Carlton Motor Lodge Los Angeles is a motor lodge on Ventura Boulevard in Studio City, north of the Hollywood Hills. It has free private parking and a 24-hour reception. It is a good fit if you are visiting Universal Studios and travelling by car.
Location and getting around
The address is 11811 Ventura Boulevard, in Studio City (ZIP code 91604). According to the property, Universal Studios Hollywood is about 3.9 km away and Hollywood Burbank Airport is about 8 km away.
On the other side of the hills, the Hollywood Walk of Fame (the Chinese Theatre) is about 6.3 km away and Rodeo Drive is about 8.2 km away. LACMA is about 9.2 km away and UCLA is about 9.7 km away. For all of these, a car, a taxi or public transport is best. More options in our guide to places to stay in Los Angeles.
Rooms and facilities
There is free Wi-Fi throughout and the rooms have air conditioning. Private parking is free, a practical point in a city where almost everything is reached by car.
Reception is open 24 hours, so you can ask for information about the area at any time. There is no breakfast, so you will need to find it on Ventura Boulevard.
Who it suits
- If you are spending a day at Universal Studios.
- If you are driving: parking is free.
- If your flight is to or from Burbank.
Good to know
Mind the hours: check-in is listed only from 15:00 to 16:00. If you will arrive later, let the hotel know beforehand. Check-out is from 11:00 to 12:00. At check-in, have photo ID and a credit card to hand.