Hometel Suites

Los Angeles

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Axel’s take

It's a practical Koreatown base if you can accept uneven upkeep.

Choose it for
Included parking, nearby Korean restaurants and helpful front-desk staff.
Skip it if
You need polished bathrooms, extensive facilities or guaranteed parking.
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Axel’s rating: 7.6/10 · A no-frills budget hotel in Koreatown

Hometel Suites is a budget hotel, not the full-service three-star its listing might suggest. Its strongest arguments are practical: free parking, Koreatown food nearby, and front-desk service that earns better marks than the building. Booking.com and Hotels.com ratings put it solidly in good-not-great territory, with staff standing out above facilities. We'd choose it for a food-focused city break spent mostly outside the room.

The compromise is consistency. Guests describe spacious rooms and comfortable beds, but bathroom maintenance, cleaning details and worn finishes weaken the case for travelers expecting polish. Parking is limited, and the microwave is shared rather than a standard in-room convenience. It's a useful base with modest expectations, not somewhere to choose for hotel facilities or a reliably refined stay.

Rooms
Air conditioning, refrigerators and private bathrooms cover the basics. Guest reports favor room space and beds, but worn finishes and bathroom upkeep are recurring trade-offs.
Cleanliness
Hotels.com scores cleanliness at 7.8/10. The recent reviews include both clean-room praise and dirty-bathroom complaints; consistency is the concern rather than evidence of universally poor housekeeping.
Service
The clearest strength: Booking.com rates staff 9.0/10, while Hotels.com gives staff and service 8.6/10. Tripadvisor accounts also describe helpful problem-solving.
Amenities
Free Wi-Fi, a restaurant, refrigerators, a shared microwave, an elevator and 24-hour reception. No pool or fitness center.
Fees and surprises
Self-parking is $0, limited to 1 space per unit, with height restrictions. Published deposit amounts conflict, so no definitive hold amount is stated.

Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Booking.com · Hotels.com · Tripadvisor · Trip.com · Google · Hotel website. Reviewed Oct 28, 2026.

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The location

3160 W 8Th St, 8th, Los Angeles

The West 8th Street address puts you among Koreatown businesses rather than on a resort strip. A Korean restaurant shares the building, and the guest accounts mention a laundromat opposite. The useful walks are neighborhood meals and the Wilshire subway corridor.

What guests say

The latest reviews with text, newest first.

Recent reviews

  • Yahir

    5/5Oct 1, 2026
    Good service, very friendly, clean and comfortable rooms recommended .....
  • Michelle

    1/5Sep 24, 2026
    Leaking AC. No other rooms. Taking a shower was a disaster. The tub spout would leak half the water while the showerhead was meant to be going. Water up to your ankles.
  • Alice

    5/5Sep 15, 2026
    The staff was very friendly, and we received a very warm welcome. The room was spacious and clean. Housekeeping was done daily, which we appreciated. Parking is free, which is very convenient in Los Angeles. Excellent value for money!
  • Petr

    4/5Sep 15, 2026
    The location of the hotel is not in a very nice neighborhood. When we arrived, we didn't have a very good feeling. However, the staff was pleasant and kind, the rooms were clean and nice. In the end, we enjoyed it.
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Amenities

Free Wi-Fi, a restaurant, refrigerators, a shared microwave, an elevator and 24-hour reception. No pool or fitness center.

  • Free Parking on Premises
  • Pets Not Allowed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Good to know

Parking
$0 self-parking; limited availability, maximum 1 space per unit. Vehicle-height restrictions apply.
Arrival and departure
Check-in from 2:00 PM; check-out by 11:00 AM.
Advance registration
Pre-arrival online registration and a government-issued photo ID copy are required. Arrival instructions are emailed before the stay.
Smoking
Smoke-free property.

Checked Oct 28, 2026. Sources: Booking.com · Hotels.com · Tripadvisor · Trip.com · Google · Hotel website · Guest reviews and travel times · Hotel supplier catalog.

Additional hotel policies
  • Charged by the hotel at the property: Deposit: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay; Breakage deposit: USD 50 per stay
  • Optional charges: Early check-in fee: USD 50.00 (subject to availability); Late check-out fee: USD 50.00 (subject to availability); Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 50.0 per day; Rollaway bed fee: USD 50.0 per day
AI-readable version · facts, comparisons and links

Hometel Suites — Los Angeles, United States

Hometel Suites is a no-frills budget hotel in Koreatown in Los Angeles, United States.

Address: 3160 W 8Th St, 8th, Los Angeles. Property ID: 1136284.

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/los-angeles/hometel-suites-1136284

Axel vs Expedia and Booking.com

Same hotel, same dates, 2 adults, 1 room, USD stay totals. Axel's total is this page's price for those dates; the other total is what that site listed for the same stay on the day shown.

