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    4.3 (273 reviews)
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    Jeff M.

    We flew in from NJ to do a road trip throughout California, Arizona and Nevada. Our first stop was the Warner Bros Studio so I picked this hotel because of location and price. It had a motel vibe and it made me nervous, but most of the ratings were positive. I was pleasantly surprised with this place. Friendly staff. Clean rooms. Light breakfast (pastries) in the lobby. Great location to studios and a lot of restaurants.

    Swimming in the nice pool

    We stayed here for two nights the staff is friendly and attentive. There good morning croissant, clean rooms, good vending machine and a nice pool area

    Super cute decor. Also has accent pillows in tangerine color :)
    Lady A.

    Update to my "Stay here you will love it" review is: my family went to stay at another hotel the night after. Halfway way through our evening my child was asking to go back and stay here instead. 10/10 hats. 4 gold stars. Child might be addicted to hot chocolate now but that's okay. ( Seriously, fancy machine and those cookies from the local places for breakfast, was one of my favorite parts. ) Thank you again.

    Daily free breakfast made by Homeboy
    Vivien T.

    We stayed here for 3 nights as the last leg of our LA trip last summer (July 2023) after staying at Disney Grand California Hotel for few nights for our Disneyland trip. We booked thru Expedia and it came out to be approximately $293 USD/night which is not bad at all for a hotel that is centrally located for visiting Universal Hollywood (10 minutes Uber ride) , Getty Centre (20 mins Uber Ride), Hall of fame (10 mins) etc. walking distance to nearby eatery. Hotel is well maintained, 2 queen beds, ample of counter space, an outdoor swimming pool. Also, free breakfast daily with delicious pastry made by HomeBoy Industries. Checked in was quick and easy. 1 hour from LAX airport. We enjoyed our stay and would recommend others and likely return for our future LA trip.

    Elvira O.

    I had a brief stay in Burbank for work and decided to give The Tangerine a try. It's a retro style hotel with in-room art fixtures and a heated pool. I failed to bring a bathing suit. I booked a king room and was given the room in the very back of the hotel, next to the room service closet, with the window that faces the alleyway behind the hotel. I was only here for 1 night so I didn't make a fuss of the location of my room. However, it did get quite loud in the morning while room service was getting supplies. Nevertheless, I slept well at night. I do like that this hotel is located within walking distance of a variety of highly rated restaurants, bars and coffee shops. I'll be coming back on my next work trip to LA.

    For makeup people??
    yayoi s.

    My mang and I had some business to do in this area. We know nothing about so ca. I made these middle of the week reservations on the fly, and I love this lil motel. I prefer this to a big place with elevators and hallways and tons of people coming and going. The folks at the front desk are there 24/7. The pool was great! I don't want to divulge too much because it is such a cozy lil secret. Mostly, I want to let the hotel know, thank you for having us, we will be there again

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    Quintin E.

