Royal Pagoda Motel

Loved the place very cheap and shout out to Hoi!!! He was the cute guy at the front! ;) very talkative and polite. Great rates and the room was clean. I felt comfortable and perfect walking distance from the restaurants and bars in Chinatown. I will be coming back. Thanks Hoi!!!

Spent one night there, and it was the worst night ever, we couldn’t sleep at all because of some low frequency noise. It might be that the noise affects only some of the rooms, so check it out before you check in.

They have roaches i found 5 in 2 days… yuck so disgusted… also the toiletgot backed up on us .not cool… i give 1 starr for the refund! Do not go here not worth it! Bad service too

clean motel room. customer service on the phone was good. spoke with Edison. good rate for the area. this is as good as it gets in chinatown. not dingy at all. free parking for one car per room.

Convenient, clean & affordable ($ 69) Also has a great location for an authentic experience in Chinatown. Don’t understand how this place doesn’t have better reviews. Easy check-​in/​Free parking too. We’ll be back for sure, especially for all the amazing Chinese eateries nearby.

This place is a gem. Very well managed. An affordable and safe place to stay.

Awesome service with a smile. Free wifi. Nice room. Reasonable price. Right in the heart of Chinatown. Very quaint ambiance.

The room was clean and quiet. It’s within a close walking distance to the Metro station as well as the Grand Star Jazz Club. Free parking for customers, although limited. Definitely would stay there again. =)

I love China town! And this place! Clean room’s. With extra closet space. Room 13 is creepy and I once stayed the night next door. That room has been under construction for years. Could it be that number. 13 is bad luck? I would Seriously like to know why that room is never used?!

Love it here! The staff is pretty nice, very animal friendly and the room was clean! We’ve never really been to Chinatown, it’s walking distance so check it out if you stay here.
The water is a bit on the cold side in the shower, parking area is a bit small so park earlier in the evening, the cleaning lady didn’t speak much english but we just talked to the receptionist.

I called and asked for two beds and the receptionist said he would hold the room for me an hour. I get there, and he said just on bed when I asked for two. He made me go from Venice Beach to Chinatown, the rates not as good as they seem. Even when I saw the bad review I wanted to give them a chance, they’re all true. NOT pleased

The front desk guy was very rude, when i checked in he raised his voice and constantly asking who will be in the room with me and how many people. Like really? ??? The info i put online was not enough? Anyways, the room that my parents, little brother spent the night was awfully weird. The moment when my dad open the door, my little brother 1 year 5 months will not come inside. There were no other choice other than to come inside and rest. So he, my father took my baby brother inside the room. Around 9ish the baby starts crying like someone annoyed the shit out of him. After a good 30 mins of holding and calming the baby down, he went to sleep but not for long. At 12 mid-​night he’s back up crying like crazy. I got kind of freaked out bc he was never like that before. My family and I are still very traditional, at the time my father did some spiritual stuff but it doesn’t seem to help. The last thing i can think of is to go to the ER. Few mins later his crying is louder and louder, its late and we are from 6+ hours away. So my father decided that we should start packing and check out. At the time we’re just rushing to get out of it n see if his reaction will be any different. It really shocked my for the first time, but the moment we walked out of that room he stop crying and he went to sleep right away without any hesitation. As we enter to the freeway, my father then mention that he sense that something is not going to be right already. But of course it was just something that runs in the back of his mind & he doesn’t want to scared any of us so that’s why he kept it til we were on our way home, than mention it. :(Overall, service was rude and the room was kind of creepy.

Disgusting, filthy, and noisy filled with the scum of the earth. One star for friendly staff. See photos and you can decide for yourself!

Incredibly friendly staff, free coffee and hot water available at all hours. Walking distance to train. We stumbled upon General Lee’s bar on New Year’s Eve and had fun there. It’s about a five minute walk from motel.
Our original room smelled like smoke and they moved us into another room our second day. Can’t say enough about friendliness of staff.
Also, check out at noon, which is a great perk. I recommend breakfast at Nick’s Café if you stay here.
*easy to find in the dark due to its stylish red neon lights.

