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Saharan Motor Hotel

7212 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90046
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Saharan Motor Hotel
Ranked #140 of 293 hotels in Los Angeles
3.0 of 5 stars 144 Reviews
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Budapest, Hungary
Contributor
12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

The hotel has a good location on Sunset boulevard. The Hollywood boulevard with the walk of fame is just a short walk away. Rooms are clean, but quite tiny. The location seemed to be more or less safe even at night. Breakfast was OK in American standards.

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-RPHotelOwner, Owner at Saharan Motor Hotel, responded to this review
20 May 2012

Thank you for your kind comments. We want to note that our room furnishings and tvs are being upgraded. By mid June we should should have a all new room. Stay tuned! More

Modesto, California
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

He wanted an ID for every person staying in the room, Almost $100 a night with triple A, and for $30 I found out that I could have stayed at the Best Western Inn and Suites. He gave me what he called "the small room", and when you first open the door it stunk, a weird, mold smell. The AC... More

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-RPHotelOwner, Owner at Saharan Motor Hotel, responded to this review
20 May 2012

We strongly disagree with your ghetto comments. We also strongly disagree that Best Western would have given a room out for $30. We are one of the best values on sunset blvd. And we do not rent rooms for illegal activities, including prostitution. We will check your room for mold and smell. Your stay is important to us, but we... More

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London, United Kingdom
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

Beds comfortable, bathroom clean (mould on the ceiling), wifi, parking, conveniently located, arrived late at night and the staff were functional, hardly over the top friendly. Noisy and rooms poorly insulated for sound. We paid $110 plus tax, so not bad. Pure 80s Motel Kitsch!

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-RPHotelOwner, Owner at Saharan Motor Hotel, responded to this review
3 May 2012

Pulp Fiction brings back memories! We have had several movies that have filmed here. I would like to mention that we are scheduled to have new furnishings by June 1, so please visit us again soon. We are constantly improving our hotel. Thank you. More

2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012

This was my 2nd time staying at the Saharan. The location is perfect. The rooms are perfect. Everything worked fine. It's affordable. It's 80's Hollywood kitch. The duty manager let me check in early after an exhausting 14 hour flight which was a great surprise and a huge relief. The bed was comfortable and there were a big/good selection of... More

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Bienne
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012
1
person found this review helpful

We spent 8 nights at the Saharan which was is a googie mid-century styled hotel very well situated on Sunset Blvd in the heart of Hollywood. My first stay at Saharan was in 1993 and this was my 8th visit so for me it’s like another home! In 20 years, they had several renovations. We enjoyed a very comfortable bed... More

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-RPHotelOwner, Owner at Saharan Motor Hotel, responded to this review
20 April 2012

Thank you for your kind comments. I do not know if your comments about the microwave oven were a joke, but we have notified our pest control company. It seems unusual, but again thanks for your comments. We take all feedback very seriously. More

Reviewer
4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012 via mobile
1
person found this review helpful

Seriously what an awful place. The staff are beyond unhelpful. Any request is pretty much met with "meh" The rooms are below average and could be excused if they were quaint and vintage. No they are cheap and going backwards. The free wi fi drops in and out. The included breakfast is awful. Better places in Hollywood to stay.

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-RPHotelOwner, Owner at Saharan Motor Hotel, responded to this review
20 April 2012

Sorry about your disappointment. I have shared your comment with staff. We have upgraded our Wi-Fi. For breakfast, we serve hot waffles, among other items. With the addition of free parking, our value on sunset blvd. cannot be beat. The staff already helps all guests in any manner they can. They are not sure why you feel differently. Please try... More

Bocas del toro
Senior Contributor
39 reviews 39 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2012

This place is run well, has nice rooms, pool, wifi, decent breakfast included, quiet and in a good location for Hollywood. It is good for the price but be aware it's a 15 minute walk to the metro stop. You get to walk through Hollywood though so its not too bad!

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London, United Kingdom
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 March 2012
2
people found this review helpful

Basic but clean and affordable Motel on Sunset Boulevard, just a 5 minute walk from Hollywood's main attractions. Good parking and they allowed me to check in 3 hours early and leave the car there. Reasonable breakfast.

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-RPHotelOwner, Owner at Saharan Motor Hotel, responded to this review
12 March 2012

Thank you for your kind comments. The Staff was very appreciative of your comments. More

2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 February 2012 via mobile
4
people found this review helpful

After finding bedbugs in my bed was told by the front desk to "deal with it". The room was dirty and smelt horrible. Stay if your game but the service and rude, no hospitality. Hollywoods worst!

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-RPHotelOwner, Owner at Saharan Motor Hotel, responded to this review
12 March 2012

I talked to the staff and they disagree with your comments. If this is how we treated our guests, we would be out of business. We have monthly service provided by pest control company for prevention. All beds and box springs are covered by mattress cover for prevention. We are very proactive and one of the few hotels that has... More

li ny
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2012

this is an affordable motel, clean, free breakfast, pool and close to all the hollywood sights and sounds. just make sure you have or rent a small car as the parking in the rear is really tight.

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-RPHotelOwner, Owner at Saharan Motor Hotel, responded to this review
12 March 2012

Our housekeeping staff is very happy that you acknowledged their honesty. They do realize our hotel is a home away from home for our guests, and treat their belongings with the utmost respect. Thank you. More

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Address: 7212 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90046
Price range (per night):* S$121 - 189

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