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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
(13 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
1148 Crenshaw Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90019

What's nearby

  • Koreatown Plaza - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Koreatown Pavilion Garden - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Wiltern Theatre - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • William Andrews Clark Memorial Library - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Larchmont Boulevard - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Wilshire - Western Station - 2 min drive
  • Los Angeles Cal State Station - 27 min drive
  • Los Angeles Intl. (LAX) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Catch One - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Nemo - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Jeju - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Friendship Motor Inn

Hotel near Los Angeles Convention Center
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 24-hour front desk and a vending machine
  • 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
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • 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

8.2

Cleanliness

7.4

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 149 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 149 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 149 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 149 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 149 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

4/10 Poor

Erick

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Blood stain in the bed sheets
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property felt very safe, with good off-street parking, and it was exceptionally clean and well-maintained. The coffee machine in the front lounge was worthy of the Ritz. The staff was lovely to us, and overall, this was an exceptional value for the money. We were attending an event in Santa Monica, and this was convenient to Olympic, Pico, and the 10.
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

BaRack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a great stay
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Dusty

Liked: Staff & service
Looks reasonable, low cost, works if you are just passing through. When you look closer you can notice the flaws, dirt, age, quality. Rooms need updated bedding and towels, otherwise it worked.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy and friendly check in. Room was spacious and clean, bed was comfortable. Super easy free parking, quiet area (no late night bars). Fridge and microwave were super helpful! Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

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

6/10 Okay

Sanjeev

Liked: Staff & service
It was decently priced relative to other hotels but cleanliness wasn’t all there. Some of the surrounding streets also didn’t seem the most safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Blanchie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
recommended place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

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

Nicolette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were clean but tired
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

Garrick

Female front desk agent is a natural for the hospitality business. Her ability to make quick, guest-centric decisions which also benefit the company and build guest loyalty was such a relief in this current state of the business. Thank you !
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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

Joseph

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

8/10 Good

Sacha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good if you’re looking for a budget stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

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

2/10 Terrible

James

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I seen 8/10 stars so I stayed but it looked like a motel 6 and it was in the hood definitely. I don’t recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Middle of the road motel

Blankets were full of burn holes(even though we were in a non smoking room) and were too itchy. Bed was comfortable though and the sheets were clean. Also the ice machine didn't work during our stay. Coffee provided in the morning was good.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and convenient
Stayed 1 night in Dec 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

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved it
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zaldy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

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
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