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The Hollywood Franklin Hotel near Universal Studios

3.0 star property

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King Massive TV
Property amenity
Terrace/patio
Reception
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool loungers

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar

Explore the area

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6141 Franklin Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90028
  • Hollywood Walk of Fame
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Hollywood Bowl
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Universal Studios Hollywood
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Los Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

King Suite

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

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Design Single Room

Design Single Room

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

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Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds

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

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Design Double Room

Design Double Room

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

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

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

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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King Massive TV

King Massive TV

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

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

Basic Double Room

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

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

King Hollywood Sign View

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

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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
  • Hollywood Bowl - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Universal Studios Hollywood - 4 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Griffith Observatory - 8 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Hollywood Sign - 17 min drive - 4.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Avalon Hollywood - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪For the Win - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Jane Q - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Frolic Room - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Lily’s Bar - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Hollywood Franklin Hotel near Universal Studios

Art Deco hotel with a fitness center and a 24-hour business center
The Hollywood Franklin Hotel near Universal Studios offers 86 accommodations with iPod docking stations and safes. 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 complimentary newspapers and irons/ironing boards. 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. Satellite programming and iPod docking stations are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. 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.

Languages

Arabic, English, French, Spanish

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 on-site 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 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

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 25.00 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 25.00 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. 918 out of 1509 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 344 out of 1509 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 136 out of 1509 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 1509 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 49 out of 1509 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shailesh

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
decor
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is really good the only thing I didn't like is they charge for packing, for me is too much.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

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

8/10 Good

Will

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice but memorable for the wrong reasons

Couple of significant issues. 1. there were trees outside each window in the room that would scrape against the window pane when a breeze would pick up that was like nails on a chalkboard. 2. when I went to call the front desk I noticed there was no phone in the room. OK I thought to myself, just a new thing about modern hotels? Tried to call the front desk from my cell phone and the line just rang and rang. It was 8 o-clock in the evening So for such a nice hotel it was not very peaceful or quiet and it should NEVER be difficult to contact a hotel front desk, let alone impossible
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best Pool!

This hotel is great! The pool is amazing, and the rooms are cozy. My only complaint is that they don't supply bath mats. It's strange to leave these out when there is not even a shower door. They also don't have enough places to hang wet towels, so we ended up using more towels than we would typically use.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

brian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were perfectly friendly and prompt. We felt taken care of. Layout of the hotel is very easy to get around. The stairwell was like a museum that was a treat. The Valet, Fred , was a great asset for getting around info. We walked to the Forever Cemetary , which was beautiful. Only trouble we had was a blown fuse when we had a hair dryer and a electric tea kettle ( provided in the room) plugged in and going in the same outlet at the same time. We called and it was remedied immediately. We also called about the tv malfunctioning. They sent a guy to help. But he couldnt figure it out. We messed with it and it started working again. Did not have drinks at the bar but we loved the cafe downstairs. Great food and great service busy but worth the wait awesome bread. Down the street we had great burrgers at For The Win. And there was a convinient market/ liquor store. Also a Detroit Pizza Depot we kept wanting to try all weekend but the place wasnt open. Beautiful area as well. We Ubered right to the Hollywood Bowl within minutes and were able to get back after the show by uber. It does help to walk a few blocks away from the venue to catch an easy ride.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this place. Great location. Large interesting rooms. Our go to LA place. Only downside is the really high valet parking fee.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zbigniew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice very unique beautiful hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect. However when I was looking for hotels in the area I chose this one because it said “free parking” which was not the case as valet was required. Everything else was good the hotel was very well put together, decorated, and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was exactly what we were looking for to feel old Hollywood and fully immersed in it.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place on all levels. Cool interior design, great vibe.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely lovely hotel, smart, spotless and in a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trino

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

6/10 Okay

Candice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Pascal

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First the good, the location is hard to beat if you are looking for something walkable to the Hollywood blvd to search for your favorite star(s) on the floor, or an easy drive to Hollywood Studio and the Griffith Observatory. Hotel price was reasonable for the area as well. It also has a pleasant Hollywood stars vibes going for it inside. Next the confusing, the Hotel has apparently changed its name several times, it was called the Franklin Hollywood when we visited in April 2025, which is more an issue if you are driving there for the first time. And speaking of which, the parking fee there are falsely advertised online. It was not $10 per night (that is apparently the parking fee for the bar patrons), it was $34/night for parking. (and it is valet parking only). Which leads to the not so great for some, but great for others. We came in family mode (with a 10 year old in tow), and the nights can get rather loud. We were hearing loud booming music sounds coming in after midnight. But if you are here to party, well, there appears to be a happening bar on the premises.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mario, Los Altos

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We went to Hollywood to see a play at the Pantages and this hotel was very conveniently located just a few blocks away from the theater and other famous sightseeing spots. The restaurant next to the hotel, the Clark Street Diner is an iconic Hollywood coffee shop not to be missed. It was really fun to look at all the photos of the film stars of a bygone era throughout the property. And last but not least, great service from the Valet parking team. A clear thumbs up!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect for us.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Rhiannon

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had such a difficult time finding the hotel as it was called something completely different! We hadn’t been given any notification in advance, and when I finally walked in to the Franklin to ask “Where is The Adler?” the clerk said they were going through a name change. This building’s facilities are tired. The lobby looks nice, and clearly, they’re trying to do something with the decor, but all the small details give it away. The lift smells of burning rubber, not all the buttons light up and a lot of the call buttons on the different room levels are broken. As for our room, again, the decor is nice enough. The linens, however, were dirty. Our coffee machine didn’t work and even though we’d been given an extra hour (the only late check out option is 12pm instead of 11am), a cleaner burst into our room - without knocking! - at 11:40am! The noise level is insane - it is so loud. The road nearby is loud and you can hear everything that happens outside your door or windows so clearly. The windows may as well not be there, the traffic was that loud.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Terry, Sacramento

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great atmosphere. Wonderful restaurant and lounge on site. The rooms were very clean and well-appointed. The staff at front desk was a little too casually dressed in sweats and hoodies, detracting from the Hollywood ambiance.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Agustin

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Business traveller, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No free parking but great location staff and bar
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

gerard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location. Restaurant. Walkable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Top notch

Top notch from the getco. Awesome food at the diner, bar my boi Alex, and the blonde bartender were great. Pool was a nice eay to relax as it was heated. Everything was phenomenal for our 1st time visiting California
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

REBEKAH, JESSUP

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

ophelie

Liked: Cleanliness
Good stay well located needs some refurbishment

8/10 Good

Madonna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The atmosphere is wonderful. So many pics to look at. The Adlers name is not visible from the outside of the building. We drove around and around not realizing it’s the Hotel Franklin. Since I was driving during the day, didn’t see the email explaining the valet. Valet is not a personable guy! Was surprised that parking was $35 cuz parking was listed under amenities. Feel it should show parking $. Beautiful shower, big room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025