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    Rainfall shower
    Courtney O.

    My husband and I were in town to visit Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios and found BLVD Hotel & Studios based off of distance as we weren't renting a car for this trip. Check in went quickly and the staff were really friendly and welcoming! Their lounge area looked pretty modern, but on the smaller side. They did have a decent bar area and a market for snacks and drinks. The lobby area gave off a more homey vibe...our room on the other hand, did not. While our room had all of the amenities, it still felt like it was lacking some kind of personal touch. The bathroom looked clean to the naked eye, but the shower and sink would not drain after we used them. There was also an a/c unit in the room that did a good job cooling us off, but was very loud when it kicked on and off which was annoying at night when we were trying to sleep. I also didn't think the bed was very comfortable and the pillows were small - almost the size of throw pillows which was weird. We also heard weird tapping and clicking noises at night - no idea where it was coming from. We didn't use the microwave, fridge or coffee maker since it was a quick 24 hour trip. I honestly think I might have complained about some of the stuff had we stayed longer, but I didn't find it necessary for a 1 day trip and being there only to shower and sleep. I know that the hotel was doing some renovations and I think our room was redone, but you could see paint splatter in certain places like either they did a fast job or no one came to inspect once it was completed. Overall, I don't think I would book this hotel again even with it being only about 4 blocks from Universal Studios. I left thinking that I don't think the room was cleaned very well and we were also exhausted from a bad night's sleep.

    Mold in the bathroom

    Very disappointed with my stay at BLVD Hotel & Studios. There were hairs on the sheets, a spider crawling on the pillows, mold in the bathroom, and the sink would not drain. The old AC left the room humid and uncomfortable, and the pillows were cheap and flat. Overall, the hotel did not feel clean or well maintained, and I would not stay here again.

    A baby cockroach on the provided shower towel.

    This place was terrible, point blank. Service itself was... subpar? There were cockroaches present throughout the duration of our stay, most of which being in the shower/bathroom area. The room was also just dirty. The bedding felt unclean, the floor felt sticky and tracked visible dirt in a clean towel, and the mirrors look like they had been cleaned with a 30 year old squeegee. Upon arrival, we were hit with a surprise surcharge and notice that we would need to pay $30 A DAY for parking. After returning back to the hotel after our first day, we arrived to a light fixture sitting on the bed, exactly where either one of our heads would've been. The socket was completely exposed, and it seems like the light wasn't properly secured whatsoever. This was an extreme disappointment, and our disappointment grew more after reporting it to the front desk. The man we spoke to seemed disinterested and like he didn't actually care about what happened. We were told that maintenance would come by and fix it, and they did. However, it seems that they stepped on the bed with uncovered shoes, leaving a print on the bedding. The parking lot itself is completely asinine. The parking spots are doubled up, give or take about 7 spots in total on either end that are singular car-length spots. They require that you pull your car in all the way meaning that you'll potentially be blocked in. If you happen to block another car in, you have to leave your keys at the front desk so a random hotel employee can move your car. If you park in the farther of the two spots, and a car isn't in front of your own, you'll be double charged for double parking. This was not said to us directly, and is instead presented on an easily missable and very small sign off to the left side of the front counter. Sounds like a great concept, doesn't it? If given the option, I'd never willingly pay money to be subjected to such an awkward parking solution again. The bed and pillows were both just alright. No positives or negatives, both my girlfriend and I were neutral about this. As for the sheets, they had rips at the corners and seemed really worn. The shower on the other hand, the shower was another major downside. I have never operated such a pointless and overly-complicated shower in my life. Others have summed it up perfectly and I back everything said, so I'll let their words carry this section of the review. Everything said about this place is true, even all this time later. This place seemed great from the Google reviews, but the Yelp reviews tell a different story. Avoid this place at all costs.

    red hair on our bed sheet
    sophia c.

    Bed bugs...I just noticed a few hours after waking up my body is covered in bites and i'm itchy everywhere. not only was it so effing dirty but there was dust and hair every where. Piss on the toilet and it smelled like a crack house. I emailed them about this because i want my money back!! I couldn't sleep because it was so unsanitary it kept me up

    The pool that is attached to the parking garage

    From the moment we walked into the room, we were hit with an atrocious odor. There was absolutely no view to speak of. The refrigerator made loud popping and ticking noises all night long, making it nearly impossible to sleep. Safety and cleanliness were clearly not priorities here--smoke detectors were hanging from the ceiling, and garbage was overflowing in the parking garage. Speaking of the garage, that's where the so-called pool is located. It's a 15x15' hole in the ground, completely unheated, and not even remotely appealing for a six-year-old on vacation. The entire hotel reeked of marijuana, including the hallways and lobby. Hot water was another issue--don't expect a quick shower. It takes a full 10 minutes for the water to warm up. This hotel is not within walking distance of any respectable restaurants, and I would not recommend walking in the area at all, especially with children. It felt unsafe and uncomfortable throughout our stay. Avoid if you're looking for a clean, family-friendly, or even moderately comfortable place to stay.

    Bedside outlet doesn't work.
    Jessica S.

    This was one of the worse hotels I've ever been in... Cons: * Toilet flush is very weak. I'm so glad I never had to poop here. * The shower didn't drain so my feet were fully submerged during my shower. * Both bedside lamps turn on but the outlets did not work on both. However, the desk lamp's outlet works. * My AC was not set to F° Pros: * Front desk folks are nice though!

    The Modern Bathroom

    it's a three hour wait to get out room once we got inside the room looks like a private suite I went to the market to get a cappuccino, and it was the best cappuccino I ever had in the bed feels comfortable, people were so nice They have a lounge and a bar. this is an amazing place. I would recommend this.

    Nice size bed!
    Jessica M.

    When we arrived we thought this is very nice! Then we noticed the tears on sheets, the smelly drain kept us from using this restroom and used the other one. The sheets were also very torn and needs updated sheets that aren't all destroyed. At night it got very hot and stuffy in this suite it was hard to sleep in an 80 degree room, so I wouldn't recommend this hotel this will not be a hotel I would return to.

    This is the cushion I left in the room, the 1st was much worse. Wish I took a photo
    Peter B.

    There's no water pressure in the showers. The people at the front desk said it's throughout the whole building so unless you enjoy taking a shower under a garden watering drip system, don't stay here

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    Hotel is very close to universal. Staff is friendly and helpful. Room was clean. Only negative is the freeway noise.

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    Would they be able to hold my bags after I check out if I'm visiting universal the day I check out?

    How old do you have to be to check in?

    Hello Bianca V., We appreciate your question, our check in age is 21 years of age or older

    Is there a breakage deposit? I booked a room for the month of June through hotels.com and on the bottom of my reservation it states that there is a breakage deposit of 250 dollars? I have never heard of this. Is this correct?

    Yes, $250 deposit, which will be refunded as long as no damage happens in the room.

    Is there charge for extra adult in a 2 queen bed suite?

    There is a charge for everything here, so probably. And they don’t compensate extremely disappointed or dissatisfied guests, nor do they provide apologies, just excuses.

    Is the pool heated?

    Heated pool. Very nice!

    No breakfast at this location?

    We do not have breakfast, we do have a grab n go cafe with items for sale. Some of these items are coffees', soft drinks, bagels and snacks.

    I saw a room with a patio in the photos. Do all rooms have this feature?

    No. We stayed in a king suite that was facing the street and we did not have a balcony.

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    Review Highlights - BLVD Hotel & Studios

    Stayed here on a recent business trip, the room was clean, the bed was comfortable and the staff was very nice.

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