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Las Vegas travel event JUN2026
Franklin M.

We had a travel agent event with the Las Vegas tourism board at the high floor Starview Ballroom which had incredible 360 degree views of the surrounding area. The large room can get loud but it feels very spacious. They had a nice dinner buffet and one thing for sure as my co-workers will agree that the food was delicious. If your parking is not covered expect to pay 60 bucks to park for 3 hours or more.

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Loredo L.

Overall we liked staying here as it's convenient walking distance to Universal Studios and in a safe part of LA. The hotel is decades old and although the rooms have been updated they seem a bit stuffy inside. Our room was spacious enough with a large bathroom. My wife and youngest son enjoyed the complimentary breakfast. Parking is $55 a night and the daily room rate was also expensive. However the exceptional service is the biggest standout with staff everywhere being super friendly and enthusiastic as well as daily room cleaning service.

Elizabeth L.

The Sheraton at Universal City is great. I would not call it their flagship by any stretch, but it is a great hotel. It is right near City Walk and Universal Studios. They have a great shuttle service. Don't walk all the way to Universal Studios, you will want to nap before you even get in. It is also a fair walk, but doable with ease to City Walk. The service at the hotel is great. They speak more than one language and are very friendly. I did not enjoy waiting for my room to be ready and I called and told them exactly when we would be there, but once in our room we were very happy. I had called ahead for extra pillows and towels and they were there. The beds are super comfortable. We had a nice view. The room was super clean. Everything we needed was there. We loved their bar and their eatery. The food was great and the bar very comfortable. You will love it.

Kaycee H.

Front desk check-in was fast and smooth. It was pricey, but if you do the girl math, the same amount of parking at Universal Studios could go towards the parking at the hotel instead. Would recommend anyone who's going to Universal Studios to stay here since the hotels offer free shuttles. The walk was about 15mins since we were hauling our kids lol

Philip Y.

I spent 12 hours here for LA bachata festival. Overall, i have a good experience. The hotel environment was well maintained. The conference rooms are spacious. Our festival have hundreds of dancers. 3-4 classes occurring at once. Never once that i felt it was too crowded. I dined at the hotel lobby restaurant. My food was decent. Pricing wasnt bad and my waitress was fast and attentive. Lastly, me and my buddy danced til 130am. It was safe and great experience.

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Amanda B.

The Sheraton at Universal is great. I used to stay at that Hilton next door but this Sheraton is way better. You can walk to city or the Universal Studios park but they have a shuttle that's on a digital map so you're not left wondering when they will arrive. The Club is on the lobby floor where breakfast, snacks and coffee/water/tea is available for status Bonvoy members. AC in the rooms works great. Nice and modern. The Club Lounge was perfect with their fancy coffee machine. Love the food and service. Valet was fast. It was $66 I think to valet vs $58 to self park. Will stay here again.

Michelle M.

Convenience and location but the 2 days Thursday/Friday on their calendar the rates were extremely High compare to the week before and after.Rooms were first sold out then they released rooms 2 days before if you could secure one even not able to book with points. Finally got a room and had a chance to use my CC Free Night Awards okay that was good but then also used my Free Nightly Upgrade award which was granted but got a standard room instead of the DELUXE Upgraded room. Brought this up at front desk and after check out they did not return my unused UPG AWARD. Talked to customer service and still waiting so much for PLATINUM member , has this happened to anyone else? Hotel: Standard double bed room old hotel but nice updated and clean no issues .Club Lounge for platinum members to relax , free wifi , breakfast and snacks , refreshments. Lobby is busy with a bar , they also have a restaurant , coffee spot and grab and go shop to purchase other drinks and food. Shuttle to Universal very convenient specially with children. Self Parking garage $55 overnight stay and yes I would return again if going to Universal Studios Hollywood.

Bedroom, kinda narrow
Andrew C.

