Use this guide to find hotels and motels near the East Los Angeles neighborhood. Locally called East LA, the unincorporated community of East Los Angeles is located where I-5 and I-710 cross, about 7 miles southeast of downtown Los Angeles.
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"The hotel was conveniently located. The room and toiletries were fine, but the front desk clerks weren't helpful.2018-04-25"
"The hotel was nothing special, and the room was average. The check-in clerks were friendly, but at checkout, I seemed to be bothering them.2017-10-03"
"The hotel shared a parking lot with the outlet stores, so parking and traffic were horrible on weekends. The surrounding area was industrial, and there were no restaurants nearby other than fast food. No fridge or safe in the room, and the housekeeper never left enough towels.2015-08-17"
"The hotel was clean, but there weren't many restaurants nearby. The office was often unmanned. Some of the employees didn't speak English well, so some things weren't clear.2020-10-02"
"Located in the middle of everything Asian; most of the area restaurants were Asian. The hotel was remodeled, smoke-free, and smelled good. The staff was friendly. I had a great stay.2019-07-04"
"The entire hotel looked unkempt and smelled bad. My non-smoking room smelled heavily of cigarettes and mildew. The TV remote didn't work, and the TV was stuck on one channel. I was disappointed.2021-03-14"
Outdoor swimming pool open all year - exercise room
Restaurant - lounge
Restaurant open for breakfast and dinner only
Microwave and refrigerator in every room
Free WiFi
Parking costs $30 per night
Pet friendly hotel
More > - allows dogs up to 35 pounds only, 2 dogs per room - $75 pet fee if staying 7 nights or more - $75 pet fee if staying fewer than 7 nights. - Jan 2021 < Less
"There was no hot water, and we didn't notice until it was too late to move to another room. Banging from construction work in the next room woke us up at 10 AM. I asked the workers if they'd stop, but they said no. Consider other hotels.2020-03-30"
"Close to the Citadel. I highly recommend this hotel.2017-05-30"
"A quality hotel near the USC medical campus, and next door to Little Tokyo. with accommodating personnel. It was clean and safe. From the front desk clerks to the security staff, everyone was accommodating. I accidentally left my house and car keys in the room after checkout, and the hotel returned them to me. A wonderful place to stay.2020-09-26"
"A disappointing experience considering the price. The hotel was being renovated and looked like a construction site. 2019-12-07"
"Close to restaurants and stores. The rates were affordable for L.A., and the room was spacious and clean. All the employees were courteous and accommodating. I definitely recommend this hotel.2019-08-27"
"I had trouble with the key card, which was really inconvenient.2019-07-24"
"This hotel was just average. I ordered a fruit basket at check-in, and didn't get it until I called to check on it at 6:30 PM. Not worth the price.2017-05-20"
"The hotel was centrally located. Walk to Little Tokyo. There was quite a bit of street noise, but ear plugs were available.2016-08-13"
"This small hotel was delightful. It wasn't extravagant, but was comfortable and clean. The room was large and clean, and the bed was extremely comfortable. The staff was friendly. We'd definitely stay here again.2023-02-11"
"The hotel was clean, quiet, and easy to access. The front desk clerk was amazing; he helped me with a map and getting information for my appointment in the morning. He was so helpful. I had a wonderful stay and plan to return.2020-08-19"
"The hotel was absolutely wonderful. The room was super clean, and the staff was friendly. Good breakfast. I've stayed here several times.2018-06-22"
"Easy access to USC and Keck Medical Center. Located in an old part of town; I wouldn't want to be out in the area at night. The motel was older, but the room was clean and the staff was outstanding and helpful. 2020-03-19"
"The rates were reasonable. The motel room was spacious and clean, and hte staff was friendly. Great place to stay.2020-03-15"
"Nice motel, and all the employees had good attitudes. Full-sized vehicles were a tight fit in the parking area.2019-05-11"
"The entire staff provided great customer service. Stay at this hotel.2021-02-20"
"The hotel needed better soundproofing. I could hear children screaming and crying in other rooms.2019-04-01"
"An awesome hotel. The staff was so helpful, qualified, and knowledgeable. Excellent housekeeping; the room was clean and crisp. Check-in and checkout went smoothly. The cafe menu needed improvement, and the food was too expensive. Fantastic wait staff.2018-01-13"
"There was a roach crawling on the bed, so I slept on the sofa. I woke up with a rash all over my body. The motel clerk was rude.2016-08-31"
"This was the worst motel experience I've had. The room smelled terrible, the front desk clerks were mean, and the clientele made me uncomfortable. I didn't feel safe and hated it here.2016-02-15"
"The furniture in the motel room was old and needed cleaning. The entire building needed a facelift. There were many restaurants within walking distance.2022-08-07"
"The motel was quiet and peaceful. The room was spacious and clean, and the bed was comfortable. Limited on-site parking; be prepared to park on the street.2022-05-16"
"Not a typical motel. The room was clean, and the staff was friendly.2018-05-22"
"This hotel was a secure place to stay. The TV didn't work, and I saw a bug by the shower curtain, but the staff was nice and the continental breakfast was good.2022-08-13"
"Close to everything downtown. Nice, traditional hotel with great service. We were upgraded to a suite. Parking was a little tricky; clarify with the hotel exactly where to turn to get to the parking structure. I'd definitely stay here again.2016-05-17"
"I was disappointed when I entered the building; the hotel didn't look like online photos, and it wasn't especially clean. The elevators didn't look good at all. But then the room and amenities changed my opinion to surprisingly positive. This is an experience you should have if you're staying in downtown L.A.2015-05-21"
"Room was extremely small, but it was fine for one person. I was on the 9th floor, but woke up several times due to street noise and helicopter noise. Room service food and breakfast weren't that good.2015-01-20"
"We were disappointed with this hotel. We were told it was a non-smoking hotel, but our room smelled like cigarettes and had an ashtray full of matches. We called to see about switching rooms or getting deodorizer, but the front desk clerk wasn't helpful. When we returned from a day out, the room smelled even worse. This time the hotel clerk was apologetic and gave us a discount since no other rooms were available.2016-01-19"
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At hotels, on the other hand, you can enter your room only through a hall inside the building.
Hotel Booking Tips
Beware of non-refundable reservations that could cost you a lot of money if you change or cancel them. +Non-refundable reservations are a gamble that will usually save you less than $10. If you make a $90 non-refundable reservation instead of a $100 refundable booking, you are betting $90 to win $10. Would you do that in Las Vegas? -
Don't assume you can cancel a non-refundable reservation without penalty if you notify the hotel weeks or even months in advance. +Often you cannot – because some hotels' profit strategy is to get paid more than once for the same room for the same night. -
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