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Magic Castle Hotel

3.5 star property
Historic hotel with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk

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Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, paper towels
45-inch TV with cable channels, DVD player
Lobby
Lobby

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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7025 Franklin Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90028
  • Hollywood Walk of Fame
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Hollywood Bowl
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Los Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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45-inch TV with cable channels, DVD player

Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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45-inch TV with cable channels, DVD player

Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Los Angeles

Magic Castle Hotel places you in the centre of Los Angeles, steps from Dolby Theater and within a short 5-minute stroll of Hollywood Boulevard. Highlights at this historic hotel include an outdoor swimming pool and free continental breakfast. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Added amenities include a snack bar/deli, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Attractions within a short walk walk of this 3.5-property class Hollywood hotel include Hollywood Walk of Fame and Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel.

What's nearby

  • Dolby Theater - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hollywood Walk of Fame - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • TCL Chinese Theatre - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Hollywood Bowl - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Hollywood - Highland Station - 6 min walk
  • Glendale Transportation Center - 9 min drive
  • Los Angeles Intl. (LAX) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dave & Buster's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Yamashiro - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Lucky Strike - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪California Pizza Kitchen - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Preston's at Loews Hollywood Hotel - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Magic Castle Hotel

Historic hotel with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
There's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. An outdoor pool, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the historic Magic Castle Hotel. The hotel can provide concierge services and wedding services. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3.5-star Los Angeles hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 39 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1956
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
Magic Castle Hotel offers 39 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature DVD players and a safe. Pillowtop beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. Televisions come with premium cable channels. Fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers are provided. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, bathrobes, designer toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary newspapers, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and an iron/ironing board. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Secured, covered parking on site (USD 30.80 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Art supplies
  • Children's games
  • DVD player
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • 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 (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1956
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 45-inch TV with premium cable channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.75 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 25 April to 27 April:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay

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.

  • Covered self-parking fee: USD 30.80 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.75 per cent

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

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Up to 3 children aged 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Magic Castle Hollywood
Magic Castle Hotel
Magic Castle Hotel Hollywood
Magic Hotel
Magic Castle Los Angeles
Hotel Magic Castle
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Magic Castle Hotel Hotel
Magic Castle Hotel Los Angeles
Magic Castle Hotel Hotel Los Angeles

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Magic Castle Hotel?

Magic Castle Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Magic Castle Hotel?

Yep, Magic Castle Hotel has a secured covered self car park with in/out privileges for USD 30.80 per night.

Are there any beaches close to Magic Castle Hotel?

The closest beach to Magic Castle Hotel is Santa Monica Beach (17.9 km).

Does Magic Castle Hotel have a pool?

Magic Castle Hotel has a heated pool and an outdoor pool.

Is Magic Castle Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a deli, as well as art supplies in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Magic Castle Hotel is a hit with families.

Does Magic Castle Hotel serve breakfast?

You bet, complimentary continental brekkie is offered daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Magic Castle Hotel?

No, Magic Castle Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Magic Castle Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Magic Castle Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Magic Castle Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 716 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 195 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1003 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Jared

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
So dirty and outdated. Would never stay here again. Staff was wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey, Elk Grove

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No place like it! Best customer service.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place for families all ages. The staff is extremely friendly. The accommodation was large and roomy.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

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

8/10 Good

Edher, Davis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The staff and some amenities were amazing. The apartment itself was not the best; it had very squeaky and damaged floating floors, old and damaged furniture. No elevators made carrying luggage up and down the very narrow staircases difficult. Many children were present, so if you want peace and quiet, you might want to consider somewhere else.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey, Elk Grove

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the coolest little retro place to stay. The staff is simply the best.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharalyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff and a great family vibe without being juvenile. The property is the throwback to the mid-century, but it's in excellent condition and a haven from the busyness outside. They're generous with amenities and parking was simple. Loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

melissa

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Layout of room and building was awesome. Excellent service (friendly and fun staff). Free snacks (which is very rare these days and puts the service in its own level). Best coffee of any hotel I have been in. It even had its own self-serve coke machine. I traveled a lot and there is no other hotel that can compare for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Laura

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Fantastic location and room size - kitch abs bath in room need some TLC- breakfast could be better
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Holly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is so clean and the staff very friendly. We loved the 70’s vibe of the property. We will definitely stay here again if back in Hollywood!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Roslyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Amazing staff and attitude

The hotel itself is somewhat worn and old, but the beds were clean and comfy and the staff were absolutely amazing - very welcoming, kind, generous, helpful and accommodating to our needs. Each staff member we encountered was just wonderful and their attitude made up for the shortfalls in the physical property.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara, Anchorage

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
“Cheap and Cheerful” is how I would sum up The Magic Castle Hotel. Each of the staff I encountered were friendly, helpful, and professional. The amenities are great, especially for families (heated pool, popsicle hotline, soft serve ice cream machine, free endless snacks, fountain soda/ice machine, free Wi-Fi, continental breakfast, free detergent on-site laundry, and outdoor movies). The mini bar was stocked for a good time (liquor/beer/pre-mixed cocktails) with reasonable prices! There were also several easy DoorDash-able restaurant suggestions provided at check-in. Parking is limited, so the garage can fill up. I’m not sure what the alternative parking arrangement could be. There were a couple of very narrow spots that could accommodate a Mini or Prius-sized vehicle, but not a regular sedan or SUV, FYI. The property felt secure, requiring key cards to enter the garage or lobby. The room had everything one needs for a comfortable stay, but it’s best suited for the sleep shower crowd. If you’re into hotel-style lounging, it’s probably not ideal. (Although, the robes and towels were soft and comfy.) The property is old, the rooms are small, and there isn’t a lot of natural light. The rooms and property are kept up just fine, but they show their age. If I ever need to stay in the Hollywood area again, I’ll definitely book here without hesitation.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

ROMEL ARANZANSO, rx/m-div FPO

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the Guy receptionist qho welcomed us on our check-in at around 2130. Also, the guy who helped me fill up my water tumbler with a better water and ice. We loved our stay at Magic Castle Hotel. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodi

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was the best staff at any hotel ever. The amenities were great. The hotel is perfect for families. This hotel has got the right idea! Free snacks, drinks, breakfast and popsicles made this hotel special, but the staff went above and beyond to make our stay perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayden

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

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Travelled with group
very spacious and lots of amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely spot to stay -- not for the luxury, it's rather seriously retro -- but for the atmosphere and the staff. Absolutely take advantage of the access to the Magic Castle for dinner or brunch on the weekends, which costs around $100 and includes access to the castle, grounds, and magic shows.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julianna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay and take in the sights of Hollywood.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Welcome to an expensive AirBnb acting like a hotel

The hotel is a pretty old apartment community turned into a hotel with 1B1B unit called as suite rooms. The parking is a hassle, the free breakfast is laughable, the floors are creaky and you are sold magic related merchandize. The things I liked about the hotel were one of the front desk manager who did our check-in who was a pleasure to interact, was very co-operative, friendly and the reason why I didn't change my mind and go somewhere else after looking at the "hotel".
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

jadie, Goodyear

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

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had the best time with our 13 year old son traveling from Nashville to watch some NBA basketball and take in the sights. We loved the Magic Castle Hotel. So fun and unique. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024