Ascend Collection Hotel Tilt Hotel

United States , Los Angeles - CA
LOS ANGELES, 3241 Cahuenga Blvd W
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75 reviews shown

10/10

Exceptional

26 Apr 2026

Blanca

If you are going to visit university studio, this is the perfect place to stay.

Friends

8/10

Excellent

26 Apr 2026

Miguel

Easy parking but they charge 27$ a night

Partner

8/10

Excellent

25 Apr 2026

Yuqi

We had a good stay overall and the property worked very well for our family of five. We were given two connected rooms, which was a great setup for us. The rooms were clean, comfortable, and spacious, with two queen beds in one room and one king bed in the other, plus separate bathrooms, which made the stay especially convenient for a family.
Parking was easy and convenient, and the location was excellent for visiting Universal Studios Hollywood—only about a 6-minute drive away. There are also several small restaurants within walking distance.
A few areas could be improved. The only elevator serving the second and third floors was quite slow and felt more like a service/freight elevator. There was no breakfast offered, and the lobby amenities were minimal, with only a small coffee station and no comfortable seating area, so it did not feel especially welcoming as a common space.
Overall, the clean connected rooms, convenient parking, and great location made this a solid choice for families visiting the area.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

25 Apr 2026

Stephen

Very easy parking, lots of good restaurants around too. 20ish minutes walk to universal or like 3 minutes by car

Partner

8/10

Excellent

25 Apr 2026

Carl

Was here for universal studio only a 5 min drive away

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

25 Apr 2026

Tamara

Property was outdated but in a cute charming way. Beds were comfortable, staff was accommodating, property had pretty lemon trees in the front. Only “complaints” are: no one shared info about the pool & they kept our incidentals without reason & the ice container felt like it was going to break since it was plastic not metal. Overall: I’d stay here again.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

24 Apr 2026

Cheryl

Not at all what I expected. Pictures do not depict the actual rooms. Heavy bleach smell. No breakfast included like advertised. Interior very dark
Won’t stay here again

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

23 Apr 2026

Irene

Property was clean, bed was comfortable. There is alot of loud traffic but I don’t mind it. Kinda soothing for me. Will return in the future.

10/10

Exceptional

23 Apr 2026

Lorena

There was undercover parking which was nice as we had to leave our luggage in the car because our rooms were jot ready when we arrived.

2/10

Poor

22 Apr 2026

shaarnute

This property is not what it seems to be. The pictures aren’t accurate. If I knew what I was getting myself and my family into I would have choose a different place to stay. The hotel gave a creepy vibe, like it’s haunted or people died in. It had a horrible smell in the hall way, in our room and in the main entrance. There is no laundry room to do laundry, our key didn’t work to get into the pool. Parking was expensive. The only plus side was we were able to walk to universal studios in 15 mins but the walking too was sketchy. The workers were really helpful and nice though.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

21 Apr 2026

Katie

This place was spacious and clean. The staff was friendly and accommodating. I don’t love the $200/night incidental hold, as with a lot of other properties are usually no more than $50-$100/night or at least less than the cost of stay. (I think I paid $150 for the night) But I plan to be back as we are pass holders to universal.

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

20 Apr 2026

Denise

Charging an additional $60 for parking at the hotel is crazy! It should be included when booking the hotel. Also $200 for deposit

Family

6/10

Pleasant

20 Apr 2026

Stefanee

Not as appealing as the pictures online. Friendly staff and great location. Was nice to rest after a long day at Universal Studios.

6/10

Pleasant

17 Apr 2026

Nancy

Good parking. Small and dirty pool. Hotel needs repairs and updates. Staff was awesome.

8/10

Excellent

17 Apr 2026

Deborah

The day and night front desk were extremely helpful. Kaja was very helpful giving guidance and directions.
Hotel needs work but staff was fantastic.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Apr 2026

Peitzu

Parking easy,staff very friendly, very near by universal

Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

14 Apr 2026

Clarissa

Parking was easy and close, staff was very friendly especially young man when I checked in Saturday night. I should have listened to the reviews though because the room was filthy. My son got 10 bug bites on his back in the first hour just laying on the bed. No conditioner, so much noise above us! I could not sleep and just wanted to get through the night and get the heck out of there!!!’ I let the receptionist know when I checked out and she just apologized nothing more. I should have just paid 75 more bucks to stay at the Sheraton!!!!

