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Magic Castle HotelvsHotel Erwin
Both hotels are endorsed by professional reviewers. On balance, Hotel Erwin ranks slightly better than Magic Castle Hotel. Hotel Erwin has a TripExpert Score of 84 with approval from 13 reviewers including Travel + Leisure, Time Out and The Telegraph.
Magic Castle Hotel
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Frommer's
7025 Franklin Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA 90028
From $199/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
Fodor's "Close to the action (and traffic) of Hollywood, this former apartment building faces busy Franklin Avenue and is a quick walk to the nearby Red Line stop at Hollywood & Highland." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"A charming base of operation with large, modern rooms, exceptional staff and a petite courtyard pool where days start with fresh pastries and gourmet coffee." Full review
Oyster Mid-Range
"Located steps from Hollywood Boulevard, the Magic Castle is a quirky, unpretentious 40-room hotel with simple, spacious rooms." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Pennywise travelers love this hotel close to Hollywood action."
Gayot "Single rooms are equipped with microwaves and mini-fridges, while apartment-style suites all have fully equipped kitchens allowing guests to opt for home cooking."
Not For Tourists "Sitting at the base of the Hollywood foothills a few blocks behind the world famous Grauman’s Chinese Movie Theatre is the Magic Castle Hotel & Club. Fronted by statues of gargoyles and a..."
The Telegraph8.0
"A long-time favourite for families vacationing in Hollywood, this amiable hotel is a great bargain for the location." Full review
Frommer's "Well-located for exploring Hollywood on a budget...large rooms, generic but bright and uncluttered, and full-size kitchens. Unexpected touches of luxury include bathrobes and slippers " Full review
Hotel Erwin Fodor's Lonely Planet Oyster DK Eyewitness
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Zagat Show All Reviews
1697 Pacific Ave, Venice Beach, CA 90291
From $197/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Fodor's "Formerly a Best Western, this now bonafide boutique hotel just off the Venice Beach boardwalk has a happening rooftop bar and lounge." Full review
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Request a room on the sixth floor, which was built during renovation.
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Venice’s entry in the chic boutique hotel movement sweeping LA, this 23-year-old motor inn has been dressed up, colored and otherwise funkified in retro style." Full review
OysterMid-Range
"An eccentric 119-room hotel for budget-conscious travelers that's an easy walk to Venice Beach and plays off the area's hippie-centric history." Full review
DK Eyewitness "This branch of the Best Western is a pleasant Venice Beach hotel, giving you easy access to interesting cafés and stores."
Travel + Leisure "Located within a block of the lively Venice boardwalk, the look of this hipster hotel is one of uncluttered, new-styled retro." Full review
Time Out "Live like a local at Venice Beach's only beachfront hotel just steps from the famed boardwalk and the Pacific." Full review
Star Service "Set back one block from the infamous boardwalk scene and the beach, this is Venice's best option for travelers seeking out local flavor and international standards." Full review
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Barlo's barn-to-belly theme surfaces at all meals and is much appreciated by local hipsters, but be sure to make reservations on weekend eves.
Gayot "Overlooking famous Muscle Beach, this boutique-style hotel is just a few blocks away from the dining and shopping of busy, trendy Abbot Kinney and close to the historic Venice canals."
BlackBook "No longer a Best Western, but still vibrant colors and bits of local flair. In the morning, rooftop brunchies, at night, rooftop drinkies."
Zagat "This stylish Joie de Vivre boutique hotel sits on the edge of the boardwalk, in the heart of zany Venice Beach, offering smallish rooms with a bigger view."
