Best Star Inn

7533 Telegraph Rd, Montebello, CA 90640, East Los Angeles, United States

Guest rating: 3.1 / 5

Overview

Best Star Inn is a Mediterranean-style budget hotel in Montebello in East Los Angeles, just off Interstate 5. It’s positioned as a simple, drive-up property with exterior room entrances and on-site free parking. Public rating is 3.1/5 from 237 reviews.

Rooms

Rooms are unassuming and accessed from exterior corridors/entrances, with configurations of 1 or 2 beds. In-room basics include free Wi‑Fi, flat-screen TVs, and premium satellite/cable channels.

Amenities & Recreation

On-site amenities center on warm-weather downtime, with an outdoor pool and a hot tub. Practical essentials include free Wi‑Fi throughout and free parking for guests.

Location & Nearby Highlights

The hotel is about 1.8 miles from Commerce Casino and roughly 4.8 miles from the Columbia Memorial Space Center. For major LA attractions, it’s within driving distance of Downtown and cultural sites such as Grand Central Market (~13.8 km), the Bradbury Building (~13.6 km), The Broad (~14.1 km), Walt Disney Concert Hall (~14.1 km), and Dodger Stadium (~14.8 km). Other reachable stops include the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County (~15.5 km), Crypto.com Arena (~14.7 km), and Knott’s Berry Farm (~19.1 km).

Best for

Best Star Inn suits budget-minded, car-based travelers who want quick Interstate 5 access and free parking. It can also work for guests looking for basic, no-frills lodging with an outdoor pool and hot tub and easy drives to Downtown LA points of interest.

Travel tips

With its location just off I‑5, this property is easiest to use with a car; free parking is a key advantage for day trips. Downtown LA attractions like Grand Central Market, The Broad, and Walt Disney Concert Hall are roughly 14 km away, so plan for drive times and traffic. If your itinerary includes Commerce Casino, it’s a relatively short trip at about 1.8 miles from the hotel.

What guests say

Reviews commonly frame the property as a basic, no-frills option, with some guests questioning the value relative to the price. Cleanliness and upkeep are recurring concerns, including reports of unpleasant odors and wear in room and bathroom areas. Staff interactions can be a bright spot, with mentions of kind or helpful front-desk service. Location is also referenced, reflecting its convenient positioning for getting around by car.

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