Axel’s take
It's a practical fallback, not a dependable budget recommendation.
- Choose it for
- Included parking, Downtown-focused trips and a 24-hour front desk.
- Skip it if
- You need reliable cleanliness, restful sleep or step-free access upstairs.
Read Axel’s full review
Axel’s rating: 5.5/10 · A basic 2-star motel in Westlake, west of Downtown
Holiday Lodge is a basic roadside motel, not a Downtown business hotel. Its strongest practical arguments are included parking, air-conditioning and a 24-hour desk. Some rooms have substantial space or balconies, and Expedia guests repeatedly praise helpful staff. For a short stay centered on Downtown, those are useful advantages—but they do not make this a dependable budget pick.
The recurring problems concern the basics: dirty surfaces and bedding, unpleasant odors, worn bathrooms and pest reports. Expedia and Booking.com guest accounts describe these issues alongside clean-room praise, so room condition is uneven rather than uniformly poor. Sleep also stands out negatively in the aggregate feedback. We'd choose it only if parking and proximity outweigh comfort; travelers wanting reliable cleanliness should look elsewhere.
- Rooms
- Space and balconies earn praise, but broken outlets, worn bathrooms and inconsistent maintenance recur.
- Cleanliness
- Clean-room praise coexists with repeated reports of dirty bedding, odors and insects.
- Service
- Service is a relative strength: 66% positive across 65 mentions, though it is not consistently praised.
- Amenities
- Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, private parking and a 24-hour front desk cover the essentials.
- Fees and surprises
- Self-parking: $0. Upstairs rooms require stairs; there is no elevator.
Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Booking.com · Expedia · Trip.com · en.planetofhotels.com · discoverlosangeles.com · Hotel website. Reviewed Oct 28, 2026.
The location
1631 W 3rd Street, Los Angeles
The address puts you on West 3rd Street in Westlake, outside Downtown's office-and-hotel core. Think roadside motel rather than a hotel opening onto a sightseeing district. Included on-site parking is more central to its appeal than the immediate walking experience.
What guests say
- 3.4/5566 reviews
Amenities
Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, private parking and a 24-hour front desk cover the essentials.
- Wi-Fi
- Smoke-free property
- Front desk
- Parking
- Air conditioning
Good to know
- Self-parking
- $0 for on-site self-parking.
- Arrival and departure
- Check-in from 3:00 PM; check-out by 11:00 AM.
- Stairs
- No elevator; upstairs rooms require stairs.
- Smoking
- Smoking is not allowed on the property.
Checked Oct 28, 2026. Sources: Booking.com · Expedia · Trip.com · en.planetofhotels.com · discoverlosangeles.com · Hotel website · Guest reviews and travel times · Hotel supplier catalog.
Additional hotel policies
- Hotel policies: Deposit: $20 per room per stay
AI-readable version · facts, comparisons and links
Holiday Lodge — Los Angeles, United States
Holiday Lodge is a basic 2-star motel in Westlake, west of Downtown in Los Angeles, United States.
Address: 1631 W 3rd Street, Los Angeles. Property ID: 1018783.
Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/los-angeles/holiday-lodge-1018783
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.
| Stay | Axel total | Expedia or Booking.com | Difference | Seen | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights | $230 | $271 on Booking.com | $41 less (15%) | Nov 2 | Select · Share this stay · AI assistants: view rooms |
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Axel private rates
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Total price: $245 USD
2026-11-15 to 2026-11-18 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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Axel private rates by check-in date
USD · 2 adults · 1 room. One-night and two-night totals for each check-in date. Open a date for other lengths and exact checkout dates.
Based on recent rates. Prices refresh when you view rooms.
