Las Palmas Hotel

1738 N Las Palmas Ave #220, Hollywood, CA 90028, Los Angeles, United States

3-star hotel

Guest rating: 3.3 / 5

Overview

Las Palmas Hotel is an unassuming, budget-oriented 3-star property in Hollywood, Los Angeles. It’s known in pop culture as the building used as Julia Roberts’ on-screen home in the film “Pretty Woman.” The hotel has a simple, no-frills approach that emphasizes location over extras.

Rooms

Rooms are described as spartan, with old-school quilted bedspreads and wood-veneer furnishings. Each room has a private bathroom—some are noted for having claw-foot tubs—and a color TV with cable channels. Other in-room amenities are not documented.

Courtyard

A notable on-site feature is the courtyard, landscaped with rose bushes and a trellis-covered archway. Beyond this courtyard, additional amenities are not documented.

Location & Nearby Highlights

The hotel sits in the heart of Hollywood at 1738 N Las Palmas Ave #220, about 606 m from the Hollywood Walk of Fame and roughly 462 m from TCL Chinese Theatre. Hollywood Bowl is nearby (about 1.1 km), and major attractions like Universal Studios Hollywood (about 4.1 km), Griffith Observatory (about 3.7 km), and the Hollywood Sign (about 3.7 km) are within a short ride. Farther afield are LACMA (about 4.8 km), The Grove (about 4.0 km), and Downtown venues like Walt Disney Concert Hall and The Broad (about 9.5 km).

Best for

Las Palmas Hotel is best for travelers who want a budget base in central Hollywood, prioritizing walkable access to the Walk of Fame (about 606 m) and TCL Chinese Theatre (about 462 m). It can suit short sightseeing stays where you’ll spend most of the day out exploring nearby attractions like Hollywood Bowl and Universal Studios Hollywood.

Travel tips

The hotel is about 4 minutes on foot from the closest subway station, which can help reduce reliance on driving in busy Hollywood. Many headline sights are close by on foot (Walk of Fame, TCL Chinese Theatre), while destinations like Universal Studios Hollywood and Griffith Observatory are a quick ride away. Reviews mention secure parking as a positive but also describe deposit and value concerns, so confirm parking and deposit terms directly before arrival.

What guests say

Guests frequently highlight the hotel’s central Hollywood location as the main reason to choose it, with some saying they would return based on proximity to attractions. Value is more mixed: some reviewers mention that the price does not always match the overall quality. Operational and comfort concerns appear in reviews, including reports of limited housekeeping presence, nighttime noise/disturbances, and cleanliness/pest issues. Parking is mentioned positively as secure, while deposit practices are raised as a point of frustration by some guests.

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