The Blvd Hotel & Spa

United States , Los Angeles - CA
STUDIO CITY, 10730 Ventura Blvd
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100 reviews shown

8/10

Excellent

13 May 2026

Edgar

Hotel is not located at walking distance to Universal Studios

4/10

Poor

13 May 2026

Rubi

I didn’t like it it’s outdated I very much dislike the carpet

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

06 May 2026

Michael

We needed to get over to Universal Studios, so the staff was very helpful in giving us an early check-in for our room.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

05 May 2026

John

The bathroom was way to dark I had to bring the desk lamp into the bathroom in order to shave. The shower was also very confusing to turn on, not all all intuitive.

Self

2/10

Poor

04 May 2026

Tanis

Hair on pillows and in shower, just a over all bad vibes

Self

8/10

Excellent

02 May 2026

Michael

Staff was very helpful, upbeat and positive. And very responsive to customer questions on local amenities.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

30 Apr 2026

Nikki

Spacious room for a family of four, including two teens, but it seemed like a renovation was started and never finished. Lots of noise from the room above us. Staff was friendly and location was convenient to universal studios.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

28 Apr 2026

Marte

the room was ok and clean, but rhey do abuse of the clean products wirh heavy smell... after awhile, the smell was gone (or i got use to). I am very disappointed that the parking is not included... it is just silly not to put the total price. the room have one light off, which never was fixed even we report it since our first night. the bar is small and ok for a relax moment. overall, these area is overprice... insuppose universal studios is a hidden price to pay.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

25 Apr 2026

Danielle

Staff and bartender were very helpful and customer service friendly great stay

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

24 Apr 2026

Elizabeth

The room was ok it was just dirty. The beds were clean but the floors, lamps shower were dirty. You can tell they only do the minimum as far as cleaning. The tv didn’t work, turning on the shower was insane you have to pull very hard towards you for one knob to get it on and then the other knob as well to control the temperature.
The area was ok we felt safe and slept well. The beds were comfy but the base of the bed was squeaky. It was very close to universal studios which was great. Over all the hotel was ok if it was clean I would have no complaints. It was affordable and close to universal so it was worth it.

Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

23 Apr 2026

Jessica

This hotel was very dirty. I walked up and saw a homeless person urinating outside. I went in and saw a man paying a woman, looked to be prostitution. Women dresses scandalously. We walked into our room and it reeked of bleach. The shower did not work and the sheets were stained and absolutely disgusting. I traveled alone with two children. One having extreme asthma and would be inhaling bleach all night. It was so bad I checked out immediately. It was dirty and unsafe. The staff or hotels.com would not give me a refund. I am very upset with this whole situation.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

23 Apr 2026

Svetlana

The room itself was very clean—I’d give that a solid 5 out of 5. However, there were a few things that could use improvement. Many of the outlets didn’t hold plugs securely (my phone charger kept slipping out), and there were no USB or USB-C ports, which would have been convenient.

The shower setup was a bit confusing. While there are instructions, it still took some trial and error to figure out the temperature and pressure, and the water seemed to come from both the ceiling and handheld shower at the same time, sometimes at different temperatures.

The sink was quite high, which might be uncomfortable for some guests. I also had trouble getting the TV to turn on, even after pressing the power button multiple times.

Overall, the hotel has a good foundation, but it could benefit from some updates and improvements. The decor and scent throughout the hotel were also a bit unusual and may not appeal to everyone.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

21 Apr 2026

Kelly

Overall stay was good, except my bed was very squeaky and noisy.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

20 Apr 2026

laura

The bar tender is amazing and very easy to talk to the front desk staff very friendly.

Friends

8/10

Excellent

20 Apr 2026

Maria Christina

Clean room, but need to tone down on cleaning solution. We smelled the chlorox as soon as we entered the room.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

20 Apr 2026

Kelli

The staff was wonderful and the room overall was clean.
There was a bit of mildew smell when we entered which you can right away tell is from zero ventilation in the bathroom.
We opened the window/balcony and that cleared out within an hour or so.

Our only concerns were for the infrastructure/amenities.
The shower has a nice rainshower feature, but unfortunately, it doesnt turn all the way off, so you HAD to get your hair wet if you wanted to rinse off.
There was also a desk lamp that kept shorting in the corner, and the water pressure for the toilet was so low you would have to flush 3-4 times.
The PTAC air unit on the wall was also definitely from the late 80s/90s. It did function well, but was quite loud and an eyesore.

We stayed 2 nights. On our first morning, the elevator broke (no one inside). The front desk person was on the phone with repairmen immediately and it was fixed within 10 minutes. Again, the staff was wonderful.

