Park Cienega Motel

Park Cienega Motel

1777 S La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90035, Los Angeles, United States

1-star hotel

Guest rating: 3.8 / 5

Overview

Park Cienega Motel is a 1-star, unpretentious brick-building motel on S La Cienega Blvd in Los Angeles. It has a public rating of 3.8/5 from 128 reviews and is positioned for practical, budget-minded stays rather than full-service amenities. A nearby bus stop is less than a minute’s walk away, supporting simple city access without a car.

Rooms

Rooms are warmly decorated and include free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and sitting areas. In-room conveniences include coffeemakers, minifridges, and microwaves for basic self-serve meals and snacks. The setup is geared toward short stays and straightforward comfort rather than luxury extras.

Property Services & Amenities

Parking is included, an important perk in Los Angeles, and the front desk operates 24 hours. The motel focuses on essential services with a small set of core amenities: free Wi-Fi and free parking, plus in-room microwaves.

Location & Nearby Highlights

The motel sits within a few kilometers of major Museum Row attractions, including the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (about 2.7 km), the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures (about 2.5 km), the Petersen Automotive Museum (about 2.4 km), and the La Brea Tar Pits and Museum (about 2.8 km). Other major Los Angeles draws are reachable by drive, including the Hollywood Walk of Fame (about 7.7 km), TCL Chinese Theatre (about 7.1 km), Hollywood Bowl (about 8.2 km), Universal Studios Hollywood (about 10.5 km), and Santa Monica Pier (about 12.0 km). The Getty is also a straightforward trip (about 9.6 km).

Best for

This motel best suits budget travelers who want free parking and free Wi-Fi in a central Los Angeles corridor, with quick access to Museum Row (LACMA, Petersen, Academy Museum, and La Brea Tar Pits). It can also work for guests who value simple, functional rooms with microwaves and minifridges for low-key, self-managed stays. Travelers sensitive to noise may want to weigh reviews carefully before booking.

Travel tips

If you plan to rely on transit, a bus stop is less than a minute’s walk from the motel, which can help reduce driving and parking hassles around popular attractions. For sightseeing days, cluster nearby stops like LACMA, the Academy Museum, Petersen, and La Brea Tar Pits since they’re all within roughly 2.4–2.8 km. If you’re arriving late, note that guest feedback mentions being cautious in the area at night.

What guests say

Guests often mention good value for Los Angeles and highlight friendly service, comfortable beds, and rooms that feel nicer than expected for the price point. Location is noted as convenient for getting to events and major attractions, with Museum Row draws a short drive away. Negative feedback in the excerpts centers on sleep disruption from noise (road noise, thin walls, and in-room equipment) and maintenance issues. A few reviews also raise concerns about management response to complaints and, in one excerpt, an allegation of discriminatory treatment.

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