Central Inn Motel — Hotel in Los Angeles

I stayed at Central Inn Motel on South Central during a weekend trip to LA. The location may not be in THE absolute NICEST part of town, but regarding the WHERE from an accessibility perspective, it's great. About 4 miles from the Staples Center (I flew to town for a Lakers game), 2 miles from USC's campus, about 35mins from LAX (if no traffic), about 25mins from Hollywood Boulevard, and about 25-30mins from the Santa Monica pier area. Very easy to Uber/Lyft around. There isn't much to eat/do around the area (there's a McDonalds and a Subway within 1/4mile and a couple convenience stores), but it's easy to get TO where the things to do are.

The staff was very friendly and very helpful. Nobody was rude to me; everyone was courteous. My card lost its ability to open my room door, and the fella at the front desk quickly fixed it for me. I also got back late one night and needed some ice. There isn't an ice machine on site, but the kind fella behind the desk hooked me up and put some ice in a baggie for me, just what I needed! That was much appreciated!

The room was perfectly clean when I walked on. Furniture is all wooden, no microwave or fridge or anything. It's a basic room, but, in my mind, very fairly priced. It's all you'll need! Towels were clean, hot water worked fine, king bed was comfy, AC turned right on and kept the room cool at night. TV was way bigger than expected (~50" maybe?)

Overall, a great place to stay without being charged an arm 'n leg! I'd recommend to anybody who is looking for a solid place just to crash in at night and doesn't mind a relatively short Uber ride to bigger known areas. Thanks for a...

Room was barely sleepable & as some have said a bit dated. Definitely would not recommend staying here as it is in the ghetto part of town. When you have a sign out about not hooking it out as LAPD makes trips here, you know it's bad. Street view of this area should be enough to convince otherwise. Even my taxi driver dropping me off says, why'd you pick this place? Here was my list of issues: no latch on the door only deadbolt, no maid service (stayed more than 2 days & no one came into the room), no toilet paper holder (seriously I looked everywhere, even under the sink), found a long black hair in my bed (I'm a guy with marine type hair cut; obviously sheets don't get changed), pretty sure I got pink eye on the second day even though wasn't sleeping with the pillows & just on the sheets, no happy medium between hot/cold (pipes would vibrate pretty hard if got to a warm temp). Didn't turn the TV on as wasn't there in the hotel but to just sleep. Overall would definitely not recommend this place. Price was decent but better off going...

Central Inn Motel is a solid choice if you're looking for a budget-friendly place to stay that doesn't compromise on cleanliness or comfort. The rooms are simple but well-maintained, with clean beds, working air conditioning, and all the basic amenities you need for a short stay — including Wi-Fi, TV, and private bathrooms.

The staff is courteous and professional, always ready to help with check-in, directions, or local recommendations. The property feels secure and quiet, and there’s parking available, which is a huge plus.

Located in a convenient part of town, it's easy to access nearby restaurants, stores, and highways. Whether you're passing through or staying a few days, Central Inn Motel offers great value and a comfortable, no-stress experience.

Definitely recommended for travelers on a budget looking for a clean and...