Just a heads up, this post is specifically about the room; the venue itself isn't terrible, and I had really good customer service throughout the facility, from check-in, to the bar, to the coffee shop and so on. Helpful folks, ready to assist. But my cabana-side room was fairly narrow, not well laid out and somewhat dated in decor and fixtures. Some of the bedroom reading lights looked about to fall out, and the room a/c - heat was pretty loud. Also on the building side where I stayed there's a good bit of hum -- the 101 freeway is right there. The gym is solid and fully equipped though and the pool is large (but seasonal). Looks like lots of conference room space too and the coffee shop is ok. Not sure I would stay here again though. Location just doesn't do it for me.

King room
Rachel E.

I've stayed here a few times now for my universal trips. This is definitely more of a fun hotel if you are platinum status of Marriott because then you get access to the lounge where they have hors d'oeuvres in the evening and breakfast in the morning. They also have some snacks and refreshments throughout the day if needed. If you have to pay for lounge access though, I'm not sure if it's worth it. This park is very close to Universal. There is a shuttle but you can just walk if you don't mind a slight walk up a hill. Don't forget to take the elevator by the Hilton to save you some of that hilly walk. We usually just walk to the park when we stay here and it's nice to go back and forth and have the option. The hotel is nice, But it can be pricey, so I wouldn't recommend it if you were here for a long time over doing something other than going to Universal. Also remember that if you don't have lounge access, you don't get free breakfast, which is a bummer but there are paid breakfast options on site if you need it. Self parking is also a whopping $55 so if you come here without a car no biggie, but just be prepared that it's more expensive to park here than the actual parks which is wild to me. Overall this is a solid hotel. The bed is comfortable and I do like the lounge amenities. Being close to the park is also very nice. But if the parks aren't your priority, then there are other places you could stay for cheaper.

Molly R.

We had a wonderful stay here! The hotel was clean and the staff were helpful ready to help when needed. The rooms had comfortable beds and the shower was one of the better for a hotel. The rooms had a mini fridge which was great for snacks and drinks. The bar was great and the room service was quick and really tasty. The hotel is a short walk from universal but they also have a shuttle service every 15 minutes to the park which we took advantage of. We will definitely be back!

It was a great experience with quality of service they provided during our stay. Staffs are friendly. Also hotel has a restaurant and their food is amazing and reasonable.

Ryan S.

The Sheraton Universal Hotel is a solid choice if you want to be close to Universal Studios Hollywood without overthinking logistics. The shuttle service is convenient, and while you can walk, that uphill trek will definitely make you feel like you earned your park day. The hotel has a fun old Hollywood glam vibe that feels fitting for the area. The rooms are on the smaller side, but they are well designed, comfortable, and perfectly fine for resting up after a long day out. It's an easy, reliable stay with personality, which I always appreciate.

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Svetlana M.

So if you are ok to pay two different 'tourist' taxes, additional 10% tax on $63 for valet parking (self parking only couple of bucks less), and another 20% tax in the restaurant which is INCLUDED in your bill, and all that on top of $400+ (after discount) per night...then you're good to go.. Sure..the bed was comfy but after visiting a dancing event and getting in bed at 6.40 am..I'd sleep good even on the floor..lol But even with that....i don't think the room is worth over 400 bucks. When you sit on the toilet and have to look at the plumbing 'guts'...nah...

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Does the in room coffee maker use the traditional size K-cups? I would like to bring my own if it will fit. Thank you.

No, the coffee makers in the rooms do NOT take Kcups. A little tray holds the coffee bag (similar to a tea bag) and you slide the tray in and out of the coffee maker. I hope this helps!

Do the suites come with club lounge access?

Yes but only if you're a gold member

Is the concierge lounge open for club lounge rooms, Platinum members, etc.?

As of Friday April 8th, 2022, not yet open. I heard the front desk staff say next week.

Is this hotel pet friendly?

(1) pet 40 lb max weight per room with $75 USD at check-in with signed wavier. Non-refundable pet… 

Do you need to be fully vaccinated to stay here?

they didn't ask questions aboutour vaccine status when we checked in last week.

Are there EV charging stations?

Yes, I saw several spots on the first level in the hotel's parking garage.

Has anyone ever had concerns about bedbugs at this hotel?