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

13 Apr 2026

Kristy

Parking area was great and safe

2/10

Poor

12 Apr 2026

Guillermo

The rooms are not clean and when you arrive there the hotel charge more for the parking

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Apr 2026

Laura

Parking was easy.When we first arrived our remote control was missing but it was promptly given to us.Room was cleaned for night 2 but we were short bath matt, washcloths and hand towels. Free coffee and juice in lobby 24/7.close to a starbucks. great pizzeria and liquor store.we will stay again, but ill definitely ask for 3rd floor. people on floor above us was very loud when they walked around at 5 a.m.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Apr 2026

Reza

Great hotel, great vibe, clean

8/10

Excellent

11 Apr 2026

MARK

good location. Friendly staff

Self

4/10

Poor

11 Apr 2026

Tyrell

The room was full of hair on the floor in the bathroom and it also had a weird mildew smell in there as week.

Business Partner

6/10

Pleasant

11 Apr 2026

Alison

The property worked for what we needed easy access to universal and quiet. The room was very dark and the mattress was a little soft and lumpy.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

11 Apr 2026

jennifer

It was good. Staff was nice. Hotel a little old but price is good value. Clean. Was concerned because of reviews but so much better than some of the really bad ones. Safe parking area was fine super close to universal

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

11 Apr 2026

Allyson

great place to stay after a long day at universal studios

10/10

Exceptional

10 Apr 2026

johnathon

The front desk people were very nice and helped with any questions me and my girl had, parking is limited but overall the stay was great. I’ll definitely be coming back to this hotel

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

10 Apr 2026

Olga

Universal Studios park is 20 minutes away walking distance, room was clean, but jets in the tub were not working; the pool is very small with very strong smell of chlorine, we could not use it. The staff were nice and friendly.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

10 Apr 2026

Kevin

Parking was secured, shops close by . The only swimming pool is small and cold.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

09 Apr 2026

Shawn

Pool very small
Staff great
Property shows age
Walking distance to universal walk area

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

09 Apr 2026

Jesse

Would never stay here again! Definitely over paid for this room! I don’t even know where to start! The lampshade was melted the shutters in the bathroom were broken, the bath towels were tiny and thin, the bedding was terrible, the floors were sticky. Now let’s move on to the noise level! You will not be resting while staying here! It was like sleeping on the actual highway! There was a pair of homeless teens smoking in parking area of the hotel! The rating on this hotel was very high, you will be highly disappointed if you choose to stay here! You might be better off to spend the night in your car! Will absolutely never stay here again!

Partner

4/10

Poor

08 Apr 2026

Matthew

We booked this hotel because the close proximity to Universal Studios. We figured we would be able to walk to and from the resort, which you can, but it is not the best walking route along the busy highway.

Our biggest concern was our kids were complaining of bug bites that they received in the night. When we got home, we had to take our daughter to InstaCare because she broke out in hives from all the bites, and the doctor confirmed that it was from bedbugs.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Apr 2026

janet

Staff was amazing

2/10

Poor

07 Apr 2026

Amber

This property is old, outdated, and looks nothing like the pictures listed. When we walked in there was a strong Scentsy smell that was likely covering up the issues in the building. When we got to our rooms there was a horrible odor that smelled like mold or something rotten. We had to have the hotel worker come to the room and check it out. There was nothing they could do to correct the issue. There was sticky juice stains on the door, water issues in the bathrooms. We ended up checking out and going to stay at a Hilton hotel. We were not able to be refunded and two rooms cost us $522. It was a wash and we ended up losing that money and having to go to a new hotel and pay again.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

07 Apr 2026

Alma

Yes

Friends

6/10

Pleasant

06 Apr 2026

Hilary

Staff was incredibly friendly. The rest was subpar. Room were cleanish as far as clean sheets and bathroom. But there were rusted fixtures in the bathroom and bedroom, the hallways wreaked of marijuana (I’m asthmatic so this really affects me, plus my children), the door to the room was flimsy, and the road noise was extremely loud. I was excited for the kids to swim but the pool was essentially the size of two hot tubs and was not heated (as advertised). Pictures were a bit deceiving. I would not stay here again.

Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

05 Apr 2026

Roxana

The pool was ridiculous small and looks so dirty. The shower knobs were switched hot was cold, also people in the middle of the night was people having a fight and you can heard everything. My advice don’t trust what the pictures shows. Overall to expensive, not worth it.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

05 Apr 2026

Kazuyo

Close from Universal Studio, low price, but minimal ammenities and service.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

05 Apr 2026

Maria

Clean room. Staff was great. The hotel is a little outdated but if you’re looking for an ideal location where you can walk to Universal this is it! Lots of places to eat near by too.

