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The Hollywood Franklin Hotel near Universal Studios

3.0 star property

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

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.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(74 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(138 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Basic Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Design Double Room

Design Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Design Single Room

Design Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

King Hollywood Sign View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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King Massive TV

King Massive TV

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

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

King Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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 2 minutes by car from Hollywood Bowl..This hotel is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Hollywood Sign and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Greek Theatre.

What's nearby

  • Hollywood Walk of Fame - 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
  • Hollywood Palladium - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Hollywood - Vine Station - 7 min walk
  • Glendale Transportation Center - 9 min drive
  • Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Shake Shack - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Lily’s Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Clark Street Diner - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Totoyama Sushi & Ramen Hollywood - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Hollywood Franklin Hotel near Universal Studios

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)
  • Secured, covered extended parking on site (USD 38.50 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)
  • Covered extended parking fee: USD 38.50 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

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. 1111 out of 1749 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 383 out of 1749 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 147 out of 1749 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 57 out of 1749 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 51 out of 1749 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Great place
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ivana M.

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Dante

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely darling hotel. Great location, easy parking and friendly staff. Both the diner and lounge were delightful. We will be staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Leticia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really like the ambience of the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel in a fantastic location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great. Good restaurant connected to hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Roslyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, windows opened for fresh air, comfortable accommodations. Make sure to check out the diner!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Cecilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff, valet parking attendants and clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Seemed like a fun place to stay! Very cool vibe.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Emre Burkay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location and friendly staff. I was happy
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Val

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always great stay in this comfy spot with trendy bar and delish diner. Chill to the max.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gustavo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, good staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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6/10 Okay

Kaileah

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The room was exceptional. The staff was a bit robotic but overall a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, in a cool Hollywood neighborhood
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ruby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Valsin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always friendly service, comfy stay and great location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Devan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, helpful and friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ernest Gabrielle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
this hotel is amazing. I recommend to book this hotel 10/10 Staff Service 10/10 Facilities 9/10 Cleanliness 10/10 Maintenance 10/10 Location 9/10
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kaylene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The front desk clerk was amazing. Great communication and even offered extra towels, assuming my 2 teenage boys wanted to hit the pool.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness
Such a nostalgic, cute place. Super clean and great location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

MARLA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beds were comfortable, the hot water was FIRE, the location was perfect and the diner in the lobby was convenient and delicious. Valeting our car was mildly annoying but at least I didn't have to park in a tiny space or stress about finding a spot. I would stay here again for sure!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location friendly staff and good food
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025