Name: Friendship Motor Inn
Address: 1148 Crenshaw Boulevard, Arlington Heights, Los Angeles, California, United States of America, Los Angeles, California, US
Price range: $131–$163 per night
Rating: 7.9

What guests think

At Friendship Motor Inn, reviewers consistently highlight friendly, accommodating staff, generally clean rooms, and convenient, budget-friendly stays with free on-site parking and lobby coffee, while noting dated decor, thin walls, and noisy air-conditioning that can disrupt sleep.

Cleanliness feedback ranges from very clean and well-maintained to reports of dirty bathrooms, smoke smells, worn blankets, and occasional mold or maintenance issues. Facilities are basic—no elevator, occasional equipment outages like the ice machine, and in-room fridges and microwaves—but the free parking is appreciated. Location is widely described as convenient, though a few guests felt the surrounding area or room security could be better. Expect a simple, value stay with standout service.

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Facilities

Facilities are basic, with free on-site parking and lobby coffee/espresso; many rooms include a fridge and microwave. There is no elevator and occasional equipment issues (e.g., ice machine) were reported.

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10

paolo

Apr 12, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean, nice staff, large room, parking for free, caffe for free. Best stay in La for a reasonable price

8

Nicole

Aug 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Blankets were full of burn holes(even though we were in a non smoking room) and were too itchy. Bed was comfortable though and the sheets were clean. Also the ice machine didn't work during our stay. Coffee provided in the morning was good.

10

Rafael

Apr 6, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Free coffee!

10

Norma

Mar 22, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Room was clean and modern. The staff were polite and very helpful. The parking is good and is relatively secure. Enjoyed the stay

10

S

Jun 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Easy and friendly check in. Room was spacious and clean, bed was comfortable. Super easy free parking, quiet area (no late night bars). Fridge and microwave were super helpful! Would definitely stay again.

8

PEARL

Aug 14, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I like its location: close to major attractions, has microwave /fridge/ coffee pot/AC. I dislike its condition: not very clean.

10

kimberly

Sep 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This property felt very safe, with good off-street parking, and it was exceptionally clean and well-maintained. The coffee machine in the front lounge was worthy of the Ritz. The staff was lovely to us, and overall, this was an exceptional value for the money. We were attending an event in Santa Monica, and this was convenient to Olympic, Pico, and the 10.

10

Judy

Jun 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

i was sorry there was no elevator but i should have asked for downstairs room when i reserved. staff was so helpful they carried my luggage upstairs for me. couldn't ask for nicer staff

8

Tamsin

Nov 14, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

I shared a spacious room with my adult son during a 4 day trip to visit LA. I would have preferred the option of 2 beds but that was not available. We made the king work though. The room was adequate for our needs (sleeping, and being close to my daugher's house). The bedding was clean although an extra blanket would have been nice. We were there in Nov and nights were a little cold. The AC/heater worked well but was very noisy coming on throughout the night. We had to ask for more towels at the start and maid service didn't replace the proper amount. No problem asking front desk for them. Frigde, microwave, TV all very good. There was some grout funkiness around the bathtub that could have been cleaned with clorox ,but not terrible. Most importantly it was a very good price, safe parking in courtyard and I felt safe (even when I slept there alone one night).

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Selin

Sep 8, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Pros: Parking was free and safe. The bed was comfortable. The room was clean. The reception staff was very friendly and helpful. The location was convenient and we could easily reach most places. Cons: The sink was outside the bathroom( I don’t know the other rooms). The A/C was old school and noisy. The towels were clean but had a strange smell.

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Cleanliness

Many guests found rooms very clean, while others reported dirty bathrooms, smoke smells, worn or burnt blankets, and occasional mold or maintenance grime. Housekeeping consistency varies.

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Rebecca

Mar 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was very friendly and professional. The room was extremely clean. Added little details like disposable toothbrushes and toothpaste.

6

Sanjeev

Sep 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It was decently priced relative to other hotels but cleanliness wasn’t all there. Some of the surrounding streets also didn’t seem the most safe.

4

Evan

Aug 16, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was unfinished and there was black mold in many places.

6

Dusty

Sep 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Looks reasonable, low cost, works if you are just passing through. When you look closer you can notice the flaws, dirt, age, quality. Rooms need updated bedding and towels, otherwise it worked.

10

kimberly

Sep 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This property felt very safe, with good off-street parking, and it was exceptionally clean and well-maintained. The coffee machine in the front lounge was worthy of the Ritz. The staff was lovely to us, and overall, this was an exceptional value for the money. We were attending an event in Santa Monica, and this was convenient to Olympic, Pico, and the 10.

8

Tamsin

Nov 14, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

I shared a spacious room with my adult son during a 4 day trip to visit LA. I would have preferred the option of 2 beds but that was not available. We made the king work though. The room was adequate for our needs (sleeping, and being close to my daugher's house). The bedding was clean although an extra blanket would have been nice. We were there in Nov and nights were a little cold. The AC/heater worked well but was very noisy coming on throughout the night. We had to ask for more towels at the start and maid service didn't replace the proper amount. No problem asking front desk for them. Frigde, microwave, TV all very good. There was some grout funkiness around the bathtub that could have been cleaned with clorox ,but not terrible. Most importantly it was a very good price, safe parking in courtyard and I felt safe (even when I slept there alone one night).

