About Hollywood Historic Hotel
Dating back to 1927, Hotel Hollywood Historic Hotel offers historical accommodations that stretch an entire block. The hotel is a short walk from Paramount Pictures’ studios.
Guestrooms feature air conditioning, cable TV, coffee-maker, refrigerator, and work desk. An iron is available on request, while Wi-Fi is provided free of charge. Some rooms at the front of the hotel offer views of the world-famous Hollywood Sign.
The hotel features a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage facilities, and a tour desk. Guests can get a designer haircut at the on-site salon. On-site parking is available free of charge.
Located within the hotel, Nue Studio Café and Salon offers an all-day breakfast, as well as lunch and dinner menus. A number of restaurants are located near the hotel.
Hotel Hollywood Historic Hotel is a five-minute walk from Paramount Pictures and the Hollywood Forever Cemetery. Melrose Strip is a mile away, while the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Dolby Theater, and TCL Chinese Theatre are all within three miles of the hotel.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Historic hotel with charm and character.
Past guests staying at Hollywood Historic Hotel often praise the historical atmosphere within the property. The hotel walls are adorned with photographs of the stars of the Hollywood of days gone by, which guests report adds to the charm and character of the hotel.
positive:
Staff offers excellent recommendations.
According to reports, the hotel staff is very adept when it comes to recommending restaurants and places to visit. Friendly and helpful employees are said to be very knowledgeable when it comes to seeking out the gems of Hollywood.
positive:
Free on-site parking is provided.
Guests are quick to praise the free on-site parking on offer at the hotel. Parking spaces are said to be plentiful, a bonus for those visitors arriving by car.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Aging property frayed around the edges.
While many guests enjoy the charm of the Hollywood Historic Hotel, some report that the property is showing its age and could benefit from some upgrades. Common concerns include stained floors, moldy bathrooms, window air conditioning units, and a general grubbiness. There are, at this time, unsubstantiated reports that the hotel is undergoing restoration work.
negative:
A little off the beaten path.
Some guests find the hotel to be a little too far off the beaten path for their liking. Aside from Paramount Pictures and Hollywood Forever Cemetery, guests report that there is little to see or do within walking distance of the hotel. As such, guests are forced to drive to attractions or book a taxi to visit the landmarks.
negative:
Some rooms are on the small side.
Reports suggest that the hotel's guestrooms are on the smaller side, a problem that's common with many properties of a similar age. Most guests agree that the diminutive size of guestrooms doesn't ultimately impact the quality of their stay.