The Alhambra Hotel
2221 W Commonwealth Ave, Alhambra, CA 91803, East Los Angeles, United States
2-star hotel
Guest rating: 4.2 / 5
Overview
The Alhambra Hotel is a 2-star property in East Los Angeles (Alhambra), California, with a public rating of 4.2 based on 142 reviews. It’s positioned as a value-focused place to stay, with guests frequently highlighting that the room quality matches the price point.
Location
The hotel is at 2221 W Commonwealth Ave, Alhambra, CA 91803, in an area noted by guests for convenient freeway access. Reviews also point to plentiful everyday conveniences and fast-food options nearby (including Costco, McDonald’s, and Starbucks).
Nearby highlights
For gardens and art, The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens is about 5.6 km away, and the Norton Simon Museum is about 6.5 km away. Major Los Angeles attractions are also within driving distance, including Dodger Stadium (about 8.5 km), the Rose Bowl Stadium (about 8.3 km), and Downtown LA cultural sites such as Walt Disney Concert Hall (about 9.9 km), The Broad (about 10.0 km), Grand Central Market (about 10.1 km), and The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles (about 10.1 km).
Rooms & stay experience
Guest feedback commonly mentions clean rooms and a positive room-for-the-price experience, especially for short stays. Reviews also note good service and a convenient overall setup for an overnight stop.
Best for
This hotel is best suited to budget-minded travelers who want a straightforward, good-value stay with easy access to everyday dining and shopping options nearby. It can also work well for drivers planning to split time between Pasadena-area sites (like The Huntington and Norton Simon Museum) and Downtown LA attractions (like Walt Disney Concert Hall and The Broad).
Travel tips
If you’re planning to visit multiple LA landmarks, the hotel’s location can be practical for driving to both Pasadena/Alhambra attractions and Downtown LA museums and venues. Guests commonly mention the advantage of nearby quick dining and retail options, which can simplify late arrivals or short overnight stays. Build extra time for driving to farther attractions such as Universal Studios Hollywood (about 19.5 km) and the Hollywood area (about 16.6 km).
What guests say
Reviews frequently describe the hotel as a good value, with rooms that meet expectations for the price. Cleanliness is a recurring point, particularly for short or overnight stays. Guests also emphasize the convenient location, citing easy freeway access and nearby dining and everyday retail options. Service is mentioned positively in the excerpts provided. Negative themes are not clearly detailed in the available excerpts beyond an isolated inappropriate comment that does not describe the stay experience.
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