The Hollywood Franklin Hotel near Universal Studios
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About this property
The Hollywood Franklin Hotel near Universal Studios is a 3-star independent property located in the heart of Hollywood, Los Angeles. Situated within a 5-minute walk of the Hollywood Walk of Fame and 2 minutes by car from the Hollywood Bowl, the hotel places guests steps away from iconic entertainment landmarks and cultural attractions.
The 86 individually decorated guestrooms feature pillowtop beds dressed in Frette Italian sheets and down comforters, refrigerators, and flat-screen televisions with satellite programming. Each room includes a private bathroom with a rainfall showerhead, complimentary toiletries, and complimentary wireless internet access. Guest comfort is rated 4.4 out of 5.
Dining is available at Clark Street Diner, which serves American cuisine and operates a bar and lounge. Late-night room service is also offered, and cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM for an additional fee. The property features an outdoor pool, fitness center, and picnic area for recreation and relaxation. Additional amenities include complimentary wireless internet, concierge services, a business center, laundry facilities, a safe-deposit box, and tours and ticket assistance. The Art Deco hotel is wheelchair accessible with accessible parking, pool facilities, and fitness areas. Service animals are permitted.
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM and extends until 2:00 AM, with standard check-out at 11:00 AM. The hotel is 18 miles from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and 10 miles from Burbank Airport, both accessible by taxi, shuttle bus, or car rental. The property has received an overall guest rating of 4.3 out of 5 across 1,431 reviews.
Location & nearby attractions
Hollywood Walk of Fame - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Pantages Theatre - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Hollywood Boulevard - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Hollywood and Vine - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Hollywood Palladium - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Hollywood and Highland Center - 1.6 km / 1 mi
TCL Chinese Theatre - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Dolby Theater - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel - 2 km / 1.2 mi
Hollywood Forever Cemetery - 2 km / 1.2 mi
Hollywood Bowl - 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area - 2.6 km / 1.6 mi
Paramount Studios - 3.1 km / 1.9 mi
Kaiser Permanente - Los Angeles Medical Center - 3.5 km / 2.2 mi
Griffith Observatory - 3.8 km / 2.4 mi
The nearest airports are:
Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) - 16.1 km / 10 mi
Los Angeles Intl. (LAX) - 35.6 km / 22.1 mi
Van Nuys, CA (VNY) - 24.8 km / 15.4 mi
Hawthorne, CA (HHR-Hawthorne Municipal) - 30.3 km / 18.8 mi
Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB) - 51.3 km / 31.8 mi
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Check-in & check-out
- 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
Pet policy
- Pets not allowed
- Service animals are allowed
- Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
- Best Western Plus Hollywood Hills has a no pet policy. Please let hotel if you are with a service animal please.
- Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Fees & policies
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
- 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)<
Know before you go
- 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.
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.