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Friendship Motor Inn

2.5 star property
Travelers rest easy after exploring the Petersen Automotive Museum, knowing the friendly staff at this Los Angeles inn will take care of everything

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Friendship Motor Inn in central LA offers modern comfort without fuss. Guests love the practical amenities—in-room WiFi keeps everyone connected, and free self-parking solves urban parking headaches. The 24-hour front desk staff earns consistent praise for their helpfulness.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed | Living area | LED TV

Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds | Living area | LED TV

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Mid City, a neighborhood in Los Angeles, is home to Friendship Motor Inn. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Echo Park Lake and Santa Monica Beach, while Hollywood Bowl and Walt Disney Concert Hall are cultural highlights. Universal Studios Hollywood and Griffith Observatory are not to be missed. Visit our Los Angeles travel guide
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1148 Crenshaw Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90019

What's nearby

  • Wiltern Theatre
    Wiltern Theatre
    4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Koreatown Plaza
    2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Koreatown Pavilion Garden
    4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Korean American National Museum
    4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Larchmont Boulevard
    4 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Wilshire - Western Station
    3 min drive
  • Los Angeles Cal State Station
    15 min drive
  • Los Angeles Intl. (LAX)
    43 min drive

Restaurants

  • Catch One
    8 min walk
  • Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken
    5 min walk
  • Cafe Nemo
    4 min walk
  • Jeju
    7 min walk
  • The Grain Cafe
    7 min walk

About this property

Friendship Motor Inn

Hotel near University of Southern California
Close to Melrose Avenue, Friendship Motor Inn has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • A vending machine and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Friendship Motor Inn boast perks such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and hair dryers
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste

Entertainment

  • 47-inch LED TV

Food and drink

  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cash Breakage deposit: USD 100 per stay
  • Administrative fee: USD 6.99 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

The property charges a mandatory Administration Fee related to the Los Angeles Hotel Worker Protection Ordinance. Please contact the property for more information.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Friendship
Friendship Motor Inn Hotel
Friendship Motor Inn Los Angeles
Friendship Motor Inn Hotel Los Angeles

Frequently asked questions

Is Friendship Motor Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Friendship Motor Inn?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Friendship Motor Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Friendship Motor Inn located?

Located in Mid City, this hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Wiltern Theatre, Paramount Studios, and La Brea Tar Pits. Los Angeles County Museum of Art and Petersen Automotive Museum are also within 3 mi (5 km). Wilshire - Western Station is 29 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Friendship Motor Inn Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.0

Cleanliness

7.4

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 151 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 151 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 151 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 151 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 151 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location! Staff was really nice. AC was in a weird area of the bathroom and very loud.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Enedy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service and property is in a good area
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nelson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, clean rooms, and quite. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly. Good clean room with a view. Great staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

DTLA hidden gem

Clean, helpful staff, and just what we needed for a short week long business stay in DTLA
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed the closeness of everything the location was and It was an enjoyable stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service and nice location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Selin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Pros: Parking was free and safe. The bed was comfortable. The room was clean. The reception staff was very friendly and helpful. The location was convenient and we could easily reach most places. Cons: The sink was outside the bathroom( I don’t know the other rooms). The A/C was old school and noisy. The towels were clean but had a strange smell.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Perla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really neat place to stay. I loved everything about this place. Its clean, nice staff, and there's always someone available. Ill honestly stay here again when Im back in Los Angeles.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was essy to find and centrally located.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Staff was amazing. Hotels like this are usually terrible customer service, but these girls were so sweet and helpful. VERY surprised! Good job ladies ❤️
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pirmin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Non fancy but very friendly and great location. Clean and no-fuss. Recommended! Would go there again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Norma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and modern. The staff were polite and very helpful. The parking is good and is relatively secure. Enjoyed the stay
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Disliked: Amenities
Clean room but walls extremely thin. Heard things we didn't need to hear. Free parking was nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
i was sorry there was no elevator but i should have asked for downstairs room when i reserved. staff was so helpful they carried my luggage upstairs for me. couldn't ask for nicer staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Super easy check in. Friendly staff. AC worked well & nice hot water in the shower. Room could use a little updating but overall was great for the night.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location. Clean premises. Friendly staff. Highly recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacinta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Exemplary service by front office staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and professional. The room was extremely clean. Added little details like disposable toothbrushes and toothpaste.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was very nice. I couldn't believe they had toothbrushes fir you in the room. That was awesome since we forgot mine. The check is ant out was pleasant. Very friendly staff and even had a expresso machine which was wonderful. Definitely would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Josie

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is very conveniently located and inexpensive! The staff are also very friendly and accommodating. Unfortunately, you get what you pay for in terms of the actual property. The rooms are old, outdated, and not the cleanest. There were also plenty of broken things in the rooms, one being the safety lock on the door. If I was traveling alone, I would not have felt safe here because of that, so keep that in mind.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Omid

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
centrally located, and the staff were super friendly. our first night we didnt get any sleep as there was people making noise till 3am. if you just need R and R this is not the best place, but for the price its worth the location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Convenient for visit with family in area. Clean. Friendly. The bedding and towels were adequate but not enjoyable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

PEARL

Liked: Staff & service
I like its location: close to major attractions, has microwave /fridge/ coffee pot/AC. I dislike its condition: not very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

1971

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for families. The staff is very friendly and accommodating (printing stuff and mailing post for us). Room we were in was very clean, looked refurbished and had everything we needed. We felt like home. Will book with them again on our next trip. The Inn is on a clean and safe residential street in Koreatown. It's got a lot of bus stops around for easy access to downtown area or Citadel outlets (use Citadel's free bus line 600), or short Uber drive (prepare to pay extra $10 hidden booking fees on top of Uber price in the app). The Pico blvd. around the corner is full of excellent budget restaurants (besides Korean, you can try Salvadorian El Trabol's best in town Pupussas, and Mexican Tacos El Compita's delicious Tortas).