Cecil hotel

640 Main St Apt 302, Los Angeles, CA 90014, Los Angeles, United States

2-star hotel

Guest rating: 3.2 / 5

Overview

Cecil Hotel is a 2-star property in a landmark building in Los Angeles, listed at 640 Main St Apt 302, Los Angeles, CA 90014. Public guest feedback places it at 3.2/5 from 1,462 reviews, suggesting mixed experiences overall. The hotel positions itself as a lively, social stay with both private rooms and shared dorm-style accommodations.

Rooms & Setup

Accommodations range from private rooms to shared dorms. Rooms include ceiling fans, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi‑Fi. Some rooms have en suite bathrooms, while others use shared bathroom facilities, which is an important consideration when choosing a room type.

Food & Shared Facilities

Included perks are a continental breakfast and afternoon snacks. On-site communal spaces include a shared kitchen and a coffee shop, geared toward guests who prefer casual, self-directed meals and a social atmosphere.

Amenities & Recreation

Common-area features include a movie lounge, a ping-pong table, and guest-use iMac computers. There is also an exercise room and coin-operated laundry for longer stays. Wii consoles and DVD players are available to rent.

Location & Nearby Sights

The hotel is about 0.9 miles from The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles (995 m) and roughly 1 mile from LA LIVE/its arena district, including Crypto.com Arena (1,524 m). Other nearby Downtown attractions include Grand Central Market (748 m), The Broad (1,136 m), and Walt Disney Concert Hall (1,231 m). Farther afield are Dodger Stadium (3,434 m), Griffith Observatory (9,424 m), and major Hollywood attractions such as the Walk of Fame (9,657 m) and Universal Studios Hollywood (13,983 m).

Best for

This hotel is best suited to budget-focused travelers who want a central Los Angeles base near Downtown cultural stops like MOCA, The Broad, and Walt Disney Concert Hall, plus quick access to Grand Central Market. It can also work well for social travelers who value communal amenities such as a shared kitchen, movie lounge, and recreation options like ping-pong, over a more private, full-service hotel setup.

Travel tips

If having a private bathroom is important, confirm whether your room is en suite or uses shared facilities, since both configurations are offered. For sightseeing, you can cluster Downtown visits on foot or with short rides to reach MOCA, The Broad, Walt Disney Concert Hall, and Grand Central Market, while Hollywood-area attractions (Walk of Fame, TCL Chinese Theatre, Universal Studios) are much farther away. For events, Crypto.com Arena is roughly 1.5 km away, making it a practical base for attending games or concerts.

What guests say

Reviews indicate a mixed stay, with some guests valuing the hotel as a secure, warm place to sleep and appreciating the availability of food. Negative feedback centers on comfort and hygiene concerns, including dissatisfaction with breakfast quality and mentions of dirty sink areas. Some guests also report issues related to bathrooms (such as not having one in the room, depending on room type) and concerns about water quality. Overall sentiment suggests value and basics for some, but inconsistent cleanliness and comfort for others.

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