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Magic Castle Hotel vs Sofitel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills

Both properties are highly recommended by professional travelers. Overall, Magic Castle Hotel ranks marginally better than Sofitel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills. Magic Castle Hotel ranks #43 in Los Angeles with positive reviews from 8 sources like Lonely Planet, Not For Tourists and The Telegraph.

Magic Castle Hotel
Magic Castle Hotel
8 / 10
7025 Franklin Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA 90028
From $199 /night
  • Free Internet
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Laundy Room
  • Restaurant
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Close to the action (and traffic) of Hollywood, this former apartment building faces busy Franklin Avenue and is a quick walk to the nearby Red Line stop at Hollywood & Highland." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"A charming base of operation with large, modern rooms, exceptional staff and a petite courtyard pool where days start with fresh pastries and gourmet coffee." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Mid-Range
"Located steps from Hollywood Boulevard, the Magic Castle is a quirky, unpretentious 40-room hotel with simple, spacious rooms." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Pennywise travelers love this hotel close to Hollywood action."
Gayot Gayot
"Single rooms are equipped with microwaves and mini-fridges, while apartment-style suites all have fully equipped kitchens allowing guests to opt for home cooking."
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Sofitel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills
Sofitel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills
8 / 10
8555 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90048
From $190 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Frommer's Frommer's
"With the exception of the Euro beats pumped into the lobby, the Sofitel does everything right." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"The 295 rooms are flooded with light, and the decor... is a grown-up take on California style. The service is just as polished."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"The Sofitel is the latest comeback kid among LA's luxe lodges, thanks to a $40 million cash infusion that created a place of sleek sophistication and unfussy ambience." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"A shopper's paradise but a driver's nightmare—that's the best way to describe the location of this hotel, close to the Beverly Center in the heart of one of the most congested areas in LA." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"This hotel is still the sole French pedigree in the city, and an excellent ambassador for 21st-century Parisian style. " Full review
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