I doubt it

Does the area it's in feel safe for families?

Yes, we just stayed there last weekend with our two kids and we walked back and forth from the theme park a few times. Was safe and well lit in the evenings.

What is the deal with the pool cabanas?

Has anybody found the decking around the pool slippery and unsafe?

Yes! Both my kids and another fell right in front of me.

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Overall we liked staying here as it's convenient walking distance to Universal Studios and in a safe part of LA.

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Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City

Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City

3.3
(1.1k reviews)
$$$

4.5 My family and I stayed at Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City when we visited. We chose this…read morehotel to be closer to Universal Studios Hollywood. Upon arrival I noticed that the lobby area was nice and had places to sit. I also noticed that there was construction as part of the area was closed off. We walked over to the reception desk and were met with smiles. The people that worked there were very friendly and helpful. They answered our questions, checked us in, and we were off. We got two rooms for our stay. Photos are from the room my husband and I stayed in but the room next to ours where our adult kids stayed was almost identical. The room was spacious. It had a decent sized bathroom and I liked that the bathroom was spread out in sections. The actual room had plenty of room to move around and the view was nice. The beds were very comfortable with soft pillows and sheets. The bathroom towels were typical. We stayed for several days so we used the cleaning service several times and they always replaced our towels and tidied up the room. My only complaint is about the toilet paper. It's very thin and not soft enough. We bought some extra at the local grocery store. Overall Hilton Los Angeles was a great place to stay while vacationing. It was close to the theme park, it had a shuttle to get there and back which was convenient, the service was really friendly, and the room was comfortable.

First, I had to message twice on the chat app to get the digital key to activate and set up…read more Secondly, the bathroom didn't even have any hand soap so I was forced to use the shower gel as hand soap to wash my hands in the sink. Third, our room didn't get cleaned even though the "do not disturb" sign was off by noon and I asked for a room cleaning and they only brought me literally 2 towels. I don't even know how this hotel is rated 4 stars and I stayed so many times before and never had this issue. I would like someone to contact me about this. Also, when I called and asked for the room to be cleaned or why it hasn't, the lady was rude and said she'll "call for a refresh". Like why pay for additional nights for a Hilton if we can't have our room cleaned properly. I really think the owners should hear about this experience.

El Royale Hotel Studio City

El Royale Hotel Studio City

4.4
(372 reviews)
$

Starting with check-in: I couldn't find anyone at the front desk. A very nice gentleman cleaning…read morerooms offered to find someone for me. Strange encounter. The clerk wasn't outright rude, but for the first several minutes seemed pretentious, like I wasn't good enough to stay there. He didn't introduce himself or ask my name; I introduced myself and asked his name after check-in, and he warmed up a bit. It felt like I'd caught him doing something wrong or arrived before he was ready. I had to ask multiple questions because he didn't offer information or engage. My customer service was on point--his, not so much. I'd been driving all day and was exhausted, wearing very casual clothes, but he felt very judgey. I asked to see the rooms after reading reviews. The first was rundown and not worth the $150 he quoted. He kept going into the back office between questions, implying he was busy or nearly full (there was only one car outside). When I asked to see the other side of the hotel, which had allegedly been updated, he bragged about being fully booked, though I only ever saw three cars. Odd. The second room was just okay, but I was too tired to find another hotel, so I stayed one night. Few things frustrate me more than visible neglect and lack of detail. There were drywall screw heads popping out, scuffed walls, holes, and water-damaged bathroom drywall from a poorly placed glass shower door--crumbling onto the floor. The floor itself was dirty. The outer entry door was peeling badly, shedding bits of clear coating onto the floor and my hands. The blinds appeared to not have been cleaned in months--which should be done regularly. The bed frame was filthy--dust, debris, bits of wrappers and food. It was clearly dirty, with oils, handprints, and dried liquids (I'll leave that to your imagination). The closet doors, off-white, had visible hand grime. The disinfectant wipes I used were brown - yuck. The lamp was dusty, an outlet near the bed had a broken metal piece stuck inside, and both the bathroom vent and hair dryer were caked with dust. The dryer filter hadn't been cleaned in ages. The countertop above the mini fridge was detaching, the bathroom shelf was decaying, and the shower glass hadn't been cleaned. The creamy drip marks on the wall--hopefully conditioner or soap--remained, and the grout was mold-stained. A simple bleach spray would've fixed it. The shower water pressure was awful, with calcification that needs vinegar soaking. It also leaked from the stem. Meanwhile, the sink had too much pressure. The cleaning staff were wonderful--always offering help. The issues here clearly stem from management, not staff. I realize this isn't a four-star hotel and that my standards are higher than average. Having worked in property management and emergency response, I've been in many homes across all conditions and know what "clean" should look like. I attached photos (which don't even capture all of it) so others can decide for themselves. Public beds and showers should be cleaned frequently so dust, germs, and bugs don't build up. The initial clerk did warm up by the end, and wasn't outright rude, just awkward and pretentious at first. When I checked out, a different man was working. He was extremely pushy, insisting I stay longer despite me saying I had to get back on the road. Then he handed me a clipboard and said it was mandatory to fill out--a sheet listing my name, room number, and space for comments, stacked under previous guests' notes. I told him I'd review the hotel online instead. He insisted I fill in each section, so under "comments" I wrote "review on Yelp." Other than being pushy, he was friendly--but it was an annoying end to a stay that wasn't worth the cost. Not the worst stay I've had, but definitely not one I'd repeat.

