The Hollywood Franklin Hotel near Universal Studios

3.0 star property
Art Deco hotel near Hollywood Walk of Fame

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King Massive TV | 1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters
Reception
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM, sun loungers
Terrace/patio
Property amenity

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar

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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

King Suite

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

Star Wars King Sign View

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

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 410 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Star Wars Double Double

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

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

King Massive TV

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

Basic Double Room

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

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 410 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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 neighborhood

Los Angeles

Hollywood stay.With a stay at this Hollywood hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Hollywood Walk of Fame and 2 miles (3 km) of Hollywood Bowl. Griffith Observatory and Greek Theatre are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Hollywood Walk of Fame - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Hollywood Bowl - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Universal Studios Hollywood - 4 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Griffith Observatory - 8 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Hollywood Sign - 17 min drive - 3.0 miles

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 near Hollywood Walk of Fame
The Hollywood Franklin Hotel near Universal Studios offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

You'll find a 24-hour business center on site. A terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly The Hollywood Franklin Hotel near Universal Studios. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Art Deco Los Angeles hotel.

  • 86 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1926
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
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.

Languages

Arabic, English, French, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Snack bar/deli

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 transportation

  • Covered valet parking on site (USD 35 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Extended parking on site (USD 35 per day)
  • RV/bus/truck parking (surcharge) on site
  • Limited onsite 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

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

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 elevator
  • 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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 85-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable/satellite channels
  • iPod dock

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

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.00 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • 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'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.

  • 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

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, 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Carte Blanche, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Hollywood Franklin Hotel near Universal Studios to the airport?

The Hollywood Franklin Hotel near Universal Studios is 10 mi (25-min drive) away from the Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Hollywood Franklin Hotel near Universal Studios?

As of Jul 24, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Hollywood Franklin Hotel near Universal Studios on Aug 24, 2025 start from $169.77, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Hollywood Franklin Hotel near Universal Studios have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Hollywood Franklin Hotel near Universal Studios.

How close is The Hollywood Franklin Hotel near Universal Studios to the beach?

This hotel is 18.6 mi (59-min drive) from Dockweiler State Beach.

Does The Hollywood Franklin Hotel near Universal Studios offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at The Hollywood Franklin Hotel near Universal Studios, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 5.00 and 30.00 for adults, USD 5.00 and 30.00 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Is there a casino at The Hollywood Franklin Hotel near Universal Studios?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Hollywood Park Casino (20-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at The Hollywood Franklin Hotel near Universal Studios?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM. Early check-in costs USD 10.00 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at The Hollywood Franklin Hotel near Universal Studios?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Valet parking is available for USD 35.00 per day. Extended parking is available for USD 35.00 per day.

Does The Hollywood Franklin Hotel near Universal Studios have a pool?

The Hollywood Franklin Hotel near Universal Studios features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Does The Hollywood Franklin Hotel near Universal Studios have a restaurant?

The Hollywood Franklin Hotel near Universal Studios is home to Clark Street Diner, which features American cuisine and happy hour.

Does The Hollywood Franklin Hotel near Universal Studios have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Hollywood Franklin Hotel near Universal Studios to downtown Los Angeles?

The Hollywood Franklin Hotel near Universal Studios is 5.9 mi away from Los Angeles.

The Hollywood Franklin Hotel near Universal Studios Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 914 out of 1501 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 341 out of 1501 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 136 out of 1501 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 1501 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 49 out of 1501 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

Karl

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a cute hotel with a fun set up the pictures were fun as was the theme
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Traveled 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

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

Traveled 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

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

4/10 Poor

Rhiannon

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with group, Business traveler, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
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

Traveled 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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neeraj

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheena, saint louis

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Nikhil

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quick one night trip, friendly staff, good location. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricky

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Tamara

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a bit difficult to find the hotel as we booked it under the Adler Hollywood Hotel. The signage in front only says Hollywood hotel. The Valet was kind enough to wait off the street for us. I’m not sure of his name but he was an older gentleman and he was the best. Check in was smooth and staff were all friendly. The lobby is super cute! We were pleased with the decide, there is a dinner attached which is super convenient. Our room was on the second floor and easy to find. Room decor again was absolutely adorable and the room smelled clean, the only complaint we had was the mini fridge wasn’t working and the shower had little nats coming out of the drain. Overall it was a good stay and location was prime.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Estorai

Before I arrived, a message was already sent because it’s my birthday. I didn’t receive any reply, and at check-in I wasn’t given any VIP treatment or extras. They also didn’t respond regarding room availability or anything else. So unfortunately, no upgrade and no late check-out — just the standard 12 PM. I have to say, I’m a bit disappointed.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Terrance

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The Hollywood view room was a disappointment. Dirty broken windows for view. Place is run down
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024