Friendship Motor Inn in central LA offers modern comfort without fuss. Guests love the practical amenities—in-room WiFi keeps everyone connected, and free self-parking solves urban parking headaches. The 24-hour front desk staff earns consistent praise for their helpfulness.
Mid City, a neighbourhood in Los Angeles, is home to Friendship Motor Inn. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Echo Park Lake and Santa Monica Beach, while TCL Chinese Theatre and Hollywood Bowl are cultural highlights. Universal Studios Hollywood and Griffith Observatory are not to be missed. Visit our Los Angeles travel guide
1148 Crenshaw Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90019
What's nearby
Wiltern Theatre
6 min drive - 1.9 km
Koreatown Plaza
5 min drive - 1.5 km
Seoul International Park
6 min drive - 2.3 km
Koreatown Pavilion Garden
7 min drive - 2.6 km
Larchmont Boulevard
7 min drive - 1.9 km
Getting around
Wilshire - Western Station
3 min drive
Los Angeles Cal State Station
15 min drive
Los Angeles Intl. (LAX)
43 min drive
Restaurants
Catch One
8 min walk
Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken
5 min walk
Cafe Nemo
4 min walk
The Grain Cafe
7 min walk
Jeju
7 min walk
About this property
Friendship Motor Inn
Hotel near University of Southern California
Close to Melrose Avenue, Friendship Motor Inn has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
Free self-parking
A vending machine and a 24-hour front desk
Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Friendship Motor Inn offer thoughtful touches, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Assistive listening devices
No lift
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
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1 building
2 floors
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Entertainment
47-inch LED TV
Food and drink
Restaurant dining guides
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Air conditioning
Desk
Free local calls
Heating
Iron/ironing board
Laptop workspace
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
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
Payment types at the property
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Cash Breakage deposit: USD 100 per stay
Administrative fee: USD 6.99 per accommodation, per stay
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
The property charges a mandatory Administration Fee related to the Los Angeles Hotel Worker Protection Ordinance. Please contact the property for more information.
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, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
Property is also known as
Friendship
Friendship Motor Inn Hotel
Friendship Motor Inn Los Angeles
Friendship Motor Inn Hotel Los Angeles
Frequently asked questions
Is Friendship Motor Inn pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking at Friendship Motor Inn?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Friendship Motor Inn?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at Friendship Motor Inn?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Friendship Motor Inn located?
Located in Mid City, this hotel is within 3 miles (5 km) of Wiltern Theatre, Paramount Studios and La Brea Tar Pits. Los Angeles County Museum of Art and Petersen Automotive Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km). Wilshire - Western Station is 29 minutes by foot.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Friendship Motor Inn Reviews
8.4
Very good
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Really neat place to stay. I loved everything about this place. Its clean, nice staff, and there's always someone available. Ill honestly stay here again when Im back in Los Angeles.
Pros: Parking was free and safe. The bed was comfortable. The room was clean. The reception staff was very friendly and helpful. The location was convenient and we could easily reach most places.
Cons: The sink was outside the bathroom( I don’t know the other rooms). The A/C was old school and noisy. The towels were clean but had a strange smell.
Selin
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Alexis
14 Jun 2025
Staff was amazing. Hotels like this are usually terrible customer service, but these girls were so sweet and helpful. VERY surprised! Good job ladies ❤️
Room was clean and modern. The staff were polite and very helpful. The parking is good and is relatively secure. Enjoyed the stay
Norma
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Pirmin
19 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Non fancy but very friendly and great location. Clean and no-fuss. Recommended! Would go there again!
Pirmin
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
6/10 Okay
Daniel
6 May 2025
Disliked: Amenities
Clean room but walls extremely thin. Heard things we didn't need to hear. Free parking was nice.
Daniel
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Danielle
28 Sept 2024
Super easy check in. Friendly staff. AC worked well & nice hot water in the shower. Room could use a little updating but overall was great for the night.
i was sorry there was no elevator but i should have asked for downstairs room when i reserved. staff was so helpful they carried my luggage upstairs for me. couldn't ask for nicer staff
Judy
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
paula
29 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location. Clean premises. Friendly staff. Highly recommend it.
This property was very nice. I couldn't believe they had toothbrushes fir you in the room. That was awesome since we forgot mine. The check is ant out was pleasant. Very friendly staff and even had a expresso machine which was wonderful. Definitely would stay again.
centrally located, and the staff were super friendly. our first night we didnt get any sleep as there was people making noise till 3am. if you just need R and R this is not the best place, but for the price its worth the location
Omid
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
6/10 Okay
Thomas
14 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Convenient for visit with family in area. Clean. Friendly. The bedding and towels were adequate but not enjoyable.
This property is very conveniently located and inexpensive! The staff are also very friendly and accommodating. Unfortunately, you get what you pay for in terms of the actual property. The rooms are old, outdated, and not the cleanest. There were also plenty of broken things in the rooms, one being the safety lock on the door. If I was traveling alone, I would not have felt safe here because of that, so keep that in mind.
Josie
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
8/10 Good
PEARL
14 Aug 2023
Liked: Staff & service
I like its location: close to major attractions, has microwave /fridge/ coffee pot/AC.
I dislike its condition: not very clean.
Great for families. The staff is very friendly and accommodating (printing stuff and mailing post for us). Room we were in was very clean, looked refurbished and had everything we needed. We felt like home. Will book with them again on our next trip.
The Inn is on a clean and safe residential street in Koreatown. It's got a lot of bus stops around for easy access to downtown area or Citadel outlets (use Citadel's free bus line 600), or short Uber drive (prepare to pay extra $10 hidden booking fees on top of Uber price in the app).
The Pico blvd. around the corner is full of excellent budget restaurants (besides Korean, you can try Salvadorian El Trabol's best in town Pupussas, and Mexican Tacos El Compita's delicious Tortas).