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Magic Castle HotelvsThe Biltmore Los Angeles
Both Magic Castle Hotel and Millennium Biltmore Hotel Los Angeles are rated highly by professionals. Overall, Millennium Biltmore Hotel Los Angeles ranks significantly higher than Magic Castle Hotel. Millennium Biltmore Hotel Los Angeles comes in at #16 in Los Angeles with endorsements from 14 reviewers such as Concierge, The Telegraph and Frommer's.
Magic Castle Hotel
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Oyster
DK Eyewitness
Gayot
Not For Tourists
The Telegraph
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
The Biltmore Los Angeles
Concierge Fodor's Lonely Planet
Rough Guide
Time Out
Star Service Gayot
BlackBook
Travel + Leisure Not For Tourists Show All Reviews
506 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90071
From $95/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Concierge "If old-school grandeur is what moves you, you'll get a lot of bang for your buck here."
Fodor's "One of downtown L.A.'s true treasures, the gilded 1923 Beaux Arts masterpiece exudes ambience and history." Full review
Lonely Planet "The gorgeous art-deco health club takes the work out of workout." Full review
Rough Guide "Neoclassical 1923 architecture combined with modern luxury, with a health club modelled on a Roman bathhouse, cherub-and-angel decor, and a view overlooking Pershing Square."
Time Out "Built in 1923, the Biltmore retains the Italian-Spanish renaissance elegance that once enticed such dignitaries as Winston Churchill and JFK." Full review
Star Service "Facing Pershing Square, next to the Los Angeles Library and across from the more intimate, contemporary Hilton Checkers, this is an architectural tour de force that is worth visiting." Full review
Gayot "Designed in Italian Renaissance style, the Millennium Biltmore opened to national acclaim in 1923 and in 1969 was designated a Historical Cultural Landmark."
BlackBook "Downtown heart, Grand façade and Mediterranean soul. Popular since '23 with the Hollywood crowd and tabloid murder buffs (look up Black Dahlia connection)."
Travel + Leisure "This octogenarian grande dame has never looked more beautiful—although, like many L.A. ladies, she’s had some work done." Full review
Not For Tourists "First lady of Downtown hotels, testament to LA's architectural heritage."