I stayed at this hotel 5 years ago as part of a group for a wedding and had a lovely time. I didnt remember this property being so aged. The amenities have definitely declined since so Im hoping to see them reinvest.

The staff and cleanliness were great, but the aged feel of the hotel made it one of my least favorite stays in LA of recent years. Im eager to see this one turn around because I do love the convenient location.

6/10

Pleasant

17 Apr 2026

Yesenia

Shower water pressure is very low. Air in room is humid even with air conditioner, blowing all day long. Clean room. Footsteps from upstairs is clearly heard. They gave two free drinks at the bar, which was nice of them. Room key does not work for the pool. They need to guide you in order for them to open the pool. Pool is not heated.

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

16 Apr 2026

victor

Hotel was very Humid and rooms smelled funny. Watched some very weird activity there as well.

10/10

Exceptional

16 Apr 2026

Justin

Our room was nice and spacious. We enjoyed how close it was to universal studios.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Apr 2026

Vanessa

Polite and friendly staff. The room was spacious and clean.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

12 Apr 2026

Leslie

The room was clean and the staff was very welcoming plus is near Universal Studios.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

11 Apr 2026

Feda

Clean room every day. Dont let guests ask for it. Thats poor.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

09 Apr 2026

Tonia

Great location; staffing was great- the reception team and bar staff were courteous and knowledgeable. For my room just needed improved sweeping of the floor as collected some significant dust at the bottom of my socks under desk and a few other areas of room.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

08 Apr 2026

Emmie

We had a great stay at the BLVD. The staff was very friendly and eager to help.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

08 Apr 2026

Barbara

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

07 Apr 2026

Rodolfo

The property isn't flashy or fancy but it isn't it does what the price point indicates, gives you and affordable place to stay within walking distance to a tram that takes you to Universal Studios. The area isn't the greatest but I mean so is every other hotel in the area with the exception of the two on the park property. Felt safe, Vehicle is in covered parking for a decent price and the staff was the best part, friendly attentive and responsive. I would definitely stay here again on any future trips to the area. Just don't expect the glitz and glamour.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

04 Apr 2026

Jeff

Good location. Room was comfortable but old. Balcony seemed unsafe and was dirty.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

02 Apr 2026

Christopher

Good location

Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

01 Apr 2026

Angelica

the shower barely worked. not enough toiletries given. the toilet doesn’t flush as well. i do not recommend it. staff was nice that’s the only good thing

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

01 Apr 2026

Jyotish

5 min walk to the universal studio shuttle service. Room was ok.

Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

29 Mar 2026

HyunJin

It’s nothing like pictures they put on Expedia.
Filthy room and broken suitcase wrack there’s no place to sit except bed. Worse experience.
Also, you can hear car sounds from outside all night long.

Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

28 Mar 2026

Nicodemus

Toilet and Bed are so dirty

Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Mar 2026

Mickayla

Amazing stay booked last minute and very accommodating.

Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

25 Mar 2026

Sean

No the phone wasn’t working bed had a lean and no trash can

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

22 Mar 2026

Jessica

We got in after a long day from being out. Came to the hotel and let’s just say when you walk in there’s a smell that you just know something is up. We got to our room and first let me tell you I am not the one to leave a room, but when you find bugs in the room, it was a hell no, and I had my kids with me.

2/10

Poor

22 Mar 2026

Brianna

It was not very clean. The walls are paper thin. Staff wasn’t rude but not very welcoming… would not recommend staying here.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

22 Mar 2026

Lukas

No continental breakfast which was disappointing considering how pricey it was, the location was extremely convenient- o ly a blo k from Universal studios theme park.

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

20 Mar 2026

Jennifer

We entered the room and it was hot, we turned the air on and the room never cooled down. We waited 3 hours and couldn’t sleep, so went to the front desk and they offered to pay for our parking. We went back down again and complained and then they offered us a different room. That room cooled down in about 39 minutes. I’d suggest if the room doesn’t cool down within 30 minutes, go tell them.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

19 Mar 2026

Ilsin

Staff was friendly

10/10

Exceptional

15 Mar 2026

Brandon

An amazing location, so close to universal studios! I didn’t know what to expect but this was a great hotel and it was very clean. Highly recommend.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

13 Mar 2026

Nevin

Spacious Clean room, friendly staff, near Universal Studios and Metro Rail

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

13 Mar 2026

Ruyan

clean and big room.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

10 Mar 2026

Michael

Great location and staff. Rooms are great size. Easy access for parking. Stayed here multiple times and always good experience.

