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Reviewed 1 October 2014

The hotel is situated in Hollywood with great views of Hollywood Hills. Its a short walk to Hollywood Blvd. Ok the rooms/suits could use a renovation but kitchenette with huge fridge, microwave and all you need for a couple of days is given. The service was great, there is a car driving you to your room on the hill and back down if you like. They even drove us up after-hours. The complimentary breakfast is small but nice and sufficient. I do not like any sweets for breakfast and asked for cream cheese or something similar. They didn't have any at the time. Later that day I found a big bowl of cream cheese in our fridge, more than enough for the rest of our stay. That was a great gesture. I was impressed. Suite was big and clean and anything you needed they got for us. The pool area is beautiful and nice to relax after sightseeing tours. Also complimentary sodas and little snacks. It was great and I'll definitely come back next time I'm in LA!

Date of stay: October 2013
  • Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Thank Nicole C
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Reviewed 30 August 2014

Situated on top of a hill, with property shared with Yamashiro restaurant, the hotel affords great views of Hollywood and surrounding L.A. Its new pool is lovely, and it was handy having a full-size refrigerator in the unit. Plus I was attending a wedding at Yamashiro, which meant the venue was literally only a flight of stairs away -- so convenient. The staff was also very courteous and helpful (offered me sparkling lemonade upon my arrival), and the free included breakfast (down at the bottom of the hill at the Magic Castle Hotel) was much appreciated. All for a reasonable rate.

Room tip: I had room 504, which was on the top floor of the structure, which meant terrific views of Hollywood and the Hollywood Hills.
Date of stay: August 2014
  • Trip type: Travelled solo
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1  Thank Andrew W
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Reviewed 6 August 2014

Our second stay with Magic Castle Hotel (first at the Hollywood Hills Hotel because there was no availability at the Hotel for a week stay even 3 months ahead), they are very popular so I suggest that you make your reservation a long time before. Please note that I will make my review taking into account the room rate which is less expensive than the Hotel.

When we arrived, the room was cleaned (could do a little more cleaning and TLC but it was fine for us) except for the bath, I adressed the problem to the front desk but the bath was cleaned only the next day !! It is an old building where tenants stay as well as they are in the surrounded buildings (some were, let say, different people), a musty and smelly indoor hallway where our room was located, room is large with a kitchenette, a balcony offering a mountain and partial view of Hollywood, a cable for the internet, a little old and dated, but maintained and functional. We had two double beds not as comfortable as the Hotel (maybe time to be changed). When I asked an employee about the link between Hollywood Hills Hotel and the Magic Castle Hotel, he told me that the Hollywood Hills Hotel belongs to Yamashiro and Magic Castle Hotel makes a rental agreement from Yamashiro for some units for their guests, so maybe that's the reason why they don't invest money to renovate the place.

Some informations: The staff was as nice, dynamic and helpful as the last time, shuttle (with limited service between noon and 3:00 p.m.), helpful to go up the hill, never used it to go down, it is an easy 3 minute walk, removed from the street noise, small farmer's market on Thursday night in Yamashiro parking lot, adequate breakfast (my favorite blueberry scones still there YUMMY), free snacks-candies-sodas.

Not for everybody, there is many things to complain about if you don't appreciate that you are on holidays, better to stay at the Magic Castle Hotel but the Hollywood Hills Hotel still a good choice for the pool (better than the Hotel and quieter), the price, the service and the quiet location.

Room tip: If you room begins with a 2 (ex: 203), you are on the first floor with a smelly indoor hallway to access your room, better to be on the upper floor. Our room have a balcony with a view of the mountain (not LA downtown as others said).
Date of stay: July 2014
  • Trip type: Travelled with family
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2  Thank LyseMontreal
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Reviewed 2 August 2014

The rooms are large, comfortable. Their excellent service and rooms make up for it. Internet was fast and worked well. The staff are genuinely friendly, always helpful and very efficient. Lucky from the restaurant was also very helpful. Would definitely recommend this hotel. I highly recommend to all!! Great and Excellent

Room tip: rooms were nice and exellent
Date of stay: September 2013
  • Trip type: Travelled with friends
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1  Thank 14jutta60
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Reviewed 17 July 2014

Our second stay at the Hollywood Hills Hotel was a better experience than the first one. The only issue we had was addressed, as the room was a lot cleaner than the one we had in 2012. It had a fully equipped kitchenette, and a balcony offering a beautiful view of Los Angeles. The equipment is still dated, but it's definitely not a problem when the room is well maintained and functional.

What makes the stay a pleasant experience is the location up in the hills, quiet but really close to the Hollywood Highland station. The staff was as nice, dynamic and helpful as the last time. We would definitely stay there again.

Date of stay: August 2013
  • Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Thank soulhoper
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