Magic Castle HotelvsThe LINE LA
Both Magic Castle Hotel and The Line are highly recommended by expert writers. Overall, Magic Castle Hotel ranks marginally better than The Line. Magic Castle Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 82 with accolades from 8 reviews like Oyster, The Telegraph and Fodor's.
Magic Castle Hotel
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 Telegraph
8.0
"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 LINE LA Show All Reviews
3515 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90010
From $109/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Star Service
"With all the hoopla surrounding Koreatown, some travelers are apt to blink at the location, though it is surprisingly central to West LA, Hollywood and Downtown. " Full review
Gayot
"Sydell Group Ltd. transformed this hote's 389 guest rooms and public spaces to create a unique lifestyle experience based on inspirations from Korean and Korean-American culture."
Fodor's
"L.A.'s newest boutique hotel pays homage to its Koreatown address with a dynamic new dining concept by superstar Roy Choi." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"If Koreatown is L.A.’s latest nightlife playground, then The Line—a 388-room high-rise on a bustling stretch of Wilshire Boulevard—is its clubhouse." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Line Hotel is the latest venture from Roy Choi, the man who sparked the LA food truck revolution and became a celebrity chef." Full review
Jetsetter
"Hip kid playhouse with two Roy Choi restaurants, a pool deck, and design shop in LA’s Koreatown." Full review
Wallpaper
"A 388-room hotel in Koreatown, a Los Angeles neighbourhood that's been experiencing quite a shake-up." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"Located in Los Angeles' Koreatown, The Line is an upscale design hotel with modernist interiors and a host of off-beat amenities." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Koreatown is arguably one of the city’s most up-and-coming neighborhoods, and now it has its own design hotel courtesy of the Sydell Group." Full review
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If you don’t make it to one of the in-house restaurants, dine on room service courtesy of Roy Choi, but be sure to make it to the hotel bars done by the Houston Brothers, as well as the homewares design shop by Poketo.
The Telegraph
7.0
"The Line is a trendy hotel in LA’s Koreatown, with a hipster style and Korean food served up by Roy Choi, a US celebrity chef." Full review