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

05 Apr 2026

Katelyn

Dirty and smelled bad. We left within 5 minutes

6/10

Pleasant

04 Apr 2026

Kirstie

The hotel pictures were more enhanced than the actual hotel room and amenities.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 Apr 2026

Rebecca

Staff was helpful, good area

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Apr 2026

Vinicius

Room vary clean, 5 min away from Universal Studios. Friendly staff.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Apr 2026

amy

Parking was off the street, covered and secure. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The room was large, clean and well laid out. We were close to everything. Overall, this was an excellent stay. We would definitely book here again.

2/10

Poor

01 Apr 2026

Jeff

Overall dirty and unkept. No bathroom fan which would set off smoke detector, outlets not working, advertised pool was the size of a hot tub.

Staff was fine, lobby was wet the entire time from people coming in from pool to elevator. No breakfast. I would highly recommend paying more and staying at another hotel in the area.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

01 Apr 2026

Lisa

Nice staff, clean room, comfortable beds. Our room had a fridge, microwave and separate sink which is much appreciated. The offer water, juice , coffee and tea downstairs, but no breakfast. The only bummer is our room faced the busy streets so it was a bit loud. I recommend requesting a room away from that area.

Family

8/10

Excellent

01 Apr 2026

Jose

It is great for a short stay. My kids enjoyed the pool. Complementary Coffee in the Lobby was great for me. I can go without breakfast, but not without coffee! There is no breakfast in the hotel itself, but there is a Starbucks right accroos the street and a breakfast place down the street.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

30 Mar 2026

Elizabeth

You get what you pay for, parking was easy, room was a little dirty, they could do a better job cleaning but overall not terrible. Walking distance to Universal, we walked there and back, no issues.

Family

8/10

Excellent

30 Mar 2026

Amor

All’s good, especially the staffs were courteous, and pleasant .

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Mar 2026

JENDY ELLEN

The room clean… staff is good.. near universal

8/10

Excellent

27 Mar 2026

Frances

We didn’t spend much time in our room so our stay at the Tilt was basically just a place to sleep and get ready. The room was clean and staff was great. The only thing that I didn’t care for was that the pool was too cold for us to get to use. Other than that all was pleasant.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

26 Mar 2026

Mrinal

Good hotel for stay on the go just next to Universal studios.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

25 Mar 2026

Tayna

Great location for Universal Studios. Perfect location

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Mar 2026

Zharah

Deshawn the front desk was amazing! He’s hospitality is superb! Keep up the good work! Will definitely stay here again!

Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

23 Mar 2026

Mark

I never stayed in there

6/10

Pleasant

21 Mar 2026

James

Great location to walk to Universal Studios. Room was a little rundown. food was left in the refrigerator from previous attendant. Street noise was loud.

Family

8/10

Excellent

21 Mar 2026

Li Lok

Best hotel if you plan to universal studios, staffs are very nice and helpful, room is spacious, A/C is good enough for hot days, highly recommend to rent a car for your trip instead of using rideshare or taxi, too expensive in LA

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Mar 2026

Adiney

It is very close to the park and there is a good pizzeria and a Starbucks actoss the street, that is amazing in the morning or at night after the park to grab something to eat. We thought on takd an Uber but it was not needed, it was a nice walk and we felt safe.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

20 Mar 2026

Aurelia

The window in my room was open into the view of the alley which was dangerously annoying and the property manager wanted me to wait til the next day to fix it and had no other room to move me to…so my husband had to fix it on his own because I could not sleep knowing that window is open. Then there was no hairdryer and I had to keep asking for one. No one at the front desk for assistance. Added fees which were not mentioned!

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

18 Mar 2026

Natalie

Not now

6/10

Pleasant

18 Mar 2026

Sergio

The hotel had a strong smell to it. It was difficult to get extra towels for our room as we didn’t even have enough per guests.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

18 Mar 2026

Sam Janogar

Less price and walkable distance to universal . Spacious room. Laundry not available and also no dinning option

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

17 Mar 2026

Bianca

Room

2/10

Poor

17 Mar 2026

Laura

We stayed here for 3 nights and our room 317 only had hot water for 1 night. Staff didn’t even answer the phone had to physically go down to the lobby. If I’m paying $700 the least we could’ve had was hot water. Staff only offered us to go to another room 308 to “shower only” for 1 day. No room change. Not even a discount or some type of minimal reimbursement for the inconvenience of not being able to shower after being at Universal Studios all day and night. Emailed the property manager and received one phone call with being told they would make it up some way and call back. No call back. No email back. Even Motel 6 would have hot water. Being season ticket holders from out of town we will not be back here. Youre better off staying somewhere that has more parking and hot water to offer.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

17 Mar 2026

Michael

There are places across the street and the parking is just confined in the front.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

16 Mar 2026

erin

Parking was very small. Hard to get in and out of with a truck. Staff was friendly. Hotel was pretty old, only one elevator. Area around the hotel was scarey.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Mar 2026

Mark

Easy check-in, friendly staff and great complimentary juice/coffee bar. Large spacious room and comfy bed. Super close to Universal and was great overall stay.

