Just got back from a 6 night stay at the Magic Castle Hotel in Hollywood. We had two rooms: A One Bedroom and two queen bedroom. Both on the ground floor. Our group had two Grandmas, Two Thirty somethings, and two boys 6 and 9. The hotel staff was top notch. Very friendly and always had a answer to my questions. The check-in process was quick and easy. The location of the hotel is a short walk away from the center of the Hollywood Blvd attractions (which is like a scaled down version of Times square). Not far from Universal Studios and City walk which was nice. Griffith Park is less than a 5 minute drive. Disneyland was about 40 minute drive with no traffic. We did do the Sunday brunch next door at the Magic Castle and that was pretty neat. Pricey, but it was something different to see. Truthfully everything seemed pricey in Southern California.

Overall I was happy with our stay. The only downside I would say is that the road traffic is very loud. We were on the front end of the hotel and I could hear it all night. For the record I am a light sleeper. If you are too try and get a room in the back of the hotel away from the road. I could also hear very clearly people walking above us. But these were not deal breakers just know going into your stay that these issue's exist.

If your going to Hollywood I believe this is a great location, especially if you have a car. The staff is great and the rooms a good size. I thought the price for the rooms was very fair for a city hotel. I am a travel agent and I would strongly recommend this hotel to my clients.

We stayed at the Magic Castle Hotel during the first leg of our trip to California. As I had read lukewarm (to say the least) reviews about their single rooms I opted for a one-bedroom suite; reservation was swift and right from the moment of our arrival in LA we found out that the reviews here were more than accurate: we were welcomed by a very corteous, friendly and professional staff (Gabriela was the one in charge when we checked-in) and with complimentary drinks that tasted like heaven after a very long flight into LA.

Like I said, even if the reviews were enthusiastic I knew this was not a top-end hotel so I had what I thought were realistic expectations about the place. Well, I must say those expectations were highly exceeded as soon as we opened the door to our suite: recently renovated, the room boasted two flatscreen TVs, a huge, new bed, functional albeit tasteful furniture, a new kitchen, a separate and very spacious living room, a terrace directly facing the very popular hotel pool and a perfectly OK toilet (the sole part that was not new). Terrific, really, and not too different to what you'd find in 4 or 5 star properties elsewhere.

Besides, the hotel featured a daily breakfast with fresh pastries and fruit, as well as several beverages, and that is hard to come by in the US where most hotels do not include breakfast. Also, parking was a laughable 10 dollar per night and all minibar items were free. Really, given how cheap some properties can be sometimes, this features were truly welcome, esp. given that the hotel rates were very reasonable.

Staff, like I wrote, was also superb, always dealing with our various requests with a smile and very efficient. Housekeeping service was also great.

To sum up, I am happy to write that the reviews here were very accurate. This hotel offers sensational value for money, so I would definitely recommend it.

(Minor) downsides:

-Our room had been renovated, but the whole hotel could definitely use a lick of paint since a renovation would make it even more attractive.
-Location: the hotel's location is perfect to explore Hollywood. Problem is we thought Hollywood sucks, but this is of course not the Magic Castle's fault.

Stayed here in June, 2012. Originally registered at sister property, the Hollywood Hills Hotel. It was very tired, run down and when we went to check in the police were trying to escort a homeless person off the property. We decided not to stay and when we aske to check out they offered us a good deal on a suite at the Magic Castle. Excellent customer service! They definitely knew how to turn what could have been a bad experience into a positive.
The Magic Castle's not a new hotel, but clean and decent and the location is amazing. Only one block walk to Grumman's Chinese Theater and the heart of Hollywood. The hotel is very quiet, but walk one block and you're in the middle of Hollywood mania. It was very safe, we walked everywhere. Also an easy cab ride to bars and restaurants. Saw a few bands at Whisky-A-GoGo and the Viper Room one night. Had Sunday brunch at the Chateau Marmont.
Loved this hotel and area of Hollywood. Lots to do and see.

After an initial hiccup that was dealt with in an exemplary way, we had a great stay at the Magic Castle Hotel. We are a couple in our sixties and the location and accommodation suited us perfectly. There were a few families staying at the time but a general mix of all ages.
The Room we were allocated, 207, was excellent and recently refurbished. It had a spacious bedroom with very comfortable king sized bed and lots of storage, a pleasant bathroom and very spacious separate living area with integral kitchen. The balcony which again was generous in size and had a table and two chairs overlooked the swimming pool.
I don't know how they do it but the Reception staff are all outstanding and everything other people have said in reviews is absolutely true.
We didn't really partake too much of the free snacks but they were there if you wanted them and for a visiting family with children this would be a great bonus.
Breakfast was adequate and could be taken near Reception or to your room. There are good laundry facilities which cost 1 dollar 25 cents for the wash and a similar amount for the drier - excellent if you are on a long road trip as we were.
The location of the hotel couldn't be better being just around the corner from the main Hollywood action - a five minutes walk which, at all times, always felt safe.
To get to Universal Studios, the metro is only one stop North and costs 1 dollar 50 cents, the hotel will lend you a tap card that you can add the return metro fare on to ensure it is effortless. The machines at the metro station near the Chinese Theatre accept dollar notes and give change. If doing Universal, try to splash out for the VIP experience (not really recommended for children however), it is costly but worth every penny.
The Magic Castle itself is also worth a visit and the hotel can arrange this. We ate one of the best fillet steaks we have ever tasted there at dinner on a busy Saturday night.
There is so much to take in and we spent 5 great nights really getting to know the main features of this sprawling city. The 2 day Hop On Hop Off bus helped us do this as I didn't want to drive too much in the city and the 3 routes offered give a comprehensive oversight.
The Magic Castle Hotel is perfectly situated to enable you to take advantage of most of what is on offer.
To sum up, exceptional customer service, great location, superb value for money and a great Los Angeles experience - the Magic Castle Hotel was comfortable, not luxurious; perfectly located but not in the noise of Hollywood; and very good value for money, particularly if travelling as a family.
What a great product - I am really pleased we experienced it!