StayAxel totalExpedia or Booking.comDifferenceSeenLinks
Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights$228$303 on Booking.com$75 less (25%)Nov 2Select · Share this stay · AI assistants: view rooms
Dec 15 to Dec 17, 2026 · 2 nights$179$234 on Booking.com$55 less (24%)Nov 2Select · Share this stay · AI assistants: view rooms
Jan 1 to Jan 3, 2027 · 2 nights$283$364 on Booking.com$81 less (22%)Nov 2Select · Share this stay · AI assistants: view rooms

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Total price: $276 USD

2026-11-08 to 2026-11-11 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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November 2026

Check-inAxel private rates (USD)
2026-11-05$90 for 1 night · 2 nights $204 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-06$114 for 1 night · 2 nights $225 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-07$111 for 1 night · 2 nights $206 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-08$95 for 1 night · 2 nights $180 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-09$85 for 1 night · 2 nights $181 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-10$96 for 1 night · 2 nights $192 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-11$96 for 1 night · 2 nights $204 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-12$108 for 1 night · 2 nights $264 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-13$156 for 1 night · 2 nights $286.50 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-14$130.50 for 1 night · 2 nights $235.50 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-15$105 for 1 night · 2 nights $200 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-16$95 for 1 night · 2 nights $189 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-17$94 for 1 night · 2 nights $189 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-18$95 for 1 night · 2 nights $192 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-19$97 for 1 night · 2 nights $223 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-20$126 for 1 night · 2 nights $254 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-21$128 for 1 night · 2 nights $229 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-22$101 for 1 night · 2 nights $203 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-23$102 for 1 night · 2 nights $204 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-24$102 for 1 night · 2 nights $204 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-25$102 for 1 night · 2 nights $201 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-26$99 for 1 night · 2 nights $229 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-27$130 for 1 night · 2 nights $259 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-28$129 for 1 night · 2 nights $229 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-29$100 for 1 night · 2 nights $195 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-30$95 for 1 night · 2 nights $189 · up to 14 nights priced

December 2026

Check-inAxel private rates (USD)
2026-12-01$94 for 1 night · 2 nights $190 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-02$96 for 1 night · 2 nights $190 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-03$94 for 1 night · 2 nights $208 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-04$114 for 1 night · 2 nights $228 · up to 14 nights priced

About Hometel Suites

Axel's take: 7.6/10

It's a practical Koreatown base if you can accept uneven upkeep.

  • Choose it for: Included parking, nearby Korean restaurants and helpful front-desk staff.
  • Skip it if: You need polished bathrooms, extensive facilities or guaranteed parking.

Axel's opinion of Hometel Suites, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Booking.com · Hotels.com · Tripadvisor · Trip.com · Google · Hotel website. Reviewed Oct 28, 2026.

Room types

Room types and selected features reported for this hotel. Check your dates for availability.

Source: ETG room descriptions.

Other

Standard room

Standard room with city view

Standard Single room

Standard Double room

Standard Triple room

Standard Triple room with city view

Standard Quadruple room

Standard Single room single bed

Standard Double room full double bed

Standard Double Basement room full double bed

Standard Double room with city view full double bed

Standard Double room twin beds

Business room

Business Triple room

Business Double room full double bed

  • Beds: full double bed

Deluxe room

Deluxe room with city view

Deluxe Single room

Deluxe Double room with city view

Deluxe Triple room

Deluxe Quadruple room

Deluxe Double room full double bed

Deluxe Double room with city view full double bed

Deluxe Double Family room full double bed

Deluxe Double room twin beds

Deluxe Double room with city view twin beds

Grand room

Grand Double room full double bed

  • Beds: full double bed

Deluxe Suite

Deluxe Double Suite full double bed

Location

A Koreatown food base, better for central-city exploring than beach days.

  • The block: The West 8th Street address puts you among Koreatown businesses rather than on a resort strip. A Korean restaurant shares the building, and the guest accounts mention a laundromat opposite. The useful walks are neighborhood meals and the Wilshire subway corridor.
  • Getting around: Use Wilshire/Normandie for the D Line and Wilshire/Vermont for B Line connections toward Hollywood. Downtown is a subway trip, not the neighborhood outside the door. For LAX, a taxi or rideshare avoids transfers; the public-transport alternative includes rail to Union Station and the FlyAway bus.
  • After dark: Nearby food makes evenings convenient, but two recent accounts express discomfort with the surroundings. We'd favor a direct ride home after late outings; reports about sleep are too mixed to promise quiet.

Location and comparisons: Reviewed Oct 28, 2026. Sources: Booking.com · Hotels.com · Tripadvisor · Trip.com · Google · Hotel website.