This was hands down one of the best if not the best experience I've had with a hospitality service…read more The room itself was immaculately clean and perfectly located in the center of all of the action in studio city. Minutes from Universal Studios and surrounded by shops and bars. Our room included car port parking which was a great surprise and we took full advantage! We always felt safe and taken care of. The staff was incredibly welcoming and friendly and even gave us a parting gift for the road. If I'm ever staying in the area again, this will be where I stay!

The Garland

The Garland

3.7
(692 reviews)
$$

The Garland is a boutique hotel that has retro vibes of old Hollywood, maybe from the 60's and…read more70's. The rooms and amenities are all updated however, and if you want to be close to Universal Studios or Studio City in general, this hotel is excellent. They even have a free trolley that runs hourly to/from Universal Studios and a LA bus terminal. Our 3-night stay during Memorial Day was great - comfortable rooms, beds, and friendly service. Rooms had plenty of storage space and charing ports, and wifi is free and fast. They also have an agenda of daily activities like group exercise classes, LA hot dog/taco nights, and classic movies next to the pool. Their main restaurant, Front Yard offers a daily breakfast buffet and ala carte brunch, lunch, and dinner. The only reason for the -1 stars is that their AC is an older, in-wall unit that gets loud when turned on. Outdoor Parking also isn't cheap at $50/night with in/out privileges but that may be typical for the area.

Starting off, when we checked into our room, they had us in a 1 king room, when we had originally…read morerequested a 2 queen room. We had 4 people traveling and 4 people were not going to fit into the 1 king room. When we asked to be switched, they offered us a roll in bed, which was the size of a twin bed, would not fit two adults. When we got up to our room, there was hair on the wall between the shower and the toilet, making us feel like it was not cleaned thoroughly. Our electric car was charging on site and we were running back and forth doing things for the wedding, setting up, etc. No one informed us that there would be an additional charge if we were still parked there after our car was done charging. $58 later and when we mentioned that in our review through the hotel, they said they'd comp our food bill, which was 2 drinks and a fruit bowl, probably $20+. This was disappointing to my mom, who went beyond her means to stay on site for the wedding. This was completely disappointing as we were traveling for a wedding that took place on site. 2 of us were luckily able to stay in the luxury suite which was reserved for the groom get ready room (2 nights). If those stars hadn't aligned, we would not have been able to sleep comfortably in our 1 king room. Also, the suite does not have a microwave in it, we had to request one to be brought up, which I found unconventional. My cousin had their wedding here for how much money my aunt spent between the suite, a bride get ready room, and just the general costs of a wedding, it was disappointing to hear she had a difficult experience here as well. She mentioned that they pulled her away from her son's wedding reception to place her credit card down for incidentals. Why hadn't that happened beforehand? They had her card on file already between all the rooms she booked, so the fact that they took her away from this once in a lifetime experience is ridiculous. She also mentioned that they asked not only for her card info but for her ID. She told them she was not going out of her way to find that when she didn't have it on hand and they were in the middle of celebrating. Needless to say, it was an unfortunate experience this time around. I've been here before and didn't experience the lack of professionalism we experienced this time. The valet service and the staff that supports with luggage were very helpful and kind. It saddens me to have to write such a poor review for such a beautiful place. I have recommended this place to people in the past for general lodging. However, for weddings or any big event, this is not the best of places to host.

