Name: The Tangerine - a Burbank Hotel
Address: 3901 Riverside Drive, Media District, Burbank, California, United States of America, Burbank, Los Angeles County, US
Price range: $139–$242 per night
Rating: 9.15

What guests think

Travellers describe The Tangerine - a Burbank Hotel as a friendly, retro-style, budget-minded stay with clean rooms, a walkable, safe location near Warner Bros and Universal, complimentary pastries and coffee, a small heated pool, and free but sometimes tight parking.

Service earns consistent praise for warm, proactive help and round-the-clock front desk support. Rooms are comfortable yet often small with compact bathrooms; some guests report dated finishes, noisy or weak A/C, occasional odors, limited soundproofing, or low water pressure. Overall, expect a simple, no-frills base well suited to studio visits and nearby dining.

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Facilities

Facilities are simple: a small heated outdoor pool and complimentary lobby beverages; some stays coincided with pool maintenance. Parking is free but spaces are limited and can be tight, with overflow behind the hotel or on the street.

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Stephanie

Mar 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is my second stay here and i LOVE IT!!! Only downfall this time was there was no parking by the time I came to the hotel. I parked on the side of the street. Which worried me due to being cited. Other than that! LOVE IT GREAT Stay!! Just get there early for parking

10

Terry

Nov 5, 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

Fantastic 6-night stay at a cute, clean, retro, and very friendly Burbank motel. Wonderful Mexican restaurant next door with delicious food and drinks, convenient parking, relaxing heated pool, and fun/quirky room decor cemented the Tangerine as our new go-to accommodations when visiting the LA/Hollywood area!

10

beth a.

Mar 31, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The Tangerine is a sweet gem of a place! Fantastic location, very helpful staff. Pool, currently under renovation will be fabulous. We will stay there again!

10

Jessica

Apr 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Front seat was very friendly. Nice clean/warm pool! Felt very safe. Minutes from universal!!

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Alicia

Mar 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was so nice. Had great pastries in the morning. Allowed us both early check in and late check out. Super appreciated. Only downside was the pool was closed and we didn’t know in advance.

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Melissa

Jul 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I didn’t like how this hotel did not have enough parking.

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Carolina

Oct 30, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

the floor board above us squeaked loudly when guests walked around. the pool was not very clean.

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Michelle

Jun 14, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This hotel is really cute! The staff were all top notch. I wasn't super thrilled with the parking situation (an alley behind the hotel), but the staff assured me the whole area was covered with security cameras and no one bothered my car overnight. I would highly recommend this hotel and would stay here again.

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Libby

Jun 23, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very convenient location and great Mexican restaurant literally next door. A lot of eatery and places to explore within walking distance or short drive. Front hotel parking lot is small, i do not recommend for large cars, you’ll be squeezing yourself out the door to not hit the one parked next to you. BUT, there is plenty of parking on street and back of hotel that has cameras. :) free daily coffee and pastries from Home boy bakery was nice. Rooms are clean, bedding covers could be better :/ staff are friendly and attentive. The neighborhood is good despite the hotel being on a busy street it was quiet. Pool is nice and small I didn’t try it but I was told it was heated which is always nice. Overall I liked it and will stay again and recommend.

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Feather

Jun 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location to go to universal. Bed was super comfy. Pool always heated to 85. The Mexican restaurant next door was great too

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness earns frequent praise, with many noting spotless rooms and well-kept grounds; housekeeping is attentive. A few guests mentioned odors, dusty or dirty flooring, or areas showing wear.

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Misty

Nov 26, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Overall good stay. Staff and location was great. Rooms could use upgrades , concrete floors and a bit of an old smell.

