6/10 Good
Very basic; needs a deep clean badly. Staff was cordial.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Highland Gardens Hotel
Historic hotel with outdoor pool, near Academy of Magical Arts
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In the heart of Hollywood, Highland Gardens Hotel offers a charming retreat with continental breakfast, an outdoor pool surrounded by sun loungers and umbrellas, and a lush garden. Unwind in the library or stay productive at the 24-hour business center; guests rave about this hotel's multilingual staff.
6.6
Good
Popular amenities
- Pool
- Free breakfast
- Pet friendly
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Air conditioning
Main amenities (12)
- Daily housekeeping
- Outdoor pool
- 24-hour business center
- Business center
- 24-hour front desk
- Coffee/tea in a common area
- Air conditioning
- Garden
- Library
- Computer station
- Front-desk safe
- ATM/banking services
For families (6)
- Children stay free
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Microwave
- Separate dining area
- Separate sitting area
- Garden
Room options
Showing 4 of 4 rooms
Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms
- 904 sq ft
- 2 bedrooms
- Sleeps 6
- 2 Queen Beds
Double Room, 2 Queen Beds
- City view
- 301 sq ft
- Sleeps 4
- 2 Queen Beds
Executive Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette
- City view
- 377 sq ft
- Sleeps 4
- 2 Queen Beds
Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom
- Garden view
- 549 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 4
- 1 Queen Bed
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About the neighborhood
7047 Franklin Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90028
What's nearby
- Hollywood and Highland Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Hollywood Boulevard - 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
- Dolby Theater - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Getting around
- Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) - 24 min drive
- Van Nuys, CA (VNY) - 25 min drive
- Los Angeles Intl. (LAX) - 49 min drive
- Hawthorne, CA (HHR-Hawthorne Municipal) - 64 min drive
- Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB) - 78 min drive
- Glendale Transportation Center - 10 min drive
- Downtown Burbank Station - 11 min drive
- Sun Valley Station - 15 min drive
- Hollywood - Highland Station - 9 min walk
- Hollywood - Vine Station - 23 min walk
Restaurants
- Yamashiro Hollywood - 4 min walk
- Hard Rock Cafe Hollywood - 7 min walk
- The Magic Castle - 2 min walk
- Buffalo Wild Wings - 4 min walk
- The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf - 6 min walk
About this property
Highland Gardens Hotel
Highland Gardens Hotel offers a fantastic location, putting you just a 5-minute walk from Hollywood Walk of Fame and Academy of Magical Arts. Guests can enjoy the outdoor pool, and hiking/biking trails and mountain biking are nearby. This historic hotel is also within just a 10-minute walk of Hollywood and Highland Center and El Capitan Theatre. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Hollywood - Highland Station is 9 minutes away.
At a glance
Hotel size
- 72 rooms
- Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/Leaving
- Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
- Minimum check-in age: 18
- Check-out time is 11:30 AM
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
Required at check-in
- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
- Up to 3 children (12 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
Pets
- Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 2 total, up to 24 lbs per pet)*
- Service animals welcome
- Specific rooms only*
- Pets must be supervised
Internet
- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
- Free onsite self parking
- Onsite RV/bus/truck parking (fees apply)
- Onsite parking limited
- Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
Other information
- Designated smoking areas
- No alcohol served onsite
Property amenities
Food and drink
- Free continental breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
- Coffee/tea in a common area
- Shared microwave
Traveling with children
- Children stay free (see details)
What to do
- Discount at nearby fitness center
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Golf lessons nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Scooter/moped rentals nearby
Working away
- 24-hour business center
- Computer station
Services
- 24-hour front desk
- Concierge services
- Tour/ticket assistance
- Laundry facilities
- Luggage storage
- Multilingual staff
- Pool loungers
- Pool umbrellas
Facilities
- 4 buildings/towers
- Built in 1954
- ATM/banking
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Garden
- Library
- An outdoor pool
Accessibility
- Assistive listening devices available
- Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Room amenities
Be entertained
- Flat-screen television
- Cable TV channels
Home comfort
- Air conditioning and heating
- Coffee/tea maker
- Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Free crib/infant bed
- Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
- Separate dining area
- Separate sitting area
Freshen up
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Towels
Stay connected
- Desk
- Free WiFi
- Phone
Food and drink
- Microwave
More
- Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
- Deposit: USD 200.00 per stay
Renovations and closures
This property is closed from January 8 2023 to August 19 2025 (dates subject to change).