November 2026
| Check-in | Axel private rates (USD) |
|---|---|
| 2026-11-05 | $98 for 1 night · 2 nights $209 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-06 | $111 for 1 night · 2 nights $222 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-07 | $111 for 1 night · 2 nights $192 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-08 | $81 for 1 night · 2 nights $163 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-09 | $82 for 1 night · 2 nights $165 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-10 | $83 for 1 night · 2 nights $165 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-11 | $82 for 1 night · 2 nights $163 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-12 | $81 for 1 night · 2 nights $192 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-13 | $111 for 1 night · 2 nights $231 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-14 | $120 for 1 night · 2 nights $200 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-15 | $80 for 1 night · 2 nights $163 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-16 | $83 for 1 night · 2 nights $165 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-17 | $82 for 1 night · 2 nights $166 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-18 | $84 for 1 night · 2 nights $164 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-19 | $80 for 1 night · 2 nights $194 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-20 | $114 for 1 night · 2 nights $229 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-21 | $115 for 1 night · 2 nights $200 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-22 | $85 for 1 night · 2 nights $166 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-23 | $81 for 1 night · 2 nights $163 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-24 | $82 for 1 night · 2 nights $167 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-25 | $85 for 1 night · 2 nights $166 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-26 | $81 for 1 night · 2 nights $196 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-27 | $115 for 1 night · 2 nights $229 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-28 | $114 for 1 night · 2 nights $196 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-29 | $82 for 1 night · 2 nights $165 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-30 | $83 for 1 night · 2 nights $168 · up to 14 nights priced |
December 2026
| Check-in | Axel private rates (USD) |
|---|---|
| 2026-12-01 | $85 for 1 night · 2 nights $170 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-02 | $85 for 1 night · 2 nights $170 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-03 | $85 for 1 night · 2 nights $200 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-04 | $115 for 1 night · 2 nights $230 · up to 14 nights priced |
About Holiday Lodge
- Property type: Hotel
- 2-star hotel
- 1631 W 3rd Street, Los Angeles
- City page: Hotels in Los Angeles
Axel's take: 5.5/10
It's a practical fallback, not a dependable budget recommendation.
- Choose it for: Included parking, Downtown-focused trips and a 24-hour front desk.
- Skip it if: You need reliable cleanliness, restful sleep or step-free access upstairs.
Axel's opinion of Holiday Lodge, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Booking.com · Expedia · Trip.com · en.planetofhotels.com · discoverlosangeles.com · 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.
Bed in Dorm (shared bathroom)
- Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom
- Bed in Dorm (shared bathroom) — room photo 1
Economy room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Economy room — room photo 1
Economy Single room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Economy Single room — room photo 1
Economy Triple room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Economy Triple room — room photo 1
Economy Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Economy Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
Standard room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard room — room photo 1
- Standard room — room photo 2
- Standard room — room photo 3
Standard Duplex room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Duplex room — room photo 1
Standard room with balcony
- Room features: Balcony
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard room with balcony — room photo 1
- Standard room with balcony — room photo 2
- Standard room with balcony — room photo 3
1 Bedroom Standard room
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- 1 Bedroom Standard room — room photo 1
- 1 Bedroom Standard room — room photo 2
- 1 Bedroom Standard room — room photo 3
Standard Single room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Single room — room photo 1
Standard Triple room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Triple room — room photo 1
Standard Triple room with sea view
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Triple room with sea view — room photo 1
Standard Quadruple room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Quadruple room — room photo 1
Standard Quadruple room with sea view
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Quadruple room with sea view — room photo 1
Standard Quadruple room with balcony
- Room features: Balcony
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Quadruple room with balcony — room photo 1
- Standard Quadruple room with balcony — room photo 2
- Standard Quadruple room with balcony — room photo 3
Standard Quintuple room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Quintuple room — room photo 1
Standard Family room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Family room — room photo 1
- Standard Family room — room photo 2
- Standard Family room — room photo 3
Standard Single Family room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Single Family room — room photo 1
- Standard Single Family room — room photo 2
- Standard Single Family room — room photo 3
Standard Triple Family room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Triple Family room — room photo 1
- Standard Triple Family room — room photo 2
- Standard Triple Family room — room photo 3
Standard Quadruple Family room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Quadruple Family room — room photo 1
- Standard Quadruple Family room — room photo 2
- Standard Quadruple Family room — room photo 3
Standard Single room (single bed)
- Beds: single bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Single room (single bed) — room photo 1
- Standard Single room (single bed) — room photo 2
- Standard Single room (single bed) — room photo 3
Standard Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Fridge
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Standard Double room with golf view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Double room with golf view (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Standard Double room with golf view (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Standard Double room with golf view (full double bed) — room photo 3
