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Metro Plaza Hotel

Enjoy affordable comfort at Metro Plaza Hotel, featuring basic rooms with kitchens, a gym, free breakfast, and close to LA’s top attractions like Walt Disney Concert Hall.

711 N Main St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, United States View on map
7.4/10
Good Based on 838 recent guest reviews
Free Wi-Fi Breakfast Parking Accessible Air-conditioned
What recent guests emphasize

Comfortable stay with convenient location and helpful staff

Recent guests highlight the hotel's affordable pricing, spacious rooms, and friendly service, while noting some maintenance needs and basic amenities. Its prime location near Olvera Street market and public transit appeals to visitors seeking easy access to downtown Los Angeles attractions.

Guests often praise

  • Friendly and accommodating front desk staff providing helpful service.
  • Spacious rooms and bathrooms with comfortable beds.
  • Good location close to Union Station, Olvera Street market, and several dining options.
  • Affordable parking options compared to the surrounding area.
  • Basic gym and free Wi-Fi included in the stay.

Worth knowing

  • Some rooms show signs of wear and require maintenance or deeper cleaning.
  • Parking is available but incurs a fee ($5 per day).
  • Complimentary breakfast is not provided despite some mentions; only water and coffee are available.
  • The mattress firmness and room noise levels may affect comfort for some guests.
  • Limited in-room amenities such as no coffee maker and basic toiletries.

Best for

  • Budget-conscious travelers seeking a central downtown LA location.
  • Visitors using public transportation or arriving via Union Station.
  • Guests looking for simple, no-frills accommodation with essential comforts.
  • Those planning to explore nearby cultural attractions like Walt Disney Concert Hall and The Broad.
  • Travelers who value friendly service and practical convenience over luxury.
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About this property

Welcome to Metro Plaza Hotel

Metro Plaza Hotel offers basic rooms and suites, some equipped with kitchenettes, catering to budget-conscious travelers. Guests will find practical amenities including free Wi-Fi, complimentary breakfast, a fitness center, and on-site parking. Rooms are air-conditioned and feature essential furnishings, though some areas may show signs of wear and could benefit from maintenance, as noted in guest reviews.

Located at 711 N Main St in downtown Los Angeles, the hotel provides convenient access to popular local attractions such as the Walt Disney Concert Hall, The Broad museum, and the Museum of Contemporary Art. Its proximity to Olvera Street Market offers visitors a taste of the area's cultural vibrancy, with a variety of Chinese and Asian-fusion eateries nearby. The property is also within easy reach of Union Station and public transportation hubs, making it suitable for guests relying on transit.

Guest feedback highlights friendly and helpful front desk staff, reasonable room sizes, and ease of parking, although some mention areas like the mattress comfort and room furnishings as basic. While the hotel is not pet-friendly and lacks an airport shuttle, it accommodates families and business travelers with facilities like a business center and smoke-free environment. The presence of a restaurant on-site adds convenience for dining.

Those seeking an affordable place to stay in a lively, historic district may find Metro Plaza Hotel meets essential needs without luxury. It serves well as a practical base for short stays in downtown Los Angeles, especially for visitors prioritizing location and budget over high-end amenities.

Summary compiled by GoHotelly editors from verified guest reviews, partner descriptions and editorial notes.
Facilities & essentials

What's on-site and what you should know before you arrive

The short version: what's available day-to-day, and the key practical details most travelers search for.

Most popular facilities

Free Wi-Fi
Breakfast
Parking
Accessible
Air-conditioned
Business center
Kid-friendly
Restaurant
Fitness center
Smoke-free

Not available at this property

Pool
Pet-friendly
Airport shuttle
Verified guest reviews

What recent guests are actually saying

Reviews from travelers who stayed here in the last 12 months, grouped to help you spot the pattern quickly.

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Emilie Speigle (Emilora) Apr 10, 2026
10

The front desk attendants were all very friendly and helpful. Parking is easily accessible and cheaper than most of the area. The room was very spacious with a comfortable bed, and large bathroom. For the price it was very nice, however some parts do look in need of maintenance or a deep cleaning. It’s in a great area, Olvera St market is in short walking distance along with many food options, pretty quiet and never felt unsafe walking around.