    A slice of freshness in the city of Burbank bordering Toluca Lake... The Tangerine is ripe with charm, convenience and comfort. I checked in on Friday for my birthday in much need of a staycation and some exploring of one of my favorite LA/San Fernando Valley areas. I'd probably passed The Tangerine more times than I could count over the years and finally decided to try them out for myself and let me tell you... I was glad I did!! Check-In was as early as 1PM/2PM which is like the best thing ever and as late as 11 AM though I believe there is some flexibility to noon. Book direct with the hotel and save an instant 10% off your stay, but even booking with third party sites like Hotel.com you still can get a great price. They have great specials, but especially for a king size bed and four parking spots in the main entrance (which can be a tight squeeze when full) and additional parking in back through their alley which is monitored. When I finally checked in around 430ish PM probably a little closer to 5 I got the best welcome. Avery is/was amazing! Great customer service, smooth check in, great parking suggestions, local recommendation and overall invitingness... That's a word!! Aside from Avery I interacted with two other great people in the main lobby/reception area where you can also enjoy some continental treats (baked goods via Homeboy Bakery) in the AM from 7 to 11, hot coffee and whatevers playing on TV in their chic lounge. My room was on the 2nd floor which was more than ideal in getting a slightly better view of Riverside Drive. The TV, free wifi, plugs, huge table w/ giant cushioned chairs, clock radio + dock, mini fridge, coffee machine in room, safe, closet and dresser space were more than I expected and the vanity area became my mini bar for the night. Blackout curtains, AC and light dimmers for the main portion of the room gave me new life at night and especially in the morning... No brightness detected!! The shower was perfect and the water pressure was powerful... Maybe too powerful at one point lol (the sink mostly - some backsplash), but no complaints here. The bed was extra cozy and made for plenty of space for myself and my friend Mario who stayed over with me coming down from San Bernardino to hang and help me celebrate my birthday. I had a small handful of friends over and we had a great time, so grateful for everyone who came out to hang in Burbank and enjoy my little slice of safe space care for the night. Some of us got food late and had plenty of drinks as one should. Two of my pals had stayed here in the past and even recommended The Tangerine to me as well as their families and friends over the years. I'm glad I listened! The "Rine" I believe has been in business since 2005 where it was renovated into a boutique style inn/hotel. Tangerine has several vending machines (mostly in or near the pool area and one beverage machine directly outside the lobby across from a well placed water fountain) near staircases. Great photo opportunities all over the place! Unfortunately the pool hadn't been heated so I didn't opt in for a dip, but next time for sure since it can be heated! Close to Bob's Big Boy, Jinya Ramen, Red Maple Cafe, Something Vegan, Don Cuco (get 20% off gift card with stay), Forman's Whiskey Tavern and a long list of both local small mom & pop and cool chain eateries not mention near all the major banks, Trader Joe's heading west, Whole Foods going east, and Vons or even Smart & Final Northbound. CVS and tons of supply & personal care stores nearby... All drivable and some even very walkable. A few transits/Metro buses do run alongside Riverside for some green sightseeing fun. You can catch tapings, tours plus more at the Warner Brother Lot... Short trip over to Universal Studios as well. My friend Mario actually caught the LA Metro Bus 155 over from there which stops across the street. Basically a five star place + stay in so many ways... But that ONE ice machine ALL the way over by and actually in the pool area... At night in December when the valley drops to 40s... O.O... Gonna need ice access on the 2nd floor please or at least on the front side near the main staircase/vending machine... please and thank you! Overall I can't recommend enough or say better things about all the staff! Future staycations for myself for sure as well as suggestions for people visiting from out of town.

    King room (#120)
    Marcus C.

    We had a staycation in Burbank recently. Needing a place to stay, I saw I bookmarked The Tangerine a while ago and so we decided to give them a shot. It's nicely located near Warner Bros. and is a short drive to Universal Studios for any tourists into that. There are also plenty of restaurants within walking distance if you don't want to venture too far. The Tangerine stands out with lots of orange everywhere. There's a small parking lot in front - 4 tight spots plus 1 handicapped space. Upon check-in you receive a parking permit to hang from your rearview mirror for when you park in front or in the alley out back. We stayed in room 120 which turned out to be convenient as its right next to the rear parking. Definitely don't plan on going out too late - we considered going out for dinner but all the parking spots were taken already. We didn't want to risk losing our spot so we just walked next door. We had a King room that has a big mural behind the bed. There's a table by the window and AC (which is on the loud side), the TV has basic cable, and there's some wood in the corner (art?). There's also a mini-fridge and a bottle opener for drinks. The bathroom is on the small side but has a surprisingly deep bathtub. The staff was friendly and professional but all the little things started to add up quickly making for a so-so experience. After check-in our room key wouldn't work. The woman at the front desk came out and showed that you have to pull the door towards you when you insert the key or the key won't work. Whenever we stay anywhere, we always bring disinfectant wipes to make sure our room is clean. Unfortunately our room wasn't clean as there was gunk/dirt on the switches and handles. We also found two stains in our sheets when we inspected the bed (always gross). We called the front and they replaced the sheets for us (after they asked if we needed help to change the sheets, like we were expected to do it ourselves which was weird). The bathroom door didn't close all the way (even after supposedly locking it) so it'll stay cracked open unless you prop the trash can against the door. The toilet ran for a long time after flushing it at night. It went away after jiggling the handle - hard to rest when you think the bathroom is going to flood. There was also a noticeable crack in the bathroom ceiling, as if something heavy fell in the room directly above. The bed is squeaky and the walls are kind of thin (bring headphones). At first I was glad we got a room right next to where we parked but I regretted it soon after. Since its right next to the back lot, we could loudly hear every time someone left/entered. Some people decided standing by our window in the middle of the night was a good place to catch up and socialize. And we couldn't help but listen to everyone else struggling to enter their rooms - of course jiggling/pounding on doors in the dead of night also doesn't make for peaceful sleeping (nothing like what sounds like your room being invaded to give you sweet dreams). The Tangerine is disappointing but we've stayed in worse places. Major points lost for lack of cleanliness (especially during a pandemic). Also, interesting choice in having an out of place chest of drawers directly next to the bathroom. It looks like something picked up from IKEA or Target and doesn't fit the room at all. The placement right next to the bathroom is not the smartest as I'm sure people bump into it all the time. Maybe also ditch the pointless wood on display. Finally, The Tangerine is a motel not a hotel so adjust your expectations accordingly.

