Mayumi

5630 Sawtelle Blvd, Culver City, CA 90230, Los Angeles County, United States

3-star hotel

Guest rating: 4.5 / 5

Overview

Mayumi is a modern, boutique-style, all-suite 3-star hotel in Culver City at 5630 Sawtelle Blvd. It sits opposite the Studio Village shopping center and is about a mile from the Nathan Shapell Memorial Highway/San Diego Freeway. Public ratings are strong at 4.5/5 from 272 reviews.

Suites

Streamlined suites include complimentary Wi-Fi, smart TVs, and sitting areas. Bathrooms are glass-enclosed. Guests often describe the rooms as clean and well-designed, though some note that suites and bathrooms can feel compact for more than one or two people.

Courtyard & Communal Spaces

A leafy courtyard is a standout feature, with lounge areas, hammock chairs, and a fire pit for evening relaxation. The lobby/common areas are frequently described as modern and cozy, with a community feel and abundant greenery. An airy communal kitchen provides a shared space for simple meal prep.

Food & Drinks

Breakfast is described as modest and more like a snack spread, with items such as yogurt, pastries, oatmeal, toast, and coffee. Reviews note the absence of hot dishes, while still praising the overall quality compared with typical hotel continental offerings.

Location & Nearby Highlights

From this Culver City base, major Los Angeles attractions are within a manageable drive: the Venice Canal Historic District (6.9 km), the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (8.3 km), Petersen Automotive Museum (8.0 km), and the Hammer Museum (8.5 km). Beach and landmark options include Santa Monica Pier (9.8 km) and Santa Monica State Beach (10.1 km), while Hollywood-area sights include the Hollywood Walk of Fame (13.3 km), Walt Disney Concert Hall (14.9 km), The Broad (14.8 km), and the Hollywood Sign (16.9 km). Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area (with a Japanese garden and trails) is about 5 miles away per the property description.

Best for

Mayumi is best for couples and solo travelers who like a boutique, community-oriented stay with stylish shared spaces—especially the leafy courtyard with hammock chairs and a fire pit. It also suits travelers who want an all-suite setup with Wi-Fi, smart TVs, and sitting areas, plus quick freeway access for exploring Culver City, Santa Monica, and central LA museums.

Travel tips

Because Mayumi is about a mile from the San Diego Freeway, it’s well-positioned for driving to major LA sights like LACMA (8.3 km) and Santa Monica Pier (9.8 km). Plan some downtime on-site: the courtyard seating and evening fire pit are recurring highlights, and DoorDash delivery is reported to be easy here. If you’re sensitive to noise, note that at least one guest mentioned being disturbed at night due to a misunderstanding about sound coming from another room.

What guests say

Reviews commonly highlight friendly, accommodating staff and a clean, modern boutique atmosphere. The courtyard—with greenery, lounge areas, hammock chairs, and a fire pit—stands out as a favorite place to relax, and guests like the overall layout and community feel. Breakfast is generally described as modest (yogurt, pastries, oatmeal, toast, coffee) with no hot items, but often still considered good quality for what’s offered. Critiques include rooms and bathrooms feeling small for more than one or two people, and occasional comfort or nuisance notes such as firm beds, uncomfortable pillows, and an isolated report of a late-night disturbance related to perceived noise.

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