4/10

Poor

15 Mar 2026

Angel

The bad thing about it is that you have to pay $25 a day for parking. The cleaning staff made the bed but did not leave towels or soap to shower. They did clean the mirror in the bathroom because what we wrote on it was still there when we took a shower again which makes you think they did not change our sheets or clean anything else. The room itself had a lot of wear and tear. We paid $500 for two nights which is more than what I believe the brooms are worth though the staff is very polite, at least the individual that greeted us.

Partner

4/10

Poor

15 Mar 2026

Kaili

Cleanliness - when I got to my room, the toilet wasn't flushed from whoever was there before me. The toilet continued being an issue and I had to fill the tank twice by filling water bottles and pouring them into the tank since it wouldn't flush properly (explains the previous people but doesn't explain the hotel not fixing this). A weird sewage smell would periodically fill the bathroom. Big dirty hand smears on black cabinets. Socks found in random spots from previous people who stayed there. Frist day I hung \"Do Not Disturb\" but cleaning service went in anyways. All 3 kids didn't want to step foot into the pool - said it was dirty (I didn't check myself but they live in the water and wouldn't go near it).
Amenities - we had hot water one day, the rest of the days we were showering in cold water. I tried to call down but the phone didn't work in the room. When I checked out, front desk staff mentioned the lack of hot water - not sure why this wasn't said before or why we weren't offered a new room or anything? The business center (a computer in the front lobby) didn't work - I needed one (which was a factor when choosing this hotel) and it didn't work. The front desk staff was very bizarre in letting me know this too. No hair dryer in the room - had to ask for one. Most outlets didn't work in either room.

2/10

Poor

14 Mar 2026

andrew

- Parking is terrible with only about 20 spaces available.
- The overall condition of the property is horrible starting with the smell. The elevator has missing wood trim with dead bugs inside the light fixtures. The carpet in the hallways is wrinkled enough that can cause you to trip on. The door to the room appeared to have some parts missing from the handle. The floor seemed to have a significant \"Tilt\" with a leak coming through flooring. Some of the lights in the room didn't work along with 50% of the outlets also not working. The windows were stuck open with with mechanism to close them being broken. This allowed us you hear all of the sounds of downtown Hollywood and the freeway. There was a microwave as well that I never used, but the light on the inside stayed on for the 2 days we visited. Last but not least, there was no hot water.

Overall this was the worst Hotel stay I've ever had.
Most military bases have more adequate housing than the \"Tilt Hotel\".
We stayed in room #201
Hopefully this helps others!

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

13 Mar 2026

Ashlee

I did not like it at all. We had no hot water to take showers or a bath. I let the front desk know. They said there was no maintenance available until the next day when I was checking out. Also, the owner walked into our hotel room, not even 20 minutes after we just checked in. The towels weren’t even full body size and the beds were too big for the boxspring. Definitely not going back again.

6/10

Pleasant

13 Mar 2026

Inez

The Tilt was just ok. Staff was kind and helpful. Room was clean. Part of the ceiling was missing, the toilet flusher was broken, showers were cold to luke warm. The outlets, only half of them

2/10

Poor

11 Mar 2026

David

Tiny no parking but charges for parking. It smells so bad, such strong chemical smells, room was full of mold and hair and black spots in bed when we told the front desk they switched us to a room that was just as bad. Was told management would call us and haven't heard from anyone.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

11 Mar 2026

Andy

The location is very convenient if you are going to Universal (we walked there). The staff was very friendly. The room was clean and decent. However, the bed was lumpy and the pillows are awful...super small and uncomfortable. The toilet is also very low (you almost feel like you're sitting on the floor) and trying to reach the toilet paper is pretty comical. The exterior is a little run down. The wood is warping and coming apart. Could use some updating there (and adding in some USB plugs in the rooms would be nice). There is no continental breakfast, but there is a Starbucks right across the street. Overall, it was okay. If we were to go to Universal again, I wouldn't mind returning to Tilt (but would bring my own pillow)!

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

11 Mar 2026

vianey

Yes parking was easy and secure. They do charge extra for parking. Hotel was really close to Universal studios. Area was clean and safe.

Family_with_children