Lexen Hotel - Hollywood Walk of Fame/Universal Studios

Lexen Hotel - Hollywood Walk of Fame/Universal Studios

2018 Highland Ave, Hollywood, CA 90068, Los Angeles, United States

2-star hotel

Guest rating: 3.8 / 5

Overview

Lexen Hotel - Hollywood Walk of Fame/Universal Studios is a 2-star, informal hotel on a major Hollywood thoroughfare at 2018 Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90068. It’s positioned for visitors who want to explore Hollywood on foot while using the property as a simple, no-frills base. Public ratings sit at 3.8/5 from 283 reviews.

Rooms & Suites

Rooms are straightforward and include air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, iPod docks, minifridges, and coffeemakers. For longer stays or extra space, 1- and 2-bedroom suites add separate living areas. Reviewers frequently highlight comfortable beds and well-kept, clean rooms.

Amenities & Parking

Core amenities include air conditioning and a kid-friendly setup, with paid parking on-site. Guest feedback indicates parking can be tight and limited, with some spaces requiring coordination with the front desk due to stacked arrangements. Some reviews also mention occasional maintenance issues such as non-working in-room devices or air-conditioning problems.

Location & Nearby Attractions

The hotel is about a 9-minute walk from a metro station and is within easy reach of key Hollywood sights, including the Hollywood Bowl (588 m), TCL Chinese Theatre (679 m), and the Hollywood Walk of Fame (931 m). It’s also a practical launch point for major LA destinations such as Universal Studios Hollywood (3641 m), the Hollywood Sign (3316 m), Griffith Observatory (3601 m), and Griffith Park (5121 m). Farther afield are LACMA (5227 m), La Brea Tar Pits and Museum (5138 m), The Grove (4350 m), Walt Disney Concert Hall (9890 m), and The Broad (9920 m).

Best for

Best for travelers who want a reasonably priced, central Hollywood base with walkable access to landmark attractions like the Hollywood Walk of Fame, TCL Chinese Theatre, and the Hollywood Bowl. It also suits guests planning a mix of Hollywood sightseeing and theme-park time, with Universal Studios Hollywood about 3.6 km away. Those who value friendly service and clean, modern-feeling rooms over extensive on-site facilities tend to be the best fit.

Travel tips

If you’re driving, plan ahead for paid parking and expect tight, limited spaces; you may need to leave keys with the front desk depending on how spaces are arranged. Use the nearby metro station (about a 9-minute walk) to reduce time spent in Hollywood traffic and simplify trips to other parts of Los Angeles. For a walk-heavy itinerary, the Hollywood Bowl (about 588 m) and Hollywood Walk of Fame (about 931 m) are among the closest major draws.

What guests say

Guests frequently praise the hotel’s standout location for doing “the Hollywood thing,” with easy access to major sights and nearby eateries, along with consistently friendly front-desk interactions. Cleanliness is a recurring positive theme, and many reviews mention comfortable beds and nice bathrooms. The overall vibe is described as modern and functional rather than full-service. Downsides noted include occasional maintenance issues (such as non-working phones or air-conditioning) and paid parking that can be scarce and difficult to maneuver.

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