Coral Sands Motel

*Update* I stayed at this hotel again and I have to add that I continue to want to come back. The place is always very clean and comfortable. Staff is AMAZING! I have not come across anyone that is so kind and helpful. This is definitely going to be my go to place when in this area. HIGHLY RECOMMEND it. Absolutely loved the stay. Very friendly service and a great place to stay. The room was clean and spacious. The bed was comfortable. Room had a mini fridge but no microwave. The pool and Jacuzzi was a plus. Would definitely stay again.

I loved staying here in 2016. The location is amazing, being close to downtown, yet quiet with a grocery store just on the corner and the staff were friendly and informative. The motel is charming with the carved wooden front doors and the beautiful courtyard covered in vines and flowers. I loved my room, though the bathroom was smallish, it was absolutely gorgeous and the bed was so comfortable. The only complaints I had were that the pool was colder than the Puget Sound, there wasn't a vending machine for snacks or soda, and I couldn't stay longer. I am definitely staying here whenever I travel back to L.A.

This is an older hotel that has been there a very long time and the building sort of shows its advanced age. That does not mean it is not comfortable though. The rooms are a little small but they do have king sized beds and the couple of rooms I had stayed in also had a table with two chairs. Each room also has its own full bathroom and while the building is obviously old, I found my room and bathroom to be clean. The real highlight of this hotel is their center courtyard though. The courtyard is entirely enclosed by the hotel itself and there is a large pool and jacuzzi and plenty of room to sit out in the wonderful California sun. The pool was clean but not heated although I was there during summer months and it did not require heating. I did not go in the jacuzzi but I heard a few people say that they wish it was slightly hotter. For the money though, this place was worth the what they charge per night. When you compare it to other hotels in the area, it is a good deal. The location is good as well. The hotel is located on Western ave about 200 yards north of Hollywood Blvd. There is a blue line subway station at Hollywood and Western which makes getting around the L.A. area pretty easy (Universal Studios is a short 10 minute subway ride away without having to transfer to a different subway line). There is also a large grocery store , bank with ATM, Starbucks and assorted restaurants congregated right around the Hollywood and Western intersection. As long as you are not expecting luxury and don't want to pay luxury prices, you should be comfortable here.