El Royale Hotel Near Universal Studios

8/10

Excellent

04 Aug 2026

Theresa

Clean, simple but nice property. Nice stay and we would stay here again.

10/10

Exceptional

02 Aug 2026

Jorge Luis

Muy bien

10/10

Exceptional

01 Aug 2026

Ricardo

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8/10

Excellent

30 Jul 2026

Jack

Nice place with a helpful staff. They helped get rid of the ants by spraying my room. Ants were really bad. My daughter had some cough drops in her makeup bag. Her makeup bag had about 500 ants in it. Ant highways across the floor as well. I appreciated the help from the staff but they also said I shouldn’t have sweets in my room. Ummmm…. How about hiring pest control. I like snacks.

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2026

Saulius

Great safe place to stay .

6/10

Pleasant

24 Jul 2026

Daniel

The Hotel wasn't not as clean and not as is in the Expedia website.the parking lot was very small and it has a smell of old and moldy.this hotel needs to be improved alot to be in a good website. Front employee was polite.

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2026

Roman

AC was weak in my room. Hotel guys swapped it with a new unit from office in less than 2 hours

Thank you Xavier and other guy for clean room and your help

Will stay again in the future

Self

8/10

Excellent

13 Jul 2026

Tiffany

The room had air-conditioning that worked good and it was overall clean. But it literally is just a basic room. Beds were comfortable and pillows and the shower was really nice too. Adding a folding luggage holder would be wonderful. Also clearer room descriptions would improve check in and booking. Despite some booking issues, staff made things better and was helpful. They are very kind.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

11 Jul 2026

Jasmine Rose

Staff was very kind and accommodating! Great place to stay when you're planning on going to Universal Studios!

Friends

8/10

Excellent

10 Jul 2026

cynthia

My room was a bit noisy. Traffic noise from Ventura Blvd. The situation with office staff was strange. The guy who was always there was never able to do anything

Self

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jul 2026

Vitaliy

Great place

Business

8/10

Excellent

29 Jun 2026

gerald

Clean room. Everything worked fine. The shower heat could be hotter. Staff was very helpful. Location very convenient.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2026

Tiffany

We had a very nice stay at the El Royale Hotel. The room was very comfy and clean and thoughtfully decorated too, with a roomier refrigerator than your average hotel. The air conditioning worked great. All of the parking spaces are very close to the rooms. We were proactively given an easy to follow map that showed us how to walk to Universal Studios, which ended up saving us $40 per day in parking fees. Xavier was very kind, friendly, fun, and helpful. He helped us with parking, gave us water when we left, and made us feel welcome. Great hotel! We would definitely stay here again.

(I should also note here that for families with very young little kids, or elderly family members, a night time half mile walk to Universal Studios might not be a great idea, because after all it is a big city along a busy street and all that goes along with that, even if it is in a nice part of Los Angeles. If you do not have little kids or elderly family members and you feel comfortable walking around a big city at night, it’s probably okay.)

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

21 Jun 2026

Thomas

Fun quirky little space. Great proximity to a lot of awesome things. The handyman on properties particularly amusing. Had some issues with our shower, though, and the blinds in the room don’t close completely to block the enormous amount of light in the courtyard and drive space at night. Lost some of it’s gripping power over the years. Had to tape our blinds shut to sleep.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2026

Julia

Convenient location, clean room, comfortable beds. All the basics are covered well.
Groceries, food joints within walking distance, parking spaces provided. Xavier was very helpful and fun to talk to.
Needed to keep an eye on time, as there is no late check-in.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2026

Maria

Excellent service!

Partner

2/10

Poor

09 Jun 2026

Marcus

Don't be misled by the \"Wonderful\" ratings and reviews. This is a 2 star motel in the middle of LA. The location is not safe and the motel keys have a written reminder to lock doors that leave an ominous sense about the neighborhood. We had hoped to drop off our bags while visiting Universal Studios, but the motel office did not have a concierge available until 1pm. The only attendant was a gardener who insisted that we pay him a tip for watching our luggage. He suggested that we walk to the amusement park which was terrible advice. The air conditioner left the room humid and sticky and had a smell of mold. You can find a 4-star hotel that is cheaper than this rob. Avoid.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

08 Jun 2026

caroline

This is a mixed review. We stayed 3 nights. The pictures on the website are not completely accurate.The property is split into to sides. It looks like it was two separate properties converted to 1 hotel. One side of the property is a single motel style property, which is where we stayed. The other has
around 8 bungalow style rooms. Below is a breakdown of the good and bad.
The good -
friendly staff
Comfortable beds
Locked gate at night
Convient location
Good rates
Free parking
The bad -
Dirty floors
Tight parking
No breakfast as shown in description.
Limited office staff if you need towels Etc.
No office access unless you walk around the gate to the the other side of the property.
One night I ordered a pizza after a long day. Because there are 2 matching room numbers it was delivered to the wrong one. I had to walk out on the street after dark and try and hunt down my food. The front desk somewhat begrudgingly let me walk through the office to the other side of the property.
Overall this place is of good value, but don't expect a room as advertised f you reserve from Expedia. Chances are you will get a room at the property next door. Those rooms are not as nice in my opinion.
This place is older and a bit run down but not bad for what you pay which was around $110 on weekdays and 188 on Friday.
If you are looking for a very basic room for the night this place is of great value however, I would not stay again unless I was on the other side of the property.

