If you want Griffith Observatory close by, the Cara Hotel Los Angeles is on North Western Avenue, in the Los Feliz area according to the property. It is a 5-star hotel with a restaurant and a bar, and a good fit if you prefer to stay outside the centre, on the east side of Hollywood.
Location and getting around
Griffith Observatory is 1.9 km away in a straight line, at the top of the park, so most people go by car or taxi. The Hollywood Walk of Fame and the Chinese Theatre are 3 km away, and LACMA is 6.4 km away. For all of these, a car, a taxi or public transport is the sensible choice.
LAX is 20.2 km away. According to the hotel, Hollywood Burbank Airport is about 12 km away.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms have a flat-screen TV. The building has a restaurant and a bar, reception is open 24 hours and wifi is free throughout the hotel.
For breakfast you can choose between à la carte, continental or American options.
Who it suits
- Travellers whose plans include Griffith Park and the observatory.
- Guests who prefer a residential Los Angeles neighbourhood to the skyscraper district.
- Late arrivals: reception never closes.
Good to know
There is no information about a pool or private parking, which is worth checking if you are driving. Check-in is from 15:00 to 00:00 and check-out from 6:00 to 11:00. You will need photo ID and a credit card. You will find more options in our guide to hotels in Los Angeles.