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Starlight Inn La Brea

2.5 star property
After exploring the Petersen Automotive Museum or LA's top attractions, travelers return to this convenient spot where comfort meets practicality

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Starlight Inn La Brea sits just minutes from the University of Southern California, offering travelers the essentials they need. The property provides in-room WiFi for staying connected, self-parking for those with vehicles, and staff at the front desk around the clock.

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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About the neighborhood

Located in Mid City, a neighborhood in Los Angeles, Starlight Inn La Brea is near the airport and near a metro station. Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel and Hollywood Sign are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Santa Monica Beach and Echo Park Lake. Universal Studios Hollywood and Warner Brothers Studio are not to be missed. Visit our Los Angeles travel guide
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1830 S La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90019-5413

What's nearby

  • Universal City showing rides
    Universal Studios Hollywood
    30 min drive - 8.3 miles
  • Olympia Medical Center
    6 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Miracle Mile Medical Center
    7 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • El Rey Theater
    9 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Korean Cultural Center
    9 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Expo/La Brea Station
    3 min drive
  • Los Angeles Cal State Station
    15 min drive
  • Los Angeles Intl. (LAX)
    38 min drive

Restaurants

  • Taco Bell
    7 min walk
  • Olive Garden
    11 min walk
  • Jurassic Magic
    4 min walk
  • Leo's Taco Truck
    8 min walk
  • Lucy's Drive In
    11 min walk

About this property

Starlight Inn La Brea

Hotel near University of Southern California
Close to The Grove, Starlight Inn La Brea has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at Starlight Inn La Brea offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and free bottled water.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries
  • 39-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Heating and housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 39-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Starlight Inn La Brea Hotel
Starlight Inn La Brea Los Angeles
Starlight Inn La Brea Hotel Los Angeles

Frequently asked questions

Is Starlight Inn La Brea 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 Starlight Inn La Brea?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Starlight Inn La Brea?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Starlight Inn La Brea located?

Located in Mid City, this hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of La Brea Tar Pits, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, and Petersen Automotive Museum. Academy Museum of Motion Pictures and Wilshire Boulevard are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Starlight Inn La Brea Reviews

6.2

5.8

Cleanliness

7.0

Location

6.6

Staff & service

6.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 311 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 58 out of 311 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 311 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 311 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 86 out of 311 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you're used to budget motels, this one is excellent! I am an older female traveling on my own and I felt quite safe here. Staff members were friendly and helpful. Rooms are very nice and clean, inside and out. Grounds and rooms are well maintained. I was able to park right in front of my room. It was quiet. Couldn't ask for anything more!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Good place to stay.

Good place to stay in. Comfortable and quiet neighborhood. Close to activities and tourist areas.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Dainha

Liked: Amenities
It was small but clean and good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Franklin

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

The best hotel in California

Manager friendly good vibes Good prices
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dean

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

great stay

personnel was very accommodating, room is good, parking is very safe, had a good comfortable stay, will definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jose

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

Clean & private.

Clean place, parking lot is small but is inside the hotel so gives more safety, room was clean , very nice place to stay for vacation, I would definitely come back on my next vacation.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eldon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
You can see a lot of pride in ownership everything was clean and well kept
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rosa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everyone is nice!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice spacious room, had a mini fridge, safe parking, big bed but the pillows were pretty flat and the shower head was taped on so the water was spraying out of the shower..not much you could do. Other then that it was a great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

JORGE

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

I am definitely coming BACK!!!

Clean rooms. Lovely staff. No loud noises. Alway someone cleaning around. I look forward coming back. The jacuzzi was amazing the keys were strong and overall a wonderful experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not being familiar with driving in the LA basin the Starlight was easy to find with the signs out front. Check in was quick and easy, parking was good and the room was very clean (loved the blue led rope lights for a night light) and we were close to the event we attended Saturday night. All in All would return in a heartbeat.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Jack

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I reserved and paid through expedia and they almost did not accept the reservation and almost made me pay again. Used towels with hair all over them, used soap in the shower with mold, the sink water was over pressurized, and the only 2 pillows on the bed were flat and small. But on the bright side they had a cool light in the room for ambience.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Daniel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Stay Away if you like comfort and safety....

I travel a lot for work and stay at motels often to help save money. Its usually for one night, so no big deal. The rooms at Starlight are comfortable and clean, my only complaint being the cardboard thin pillows. The pillows (I kid you not) where at most 2 inches thick each. The bigger concern? SAFETY. One, when I checked in, rather than checking for my hotels.com reservation, the lady at the front desk assumed I was a John who needed the room for a few hours for a hookup. Which, I'm annoyed to say was the room next to me. They had plenty a good time as the guy next to me had several loud ladies over all night. Then there was the homeless guy. Throughout the evening he walked the property banging on doors, yelling at people and even setting things on fire in the parking lot. At one point I called the lady at the front desk and told her "hey, there is a fire in the parking lot" and she said "its OK - that guy is a frequent guest." I tried finding a hotel nearby with rooms at that point... but no luck. So I decided to truck it out. 11pm - the owner shows up for a hot minute and kicks the guy off the property. That lasts about 2 minutes. 8am - The homeless guy is chasing a family with two young kids to their car waving a bottle at them and screaming. The hotel owners and front desk did nothing. Don't stay here if you value comfort or safety. Wish I was making this up.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Lashornda

Liked: Cleanliness
It was great thanks for tha hospitality
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Trina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ubaldo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kimberly

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was the worst. The bed was burned and hard as a rock. It smelled so bad of cigarettes and the floor all looked dirty. The toilet didnt work. Asked for a refund and got turned away. Went to a new hotel because this was the most disgusting hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Ray

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk attendant could not speak English. The card did not work when I got to my room. Tough neighborhood.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing motel ! And safe area!parking❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Shelby A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pretty good stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lucas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quality hotel between downtown and Venice beach good food in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Anthony

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cannot believe I was staying at this dirty ass room for 140$
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good stay for the price and location and the guy working in the checking, I believe his name was Kenny was great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Francisco

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had a bad experience at the place. When I entered the room, the smell was like cigarettes, the floor was sticky, the walls were stained, and The bed sheets smelled really bad, like armpits or someone who hadn't showered for days had stayed in them. the guy at the front desk was very rude and threw the key at me. I didn't say anything because I was tired and there was a lot of noise next door, someone playing music late at night. I totally do not recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025