Colony Inn North Hollywood

4917 Vineland Pl, North Hollywood, CA 91601, Los Angeles, United States

2-star hotel

Guest rating: 3.8 / 5

Overview

Colony Inn North Hollywood is a 2-star, budget-minded property in Los Angeles’ NoHo Arts District, positioned for quick access to major Hollywood-area attractions. It has a public rating of 3.8 based on 573 reviews, reflecting a mix of convenience-focused stays and more critical feedback about condition and service.

Location

The hotel sits at 4917 Vineland Pl in North Hollywood, about 2–3 miles from Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal CityWalk Hollywood (roughly 2.8–3.1 km). Other major sights within a short drive include the Hollywood Bowl (about 6.1 km), TCL Chinese Theatre (about 7.0 km), and the Hollywood Walk of Fame (about 7.5 km). Farther out, guests commonly visit Griffith Observatory (about 8.0 km), LACMA (about 10.7 km), The Grove (about 9.9 km), and The Getty (about 13.2 km).

Rooms

Rooms are accessed via exterior corridors and are described as straightforward and practical. Standard in-room features include free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and minifridges. Some upgraded rooms add whirlpool (in-room) tubs.

Food & Parking

A continental breakfast is included, and guests mention a simple morning spread such as bagels, muffins, yogurt, and cereal. Complimentary parking is also provided, which can be useful for visitors driving to nearby studios and Hollywood attractions.

Best for

This hotel is best suited to travelers who prioritize a budget stay and quick drive-time access to Universal Studios Hollywood and nearby studio tours. It can also fit guests who value included basics like free Wi-Fi, continental breakfast, and free parking, and who are considering an upgraded room for an in-room whirlpool tub.

Travel tips

If your plans center on Universal Studios Hollywood or Universal CityWalk, this location is a short drive away (around 3 km), making early starts for theme-park days easier. Many top attractions (Hollywood Bowl, Walk of Fame, TCL Chinese Theatre) are clustered within roughly 6–8 km, so grouping sightseeing by area can reduce back-and-forth driving. If you book an upgraded room for the whirlpool tub, consider confirming room expectations at check-in given the mixed service/maintenance feedback in reviews.

What guests say

Guests frequently highlight the hotel’s convenient location for Universal Studios Hollywood and nearby studio tours, plus the value of included breakfast and free parking. The breakfast is commonly described as simple and light, with basic items such as bagels, muffins, yogurt, and cereal. Negative themes in the excerpts include concerns about cleanliness and maintenance (e.g., bathroom condition) and reports of uncomfortable service or safety-related interactions. Some guests also note limited housekeeping/room servicing during multi-night stays.

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