The Hollywood Franklin Hotel near Universal Studios

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

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.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(69 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Mountain view

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(132 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Mountain view

Basic Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Design Double Room

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

Design Single Room

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

King Hollywood Sign View

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

King Massive TV

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

King Suite

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

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About the area

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 a 5-minute drive of Hollywood Bowl. .This hotel is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Hollywood Sign and 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Greek Theatre.

What's nearby

  • Hollywood Walk of Fame - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Capitol Records Tower - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hollywood Boulevard - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Hollywood and Vine - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Pantages Theatre - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Glendale Transportation Center - 7 min drive
  • Hollywood - Vine Station - 7 min walk
  • Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) - 25 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

Art Deco hotel with an outdoor pool, 5-minute walk to Hollywood Walk of Fame
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 transport

  • Covered valet parking on site (USD 35 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Extended parking on site (USD 35 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

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

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

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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

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1045 out of 1639 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 353 out of 1639 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 136 out of 1639 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 58 out of 1639 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 47 out of 1639 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Barbara, Antioch

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was very quaint, and the staff was amazing. The hotel is older but it was very charming. I think they need a better way to do the laundry.As the towels did not smell, fresh and the carpets needed to be shampooed. The location of the hotel is close to hollywood and also close to universal studios. The area around there when walking.You have to watch your surroundings though.But that's typical, in most cities.Anyway. Overall, I enjoyed my visit there.And I would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

veronica, el centro

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

10/10 Excellent

Marianne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my 2nd stay. The hotel is very comfortable and reasonably priced compared to anything nearby. It is walkable to the Pantages Theater and the Hollywood Walk of Fame. We were allowed early check-in (12:30pm), which was wonderful. Over night valet parking is also very reasonable compared to nearby hotels. The onsite restaurant is fantastic and very popular. Another BONUS is that the hotel has a HUGE collection of rare Hollywood paraphernalia adorning the halls and stairwells, which is fun to browse. Each room has an homage to some classic movies. I will be back. 😉
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Baltazar

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jean

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great decore. Celebrity pictures going way back. Art deco theme. Room was clean. Check in took a while but sweet guy at reception.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

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

10/10 Excellent

Ravyn

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

10/10 Excellent

Dylan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very clean and cozy
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was great! Super convenient to Universal Studios. The diner was delish! Staff were great and friendly. Only issue was the bed was a little too soft for me.. Other than that, I’d stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Starmy

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorena

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

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed staying at this hotel. We would stay here again and will recommend it to family and friends.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chance

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruby

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cherish

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Good location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

M Katherine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Clark St Diner is downstairs which is great for breakfast/lunch. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Great valet parking. The room design was fun with 007 on the wall. Convenient to Hollywood Bowl and other attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sayde

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