Tilt Hotel Universal/Hollywood, Ascend Hotel Collection

Tilt Hotel Universal/Hollywood, Ascend Hotel Collection

3.0
(229 reviews)
$$

Great location we went to universal studios, grabed a quick bite. Room was very clean. It was easy…read moreto check in and check out. Quiet and comfortable beds.

Stayed at The Tilt Hotel at Universal Hollywood (Ascend Collection) from Jan 2-4 and had a very…read moredisappointing experience. The room had a noticeable odor upon arrival. While it looked superficially clean, there were visible cleanliness issues, including what appeared to be mold or heavy dirt around the sink area and at the top of the shower. Several basic amenities did not work properly: * No hot water for the majority of our stay On Jan 3, after spending the entire rainy day at the amusement park, I returned to the hotel freezing and in need of a hot shower, only to stand in the shower for over 40 minutes waiting for hot water that never came--the water was barely lukewarm * Air conditioning did not work * Shower handle and window knob were loose We contacted the front desk multiple times starting around 10 PM on Jan 3. Staff acknowledged that multiple rooms were experiencing the same hot water issue, yet guests were not notified. We were told room changes were not possible and that refunds were not allowed, even though we considered leaving to stay elsewhere due to the lack of hot water. A maintenance worker came briefly and said he would return but never did. The next morning, after continued follow-up, housekeeping tried to help by preparing another room so we could attempt to shower, but the water was still only lukewarm. Housekeeping staff were kind and did their best, and they deserve credit for their effort. Overall, the lack of hot water, cleanliness concerns, poor communication, and inability to resolve or properly accommodate a known issue made this stay unacceptable. This experience fell far below expectations for an Ascend Collection hotel.

Best Western Plus Media Center Inn & Suites

Best Western Plus Media Center Inn & Suites

3.1
(111 reviews)
$$

Really decent stay for a Universal Studios visit. Spacious rooms, and some food options around the…read morehotel. I would stay here again.

BED BUGS. Don't stay here. We checked into the Best Western Media Center in Burbank CA late…read moreThursday night July 9th. There were 7 of us in two rooms next to each other. Room 222 had people above them that made loud banging/jumping noises throughout the night. We complained about the noise. No solution was provided. Room 222 had noise Friday night through Saturday morning, and Saturday night as well. A complaint was made. No solution was provided. Saturday morning, I woke up with bumps on my back, legs and arms. I was in room 221. I thought that they were mosquito bites. We left the hotel around 10:00 to go to Universal Studios. The bumps got bigger, red, blister filled, and raised throughout Saturday. When we returned to the hotel around 6:00pm, my daughter noticed more bumps on my inner arm. We proceeded to rip the bed apart and move the mattress. A bed bug was found. I captured the bed bug and took it town to the front desk. . Jay contacted the manager Andrew who gave us a new room to move to. There was no assistance in moving our stuff. We spent over an hour inspecting, removing sheets, and moving the mattress looking for bed bugs. Jay told me Andrew would be in the office Sunday morning. Andrew called me on the hotel phone. He was not very accommodating. Originally, he was only going to give me 1 night for free because I did not get bit the other nights. What???? There are bed bugs, just because I didn't get bit does not mean they are not there! In the end he gave me 50% off my room and 1 night for the room with the noise. Not acceptable. The answer he gave me for the room with the noise. "The are adults from another country, I don't know what they are doing" What kind of answer is that? Not our problem that they can't keep quiet and are banging throughout the night. They should have been told to stop or move them to another room. Andrew would not provide his last name, and was not at the hotel Sunday morning (or was hiding and not wanting to talk to me). Not very professional. I have 14 bites total. We spent several hours in over 100 degree heat dealing with the luggage and clothing after arriving home. We could not bring anything in the house and had to wash everything. I had to go to the dermatologist on Monday. The bites were getting worse. The one on my leg was very large, red and inflamed. I got a RX for an antibiotic to stop cellulitis and a steroid cream. I had to miss 4 hours of work. I hope that room was fumigated after we left. I don't think it was. We saw housekeeping just cleaning like normal