2/10

Poor

31 May 2026

Alyssa

The mirror is possibly a two-way mirror. There was no gap between my finger. Water damage had the bathroom door completely split and swollen on the bottom with obvious mold/rotting wood. The room smelled weird. Small hairs all over the bathroom floor.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2026

Amber

Staff were friendly and attentive and the check in/out was really easy. Parking was safe/gated. Breakfast was either a muffin or packaged oatmeal, but the hotel was walking distance to really good food of all kinds. We walked to and from Universal studios and Xavier even gave us a printed map to walk there from the hotel. There IS a free shuttle for part of the way (the steep part). We would stay here again.

Family

8/10

Excellent

26 May 2026

Zhibin

Clean room and free parking are great

10/10

Exceptional

19 May 2026

luz

Room was very clean, staff was very nice.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 May 2026

Damon

Helpful staff and super close to Universal studios. Parking was a bit tight but rooms are clean. Quiet and peaceful.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 May 2026

Joshua

Easy check in. The receptionist was very funny and accommodating. Would definitely stay here again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 May 2026

Crystal

This hotel has cute bungalows with your own car port parking spot which is very nice. Feels like you’re own place rather than being attached to a wall next to someone else. Definitely well priced for the hotel room and near universal studios (6 min drive without traffic) which is what we wanted it for. Staff was kind, easy to work with, and funny which is an added touch. You can tell some of the parts of the room needs upgrades but for the most part the rooms are nice and look fairly new.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 May 2026

Evelyn

Awesome place! Everything was extremely clean, the staff was very friendly and welcoming, and the overall experience was great. Would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it.

10/10

Exceptional

08 May 2026

Alonzo

just a great little hotel I'm hesitant to give a great review because I don't want it full when I need to stay here. The parking next to your room is excellent especially with my motorcycle. Its also a short distance to the main restaurants of Studio City I'd leave the car home and walk or uber to save on parking. Nice staff and a quality bed. great spot

10/10

Exceptional

06 May 2026

Kristine

Fantastic staff - very friendly and helpful. We had tickets to Universal Studios Hollywood Fan Fest (from 2 PM - 2 AM), and the hotel worked with us to get keys ahead of time so we could go straight to our room after the event. The room and bathroom had been recently remodeled and were nice. I would have liked another outlet near the nightstand.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 May 2026

Antonio

The Staff was fantastic! Easy to check in, WIFI included, Free Parking right in front of your room, and lots of great and walkable restaurants nearby. Rob was awesome and a fun to talk to, the gentleman that guided me to where to park was super helpful and amazing and the last dude that helped with an accommodation was a life-saver! Will return in the future! Thanks again!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 May 2026

Ashley

Staff was quick to change us rooms because the a/c wasn’t working and free parking on site was such a nice extra. Clean rooms and close to everything around town.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Apr 2026

Jay

Staff was very helpful

Self

10/10

Exceptional

15 Apr 2026

Lisa

Everything was great!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Apr 2026

Laurel

Good value for money. Close to Universal.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

08 Apr 2026

Martha

Clean room, great location

Partner

8/10

Excellent

03 Apr 2026

Alison

Its safe

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

18 Mar 2026

Jiayou

12 minutes to shuttle bus stop of Universal!

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

13 Mar 2026

Evelyn

Air conditioning was perfect! Staff was so nice and welcoming! Parking in front of unit is perfect.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Mar 2026

Mary

The room was so clean!!! I was very impressed with the detail they put in. Clean bathroom (behind the toilet too)Clean behind the furniture. The bedding was a little thin but you can just adjust the temp in the room. Great location!

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

09 Mar 2026

Tracy

Weekend stay to go to universal, room was clean and comfortable but no amenities.

8/10

Excellent

03 Mar 2026

Susana

Loved the shower and covered parking. The vehicles were secure. Very polite check in personnel. Only thing thing I missed was free coffee in the morning from the lobby. It would’ve made 5 star. Thankfully, there was a 711 in walking distance…but it was a very cold morning.

