Located near the University of Southern California, Starlight Inn La Brea offers a warm welcome with in-room WiFi and 24-hour front desk. Guests can unwind with peace of mind knowing that self parking is available.
Los Angeles Convention Center - 12 min drive - 8.5 km
Universal Studios Hollywood - 18 min drive - 12.6 km
Dodger Stadium - 21 min drive - 14.4 km
Getting around
Hawthorne, CA (HHR-Hawthorne Municipal) - 37 min drive
Los Angeles Intl. (LAX) - 38 min drive
Van Nuys, CA (VNY) - 50 min drive
Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) - 60 min drive
Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB) - 60 min drive
John Wayne Airport (SNA) - 80 min drive
Los Angeles - Ontario Intl. Airport (ONT) - 89 min drive
Los Angeles Cal State Station - 15 min drive
Glendale Transportation Center - 17 min drive
Commerce Station - 18 min drive
Restaurants
Taco Bell - 7 min walk
Jurassic Magic - 4 min walk
Olive Garden - 11 min walk
Leo's Taco Truck - 8 min walk
LA BREA - 6 min walk
About this property
Starlight Inn La Brea
At Starlight Inn La Brea, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of University of Southern California and Los Angeles Convention Center. Free perks include WiFi and self parking. Also, Crypto.com Arena and Hollywood Walk of Fame are within a short drive.
At a glance
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Hotel size
30 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
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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
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Free onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Onsite parking limited
Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Services
24-hour front desk
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
No elevator (single level property)
Room amenities
Be entertained
39-inch flat-screen TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Free toiletries
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Housekeeping on request
Access via exterior corridors
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Parking
Parking height restrictions apply
Policies
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Also known as
Starlight Inn La Brea Hotel
Starlight Inn La Brea Los Angeles
Starlight Inn La Brea Hotel Los Angeles
Frequently asked questions
Does Starlight Inn La Brea offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Starlight Inn La Brea does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Starlight Inn La Brea?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Starlight Inn La Brea?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Starlight Inn La Brea?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).
Is there an onsite casino at Starlight Inn La Brea?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Hollywood Park Casino (13-min drive) and Commerce Casino (16-min drive) are both nearby.
What's the area around Starlight Inn La Brea like?
Starlight Inn La Brea puts you in Mid City, in the heart of Los Angeles. Popular attractions include University of Southern California, which is 7 minutes away by car.
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Reviews
Starlight Inn La Brea Reviews
6.2
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5.8
Cleanliness
7.0
Location
6.6
Staff & service
5.8
Property conditions & facilities
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Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 7, 2026
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!
Denise
Denise, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Feb 10, 2025
Good place to stay.
Good place to stay in. Comfortable and quiet neighborhood. Close to activities and tourist areas.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Apr 27, 2025
It was small but clean and good
Dainha
Dainha, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 15, 2024
The best hotel in California
Manager friendly good vibes
Good prices
Franklin
Franklin, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 5, 2023
great stay
personnel was very accommodating, room is good, parking is very safe, had a good comfortable stay, will definitely stay here again
Dean
Dean, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 18, 2024
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.
Jose
Jose, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 4, 2023
You can see a lot of pride in ownership everything was clean and well kept
Eldon
Eldon, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 26, 2024
Everyone is nice!
Rosa
Rosa, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 7, 2024
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!
Sabrina
Sabrina, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 7, 2024
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.
JORGE
JORGE, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 24, 2023
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.
John
John, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Mar 3, 2025
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.
Jack
Jack, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor
Oct 31, 2024
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.
Daniel
Daniel, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor
Mar 9, 2026
Not clean at all , super itchy on the sheets
Ramon
Ramon, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Sep 20, 2025
It was great thanks for tha hospitality
Lashornda
Lashornda, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor
Mar 25, 2026
Had to change between three rooms. Staff was didn’t want to see if any of my issues were serious and by the time they did I was on my third room. Lost out on 122 dollars after switching to the third room because staff asked us to leave.
1st room… ac didn’t work
2nd room… ac worked but tv didn’t
3rd room… ac worked but couldn’t change the temperature and there wasn’t a remote for the tv.
Marquez
Marquez, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Nov 16, 2025
Cool
Trina
Trina, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 26, 2025
Good
Iris
Iris, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Mar 29, 2026
The staff wasn’t very attentive at all. I booked a room in advance and I’m sure the staff knew I was going to be there for two days in a row. The room they gave me didn’t have a closet or any place to hang any clothes up. The room was booked for two adults and there were only two very thin towels and one face towel in the bathroom when I got there. I booked a non-smoking room and the smoke detector had been removed from the ceiling. The microwave that was located outside of the room needed to be cleaned and it didn’t work well (took too long to heat up the food). The parking lot is very small but that’s typical for the Los Angeles area. The photos that Starlight Inn La Brea have posted on Hotels.com don’t look anything like the actual room that I stayed in. Me being from Las Vegas maybe I’m spoiled because I’m used better service and better accommodations. Me personally I will never book this motel ever again.
Derek
Derek, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 9, 2024
Amazing motel ! And safe area!parking❤️
Natalia
Natalia, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jun 17, 2023
Pretty good stay
Shelby A
Shelby A, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jul 16, 2025
Everything is good
Ubaldo
Ubaldo, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 3, 2023
Quality hotel between downtown and Venice beach good food in the area.
Lucas
Lucas, 4-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 25, 2023
Good stay for the price and location and the guy working in the checking, I believe his name was Kenny was great
M
M, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 8, 2023
easy check in and check out. Also had parking available which was a huge plus