Nite Inn at Universal City

Nite Inn at Universal City

2.6
(184 reviews)
$

Traumatizing Experience…read more I stayed at Nite Inn Universal City from May 30 - June 1, 2025. On the morning of checkout, the glass shower door in Room 114 spontaneously shattered while I was closing it, causing multiple cuts to my hands and feet. I was standing inside the shower, barefoot and stationary. This was not due to misuse -- just a dangerous, defective door. The front desk staff showed little to no concern, offered no first aid or professional cleanup, and initially refused to give me management's contact information. I was not offered another safe room, just a different shower in a recently vacated one - only the shower was cleaned by the front desk. Tiny shards remained in the bathroom, making it unsafe. What's worse: this could have happened the night before, or while my children were using the shower. I followed up multiple times -- management refused any reimbursement, (I felt a refund for 1 night -$400, was more than reasonable), and instead accused me of breaking the door. Despite photos clearly showing the break was spontaneous and my stationary position, they denied all responsibility. No apology, no care for guest safety. Avoid this hotel if you care about basic safety, accountability, or professionalism. I gave them multiple chances to come to an amicable solution and was instead met with hostility and callousness. STAY AT YOUR OWN RISK. I'm sure if everything went well, you would be ok with this basic motel due to it's proximity to the Universal Studios shuttle.

For our mother-daughter trip to Universal Studios, I was looking for a no-frills stay within…read morewalking distance of the park. All local rentals were booked or terribly expensive so I figured we would give it a chance. I was pleasantly surprised. It's quite small but it's clean and surprisingly quiet. Staff was courteous and recommended several dining options within walking distance. We didn't drive so the walk of two blocks to the Universal Studios shuttle stop was greatly appreciated. We also walked 15 minutes uphill into the park for quite the workout. The continental breakfast consists of packaged pastries and bagels but there are a few great breakfast options nearby. I would actually stay again, despite the Zelle prepayment that freaks so many out.

Hotel Amarano Burbank-Hollywood

Hotel Amarano Burbank-Hollywood

3.4
(333 reviews)
$$$

Another business trip that I tagged along. hubby was working…read morein the area for a week so I joined for the latter weekend it was a cute, quaint spot that was walking distance to some fabulous food spots! continental breakfast included (small cup of yogurt, granola, fruit and a pastry + coffee) breakfast served in the bar/lounge. tons of seating including couch options, table options, bar option and outdoor patio seating. service was super friendly. rooms were comfortable with great bath products and a really nice shower. Comfy robes for use in rooms. a few things were missing though (soap, slippers...so odd) coffee bar in room. nice table and seating area in room. enjoyed the pool one day...there were some very well mannered small kids in the pool so i opted for jacuzzi. it was nothing fancy but still nice. I hear we will be back on a future work trip (yay). valet only...i think it was $45 a day

I booked a 4 night stay at this hotel. Travel plans forced me to call to say I would not be able…read moreto check in on the first night and to please keep my reservation open. I arrived the next afternoon only to find they had cancelled my reservation and could find no notes of staff having spoken to me. And they had no rooms or redress... Steam is still coming out of my ears... Thankfully the Hotel Burbank stepped up and accommodated me easily and happily. Run! do not walk away from considering the Hotel Amarano. They give the hospitality business a bad name.

Sheraton Universal Hotel - hotels - Updated July 2026

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