Universal City, part of the greater Los Angeles area, is 35 minutes north of LAX Airport and 15 minutes south of the Burbank Airport. Its most popular attraction is Universal Studios Hollywood.
Universal City Hotels – Universal City, California
Universal City, part of the greater Los Angeles area, is 35 minutes north of LAX Airport and 15 minutes south of the Burbank Airport. Its most popular attraction is Universal Studios Hollywood.
"Perfect location if you're visiting Universal, but it was quite a way from the airport. We stayed at this hotel for a week. The room was comfortable, and the service was excellent. Good restaurant, especially the breakfast buffet and happy house. We'd stay again.2018-08-10"
"Great location. The hotel was pricey, but the room was nice and the service was wonderful. It was great to be able to walk to the park.2018-01-01"
"The staff was friendly, and I loved the bartender at the pool. Everything was great; I recommend this hotel.2017-08-11"
"The beds and pillows were comfortable. I had a pleasant hotel stay.2015-04-08"
"A pleasant and comfortable hotel. The staff took good care of us. Very substantial continental breakfast.2015-03-05"
"This hotel was perfect. Close to Universal Studios, so a shuttle wasn't necessary.2022-06-19"
"Right outside Universal Studios. The hotel was nothing special. The decor was outdated, and the rates were too pricey for the quality.2016-06-18"
"There was an event in the hotel parking lot that included blasting music until 10 PM. I just wanted a nice room for sleeping and relaxing, so I don't think I got what I paid for.2016-05-16"
"The hotel staff provided excellent service, from housekeeping to the valet. A gift shop attendant was the only employee who didn't smile or offer to assist me. Long wait for the elevator, especially if you're on a higher floor.2016-04-03"
"Convenient to the park. The room was smaller than I expected, but the view was beautiful. No TV remote control, and no soap in the bathroom. Easy check-in and friendly employees. It's crazy that self-parking was almost the same price as valet parking. Good stay overall.2015-09-30"
"The hotel room was disgusting. The curtains were two different sizes, and the windowsills were dirty. The bedsheet was stained. There was some sort of goo running down the bathroom door. I told the front desk clerk, but nothing was done about the problems. The housekeeper only left 1 towel. The manager was nice and apologetic, and gave me a bit of a refund. The pool was tiny. I wouldn't recommend staying here.2019-04-20"
"The room was clean, and the hotel clerk was friendly.2016-07-24"
"Convenient to Universal Studio Theme Park. We enjoyed our hotel stay. It was quiet in the evenings, and we slept well. The staff was friendly and courteous. 2016-07-18"
"Close to Universal Studios Hollywood. Comfortable beds, but there was no room for the cot; we ended up using the mattress on the floor. The hotel staff was friendly and helpful, including security. Not much parking space for larger vehicles.2015-07-05"
"I loved staying at this hotel. Everything was comfortable and clean, and all the employees were super welcoming to us and our small dogs. The restaurant was awesome. Be aware that some of the rooms have white slump block walls.2019-01-20"
"This was our 2nd stay at this hotel, and it was even better than last time. The beds were like heaven. The staff was professional, but still warm, helpful, and friendly. You won't be sorry if you stay here.2015-05-11"
"Great location. The hotel room had a comfortable bed and pillows. Good coffee machine at the continental breakfast.2020-01-30"
"The room was perfect, and the hotel staff was pleasant. I was disappointed that there was no orange juice at breakfast, though. Enjoy the pleasant atmosphere.2019-01-14"
"Safe location and affordable rates. The room was really clean, and the bed was comfortable. Good customer service. There was a great Mexican restaurant across the street.2018-12-29"
"The hotel was modern, clean, and quiet. The neighborhood seemed safe, and there were many restaurants within walking distance. Stay here.2016-09-12"
"About 3 miles from Hollywood and Universal Studios. Nice, clean hotel, and the employees were pleasant. Easy parking. Good place to stay.2016-03-02"
"The front desk clerk was helpful, but the valet was rude. No shuttle to Universal Studios, and parking was expensive. This hotel was overrated.2015-02-19"
"The motel room was clean. My stay went well.2018-05-20"
"There was no hot water for showers for 3 hours. I called the front desk, and the motel clerk said there was a sign there telling guests; I never saw it.2016-01-13"
"Good experience. The hotel was in a busy area, but we had a nice stay.2017-09-14"
"I had a good stay at this hotel. Ask for a room away from the street noise.2016-12-20"
"Walk to local amenities. Nice hotel. Our room was clean, and housekeeping was great. The staff was helpful and hospitable. It was convenient having a personal assistant assigned to us and being able to text for anything you need. The complimentary breakfast was a great bonus.2016-02-25"
"Good motel, but a ways away from Universal. The front desk clerk was nice and tried to answer all my questions.2017-07-22"
"This is a bad motel.2016-09-06"
"The room and bed were clean, but there wasn't much more to this motel. The staff allowed us to check in early, which was nice. The continental breakfast was packaged danishes and cereal.2016-07-01"
"Clean, centrally located motel. The refrigerator and microwave in the room were a bonus. The front desk clerk seemed grumpy.2016-03-05"
"The room wasn't worth the price. The shower door and bathroom window wouldn't close. Don't stay at this motel.2015-08-25"
On place pages like this, we order hotels from lowest cost to highest – except we list low-rated hotels at the bottom of the page.
Most of our competitors order these same hotels in other ways that make them more money.
How Do We Define Motel?
To us, motels are smaller lodgings that have rooms you can enter directly from the parking area.
At hotels, on the other hand, you can enter your room only through a hall inside the building.
Hotel Booking Tips
Beware of non-refundable reservations that could cost you a lot of money if you change or cancel them. +Non-refundable reservations are a gamble that will usually save you less than $10. If you make a $90 non-refundable reservation instead of a $100 refundable booking, you are betting $90 to win $10. Would you do that in Las Vegas? -
Don't assume you can cancel a non-refundable reservation without penalty if you notify the hotel weeks or even months in advance. +Often you cannot – because some hotels' profit strategy is to get paid more than once for the same room for the same night. -
Always read cancellation policies carefully before you make a reservation. + When is the latest date and time you can cancel without penalty? - More >
When you make a reservation, you will receive a confirmation email. Take a copy with you to the hotel.
The earlier in the afternoon you check into a hotel, the more likely you will get a room or suite that matches your preferences.
