7212 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, California, United States | (618) 248-8274
On the Sunset Strip, within walking distance of Hollywood attractions
Rooms have bright decor, plus microwaves and flat-screen TVs
Outdoor pool surrounded by a few lounge chairs
Free continental breakfast with bagels and waffles
Room service available
Free Wi-Fi throughout
Free parking on-site
In a gritty neighborhood
Rooms can be noisy
Past complaints of broken light fixtures, missing coffee pots, and dirty rooms
No gym or full restaurant
The Saharan Motor Hotel is a gritty budget hotel along Los Angeles's Sunset Strip. Rooms are brightly painted and well-decorated, but range in their level of cleanliness and disrepair. While inexpensive and located within walking distance of many Hollywood attractions, the hotel is in an unpleasant part of town, next to a head shop and a strip club. On-site amenities include free Wi-Fi, free breakfast, and an outdoor pool.
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Scene
Budget hotel in a loud and unsavory neighborhood nonetheless has some nice interior design touches
The Saharan Motor Hotel is a budget-friendly property on the oftentimes noisy Sunset Strip. The interiors have some nice design touches that bring flair to the budget experience. The lobby is brightly lit, with a buffed metal table and chairs, and the free continental breakfast is surprisingly filling and includes waffles. That said, the overall vibe is seedy.
Location
On an unattractive block of the Sunset Strip, near Hollywood attractions
On the Sunset Strip, the Saharan Motor Hotel is within a few minutes' walk of many Hollywood attractions, including the Walk of Fame, the Dolby Theater, and the Chinese Theater. It's next to a strip club and a head shop and the area has a large homeless population. There are plenty of bars, restaurants, and fast-food joints in the area and it can get noisy at night. Los Angeles International Airport is a 40-minute drive away without traffic.
Rooms
Well-decorated -- but not well-maintained -- rooms feature microwaves and flat-screen TVs.
Rooms at the Saharan have surprisingly modern and bright decor, with blue accent walls, sleek wooden headboards, and art prints on the walls. The bedding is a bright gold, and the carpet has a contemporary leaf-like pattern. Some rooms come with large whirlpools, and there are two-room suites available with a total of three full-sized beds. Rooms come with microwaves, mini-fridges, coffeemakers, and flat-screen TVs. While the aesthetic is promising, the presentation wavers -- cleanliness can be an issue, and past visitors have reported broken light fixtures, missing coffee pots, and scraped-up furnishings.
Features
Free breakfast with waffles, free Wi-Fi, and a pool
The Saharan has a large pool in an internal courtyard, as well as a few lounge chairs for sunbathing and a table with a parasol. The free continental breakfast is surprisingly robust and includes waffles, bagels, and muffins, but not much fruit. Coffee is served all day, and room service is provided through a contracted company, RoomServiceUSA. There is free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel and on-site parking is free of charge.
