Cheap and cheerful motel in downtown Hollywood
Close to some tourist attractions
Less than a block from the metro
Rooms surround a courtyard with a pool
Freebies include Wi-Fi, parking, and computer access
Staff has reputation of being friendly and attentive
The property is a little worn
Generally basic amenities
This 60-room motel is a clean, slightly weathered budget find in Hollywood that’s less than a block from the Hollywood/Western metro station. The property offers free parking as well as a central courtyard with a pool and hot tub. Coral Sands is not luxurious or trendy by any stretch, but a good, inexpensive base for exploring the city.
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Scene
Retro and slightly worn, but clean
Coral Sands epitomizes L.A.’s retro vibe. Its chartreuse facade is surrounded by gardens and palm trees, though the property itself is a bit run-down. The check-in clerk sits adjacent to a window in the lobby, with the wooden front desk having seen better days. The landscaped and flower-filled central courtyard is the nicest space, and there’s a clean outdoor pool and hot tub.
Location
Close to the subway and within walking distance of TCL Chinese Theatre
The surrounding area has a fairly quiet street with some restaurants and bars as well as a grocery store, and the motel offers free parking -- a rarity in this city. Coral Sands sits to the east of Route 101 and is not far from I-5, while the Hollywood/Western metro stop is around the corner, with good connections to Hollywood proper and downtown. Fit, adventurous travelers can walk west on Hollywood Boulevard and reach the TCL Chinese Theatre in about 40 minutes. For comedy fans, the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre is a 15-minute walk west as well.
Rooms
Basic and no-frills with small bathrooms
Coral Sands’ rooms are fairly old-fashioned with basic blue carpeting and colorful patterned bedspreads that are slightly worn. Spaces have safes, mini-fridges, and hairdryers, along with satellite TVs. The tiny, bright white bathrooms feature small curtained stall showers. The rooms are not a place to spend a lot of time in, but fine for sleeping.
Features
Central courtyard and garden with a pool and hot tub
Amenities for the property are generally basic. The motel’s central courtyard has a garden area as well as a pool and hot tub. There’s a community room with a microwave and an ice machine, and an on-site computer with Internet access is free to use. There are also two coin-operated laundry machines available 24 hours a day and free luggage storage.