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Theresa

Jan 2, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Customer service was excellent, pastries delicious, but the rooms need to be deep cleaned more often. I have serious Asthma and allergies, it was dusty, and the carpet was dirty. I had serious problems with coughing and choking from the dustiness. The staff was friendly and helpful, but I would not stay there again. It was not good for someone who has allergies or Asthma. Please clean the rooms more thoroughly

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Stephanie

Oct 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

A less sleezy motel 6. Faint smell of urine but otherwise clean. Bed felt hard and cheap. Breakfast was a tray of pastries. Stars are because those were deli's. Parking was easily accessible although we did have to park on the street one night. Staff was pleasant sans one very sassy man at reception. Wouldnt stay here again or recommend it but i didnt leave as soon as i entered and i think that should count for something!

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Kristina

Sep 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very neat & clean.

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Teresa

May 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean rooms. Plenty of parking. Walk to restaurants and shops. Friendly staff. Clean pool. Great coffee. Will stay here again.

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Katrina

Jul 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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Frank

Jun 11, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

This was our first stay of many during our trip and was the best,from the minute we were checked in by Donovan I knew this place was special.Staff,and it didn't matter who was on front desk were kind and friendly,the rooms were older but well kept and the pastries and endless coffee at breakfast a nice touch.Situated in a lovely safe neighbourhood and walking distance to many eateries the Tangerine is a gem.Thank you to the whole team for a great stay.

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Amanda

Nov 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was courteous, room was spotless and soacious, comfortable stay

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Lynn

Feb 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was small. Bathroom floor had a white filmy look on edges and in corners under vanity. Maybe soap or water damage. Maid service was excellent. Staff was wonderful. Heater/AC was noisy.

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michelle

Nov 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Office staff were warm and welcoming. Hotel room was clean and comfortable. Nearby restaurants and warm pool were a plus. Safe environment was important for me traveling with my young granddaughter and we never felt unsafe. This will be my “go to” hotel when I’m in this area from now on.

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Rooms

Rooms are comfortable with colorful retro decor and good beds, but many are small and bathrooms compact, with some wear. Some guests reported loud or weak A/C, low water pressure, limited soundproofing, or occasional odors.

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Brian

Jun 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, next to WB studios. A/C is very loud and noisy.

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Erik

Oct 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean but outdated and small. Wallpaper was peeling off the walls. Parking is first come first serve or you're on the street. Breakfast was pastries, coffee and tea.

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Nora

Jul 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The bed we had was a bit lumpy The water pressure could have been better and the place only had about 5 parking spaces and the rest where behind the hotel in the alley. But other than that, check in was fast & easy, i heard no traffic noise, staff was nice and they had really good pastries in the AM.

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Sheri

Jul 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was attentive. Rooms are small as well as the bathroom. It’s like a renovated Motel 6.

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Vanessa

Apr 7, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Motel style hotel that has been refurbished to a high standard. Bathroom was very small though. Had a 2 queen bed room on upper floor which had comfy beds. Air conditioning unit a little noisy. There is a coffee machine in reception that provides complimentary coffee and hot chocolate for guests. Coffee was excellent. Also pastries available for free to guests 7-11 daily. These were lovely also! There is a small heated pool which my children enjoyed using. Towels are available for free from reception for the pool also. Amazing Mexican next door as well as lots of nice coffee shops and bakeries a little further down the road. Would stay here again!

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Dennis

Jul 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Comfy bed. Poor water pressure in the shower

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Laura

Jun 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel was fine, room seemed clean. Sound proofing between rooms was good, as our kids were watching TV loudly and we couldn't hear it next door. Shower water pressure was awful, toilet paper was thin and shredded easily. The toilet is crammed between the shower and sink, very claustrophobic and you touch the toilet bowl with your legs after you shower or when brushing teeth and it's nasty. Coffee machine was great, morning pastries were a nice touch. My family used the pool but I didn't, it's right in the middle of the parking lot and center of the motel which I found exposed but may not bother others. Manager/owner was very nice during check in and out. The location has lots of places to walk to for food and felt safe - wide sidewalks and well maintained area.

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Cristina

Nov 21, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We slept so terribly the first night that we decided to forgo the 2nd night and paid for a different hotel. The walls were so paper thin that it was very loud from above, next to and outside of the room. Most of the electric outlets did not work so that was very inconvenient. The location was great. The people at the front desk were kind and hospitable but it wasn't enough to make up for the noise issue and hard as a rock bed.

