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The Hollywood Franklin Hotel near Universal Studios

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is $183
$159 nightly
$183 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25

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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

Room options

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 King Bed

A bedroom with a floral headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a nightstand with a radio.

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a large poster on the wall.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, and a wall with a large poster.

Basic Double Room

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

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with a large bed, a small desk, a chair, a wardrobe, and a poster on the wall.

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a floral wall, a nightstand with lamps, and a window with blinds.

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 410 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, and a wall with a large poster.

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a small table, and a mirror.

Star Wars Double Double

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

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A room with a green sofa, a wall-mounted mirror, and a black and white portrait.

Star Wars King Sign View

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

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A hill with the Hollywood sign and a radio tower in the background.

King Hollywood Sign View

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

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A compact hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a sofa.

King Massive TV

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

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A bedroom with a green sofa, a white bed with floral pillows, a small table, and a large floral-patterned wall mural.

King Suite

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

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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

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Shake Shack - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Clark Street Diner - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Totoyama Sushi & Ramen Hollywood - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Frolic Room - ‬7 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. 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 transportation

  • 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/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)
  • 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

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

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1175 out of 1846 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 403 out of 1846 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 157 out of 1846 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 1846 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 50 out of 1846 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

8/10 Good

Eleasalo

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excellent restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A vintage style hotel with historic value, close to everything and very helpful staff!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff such a cute vibe we will be back for sure!
Stayed 1 night in May 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

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a cute, quirky hotel!! Well placed, very "Hollywood" decor, sweet pool. Overall, we enjoyed our stay very much. We had breakfast at the diner, also very good. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night 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

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

Stephen

Great place
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved everything at this hotel. BIG rooms Retro decor ! Bar was charming!'Diner was so good and convenient after a long drive! Cannot say enough how wonderful this stay was. Will be back!
Stayed 1 night in May 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