Friends_and_family Friends

4/10

Poor

09 Mar 2026

Dan

Hidden parking fee of $37.00 per night.
No hot water for shower.
Location is right next to highway and I had the street side. Car alarms and Harley's driving by at 1:45am. Staff can't really do much, they appeared to do their best with what they have. I pick the wrong spot for me.

Self

8/10

Excellent

08 Mar 2026

Alice

Nice staff but didn’t get our room cleaned

8/10

Excellent

05 Mar 2026

Dan

Yes

Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

04 Mar 2026

Whitney

The room was very outdated. The shower water pressure was awful. The shower curtain was dirty and stained the swimming pool is out in the garage and not heated. Staff members complain to us as guest about how rundown the place was. We were told that they ran out of wash cloths and we had to use hand towels for two days. I would not recommend staying at this property. And I would never stay here again.

8/10

Excellent

03 Mar 2026

Masako

The neighborhood was very sketchy.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

02 Mar 2026

Paula

The only think that I have a complaint is their elevator was broke and we needed to use stairs with baggage, stroller, etc… but they didn’t charge for parking spot.
The rest was perfect!!!

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

01 Mar 2026

ANDREW

Clean spacious rooms. 5 minutes away from Universal studios transfer station.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Mar 2026

Alec

Spacious room. Great location

6/10

Pleasant

28 Feb 2026

Christina

Website indicated fitness center is 24/7, however signs and front staff said it’s only open 7-9 pm.
Phone was not working in room, which is a safety concern when staying with children

Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

28 Feb 2026

Cinthia

The staff was great, check in was great, room was clean. However, the room condition was terrible. The outlets were in inconvenient locations and very loose, charging blocks kept slipping out. The nightstand between the two beds was too small, making it so far away from each bed that neither of us were able to reach it without getting out of bed. As soon as we arrived, after using the toilet one time, it clogged. I called the front desk and they sent up a plunger that we had to use more than once. The shower was confusing. There was a showerhead on the ceiling and a handheld shower head. Switching between the two was very difficult and even if you were using the handheld, the ceiling head still dripped. The shower curtain was one of those cloth ones and the step into the shower was so low that water on the bathroom floor after a shower was inevitable.The wifi was terrible. It kept buffering or just kept disconnecting or the signal was poor. Parking was kind of weird. It is stacked parking. If you parked behind someone you had to leave the keys at the desk or get towed if you blocked someone and don't answer the hotel's call. I could not find an ice machine, and if there was one, I didn't see any signs posted anywhere. Overall I would not stay here again. Maybe if you're in a pinch or maybe for just a night it might be okay, but for the 5 days we were here, it was very uncomfortable for us.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

25 Feb 2026

Madyson

There was one little bottle of shampoo, no conditioner. One hand towel, one rag, and two bath towels only. Hair dryer smelled like fire. All the doors were coming off their hinges. Pillows were lumpy. Felt safe and definitely not the worst hotel I’ve been at. The rooms were big which is nice but even so there was so much noise from other rooms it was hard to sleep.

Partner

4/10

Poor

24 Feb 2026

Martin

Yes, only 2 towels in room. Poorly maintained and elevator wasn’t working. Office did comp our parking, which did earn this hotel 2 stars over 1.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

23 Feb 2026

Diane

The hotel looks like it was recently flipped with new paint and a "modern" look. But they missed the details like a sink that leaks water and looks old, a bathtub and drain that looks really old, and table lamps that have seen better days. I had to hold the handle down on the toilet for a while to get it to flush and the water took a few minutes to heat up. All-in-all this place is adequate to stay in so you can go to Universal Studios the next day. Period.

10/10

Exceptional

22 Feb 2026

Judith

Great service

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

21 Feb 2026

Jacqueline

This is a great hotel if you are visiting universal! It is clearly an old building that they are updating but the updates seem to be intentional and well done. The bathrooms are clean, updated and spacious! (Like family of four can brush teeth together, spacious). The beds were comfortable. The building is pretty loud but keeping the fan on helped- if you’re traveling with littles bring a sound machine and you’ll be fine. It’s about 10(likely less) to the universal shuttle that takes you to the park entrance.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Feb 2026

Lisa

Excellent customer service The room very clean When we go to So Cal again we will definitely stay there

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

20 Feb 2026

Harley

Location is great if you're going to universal studios.... but they're in the middle Reno's and the elevator doesn't work. Short term I know.

The biggest PO was that their spring garage is set up for cars to park nose to tail and you leave your key in at the sell desk in case someone's out. I dot. Want someone goof into my car thank you... an on top of that they charge $38 for parking in their lot and then they charge you $21 to administer that... so $59 to park in a messed up parking garage. What a sh!t show.

The doors don't close without putting a shoulder into them encasi Hurley slapped more paint on them instead of doing it right .the flooring in the room is the cheap industrial plastic laminate ...