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paul

Sep 30, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

It’s a great place close to everything Burbank has to offer. The wallpaper is beginning to peel at the seams. The AC is small.

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Kathryn

Jun 4, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The only things that kept it from being a five star hotel was that we couldn’t get the room cool and the water pressure was really low. The people were fabulous. The bedding was amazing if we could’ve just cooled off it would’ve been perfect.

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Service

Service stands out as friendly, welcoming, and helpful, with quick, accommodating check-in/out and staff offering local tips and follow-ups. The front desk is staffed 24/7.

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Rhianna

Oct 5, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Loooooved this place so much. The staff was fantastic, super easy to catch an Uber to/from Universal, great food nearby. The bed was great to crash in and get some well needed shut-eye.

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Thomas

Sep 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff at Tangerine were really exceptional. Shoutout to Michael at front desk. Better than average coffee in the lobby, really comfortable bed, on-site parking. They have a continental breakfast from a local bakery, that had a nice selection, but honestly a bit disappointing as far as quality, but certainly not a deal breaker. Would definitely return.

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Karla

Nov 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

They didn’t serve breakfast but they did have very good pastries and a coffee machine that served all kinds of hot drinks. I personally loved it! The room was very clean, and the beds were super comfortable. The area is super nice and calm. There are a lot of restaurants around. Staff was super nice. Highly recommend and will stay there again.

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Sayra

Oct 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

First time staying here! Hubby agrees it was a great place to stay! Staff amazing and Joshua was great from checking in to Kamal when checking out ! Thank you guys for a great stay! Will be returning!

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Jo

Oct 17, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Super friendly staff. Great spacious and clean rooms. Complimentary coffee and pastries were a treat. Would definitely stay here again.

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ALEXIS

Jul 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Enjoyed our stay! Front desk staff was very kind, accommodating and really cared if we were happy with our room and stay. Definitely would stay again!

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Jason

Jun 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hello, my stay was just what I needed. Sherry at the front desk was incredibly accommodating, seeing as though I needed additional pillows and towels. I will keep The Tangerine in mind whenever I need a nice, relaxing getaway. Thank you again! Jason Michalski 661-600-2470

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michelle

Nov 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Office staff were warm and welcoming. Hotel room was clean and comfortable. Nearby restaurants and warm pool were a plus. Safe environment was important for me traveling with my young granddaughter and we never felt unsafe. This will be my “go to” hotel when I’m in this area from now on.

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Derek

Jul 21, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff was incredibly friendly, very accommodating, provided some great recommendations on things for my daughter and I to do during our stay, and the overall vibe of the property was welcoming and friendly.

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Hideko

Nov 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Michael and the manager were friendly and courteous. The room was clean and comfortable. The drink machine in the lobby gave you so many options! We'd like to stay there again.

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Location

Walkable, safe area near Warner Bros and a short drive to Universal and BUR airport, with many restaurants and cafes close by. Handy for studio visits and getting around greater LA.

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Paula

Jul 24, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Good value for money property. Walkable to Warner bros studio tour. Close to universal. Free parking was a bonus. Very friendly and helpful staff, enjoyed our stay.

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Mychelle

Apr 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Cute, centrally located, friendly check in, yummy coffee and morning pastries from local bakery, clean room, comfortable bed, free parking (if you arrive early enough), easy to walk everywhere, less than 10 minute walk to Warner Bros studio, small pool….,would stay here again

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Susan

Aug 22, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

I absolutely loved our stay at The Tangerine! Great location in a quiet area of Burbank that was within walking distance to the attractions (Warner Bros Studio, etc) that we had tickets for. It is a short drive to Hollywood and Beverly Hills. The staff was friendly and hospitable. Would stay there again and would highly recommend!

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Ashley

Jun 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a great stay! Walking distance to lots of good restaurants. Super convenient getting to Universal, and Burbank airport. Clean rooms. Good coffee and pastries in the morning. Very nice staff. We’d definitely stay here again.

