Hotels near Griffith Observatory

I booked this hotel thinking it was within walking distance to Universal Studios Japan without checking the exact location, but it's actually about a 10-minute walk up a hill. There's a shuttle bus that runs every 10-15 minutes, but it fills up quickly with about 30 people, and then they cut off boarding. We were in line in the morning, and the bus became the next one right behind us, so the people behind us just walked instead of waiting. I thought we just barely made it, as waiting another 15 minutes would have delayed our park entry. The hotel itself is beautiful with a very clean and luxurious interior. The room was also a luxurious space, and the complimentary two bottles of water were a nice touch.

The room was acceptably clean, though not exceptionally spotless. The location is excellent, close to the Avenue of Stars. However, one side of the hotel's immediate surroundings can be quite quiet, so the side near the supermarket feels safer. The front desk staff were polite, but housekeeping is only provided for stays longer than 4 days. Amenities include distilled water, a washing machine, and laundry detergent. The price is a bit high, but still acceptable.