8

Angelica

Mar 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room said no smoking, but the room smelt old and of smoke.

6

Josie

May 27, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This property is very conveniently located and inexpensive! The staff are also very friendly and accommodating. Unfortunately, you get what you pay for in terms of the actual property. The rooms are old, outdated, and not the cleanest. There were also plenty of broken things in the rooms, one being the safety lock on the door. If I was traveling alone, I would not have felt safe here because of that, so keep that in mind.

4

Fernando

Nov 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Incredibly loud. Hard to sleep. Workers moving stuff around all night long. very loud thuds. Bathroom was dirty.

6

Selin

Sep 8, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Pros: Parking was free and safe. The bed was comfortable. The room was clean. The reception staff was very friendly and helpful. The location was convenient and we could easily reach most places. Cons: The sink was outside the bathroom( I don’t know the other rooms). The A/C was old school and noisy. The towels were clean but had a strange smell.

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Rooms

Rooms feel dated but functional; some are spacious with comfortable beds and useful appliances. Recurring issues include thin walls and loud AC, occasional smoke odors, odd layouts (sink outside bathroom), and worn furnishings.

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Lisa

Nov 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was mostly clean but some disrepair

10

S

Jun 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Easy and friendly check in. Room was spacious and clean, bed was comfortable. Super easy free parking, quiet area (no late night bars). Fridge and microwave were super helpful! Would definitely stay again.

8

Megan

Sep 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Good location! Staff was really nice. AC was in a weird area of the bathroom and very loud.

4

Gooyong

Jun 22, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Deterioration of internal furniture and poor tub drainage

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Cintia

Nov 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Warmer blankets

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Gina

Jan 16, 2023

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Stayed 19,372 nights

Friendly staff, easy to park and go up to our room, but the walls are paper thin and the beds are very uncomfortable. I couldnt go to sleep until everyone else did...and I woke up with a back ache!

10

Danielle

Sep 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Super easy check in. Friendly staff. AC worked well & nice hot water in the shower. Room could use a little updating but overall was great for the night.

8

Angelica

Mar 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room said no smoking, but the room smelt old and of smoke.

6

Daniel

May 6, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean room but walls extremely thin. Heard things we didn't need to hear. Free parking was nice.

6

Selin

Sep 8, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Pros: Parking was free and safe. The bed was comfortable. The room was clean. The reception staff was very friendly and helpful. The location was convenient and we could easily reach most places. Cons: The sink was outside the bathroom( I don’t know the other rooms). The A/C was old school and noisy. The towels were clean but had a strange smell.

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Service

Service is frequently praised as friendly, accommodating, and efficient, with easy check-ins and helpful front-desk support. A few guests mentioned unapproachable staff or a refund dispute.

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10

Edward

Jun 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very friendly. Good clean room with a view. Great staff.

10

Alexis

Jun 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was amazing. Hotels like this are usually terrible customer service, but these girls were so sweet and helpful. VERY surprised! Good job ladies ❤️

10

Monika

Apr 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This place is absolutely amazing and I would stay here any time! Wendy, deep and Jim saved my as*! I thought I was going to be sleeping outside as the place I originally booked- stylish hostel- did not honour my stay- I showed up and no one was at the property and no one answered the door or the phone. After wondering around LA by myself, as a young female, for 4 hours and contacting Expedia/orbitz to help with my situation, Expedia set me up with this place and they were so helpful and accommodating! The room was clean and had everything needed, I am so grateful for them! Would highly recommend!

10

Jacinta

Jun 26, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Exemplary service by front office staff.

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S

Jun 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Easy and friendly check in. Room was spacious and clean, bed was comfortable. Super easy free parking, quiet area (no late night bars). Fridge and microwave were super helpful! Would definitely stay again.

10

Garrick

Jul 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Female front desk agent is a natural for the hospitality business. Her ability to make quick, guest-centric decisions which also benefit the company and build guest loyalty was such a relief in this current state of the business. Thank you !

8

Paris

Aug 7, 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

Stayed for 7 days. Fridges don’t come with a freezer. When I arrived they didn’t ask me if I wanted upstairs or downstairs but they asked the man in line before me and that rubbed me the wrong way. The room I got was clean, roomy. You have to call the office and ask for their maid service to come, that felt inconvenient. Parking spaces are too narrow. The staff isn’t very approachable and the on-site manager said if you pay directly it’s cheaper than online but that wasn’t true and ended up wasting my time looking into staying there longer. Left after initial week. Overall it’s a decent, quiet place in a high-traffic area.