Business Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Feb 2026

felix

The place was clean . My favorite part was the beddings . Great linens and very comfortable bed,

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Feb 2026

Stephen

This is the perfect place to stay in the Universal Studios area - it's near Universal Studios, Warner Bros - Paramount Studios, etc. Rooms are excellent, clean, quiet [no 2nd level. You can park very close to your room!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Feb 2026

Orvelin

Yes, It was very clean and the location was perfect. The bed was very comfortable.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Feb 2026

Harry

Great price awesome service

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jan 2026

Mez

Clean and amenities

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jan 2026

Sue

I highly recommend staying at El Royale. The rooms are very clean and the beds are wonderful. The staff is amazing and they are very kind and make you feel welcome. Definitely will be staying there again.

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jan 2026

Dany

Xavier is a very good host.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jan 2026

Catia

Kind and receptive staff. Even though I wasn’t expecting breakfast, they served good coffee and muffins, which was a nice surprise! I would definitely go back. Walking distance from Universal Studios.

Leisure Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

21 Jan 2026

Vanessa

2 PROPERTIES WE GOT THE COLD POOL COLD JACCUZZI NEXT TO A VENDING MACHINE..

Business Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jan 2026

Lizhou

Friendly staff and good service

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jan 2026

Leslie

The staff is amazing, the location is a quick ride away from Universal studios. Is safe & quiet. We are return customers!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Dec 2025

Kedar and Reena

Great stay, clean quiet room easy to walk to Universal Studios and friendly staff.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

28 Dec 2025

Shawn

Very kind gentleman at check-in. Great location for walking to dinner. Cute retro vibe.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Dec 2025

David A.

Everything was perfect for our 4-night stay and the staff are excellent.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

01 Dec 2025

beatriz

Too old

4/10

Poor

29 Nov 2025

Debarati

The room was in good condition, but there were no services, as there was not even a phone in the room, and no area for storage either. Very basic for travelers.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Nov 2025

Michelle

Extremely clean. Staff was wonderful!

10/10

Exceptional

26 Nov 2025

Alexia

Everything was amazing, this was my second time staying there and the rooms and staff are incredible.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

25 Nov 2025

Kyle

Room was clean and nice. Staff was friendly! Area was safe and a nice short walk to universal studios! Great experience.

10/10

Exceptional

25 Nov 2025

Ivan

Parking was easy. The staff are courtesy and professional. This was my second time staying here and my first time leaving a review for them , what compelled me to do so was them willing to work with me for an early check in. I never asked for an early check in during my first stay but due to my plans it was necessary this second time around and luckily they allowed it . This sole reason is enough for me to want to leave a review as they did not have too . For the price you pay it’s about what you would expect . I always check for bed bugs and did not find any both stays so that’s always a plus . I would stay here again if there price range remains about the same otherwise I would just pay the $60-$80 difference towards a name brand hotel.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Nov 2025

Ana

The property was really clean. The heater saved us with the chilly nights we had. The staff was incredibly helpful and friendly. Will definitely be staying here for future trips. 10/10

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

17 Nov 2025

Daniel

Best place to sleep and park your car at while at USH

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

17 Nov 2025

Angela

Nice little place to stay. The room was clean when we got there and the staff was friendly.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Nov 2025

Timothy

What a great place to stay! Shawn (or maybe it's Shaun or Sean) and Xavier were fantastic hosts. The hotel is in a great location, walkable to lots of good restaurants, and (if you're a fan of classic TV) the Brady Bunch house is less than a mile away!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

31 Oct 2025

Tonya

Cute little cottage type rooms. Covered parking adjacent to room. Walked to near by shopping center. Staff were personable and kind. Would stay here again.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

31 Oct 2025

Lisa

The room was very nice, comfy beds, nice shower / toiletries, friendly manager accommodated my early check in, and in the morning I got coffee, oatmeal, and a muffin. I will stay here again the next time I go to Universal Studios

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Oct 2025

Anna Marie

Friendly staff. Room is clean.

10/10

Exceptional

28 Oct 2025

Frank

The room was spotless. Very friendly assistance at check-in. And very reasonable rates with safe parking. I'd happily book again.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

26 Oct 2025

Kris

Great

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Oct 2025

Robert

Awesome

It was great.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Oct 2025

Christian

Pretty good spot. Nearby to a lot of shops and universal studios. It has designated parking and small but nothing bad. Would recommend

10/10

Exceptional

22 Oct 2025

Annabel

Nice Staff, super close to Universal Studios 😁

Business_and_leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Oct 2025

Eliseo

Parking was easy, staff was very helpful, and room was nice with very comfortable beds

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Oct 2025

Danielle

I really enjoyed the staff~ the location was perfect for a conference I was attending~ I felt safe the whole time~ private parking~ modest, clean rooms. Such a wonderful find!