Children & extra beds
- Rollaway beds are available for USD 10.00 per night
- Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds, rollaway/extra beds, and sofa beds
Pets
- Service animals exempt from fees
- Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 25.00 per pet, per night (maximum USD 750.00 per stay)
Parking
- RV/bus/truck parking is available for an extra charge
- Parking height restrictions apply
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
- Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Policies
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Frequently asked questions
Is Highland Gardens Hotel currently open?
This property is closed from January 8 2023 to August 19 2025 (dates subject to change).
Does Highland Gardens Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Highland Gardens Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Highland Gardens Hotel?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
Are pets allowed at Highland Gardens Hotel?
Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 24 lbs per pet. There's a charge of USD 25.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Highland Gardens Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited. RV/bus/truck parking is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Highland Gardens Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:30 AM.
Is there an onsite casino at Highland Gardens Hotel?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Hollywood Park Casino (21-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Highland Gardens Hotel and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like cycling and hiking, and practice your swing on the nearby golf course. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a garden.
What's the area around Highland Gardens Hotel like?
Highland Gardens Hotel is in Hollywood, a short 9-minute walk from Hollywood - Highland Station and 3 minutes' walk from Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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Highland Gardens Hotel Reviews
Good
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6.4
Cleanliness
8.4
Location
7.2
Staff & service
6.0
Property conditions & facilities
8/10 Very good
La estancia estuvo bien pero la limpieza del lugar estaba muy mal la recepción estaba muy sucia y los pasillos del hostel
Teresa
Teresa, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Proximity to what I wanted to see.
Verified traveler
4-night trip
2/10 Poor
This is the worst hotel I have ever booked. Looks really good online until we arrived. The front door was broken. The room reeked of cigarettes and dogs. The walls looked as if they hadn’t been cleaned/washed in months and the kitchen chairs were dirty with cigarette burns. The Manager did move us into a nicer room. However it smelled like a sewer. LAPD showed to another room banging yelling LAPD with guns cocked 10 deep. NEVER will I EVER stay here again. Book at your own risk!!!
Verified traveler
2-night trip
6/10 Good
The hotel was overall what I expected, but there were some glaring issues. No coffee or breakfast like was listed. No washcloths. And the other guests can be very loud at all hours of the night. However, the staff was attentive and friendly, it’s in a convenient location, and the free parking is amazing.
Brittany
Brittany, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Nasty dirty room
The pictures didn’t look nothing like the rooms. Rooms was nasty dirty and Tweakers lives there up all night. My room was not good won’t go there no more.
destiny
destiny, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Don’t ever book through hotels.com
HORRIBALE place looks like a half way house for druggies blood stains on the wall holes in the bathroom walls checked in at 6pm and left home at 10pm I have a newborn and a wife absolute disgusting I lost 400$ on this trip I didn’t get any refund and I will never book through hotels.com they are just as bad tried two days in a row for them to contact the hotel both times said I’d get email confirming some type of refund but I never did HORRIBALE
Jeremy
Jeremy, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
I like the way that it has a kitchen and the dining area Inside the room... comfortable beds.... Friendly staff members at Check-in... Plenty of space to move around full-size fridge always helps ...everything works...underground parking...
good stay over all...thank you
Verified traveler
1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Need new housecleaners
Stayed here many times!! But the cleanliness have gone all the way out the door!
The carpets were filty, the walls were dirty, counters and floors weren't cleaned! Very disappointed
Verified traveler
1-night trip
4/10 Fair
The building was an architectural beauty, but what they don't tell you is that it's also an SRO. There seems to be a lot of folks staying their involved in a lot of illicit activity.
Will
Will, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
I travel a lot, I spend a lot of time in hotels and have since the early 90's. I've built and renovated hotels and casinos.I have diamond status with several large chains, but my heart still yearns to properties like this. I stayed here after severing a relationship with a property that I had stayed at for the last 5 years, often twice per month 2-3 days per stay. I like to stay at the same place. I'm looking for my new regular stay in LA, I look at the following:
Safety & Surrounding Area
Cleanliness & Hygiene
Professional, Accommodating & Friendly Staff
Amenities -Late Check Out, Business Services, Snacks on Site
Ingress/Egress/Parking
Value
This is a historic hotel. Janis Joplin died here in 1970 when I was 8 months old. Many other stars and musicians stayed here in Hollywood's golden age.
