Magic Castle Hotel

An unmarked apartment-block-turned-hotel on Franklin Avenue in Hollywood, Magic Castle Hotel sits three blocks from the actual Magic Castle magic club and ten minutes' walk from the Walk of Fame, suiting travelers who want proximity to Hollywood Boulevard without paying its hotel premiums.

The poolside courtyard runs a red phone that connects directly to a butler line for free snacks and freshly squeezed lemonade, a quirk longtime guests request by name. Rooms are apartment-style with kitchenettes, better suited to families or extended stays than couples wanting boutique polish.

Parking is on-site, a rarity for this stretch of Franklin Avenue.