Standard Double room with balcony (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Balcony
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Double room with balcony (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Standard Double room with balcony (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Standard Double room with balcony (full double bed) — room photo 3
1 Bedroom Standard Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- 1 Bedroom Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- 1 Bedroom Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- 1 Bedroom Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Standard Double Family room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Double Family room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Standard Double Family room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Standard Double Family room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Standard Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 1
Standard Twin room with golf view (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Twin room with golf view (twin beds) — room photo 1
- Standard Twin room with golf view (twin beds) — room photo 2
- Standard Twin room with golf view (twin beds) — room photo 3
Standard Triple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Triple room — room photo 1
- Standard Triple room — room photo 2
- Standard Triple room — room photo 3
Standard Quadruple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Quadruple room — room photo 1
Standard Quadruple room with balcony
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Room features: Balcony
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Quadruple room with balcony — room photo 1
Standard Quadruple room with balcony and with city view
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Room features: Balcony
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Quadruple room with balcony and with city view — room photo 1
- Standard Quadruple room with balcony and with city view — room photo 2
- Standard Quadruple room with balcony and with city view — room photo 3
Standard room (sofa)
- Beds: sofa
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard room (sofa) — room photo 1
- Standard room (sofa) — room photo 2
- Standard room (sofa) — room photo 3
Standard Family room (sofa)
- Beds: sofa
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Family room (sofa) — room photo 1
- Standard Family room (sofa) — room photo 2
- Standard Family room (sofa) — room photo 3
Standard Single Family room (sofa)
- Beds: sofa
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Single Family room (sofa) — room photo 1
- Standard Single Family room (sofa) — room photo 2
- Standard Single Family room (sofa) — room photo 3
Standard Triple Family room (sofa)
- Beds: sofa
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Triple Family room (sofa) — room photo 1
- Standard Triple Family room (sofa) — room photo 2
- Standard Triple Family room (sofa) — room photo 3
Standard Quadruple Family room (sofa)
- Beds: sofa
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Quadruple Family room (sofa) — room photo 1
- Standard Quadruple Family room (sofa) — room photo 2
- Standard Quadruple Family room (sofa) — room photo 3
Superior room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Superior room — room photo 1
Superior Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Superior Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
Deluxe room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Deluxe room — room photo 1
Deluxe Single room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Deluxe Single room — room photo 1
Deluxe Family room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Deluxe Family room — room photo 1
Deluxe Single room (single bed)
- Beds: single bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Deluxe Single room (single bed) — room photo 1
Deluxe Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Deluxe Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Deluxe Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Deluxe Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Deluxe Double room with balcony (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Balcony
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Deluxe Double room with balcony (full double bed) — room photo 1
Deluxe Triple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Deluxe Triple room — room photo 1
Executive room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Grand room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Junior Suite
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Junior Suite — room photo 1
Suite
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Suite — room photo 1
1 Bedroom Suite with balcony
- Bedrooms: 1
- Room features: Balcony
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- 1 Bedroom Suite with balcony — room photo 1
Family Suite
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Family Suite — room photo 1
Single Family Suite
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Single Family Suite — room photo 1
Triple Family Suite
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Triple Family Suite — room photo 1
Double Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 1
Double Family Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Double Family Suite (full double bed) — room photo 1
Standard Suite
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Standard Single Suite
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Standard Triple Suite
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Standard Double Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Deluxe Suite
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Apartment
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Apartment — room photo 1
1 Bedroom Apartment
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- 1 Bedroom Apartment — room photo 1
2 Bedrooms Apartment
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- 2 Bedrooms Apartment — room photo 1
3 Bedrooms Apartment
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- 3 Bedrooms Apartment — room photo 1
Studio
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Studio — room photo 1
Economy Studio
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Economy Studio — room photo 1
Villa
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Villa — room photo 1
Cottage
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Cottage — room photo 1
Bungalow
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Bungalow — room photo 1
Chalet
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Chalet — room photo 1
Location
Westlake works for Downtown access, not a polished walking holiday.