First the Pros:
1- Very nice & accommodating Staff. This makes up for a LOT if not all of the shortcomings.
2- This Hotel gave me (as a first time guest, a 2PM Late Check Out) This is
RodneyM
RodneyM, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
The staff is amazing and attentive
Good value, good location
Verified traveler
2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Ikonisk hotell som kunne trenge litt oppgradering
Det var et hyggelig 5-dagers opphold på dette ikoniske hotellet. Dessverre mye støy i gangene og iskalde gulvfliser. Ellers er det meste enkel 2,5 stjerner standard. Personalet er varierende men helt Ok. Vi fikk se rom 105 der Janis Joplin bodde og døde. Veldig sært og spennende. Beliggenheten er perfekt. Garasje var også kjærkomment. Anbefales veldig.
Heiko
Heiko, 5-night trip
4/10 Fair
Great location, lobby is beautiful, good rates. That's it for the stuff I liked. This was my third stay at this hotel. I always expect the rooms to be a bit run-down, but this last time was just gross. The room was dirty. The carpets were filthy and lifting up off the floor. The hardware in the bathrooms had been ripped off and left un-repaired. There was a mysterious dark substance splattered on the walls by the bed. The worst was the shower. There was thick, black mold growing everywhere. The only part of the room that seemed remotely clean was, thankfully, the bedding. The rooms are LOUD, especially in the morning. I realize it's a busy part of Hollywood. Traffic sounds are expected. I didn't expect hours of a man singing loudly in the hallway, or loud banging sounds like pipe-work happening all around us at 7am.
NotStoked
NotStoked, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Perfect hotel and the place for this price. Good breakfast.
Diana
Diana, 2-night trip
4/10 Fair
Needs a good cleaning. Cobwebs, Mold in bathroom. Had to request housekeeping to clean the dishes since they left no cleaning supplies
Verified traveler
8-night trip
8/10 Very good
great location
The location is excellent and the staff are really nice. We stayed in the cheapest rooms and they are not in the best of shape - the carpets in particular really need attention (as did the side of the bed for our friends which was stained) But, I would stay there again and just pay for a better one as it seemed that at least some of the better rooms have had more updating. And, again, the location is fantastic and the people friendly. Just don't rent the cheapest "city view" rooms or at least recognize they aren't in the best condition.
Michael
Michael, 4-night trip
6/10 Good
Okay stay
The carpet in the bedroom had a lot of stains. The sofa was not a sofa bed like how it was stated in the description before we booked.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Great location to stay. Underground garage parking is great. The hotel is over all good the rooms however could use a pick me up. The mattress was pretty old and not comfy and the coaches had stains on them. Kinda pricy for condition of room but it served it purpose for a one night stay
Fatima
Fatima, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Bad property old style and the breakfast is to disgusting not recommend this hotel
Sol
Sol, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
I would not recommend staying here!! We had the room w/the kitchenette & it was a dump!! The beds were awful it was old no counter space in the bathroom. We needed a plunger for the toilet and the staff said you arent the first or the last so apparently there are plumbing issues. The first floor looks nice not sure why we were put on the 2nd fl which was awful. Couldnt find an elevator had to carry all our bags ourselves upstairs. Parking is underground in a creepy garage. Would not stay here again!! The only good thing is its not far from Hollywood Blvd.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
6/10 Good
Another choice
Lobby is nice. Beds are uncomfortable, room is dirty and street is loud.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Birthday Upgrade!!
I stayed here last weekend for my birthday. I’ve stayed here before with some friends and liked it. When I checked in on my birthday Sean at the front desk was super nice and helpful. And when I got to my room and opened it I realized that he upgraded my room and gave me two bottles for my birthday from the hotel. Really made me birthday extra special. I’ll definitely will be coming back here frequently.
Amanda
Amanda, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Shawn always does a great job
Fantastic day wonderful people great front desk
Alejandro
Alejandro, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Everything was wounderful here the hosts do more than enough to make sure you have what you need. Ill definately be staying here everytime I go to LA thank you
Verified traveler
1-night trip
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