2

Ayanna

Apr 22, 2025

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Stayed 9 nights

a room was booked for a resident whos apartment was going under renovations but since the resident didn't have an ID they wouldn't let her stay in the room. However the hotel kept the full payment of the room and wont refund any of the money paid up front. The resident never stepped foot in the hotel room.

10

Danielle

Sep 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Super easy check in. Friendly staff. AC worked well & nice hot water in the shower. Room could use a little updating but overall was great for the night.

10

Judy

Jun 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

i was sorry there was no elevator but i should have asked for downstairs room when i reserved. staff was so helpful they carried my luggage upstairs for me. couldn't ask for nicer staff

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Location

Generally convenient and central for LA and Koreatown, with easy access to major roads and attractions; some noted quiet or safe surroundings. A minority felt the area or room security was less safe.

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1971

Sep 12, 2023

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Great for families. The staff is very friendly and accommodating (printing stuff and mailing post for us). Room we were in was very clean, looked refurbished and had everything we needed. We felt like home. Will book with them again on our next trip. The Inn is on a clean and safe residential street in Koreatown. It's got a lot of bus stops around for easy access to downtown area or Citadel outlets (use Citadel's free bus line 600), or short Uber drive (prepare to pay extra $10 hidden booking fees on top of Uber price in the app). The Pico blvd. around the corner is full of excellent budget restaurants (besides Korean, you can try Salvadorian El Trabol's best in town Pupussas, and Mexican Tacos El Compita's delicious Tortas).

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Sanjeev

Sep 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It was decently priced relative to other hotels but cleanliness wasn’t all there. Some of the surrounding streets also didn’t seem the most safe.

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James

Aug 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I seen 8/10 stars so I stayed but it looked like a motel 6 and it was in the hood definitely. I don’t recommend

10

Zaldy

Mar 1, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect location

10

S

Jun 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Easy and friendly check in. Room was spacious and clean, bed was comfortable. Super easy free parking, quiet area (no late night bars). Fridge and microwave were super helpful! Would definitely stay again.

8

Megan

Sep 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Good location! Staff was really nice. AC was in a weird area of the bathroom and very loud.

10

Keith

Jul 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was essy to find and centrally located.

10

kimberly

Sep 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This property felt very safe, with good off-street parking, and it was exceptionally clean and well-maintained. The coffee machine in the front lounge was worthy of the Ritz. The staff was lovely to us, and overall, this was an exceptional value for the money. We were attending an event in Santa Monica, and this was convenient to Olympic, Pico, and the 10.

8

paula

Sep 29, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location. Clean premises. Friendly staff. Highly recommend it.

6

Selin

Sep 8, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Pros: Parking was free and safe. The bed was comfortable. The room was clean. The reception staff was very friendly and helpful. The location was convenient and we could easily reach most places. Cons: The sink was outside the bathroom( I don’t know the other rooms). The A/C was old school and noisy. The towels were clean but had a strange smell.

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Dining

On-site options are limited to free lobby coffee/espresso, and some rooms lack a coffee maker. No reviews mention on-site restaurants or breakfast.

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10

paolo

Apr 12, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean, nice staff, large room, parking for free, caffe for free. Best stay in La for a reasonable price

8

Nicole

Aug 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Blankets were full of burn holes(even though we were in a non smoking room) and were too itchy. Bed was comfortable though and the sheets were clean. Also the ice machine didn't work during our stay. Coffee provided in the morning was good.

10

Rafael

Apr 6, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Free coffee!

8

James

Sep 15, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The room was nice and clean. I was a little disappointed. There was no pictures on the walls and no coffee maker.overallvery nice just a little disappointed.

10

Stacy

Aug 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This property was very nice. I couldn't believe they had toothbrushes fir you in the room. That was awesome since we forgot mine. The check is ant out was pleasant. Very friendly staff and even had a expresso machine which was wonderful. Definitely would stay again.

8

PEARL

Aug 14, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I like its location: close to major attractions, has microwave /fridge/ coffee pot/AC. I dislike its condition: not very clean.

10

kimberly

Sep 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This property felt very safe, with good off-street parking, and it was exceptionally clean and well-maintained. The coffee machine in the front lounge was worthy of the Ritz. The staff was lovely to us, and overall, this was an exceptional value for the money. We were attending an event in Santa Monica, and this was convenient to Olympic, Pico, and the 10.

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Month	Average price
January	$100
February	$106
March	$107
April	$107
May	$111
June	$123
July	$132
August	$112
September	$119
October	$112
November	$105
December	$106

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13	14 $133	15 $132	16 $132	17 $132	18 $152	19 $152
20 $132	21 $131	22 $132	23 $132	24 $132	25 $157	26 $155
27 $132	28 $132	29 $132	30 $132

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $132	2 $155	3 $155
4 $132	5 $132	6 $132	7 $132	8 $132	9 $155	10 $160
11 $132	12 $132	13 $132	14 $132	15 $132	16 $161	17 $163
18 $132	19 $132	20 $132	21 $132	22 $132	23 $158	24 $163
25 $132	26 $132	27 $132	28 $132	29 $132	30 $159	31 $160

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