Hotel Mariposa Los Angeles

12828 West Riverside Dr, Valley Village, CA 91607, Los Angeles County, United States

3-star hotel

Guest rating: 4.4 / 5

Overview

Hotel Mariposa Los Angeles is a contemporary 3-star hotel in Valley Village (Los Angeles County) at 12828 West Riverside Dr, set along a street lined with businesses and eateries and just off the Ventura Freeway. It’s positioned as a practical base for exploring major Los Angeles attractions while staying outside the busiest tourist corridors. The hotel holds a public rating of 4.4 based on 391 reviews.

Rooms

Rooms are described as airy and streamlined with colorful accents. In-room features include Wi‑Fi, flat-screen TVs, minifridges, and coffeemakers, supporting both short stays and longer days of sightseeing. Guest feedback frequently highlights clean, modern rooms, though a few reviews mention maintenance/comfort issues such as odor or air-conditioning performance.

Amenities & Recreation

On-site facilities include a 24-hour gym, an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a terrace with sunloungers and a fire pit. Parking is available and includes electric vehicle charging stations. Amenities are a recurring positive point in guest feedback, especially for travelers who want downtime between Los Angeles outings.

Location & Nearby Highlights

The hotel is about 4 miles from Universal Studios Hollywood and roughly 6 miles from Griffith Park, with The Getty about 9 miles away. Nearby points of interest include Universal CityWalk Hollywood (5,920 m), Universal Studios Hollywood (5,916 m), Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood (7,109 m), Hollywood Bowl (8,435 m), the Hollywood Sign (8,780 m), TCL Chinese Theatre (9,032 m), and the Hollywood Walk of Fame (9,854 m). Farther afield are The Grove (10,781 m), The Getty (10,510 m), Griffith Observatory (11,209 m), LACMA (11,506 m), the Petersen Automotive Museum (11,617 m), the Los Angeles Zoo (11,496 m), and Santa Monica Pier (18,385 m).

Best for

This hotel suits travelers who want quick access to Universal Studios Hollywood and other Hollywood-area landmarks while staying in Valley Village near everyday dining and services. It’s also a fit for guests who value on-site downtime, thanks to the outdoor pool, hot tub, terrace fire pit, and 24-hour gym. Drivers—including EV owners—may appreciate the availability of parking with charging stations, though parking fees are commonly noted by guests.

Travel tips

If you’re visiting Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal CityWalk Hollywood (both about 5.9 km away), plan your day early to beat peak traffic and maximize park time. Parking is available on-site and includes electric charging stations, but multiple guests mention that parking costs extra, so confirm the nightly rate when budgeting. The hotel’s street has nearby eateries, making it easy to grab meals without detouring far from your route.

What guests say

Guests frequently describe Hotel Mariposa as clean, modern, and well-located for reaching Universal Studios Hollywood and nearby dining. Staff friendliness and helpfulness are recurring positives in guest feedback. Several reviews call out value for Los Angeles, especially given the hotel’s proximity to major attractions. The most consistent downside mentioned is paid parking, and a smaller number of guests report room comfort or maintenance issues such as odor or air-conditioning performance.

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