Expert reviews
“For a nontraditional Los Angeles hotel, you really can’t go wrong with Mama Shelter. The friendly staff was a huge plus, as its infectious enthusiasm set a welcoming tone throughout the property.”
“This French chain of boutique hostels prides itself on attention to detail and its Los Angeles branch, opened in 2016 just off Sunset Blvd, has 70 rooms that all look like something from a Hockney painting, with glorious pastel colours and immaculate mid-century modern furniture.”
“Even locals are just catching on to Hollywood’s sexiest new property, complete with a rooftop bar populated with beautiful people lounging on loveseats, simple affordable rooms with quirky amenities like Bert and Ernie masks, and a down-home lobby restaurant that serves a mean Korean-style burrito.”
Featured as Fodor’s Choice in Los Angeles.
“A fun and funky hotel for a hip younger crowd – Mama Shelter is unbeatably close to Hollywood Boulevard. Eclectic design keeps things fresh and interesting, starting right away in the hotel’s common spaces, which include a lively restaurant, coffee shop and bar.”
What guests liked
- Rooftop bar
- Great food
- Friendly staff
- Excellent Wifi
- Top location
- Comfortable beds
All you need to know
Eclectic and fun, Mama Shelter is a trendy hotel in Los Angeles set on Selma Avenue in Hollywood. This hotel is as non-traditional as it gets but the friendly staff, enthusiastic service and welcoming atmosphere are sure to win a place in the heart of any guest. The boutique hotel is only a few minutes’ walk from the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Universal Studios Hollywood Theme Park, and the Los Angeles county museum of art. The Metro red line station is nearby public transportation to even more key attractions.
The concept is at Mama Shelter takes care of everything from meeting and living spaces down to eats and pure comfort. Chicly designed rooms offer iMac TVs mini fridges and free Wi-Fi. The rooms reflect the cool and funky nature of the hotel with wildly colorful rugs, Mexican blankets, exposed brick walls and cardboard messages written on the ceiling.
This hotel is a treat to all the senses and that includes taste. At the in-hotel restaurant, coffee shop or bar, guests can enjoy mama’s meatballs with garlic toast, cocktails and more. At this hotel, Mama truly does take care of everything as everyone knows, no can do quite like Mama can.
Hotel Details
— 70 rooms
— Built in 1926
— Eclectic vintage style
Hotel Features
— Free WiFi
— Paid parking
— Air conditioning
— Restaurant
— Breakfast is available
— Lobby fireplace
— Bar
— Pet friendly
— Laundry services
— Business center
— Daily housekeeping
Additional Info
— Check in begins at 3:00 PM
— Check out ends at 12:00 PM
— Government-issued photo ID is required for check in
Address
6500 Selma Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028, USA
Location
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