    Nicole H.

    Great location. Room was clean staff were super helpful and friendly. Pool was great for hot days plus they play music. Pastries every morning. 2 parking lots small in front more spaces in the back. Plenty on food options near by. Free WiFi Would definitely stay again

    Daniel A.

    Terrific hotel! Staff was amazing. Super friendly and helpful. Plenty of places to eat that you can walk to. Hotel itself was really cute!! About a 15 min drive from universal.

    Pool
    Maddi B.

    This is a really cute motel/hotel. It looks like a motel but the rooms are pretty nice. I'd say it's no frills. It's clean. There's an outdoor pool and there's complimentary breakfast pastries from Porto's that are SO good. We could walk to a lot of restaurants; it's in a good location, safe neighborhood. We could also walk to the Warner Bros Ranch which is where we needed to be that day. I really liked it and would stay here again for sure!

    Really great additional mirror in the bathroom.

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    Had to stay there while my apartment was being renovated, amazing customer service and support. Very clean.

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    Ask the Community - The Tangerine

    Do you have handicap parking?

    Yes we do.

    Is buying universal studios tickets through The Tangerine Hotel, safe?

    I have never bought tickets from hotel before. I normally planned ahead and bought from either universal official site or undercover tourist website (if compared and better deal than official universal site). I have been purchasing my Disney and… 

    How much is parking?

    Hi Debbie, Parking is complimentary on a first come first basis.… 

    Do you have an EV charger?

    Unfortunately, we do not. Thank you

    Does this hotel offer a fitness center on the property?

    It does not offer a fitness center

    Do they offer a shuttle to the burbank airport?

    Hi Lori, Unfortunately, we do not offer a shuttle to Burbank Airport. Burbank Airport is 3 miles… 

    Are you a pet friendly hotel?

    Unfortunately, We are not.

    Hi, what are the hours of the pool?

    At least till 9pm maybe later

    Well im reading all these stories but HOW MUCH?

    You will need to call the hotel or look online. As every hotel, rates vary by dates. Also, if you have rewards with places like expedia you may get a better rate.

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    Review Highlights - The Tangerine

    My partner and I stayed here for 1 night to go to Universal Studios which was just a few minutes away.

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    Back in January, we suddenly had to evacuate our home in the middle of the night because of the…read morePalisades Fire. After dropping our dogs off with a friend, we scrambled to find a hotel and ended up at the Courtyard by Marriott Thousand Oaks. It honestly turned out to be a lifesaver for the nine days we were there. The rooms were spotless and had a surprisingly roomy fridge--perfect for all the snacks we stress-bought. The staff went out of their way to help us, which made a tough time a little easier. I ended up working most days from a cozy booth in the lobby, complete with my own TV so I could keep an eye on the nonstop fire news. One unexpected perk was the hotel's location next to an outdoor mall. We loved being able to walk around and explore, since walkability isn't something we get at home. In the evenings, we made the best of things by checking out different movie theaters in Burbank and Universal Studios City Walk and catching up on Oscar-nominated films. I hope we never have to evacuate again, but if we do, I know exactly where we'll go. This Courtyard felt like a safe haven when we needed it most.

    Hotel Amarano Burbank-Hollywood - The bar/restaurant

    Hotel Amarano Burbank-Hollywood

    (333 reviews)

    $$$

    It is the only place we stay in Burbank now, and I say that as someone who used to treat hotels the…read moreway they treats restaurants, which is to say with restless suspicion and a compulsion to try the next one. Amarano cured me of that in the LA area. There's simply no reason to look. Best in the area by a mile, and the mile is not close. It works for everything. Passing through on the way to somewhere else. Camped out for Universal and the tourist machinery parked on its doorstep. Or running broader Valley and LA operations from a room that actually lets you sleep before the next day's campaign. It flexes to whatever you need it to be. The design gets the balance right, which almost nobody does. Just enough old Hollywood kitsch to nod at where it's standing, and modern in every way that matters once you're actually trying to enjoy the room. It respects the history without cosplaying it. The staff are the thing, though. In a town that treats service as an inconvenience, these people are genuinely, unsettlingly good at it. The bar is a real bar. The food is perfectly acceptable, which in this context reads as a miracle. The valet knows what they are doing. And if you somehow tire of the premises, there's good food and drink within walking distance. I have been back several times. I have no intention of scouting the competition anymore. There is no need. Five stars. Easily.

    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.

    Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City - Exterior during sunset

    Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City

    (1.1k reviews)

    $$$

    Studio City

    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.

    The Tangerine - hotels - Updated September 2026

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