Bob's Motel

Bob's Motel

2217 S Atlantic Blvd, Commerce, CA 90040, East Los Angeles, United States

3-star hotel

Guest rating: 3.9 / 5

Overview

Bob's Motel is a 3-star motel-style property in East Los Angeles, listed at 2217 S Atlantic Blvd, Commerce, CA 90040. It holds a public rating of 3.9/5 from 112 reviews, suggesting a generally positive overall impression with some mixed feedback. Detailed on-site amenities are not documented in the available source data.

Location & Surroundings

The motel sits on Atlantic Boulevard in Commerce, positioning it for access to Downtown Los Angeles attractions. Nearby points of interest include the Japanese American National Museum (8.4 km), the Bradbury Building (9.2 km), Grand Central Market (9.3 km), Angels Flight Railway (9.5 km), and The Broad (9.6 km). Major venues such as Dodger Stadium (10.3 km) and Crypto.com Arena (10.4 km) are also within a short drive.

Nearby Arts, Museums & Sightseeing

For culture-focused itineraries, guests are within driving distance of The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles (9.6 km) and Walt Disney Concert Hall (9.7 km). Larger museum stops like the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County (11.6 km) and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (19.1 km) are farther but still reachable for day plans. Iconic LA sightseeing options include Griffith Observatory (17.7 km) and the Hollywood Walk of Fame (18.6 km).

Rooms & Guest Experience Notes

Specific room features and in-room amenities are not documented, but guest feedback mentions room cleanliness as a positive. Other feedback is mixed, with some guests expressing dissatisfaction with room setup and overall service and location. A subset of reviewers also describe returning regularly, suggesting it suits some repeat-stay patterns.

Best for

Bob's Motel can suit travelers who want a Commerce/East Los Angeles base with straightforward driving access to Downtown LA landmarks like Grand Central Market (9.3 km), The Broad (9.6 km), and Walt Disney Concert Hall (9.7 km). It may also fit repeat weekend stays for guests who prioritize a familiar, simple lodging option over extensive documented amenities. Travelers seeking consistently strong service or clearly defined on-site facilities may want to verify details directly with the property before booking.

Travel tips

Plan to get around by car or rideshare: many major attractions listed (Downtown museums/markets, Dodger Stadium, Crypto.com Arena) are within roughly 8–11 km, while Griffith Observatory and Hollywood are closer to 18 km away. If you’re visiting multiple Downtown sites, grouping stops like the Bradbury Building, Grand Central Market, and Angels Flight together can save time since they are all within about a 9–10 km radius from the motel. Because amenities are not documented, confirm any must-haves (such as specific in-room features) with the motel in advance.

What guests say

Reviews reflect a mixed but slightly positive overall picture consistent with the 3.9/5 public rating from 112 reviews. Cleanliness of rooms is specifically mentioned as a positive. Negative feedback points to dissatisfaction with aspects of the room setup and with service, and at least one review also criticizes the location. At the same time, some guests describe returning regularly, indicating the motel works well for certain repeat weekend stays.

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