Family Resort · Los Angeles
Magic Castle Hotel
Families with elementary-age and pre-teen children, or those seeking self-catering options and space near Hollywood attractions.
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Kiddometer Family Fit
Family Preferred
Magic Castle Hotel is family-preferred due to its highly praised kid-friendly amenities, spacious apartment-style rooms, and exceptional service, even without a dedicated kids club.
This former apartment complex in the Hollywood Hills offers families spacious suites with full kitchens, making self-catering easy. Kids love the 24/7 heated outdoor pool and complimentary popsicles, alongside the round-the-clock snack bar.
photo — Magic Castle Hotel
Set in the lively Hollywood Hills, Magic Castle Hotel retains the feel of its apartment origins, providing a comfortable, home-like base for families exploring Los Angeles. The atmosphere is casual and accommodating, with a focus on convenience and space. Standout features include well-equipped suites that can sleep up to six, complete with extra bedrooms, full kitchens, and pull-out sofas, allowing families to spread out and prepare their own meals. Guests appreciate the complimentary continental breakfast and the 24/7 snack bar, offering sodas and treats at any time. The heated outdoor pool is a focal point for children, open day and night and serving free popsicles on warm days. Its location is ideal for sightseeing, just a five-minute walk from the Hollywood Walk of Fame and next to the exclusive Magic Castle private club, to which guests receive access. This hotel is a good fit for families seeking independent travel, self-catering options, and a central hub for Hollywood adventures, particularly those with school-age children and teens.
Family Snapshot
✓ Family Rooms✓ Grocery Nearby
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The UpsideThings Families Love
- ✓Popsicle Hotline delivers complimentary ice blocks to the pool
- ✓Free self-serve soft-serve ice cream and soda available 24/7
- ✓Spacious apartment-style suites with full kitchens and separate living areas
- ✓Complimentary laundry service with same-day return
- ✓neatly folded
- ✓Heated 24-hour outdoor pool with floating devices and poolside movie nights
- ✓Alfonso the Magician performs puzzling tricks at breakfast on select days
- ✓Central Hollywood location
- ✓walkable to attractions like Hollywood Walk of Fame
Before You BookThings to Know
- !The hotel is an older property
- !originally apartments
- !so rooms are not always modern or flashy
- !Navigating with a lot of luggage can be challenging due to stairs and corridors
- !The Magic Castle club next door is exclusive
- !not automatically accessible with hotel stay
- !Parking incurs a daily surcharge
- !While comfortable
- !some rooms may not have desirable views and could feel a bit tired
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LogisticsQuick Facts
| Price | $$$$ · Luxury |
| Price Note | Family suites during peak season are generally over $500/night. |
| Star Rating | 3 stars |
| Best For | Families with elementary-age and pre-teen children, or those seeking self-catering options and space near Hollywood attractions. |
| Address | 7025 Franklin Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028 |
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Around the ResortNearby Highlights
→ Hollywood Walk of Fame5 min walk
→ TCL Chinese Theatre7 min walk
→ Universal Studios Hollywood7 min drive
→ Griffith Observatory13 min drive
→ Runyon Canyon Park~10 min drive
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