Royal Palace Westwood Hotel

Royal Palace Westwood Hotel

1052 Tiverton Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024, Los Angeles, United States

3-star hotel

Guest rating: 4.3 / 5

Overview

Royal Palace Westwood Hotel is a 3-star, simple stucco-sided hotel in the Westwood area of Los Angeles at 1052 Tiverton Ave. It’s positioned for easy access to UCLA and nearby cultural venues, with Beverly Hills roughly 3 miles away. The property holds a public rating of 4.3/5 from 396 reviews.

Location & What’s Nearby

The hotel is a 7-minute walk to the UCLA campus and the Geffen Playhouse Theater, and only about 180 m from the Hammer Museum. Popular LA attractions are farther afield, including The Getty (about 3.35 km), Santa Monica State Beach (about 7.58 km) and Santa Monica Pier (about 7.77 km), and museum clusters around LACMA (about 7.72 km) and the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures (about 7.57 km). Hollywood-area sights like the Walk of Fame (about 11.40 km), TCL Chinese Theatre (about 10.46 km), and Universal Studios Hollywood (about 11.85 km) are reachable by car.

Rooms

Rooms are traditionally furnished with patterned bedspreads and include free Wi‑Fi and flat-screen TVs. In-room conveniences include a minifridge, microwave, and coffeemaker; some rooms add a dining area, patio, or balcony. Suites add full kitchens and a pull-out sofa, and guest notes also mention practical touches like a study desk, safe, ironing items, hair dryer, and ample charging outlets.

Food & Drink

A complimentary continental breakfast is included. For additional dining, there’s a 24-hour diner next door, and reviews also reference nearby restaurant options in walking distance.

Parking & On-site Basics

On-site parking is complimentary, a highlight frequently called out by guests. Guests also mention basics such as an ice machine, vending machine, and an outdoor patio area near the entrance.

Best for

This hotel suits UCLA visitors, Westwood travelers, and museum-goers who want a walkable base near the Hammer Museum and close to the UCLA campus and Geffen Playhouse. It’s also a strong fit for guests who value practical in-room features (microwave/minifridge/coffeemaker; some units with kitchens) and complimentary parking and breakfast.

Travel tips

If you’re visiting UCLA or the Hammer Museum, plan on walking—both are nearby, with the Hammer Museum about 180 m away and UCLA roughly a short walk. Santa Monica beaches/piers and the LACMA-area museums are around 7.5–7.8 km away, while Hollywood and Universal Studios are roughly 10–15 km away, so budgeting time for driving or rideshares is wise. With a 24-hour diner next door and other dining options in the area, late-night food is straightforward.

What guests say

Guests most consistently praise the Westwood location, citing easy walks to nearby restaurants and convenient proximity to UCLA-area destinations. Staff friendliness and a smooth, hassle-free check-in experience are recurring positives. Reviewers also highlight value-oriented perks like free parking and spacious rooms with practical in-room amenities (microwave, mini-fridge, and coffeemaker). Reported downsides include the lack of guest laundry, pool, and fitness center, and at least one mention of slow bathtub drainage.

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