Business

10/10

Exceptional

20 Oct 2025

Jesse

Yes they had a front gate that was closed at night

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Oct 2025

Jessica

I absolutely love staying here just for the staff alone. This was our second time
Coming but this time bringing our kids. I somehow only booked a one king bed and they had no problem upgrading me free of charge to the two king room. They are very kind, funny, and are available when in need. I recommend staying here for Universals Studios as it’s not too far, the parking is secluded and private, and easy to get in and out of.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Oct 2025

Michael

Room was clean but spartan. Breakfast was minimal.

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

03 Oct 2025

Sylvia

Great place

8/10

Excellent

03 Oct 2025

Shannon

Super close to Universal Studios. Staff was very nice. Room was nice, needed a few touch ups and beds were not the most comfortable. Loved the parking area and they close the gate at night. Would recommend

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

30 Sep 2025

Karem

Clean room and bathroom, front desk man was amazing at accommodating for universals HHN 2pm entry i really really loved that! Parking is limited, but workers helped us when we came back from the night out at universals

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Sep 2025

Colleen

Very close to Universal Studios, 20min from Burbank airport and a little strip mall with convenient stores super close. Safety gate at night in front lot which is nice your car is secure in the lot just communicate with the host if staying out late. Parking right in front of unit. Most units are not handicap accessible.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

28 Sep 2025

Tori

I had a good experience at this hotel. The room was impeccably clean, with fresh linens, spotless surfaces, and a calming, minimalist design that made it feel like a true retreat. Everything was thoughtfully arranged—from the cozy bed to the well-lit workspace—and the air smelled fresh and inviting.

The bathroom was equally pristine, stocked with quality toiletries and fluffy towels. I appreciated the quiet atmosphere and how well-maintained everything was. It’s clear the staff takes great pride in keeping the rooms in top condition.

Highly recommend for anyone who values cleanliness, comfort, and a peaceful night’s sleep!

Business Family

8/10

Excellent

25 Sep 2025

Hannah

Area around it seemed unsafe. But while booking it showed pictures of the outsides looking like a little bungalow with its own parking spot, when we arrived they took us around to the other side of the property and it was more of a motel with random parking.

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

18 Sep 2025

Tahily

Very bad service, had to deal with the gardener our whole stay instead of the receptionist. Couldn't get any answers.

Business Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Sep 2025

Andrew

Great location near universal studios Hollywood

10/10

Exceptional

06 Sep 2025

sergio

excellent service

10/10

Exceptional

01 Sep 2025

Lakia

Very nice & quaint, it was perfect.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Aug 2025

Miao

Comfortable

10/10

Exceptional

11 Aug 2025

Salvador

My daughter and I absolutely loved our stay here! Super quiet and great food options within walking distance! We will be staying here again when we visit!

10/10

Exceptional

03 Aug 2025

Andrea

Stayed here since it was close to Universal Studios & we were going to an after hours event. Room was clean & spacious. Very comfortable. Staff was very friendly & helpful. Will definitely be staying here again when in the area!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Aug 2025

Christy

Great place to stay! Room was spacious and clean. Area was gated and felt very safe.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

31 Jul 2025

Alan

The staff at the front desk was very spillable and friendly. Our only complaint is that the rooms have a strong smell of cleaning product.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2025

Kelly

Cheap easy walk to universal

Host was so nice. Quick check in, room was enough

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jul 2025

Renemar

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Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

21 Jul 2025

Staci

This was a great place. The onlything was the LED lights. I appreciate the safety bu the wooden shutters dont block out the light and it was hard to sleep, as I like my room super dark

Business

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jul 2025

Brenda

First time staying here and absolutely loved it and felt safe. I was traveling with my two children to universal studios. The walk is about 12 mins. Close places to eat and was convenient. Starbucks and Ralph’s was close by for snacks. Awesome sushi restaurant across the street. Place was awesome with car parking at no additional cost. Bed was just a bit uncomfortable but not a big issue. Gate closes at midnight and was awesome for safety. No noise and it was peaceful as we slept. Will definitely be staying here again.

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2025

Ashlwy

This property was is so cute, when I checked in Robert was there to greet me and he is the sweetest ever! although they don't have breakfast they do have pastries available in the morning. But, if that's not your jam they are not far away from other eateries. I will definitely book with them again. Thank you guys for making this family vacation with my girls one to remember :)

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

30 Jun 2025

Edward

Parking was small, but free, staff were very very friendly. Rooms are very very clean. The only problem no closet. I would recommend in bathroom area some hooks or a pole to hang some clothes. Other than that loved it.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2025

Kathia

El royale

Only complaint is the television could use updating or an amazon fire stick.

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2025

Amanda

Perfect room and friendly staff. Will be back.