- The block: The address puts you on West 3rd Street in Westlake, outside Downtown's office-and-hotel core. Think roadside motel rather than a hotel opening onto a sightseeing district. Included on-site parking is more central to its appeal than the immediate walking experience.
- Getting around: Metro's Line 16 runs along West 3rd Street between Downtown and West Hollywood. We'd use the bus for straightforward trips along that corridor and a car or rideshare for scattered destinations or late returns. This is not a rail-at-the-door base.
- After dark: Guests repeatedly describe feeling uncomfortable nearby after dark. We'd favor a ride back after an evening out; reported outside and neighboring-room noise also weakens its appeal for light sleepers.
Location and comparisons: Reviewed Oct 28, 2026. Sources: Booking.com · Expedia · Trip.com · en.planetofhotels.com · discoverlosangeles.com · Hotel website.
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- 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.
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Hotels around Holiday Lodge
- InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown by IHG (Downtown's Financial District). InterContinental wins when: Spacious skyline-view rooms and substantial facilities for a business trip or couples' stay. Keep Holiday Lodge when: Keep Holiday Lodge for a simpler motel stay with included parking, without a tower hotel's elevator changes.
- The Westin Bonaventure Hotel and Suites, Los Angeles (Downtown's conference and office district). Westin Bonaventure wins when: Comfortable beds, skyline views and a conference-oriented setting. Keep Holiday Lodge when: Keep Holiday Lodge if included parking and a small-scale motel matter more than full-service facilities.
Alternatives for the same trip
- Howard Johnson by Wyndham Pasadena (Pasadena). Howard Johnson Pasadena wins when: Pasadena College-area trips, in-room microwaves and refrigerators, and included regular-car parking. Keep Holiday Lodge when: Holiday Lodge makes more geographical sense when your plans center on Downtown Los Angeles rather than Pasadena.
- Pasadena Inn at Old Town (Pasadena). Pasadena Inn wins when: Walking access to Old Pasadena and Del Mar station, plus free parking. Keep Holiday Lodge when: Keep Holiday Lodge when avoiding the commute from Pasadena matters more than Old Pasadena's walkable setting.
What guests say
- Ratings: 3.4/5 (566 reviews).
- Praised: Service (66% positive); Cleanliness (48% positive); Sleep quality (30% positive).
- Complaints: Sleep quality (70% negative); Cleanliness (52% negative); Service (34% negative). Aggregate feedback is split: 52% of 77 cleanliness mentions and 70% of 49 sleep mentions are negative; service fares better, with 66% positive across 65 mentions.
Good to know
- Self-parking: $0 for on-site self-parking.
- Arrival and departure: Check-in from 3:00 PM; check-out by 11:00 AM.
- Stairs: No elevator; upstairs rooms require stairs.
- Smoking: Smoking is not allowed on the property.
Facts checked Oct 28, 2026. Sources: Booking.com · Expedia · Trip.com · en.planetofhotels.com · discoverlosangeles.com · Hotel website · Guest reviews and travel times · Hotel supplier catalog.
Rooms, amenities and policies
- Rooms: Space and balconies earn praise, but broken outlets, worn bathrooms and inconsistent maintenance recur.
- Cleanliness: Clean-room praise coexists with repeated reports of dirty bedding, odors and insects.
- Service: Service is a relative strength: 66% positive across 65 mentions, though it is not consistently praised.
- Amenities: Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, private parking and a 24-hour front desk cover the essentials.
- Fees and surprises: Self-parking: $0. Upstairs rooms require stairs; there is no elevator.
- Hotel policies: Deposit: $20 per room per stay
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