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Kylie

Apr 4, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

This hotel is a hidden gem - we loved our stay here, it’s so much nicer than Hollywood. Great modern decor and a really cool vibe about the place. Super close to WB and Universal and great dining options all around. Definitely stay here again for sure!

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Caroline

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We only stayed one night but we will come back for sure. Great, walkable neighborhood with boutique coffee houses, great restaurants minutes away by foot. The pool is small but clean and invitinf after a long day sightseeing. Very close to Universal Studios by car. The front desk experience is top notch and very welcoming.

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Steve

Jul 25, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location for Warner and Universal studios

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Geoffrey

Apr 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location with very friendly staff from the moment we checked in. Shops and dining within an easy walk plus access to freeways

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Jackie

Aug 11, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The Tangerine was a great place to stay. It is in a perfect location for Universal and is very walkable to dining/drinks

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sean

Nov 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great property in nice walkable location.

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Dining

Complimentary morning pastries and an espresso/coffee machine are appreciated, but the offering is basic and several guests wished for more variety or hot options. Plenty of good eateries are within easy walking distance.

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reyes

Jul 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We loved the location, and the simplicity of the hotel. My kids loved getting their morning hot chocolate which was excellent

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Anthony

Sep 7, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

One of the best hotels I’ve ever stayed at for the price. Staff was very friendly and a lot of locals places to get food and coffee. Only complaints I have are just minor things like parking was a pain also the water pressure was very low and the breakfast was a joke I’ll definitely recommend planning on getting breakfast from a local restaurant.

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Megan

Jun 18, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

The staff could not have been nicer and the breakfast in the morning was perfect! Great food, great coffee really lovely space in which to enjoy it

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Karla

Nov 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

They didn’t serve breakfast but they did have very good pastries and a coffee machine that served all kinds of hot drinks. I personally loved it! The room was very clean, and the beds were super comfortable. The area is super nice and calm. There are a lot of restaurants around. Staff was super nice. Highly recommend and will stay there again.

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Denisa

Jun 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Perfect and save area in LA. Close to Griffith Observatory and Hollywood. Universal is only 10 minutes drive. Coffe all day. Breakfast was only sweet pastry to take away but it was really tasty and still enough to choose from. Receptionist Michael was really nice and funny guy.

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Ronnie

Nov 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Bed was comfortable, room was clean, bathroom was TINY- large enough for one person. In the morning I was looking forward to breakfast that was advertised but but what a shock to find only one plate of pastries. Not a single piece of fruit, not a single yougart or protein. That was a disappointment when you consider the price of the room. Most of the reviews for this place are fake!

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dawn

Jun 13, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The front office was very nice check in was very easy the hotel is very clean. They are not close walking distance to Universal Studios like it says on several online sources and parking is very tight but available. They have an instant coffee machine in the lobby and put out trays with basic pastries each morning.

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Julianne

Nov 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was amazing! Loved the coffee machine and danish in the morning. Nice location with great restaurants nearby. Free parking Room very clean and nice only upgrade would be a softer bed

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Anthony

Jun 11, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Pool was nice, room was well kept, lobby staff was friendly, morning pastries were good (almond croissant), and the citrus smell of the lobby was a nice touch.

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gregg

Nov 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Parking was very convenient. Only a continental breakfast but very good quality.

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Month	Average price
January	$150
February	$167
March	$159
April	$174
May	$171
June	$198
July	$189
August	$223
September	$205
October	$197
November	$166
December	$166

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $203	2	3
4 $172	5 $159	6 $162	7 $242	8 $213	9	10
11 $162	12 $165	13 $162	14 $175	15 $211	16 $217	17 $238
18 $185	19 $162	20 $162	21 $172	22 $214	23 $212	24
25 $162	26 $163	27 $170	28 $164	29 $171	30 $235	31 $199

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
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6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14 $146	15 $182	16 $175	17	18 $213	19
20 $139	21 $150	22 $220	23 $214	24	25	26
27 $226	28 $152	29 $164	30 $163

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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