Best areas in Los Angeles for food lovers

  • Downtown LA: 8.5/10 for food lovers. Grand Central Market anchors a broad nearby food selection, while rail connections and strong value leave room for a food-led itinerary.
  • Hollywood: 7.9/10 for food lovers. Plenty of nearby restaurants and Vine Street dining make it easy to combine meals, theater and sightseeing.
  • Santa Monica: 6.8/10 for food lovers. Main Street restaurants and farmers markets suit a coastal food trip, though hotel value is weak.
  • West Hollywood: 6.3/10 for food lovers. Choose your district for late dinners and social dining; Sunset and Santa Monica Boulevard are not one continuous dining strip.
  • Pasadena: 5.8/10 for food lovers. Colorado Boulevard and Old Pasadena support walkable meals and browsing, especially when your plans stay northeast.
  • Long Beach: 5.8/10 for food lovers.
  • Venice & Marina del Rey: 5.8/10 for food lovers.
  • Beverly Hills: 5.7/10 for food lovers.
  • Manhattan Beach & Hermosa Beach: 4.9/10 for food lovers.
  • Universal City: 4.6/10 for food lovers.
  • LAX & El Segundo: 4.0/10 for food lovers. Where to stay in Los Angeles for food lovers

Alternatives for the same trip

  • Howard Johnson by Wyndham Pasadena (Pasadena). Howard Johnson Pasadena wins when: Pasadena College-area plans, an in-room microwave and refrigerator, and included regular-car parking. Keep Hometel Suites when: Keep Hometel for Koreatown dining and a base closer to central Los Angeles rather than Pasadena.
  • Pasadena Inn at Old Town (Pasadena). Pasadena Inn wins when: Old Pasadena outings, walking access to Del Mar station and included parking. Keep Hometel Suites when: Keep Hometel when Koreatown and central-city plans matter more than Old Pasadena access.

What guests say

The newest 50 reviews average 4.0/5. Of the 10 texts, 6 praise service and 2 describe dirty bathrooms: helpful staff, but uneven upkeep. Latest reviews, newest first (all reviews):

  • Yahir · 5/5 · Oct 1, 2026: “Good service, very friendly, clean and comfortable rooms recommended .....”
  • Michelle · 1/5 · Sep 24, 2026: “Leaking AC. No other rooms. Taking a shower was a disaster. The tub spout would leak half the water while the showerhead was meant to be going. Water up to your ankles.”
  • Alice · 5/5 · Sep 15, 2026: “The staff was very friendly, and we received a very warm welcome. The room was spacious and clean. Housekeeping was done daily, which we appreciated. Parking is free, which is very convenient in Los Angeles. Excellent value for money!”
  • Petr · 4/5 · Sep 15, 2026: “The location of the hotel is not in a very nice neighborhood. When we arrived, we didn't have a very good feeling. However, the staff was pleasant and kind, the rooms were clean and nice. In the end, we enjoyed it.”

Good to know

  • Parking: $0 self-parking; limited availability, maximum 1 space per unit. Vehicle-height restrictions apply.
  • Arrival and departure: Check-in from 2:00 PM; check-out by 11:00 AM.
  • Advance registration: Pre-arrival online registration and a government-issued photo ID copy are required. Arrival instructions are emailed before the stay.
  • Smoking: Smoke-free property.

Facts checked Oct 28, 2026. Sources: Booking.com · Hotels.com · Tripadvisor · Trip.com · Google · Hotel website · Guest reviews and travel times · Hotel supplier catalog.

Rooms, amenities and policies

  • Rooms: Air conditioning, refrigerators and private bathrooms cover the basics. Guest reports favor room space and beds, but worn finishes and bathroom upkeep are recurring trade-offs.
  • Cleanliness: Hotels.com scores cleanliness at 7.8/10. The recent reviews include both clean-room praise and dirty-bathroom complaints; consistency is the concern rather than evidence of universally poor housekeeping.
  • Service: The clearest strength: Booking.com rates staff 9.0/10, while Hotels.com gives staff and service 8.6/10. Tripadvisor accounts also describe helpful problem-solving.
  • Amenities: Free Wi-Fi, a restaurant, refrigerators, a shared microwave, an elevator and 24-hour reception. No pool or fitness center.
  • Fees and surprises: Self-parking is $0, limited to 1 space per unit, with height restrictions. Published deposit amounts conflict, so no definitive hold amount is stated.
  • Charged by the hotel at the property: Deposit: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay; Breakage deposit: USD 50 per stay
  • Optional charges: Early check-in fee: USD 50.00 (subject to availability); Late check-out fee: USD 50.00 (subject to availability); Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 50.0 per day; Rollaway bed fee: USD 50.0 per day

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