MS
Michael Stemmeler Apr 08, 2026
8.0

I've staid multiple times at that hotel. It's fine for a night or two in downtown Los Angeles, right next to the Olvera street market. The hotel is also conveniently located to Union Station, public transportation, and the Music Center with its theatres and the LA opera house. The rooms are spacious and so are the bathrooms. TV, safe, and fridge are in the rooms. What's lacking is a coffee maker. Overall, one shouldn't come with too high expectations. It's a budget priced hotel and it's perfectly sufficient for me.

BV
Bismarck Vasquez Mar 30, 2026
8.0

Rooms were just the right size for a party of 2. The seating arrangement could be changed, an actual chair would have been instead of the little foot rest the hotel provided as seats Service was great at the counter, checking in/out was a breeze with no difficulty. One thing not mentioned in beforehand(maybe I missed it) there is a parking fee if you stay in the parking lot within the hotel($5). Location was close to our plans.

JT
Julie Tudor Mar 12, 2026
8.0

I was stuck at Union Station waiting for a seriously delayed train, and they have NO electric outlets for waiting passengers there. The kind front desk folks at Metro Plaza Hotel let me hang out in their lobby, have some tea, and rest a bit while I recharged (literally and figuratively). It’s not a fancy place, but it’s just what’s needed when you’re exhausted from traveling, and you would be hard pressed to find more honest and compassionate people in this neighborhood. Thank you, Metro Plaza!

LL
Luna Lucadou Feb 10, 2026
10

I recently stayed here with my partner when we were visiting LA on vacation. Aside from some minor maintenance concerns, I have nothing bad to say about the hotel. The location was great, the service was above average, and the price was unbeatable. The owner was incredibly nice and went out of his way to greet us if he was near the front desk when we were passing through. The housekeeping service was fine. Nothing to write home about, but no complaints, either. The noise level was acceptable. I've been in hotels with thicker walls, but we were able to sleep just fine, and that's all that matters. There is free wifi, and it's not super fast, but for the price, I'm not complaining. The free shampoo/conditioner bottles are not worth your time to try and use - just go to the convenience store downstairs and get some better ones.

GP
Gary Pilkington Jan 29, 2026
8.0

Look local to union stion Don't think it took me ten minutes to get to the hotel rooms clean bed god slept well . I dont no but the bathroom lookes like it as been modernised big rain water shower head in the show very good and hot.They have water machines and ice machine on the landings you pay for what you get would I stay again big yes

SJ
Sam Johnson Jan 21, 2026
8.0

For what it is--a cheap, no-frills hotel in a very convenient central location--it gets the job done. The front desk staff were all friendly. Despite what some third-party sites will tell you, there is no complimentary breakfast in the lobby, only water and coffee. The room was clean (if a bit dated), but the mattress was extremely hard and uncomfortable.

AM
A.J. M Jan 20, 2026
10

Excellent service. I arrived at union station at 4am and the environment was extremely unsafe and I couldn't check into my hotel until 12. These guys let me wait in the lobby even though I dont have a reservation here. Highly recommend!

Location & neighborhood

Where you'll find Metro Plaza Hotel

Los Angeles, California, USA

Chinese & Asian-fusion eateries, shops & galleries in a festive area with pagoda-style buildings.

  • L.A. Union Station 8 min Walk
  • Alameda St & Main St 1 min Walk
  • Cesar Chavez Ave & Main St 2 min Walk
  • Los Angeles International Airport 33 min Car · 57 min Transit
  • John Wayne Airport 47 min Car · 1 hr 47 Transit
  • Hollywood Burbank Airport 28 min Car · 31 min Transit
Things to do nearby

Worth the walk or a quick ride

Curated spots travelers usually pair with a stay in California. Distances are rough real-world times, not straight-line.

Walt Disney Concert Hall 11,013 reviews

Walt Disney Concert Hall

111 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012, United States

4.7 · Concert Hall
The Broad 17,711 reviews

The Broad

221 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012, United States

4.7 · Modern Art Museum
The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles 2,511 reviews

The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles

250 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012, United States

4.4 · Museum
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