I was in Los Angeles Halloween weekend and needed a room to stay Thursday and Sunday night. I usually bid for rooms on hotwire but this was last minute and I was searching for a quick place. My boyfriend found this place on a limb and we were so happy we did!
The place is family owned near Chinatown and was a convenient location for us to be near the city and still near friends in Eaglerock. On Thursday evening around 11-​midnight we called and the owner said we can get a room for $ 85 which was a great price to me.
The place had all the amenities we needed. They had a walk in closet which was great and full of space more than some hotels! They also had a mini fridge and a microwave near the front desk for us to utilize. They have flat screen TVs because my boyfriend always needs that. And the shower was tiled and fairly clean for a motel. It was everything we needed.
On Sunday we called and the owner allowed us to stay for $ 75 you cant beat that! They have free parking and excellent wifi, upon checking out Monday morning, the owner’s son was nice enough to let me sign in and print my boarding pass for my flight later in the evening. Hoy I believe his name was (sorry for misspelling) even gave us a recommendation for Dimsum that was different from the spot I Unilocaled and it turned out to be spectacular (better than dimsum here in Houston) and the prices were great!
I recommend anyone who needs a place to stay near the city and don’t want the hustle and bustle of a hotel this is a great choice. I will definitely be back when im in LA and need a place to lay my head.

First, I came in a room where someone was smoking in the room before me. It stinks. I went back to request for a different room, he was not there, I rang the door bell and then I spotted a copy of my driver license laying around in front desk. I was livid. The guy in the front desk showed me a sign that reads, No vacant.

Loved it. It was my first time n it was pleasant. I live in l.a. but needed a room for the night only. I did not want to leave. Its very relaxing here. Clean quiet n affordable. Same price as a motel 6 and waaayyyy nicer n cleaner

A very good choice for the budget minded or just needing a place to sleep without the frills and thrills. Rooms are nice and clean. Parking can be a squeeze if the motel is booked. Very good choice especially if you’re visiting and going to a LA Dodgers game! Go Dodgers!

We were attending a memorial service this week and I came upon this place on
. I read the reviews and figured it would be ok. There were 4 of us and I reserved a room with 2 queen beds for $ 179.99. Upon arrival, it didn’t look like we were going to fit so I asked if they had another room available. I was offered an attached room with 2 beds also. The walk in price was higher and I got the clerk to match the price. How did I charged 230.19 for the second room? AND it was 2 double beds.
The staff was friendly and all but I won’t be staying here again. The hotel is an older set up, the owner has bothered to spend money on upgrades. There is a fridge in each room but they were in bad shape, there were no brackets on the shelves of the door so you can’t put anything on them anyway. The (produce) drawer was broken. It kept our drinks cold but it really should be replaced. There are no microwaves in the room, there is only one in the lobby. There is no ice machine in the common area, you have to ask the front desk to get it for you. We got back after midnight and there was no answer with the service bell, it was 90 degree outside and no ice. Ugh!
You get what you pay for most of the time but this was overpriced for what I paid. We are going back to LA in the first week of June, I will be staying at a reputable hotel.

This is my second time staying at the Royal pagoda. It is a great place if you are looking for a cheap but clean place to stay in LA. Picked this place because of the location, it is close to downtown. Located in a safe and quiet neighborhood with FREE PARKING! Transportation is very easy as well, the freeway is a few blocks away and there is also bus line running in front of the motel.
The place is run by a Chinese family, they are very friendly and take pride in keeping everything tidy. The day staff is very helpful, but the night staff didn’t speak much English. However, there are tons of pamphlets in the front desk area with ideas of where to go, etc…
The room itself is very clean for a motel. The bed is comfy. Each room has a TV heater, air conditioner, and fridge. The bathroom has all your basics needs including shampoo, cups and shower cap. My only complaint is that the towel are hard and scratchy. If you have sensitive skin, it might be a good idea to bring your own towels. I would recommend this place to anyone who is looking for a cheap place to stay in LA.
Fun fact: There were also a few movie that was filmed at the Royal Pagoda, including Rush Hour and a couple of old school movies.