Rio Palace Motor Inn

10424 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90003, West Athens, United States

2-star hotel

Guest rating: 3.6 / 5

Overview

Rio Palace Motor Inn is a simple, low-rise roadside motel in the West Athens area of Los Angeles. It’s a 2-star property with a public rating of 3.6/5 based on 53 reviews. The motel sits about two blocks from I-110, positioning it for quick freeway access around the city.

Rooms

Rooms are described as functional with unassuming furnishings, and include free Wi‑Fi plus flat-screen TVs with cable. Some rooms add practical extras such as minifridges, microwaves, and tubs. Guest feedback highlights rooms as a good size and notes the importance of basic comfort and upkeep.

Parking & On-site basics

Complimentary parking is provided, a key convenience for drive-in stays in Los Angeles. Additional amenities are not documented for this property beyond what is included in rooms and parking.

Location & nearby attractions

The motel is about 3 miles from Watts Towers Arts Center Campus and roughly 9 miles from Los Angeles International Airport. It provides access to major LA cultural and sports destinations, including the California African American Museum (~8.3 km), Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County (~8.5 km), and Crypto.com Arena (~11.4 km). Downtown and museum hubs such as The Broad (~12.9 km), Walt Disney Concert Hall (~13.0 km), Grand Central Market (~12.5 km), and LACMA/Petersen Automotive Museum/La Brea Tar Pits (about 15.5 km) are within a moderate drive, as are Hollywood sights like the Walk of Fame and TCL Chinese Theatre (about 18–19 km).

Best for

This motel is best suited to budget-minded travelers who want straightforward, drive-up lodging with free parking and in-room Wi‑Fi. It can also work well for visitors planning to explore multiple parts of Los Angeles by car, thanks to its location a couple blocks from I‑110 and reasonable driving access to Downtown, museums, and major venues.

Travel tips

Plan on using a car or rideshare: free parking supports driving, and the motel is positioned close to I‑110 for citywide access. If you want a microwave or minifridge, confirm room features at booking since only some rooms include them. Guests mention that the surrounding area can have noticeable activity, so consider this when choosing arrival times and planning evening routines.

What guests say

Reviews commonly describe the rooms as a solid value for the price, especially when equipped with conveniences like Wi‑Fi, a large TV, and (in some cases) a fridge and microwave. Room size is noted positively, and guests call out the importance of a clean stay (including mentions of no bugs). Location feedback is mixed: it’s considered workable, but some guests point to noticeable activity in the surrounding area. Overall sentiment reflects a basic, budget-oriented motel experience with practical in-room features as the main strengths.

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