10.00 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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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
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The Hollywood Franklin Hotel near Universal Studios Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1166 out of 1835 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 402 out of 1835 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 157 out of 1835 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 60 out of 1835 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 50 out of 1835 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love staying here!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Great location, enjoyed the diner located in hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was an amazing experience and the bar is the perfect spot to take some pictures.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amyslen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very nice, and very well located. The staff was also incredibly friendly. And the pool was heated which was great
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The attached restaurant and bar are excellent pluses. Each had style and delicious offers…wonderful breakfast and cocktails on site.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean and friendly staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness
Had a wonderful stay! Bathroom was big and clean. We loved the cafe downstairs and was easy to get around.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Walking distance to many attractions! Clean rooms, friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, unique, great location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was verry nice i enjoy the view of room looks very clean staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Trent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel with Hollywood memorabilia in walking distance to Holeoid Blvd! Great onsite diver too!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Great place
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute hotel at a great price
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ivana M.

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly welcoming staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Roberta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staffs are great. Room is nice and clean. Location is great to the places we went in.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tonya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay here. Charming and convenient location. It was a great base for us in LA!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dallas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the old Hollywood feel and all the photos furniture and paraphernalia. The downstairs Diner was convenient and reasonable as was the hotel. If I’m ever in Hollywood I would definitely stay here again.
Lamp in the room
Mystery Stairs
Elevator
Room
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Dante

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel in a fantastic location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location is ok, nice theme styles rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sophia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful clean rooms and walkable to Hollywood Stars Walk of Fame.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Aspen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location is very convenient being close to the freeway and other tourists attractions. The hotel has a great movie theme! Only downside is the room we got was facing towards the road and the windows are VERY thin so it can be very noisy at night with traffic. The cafe downstairs was good.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026