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Starlight Inn La Brea

2.5 star property
Hotel in Los Angeles with free parking

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub | Bathroom | Free toiletries, towels
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
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Cable channels
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

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Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Cable channels
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

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Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Cable channels
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

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Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Cable channels
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Cable channels
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Jetted bathtub
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking, Jetted Tub

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Jetted bathtub
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
1830 S La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90019-5413

What's nearby

  • Los Angeles County Museum of Art - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • La Brea Tar Pits - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Petersen Automotive Museum - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • The Grove - 6 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • University of Southern California - 7 min drive - 4.4 miles

Getting around

  • Expo/La Brea Station - 3 min drive
  • Los Angeles Cal State Station - 26 min drive
  • Los Angeles Intl. (LAX) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Olive Garden - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Jurassic Magic - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪LA BREA - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Starlight Inn La Brea

Hotel near The Grove
Close to Wilshire Boulevard, 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
  • A 24-hour front desk and smoke-free premises
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 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

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 at Starlight Inn La Brea?

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). Expo/La Brea Station is 27 minutes by foot.

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Starlight Inn La Brea Reviews

Reviews

6.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 302 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 57 out of 302 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 302 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 302 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 84 out of 302 reviews

5.8/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

5.0/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

8/10 Good

Ubaldo

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

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

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

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

Rosa

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

4/10 Poor

Mélanie Repeta

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Many thing loke the room not cleaning , the safe
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

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
Everything was great.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Easy midnight check in. Quite and feels safe. Sub par room, but you get what you pay for.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Avery

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Herion hooker motel at a modern hotel price
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Affordable, clean and friendly!

Check in is quick and they are always friendly! Have had several stays with no issues within the last few months. The complimentary bottled water and snack are greatly appreciated!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 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

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

4/10 Poor

Steven

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Romantic night was planned bcuz we had a hot tub we expected more towels than usual wasn't Worth the money paid for room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

sherlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was worth it for the pricd
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Shawna

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
They have roaches and bed bugs
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Rosa

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The toilet was not clean like a guest would like. The towels are horrible. They need to get new towels. The room was nice and big. The staff was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Edgar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Too much traffic
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Fernando

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Smells terrible, we left the room just 1 hr after check in, we saw spayders and rouches

2/10 Terrible

jorge

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Dirty place no toilet paper
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Niall

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I did not like the area. Very dirty and scary. I will not visit this part of the city again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

MINDY

Liked: Staff & service
Sketchy but okay for a night. I had to jerry-rig the jacuzzi drain with saran wrap to make it work but it was a real highlight of my trip to feel like Al Pacino in Scarface. The mirrored walls around the hot tub were unnecessary though, as I do not need to see how fat I got recently lmao. Other reviews rag on cleanliness, and sure, they could throw a new coat of paint and swept under the bed, but who cares. Also, unlike other reviews, my stay was notable for the ABSENCE of any bed bugs so that was good lol.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Beba

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The man at the front desk discriminated against me for being a Transsexual woman and fried me ugly, and that I had his balls referring to his intimate parts he stole my deposit The next day I came back I gave him the key and he kept the deposit because he had another one made. I don't recommend This horrible place,
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Lauren

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not clean. Jacuzzi tub not worth the extra 10$ because it was missing parts of the drain.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

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