I would never ever stay there again. Ever

2/10

Poor

19 Feb 2026

Marcie

A dump. Very nice staff, but bad facility - common areas were messy, elevator (didn’t work), stair wells were primitive, room had cheap and damaged furniture, lights didn’t work., parking set up was bad. The second worst hotel I have stayed in in the US.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

18 Feb 2026

Bibi

Amenities, clean room staff

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

16 Feb 2026

Caroline

We liked the location , friendly staff, and room size.

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

16 Feb 2026

Tina

The beds were horrible, one wash cloth, had to pay an extra 21.65 for something??? Not a clean room! Won't return!

2/10

Poor

15 Feb 2026

Olivia

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

15 Feb 2026

Danielle

Overall great location to universal studios and unique experience. The room was nice and spacious. The gym space waa not the greatest but it worked for what was needed at the time. Did have to ask staff a few time for the basic shampoo and conditioner etc for the bath.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Feb 2026

Constance

Friendly staff, great bartender, overall very welcoming and great services

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

09 Feb 2026

katherine

Staff was courteous. The room temperature was extremely inconsistent no matter how we changed the settings. There was an overpowering deodorizer/air freshener. The pool was in the far corner of the parkade and was not enjoyable at all.

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

08 Feb 2026

Melissa

The staff was kind and attentive, but our room was way less than what we were expecting.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 Jan 2026

Angelique

Room is clean. Staff are professionals.

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

27 Jan 2026

Kyle

They charge 31 for parking and a 23$ service charge when you get there. Hotel is very mid and overpriced

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jan 2026

Jeremy

Clean, Friendly, Accommodating. The beds weren't as comfy as I would have expected from everything else, but I would still stay again happily. Easy walk or Uber to Universal.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

20 Jan 2026

Fabian

Smell

8/10

Excellent

20 Jan 2026

Teresa

Staff was great at check in and out. Room was good.

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

19 Jan 2026

Kim

Noisy fridge in room, hard to sleep. Rude front desk. Won’t be back.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

16 Jan 2026

David

Great quiet location close to freeway and universal

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jan 2026

Sandra

Great stay. The welcome drink was very nice. The hallway smelled fresh and clean. Staff were wonderful. Close less than 10 minute walk to the free tram to Universal Studios. Definitely staying every year.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jan 2026

Kristina

Staff are very nice and helpful! Rooms are clean and very close to Universal Studios.

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

11 Jan 2026

Angela

The staff was courteous

6/10

Pleasant

08 Jan 2026

Marcus

My biggest feedback was the elevator not working when we stayed there. They were kind to offer someone to bring my stuff up and remove the service fee but we were still charged for parking. The rooms themselves were nice and spacious. Service was as expected.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jan 2026

Yuyan

Very conveniency hotel. Easy to go to the studio

4/10

Poor

06 Jan 2026

Allan

The room was cold, draughty and very noisy. The air con unit leaked so we had to be moved to a new room.
Staff were awesome otherwise this would have been 1 star.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jan 2026

Marinelle

Friendly staff

8/10

Excellent

05 Jan 2026

jeremy

Room was big and clean

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

04 Jan 2026

Diana

Booked it last minute and everything was as disclosed (parking fee, tight parking, neighborhood was a bit rough). The staff greeted us in an attentive and friendly manner. Rooms were spacious and clean. Location was convenient from Universal Studios. In house barber was a plus. The only thing that freaked me out was that if you don’t check in by 12midnight they will cancel your reservation. Is that a new norm?

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

03 Jan 2026

Cynthia

The staff were welcoming and friendly. The room was spacious and clean. The shower and toilet barely worked when we called to report the issue no one answered after 15 minutes. Overall it was a good stay.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jan 2026

Mary Daphne

I couldn't recommend this hotel enough. Location - very accessible, short walking distance to Universal Studios shuttle terminal. Room - very spacious and clean. Lobby - modern decoration, spacious and cozy. Staff - superb, very friendly and professional.
Two people I want to say thank you -
First the bartender (sorry I forgot the name) He made sure my cocktails taste perfect.
Second, the guy at the recpetion on night duty of Dec 20. We already checked out in the morning but left luggage to be collected at night before we head to our amtrack trip. This trip got delayed for 2 hours! It was 12 midnight and we asked if we can stay while we wait for our departure time. He was the kindest, most accommodating person, he let us stay in the lobby and made sure we were comfortable. I hope somehow you read this. Thank you for your help.

Partner

2/10

Poor

01 Jan 2026

Kimberly

Checked in to find HVAC was unplugged. The floors looked as if they had not been sweep or mopped. