Ricky Motel

2125 W Manchester Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90047, West Athens, United States

Guest rating: 3.8 / 5

Overview

Ricky Motel is a motel-style property in the West Athens area of Los Angeles, located at 2125 W Manchester Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90047. Its star classification is not publicly documented. The property holds a public rating of 3.8 based on 71 reviews.

Location

From this address in South Los Angeles, many of the city’s major museums and attractions are reachable by car. Nearby points of interest include the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County (about 6.8 km away) and Crypto.com Arena (about 10.3 km away). Farther afield are LACMA, The Broad, Walt Disney Concert Hall, and MOCA (roughly 12 km away), plus Hollywood attractions like the Walk of Fame and TCL Chinese Theatre (about 15–16 km away).

What’s nearby

For classic LA sightseeing, the motel sits within driving distance of Santa Monica Pier (about 17.6 km), Griffith Observatory (about 17.7 km), and the Hollywood Sign (about 19.3 km). Universal Studios Hollywood is also within range at about 20.0 km. The Getty is roughly 19.4 km away.

Best for

Ricky Motel is best suited to budget-minded travelers who primarily need a base address in South Los Angeles and plan to spend most of their time off-site. It can work for guests intending to drive to major LA attractions such as DTLA museums and venues (around 10–12 km) or Hollywood and Santa Monica (roughly 16–18 km).

Travel tips

Plan on using a car or rideshare to reach most attractions listed, as the major points of interest are several kilometers away. If you have time-sensitive plans (events at Crypto.com Arena, museum timed entry), allow extra buffer for Los Angeles traffic. Because amenities are not documented, consider confirming essentials directly with the property before arrival.

What guests say

Reviews commonly note a mix of experiences at Ricky Motel. On the positive side, guests mention friendly staff and some perceive the property as improved compared with the past. On the negative side, some reviews raise serious concerns about service expectations (including refund issues) and report pest problems. Overall sentiment reflects moderate satisfaction paired with recurring cautions to set expectations.

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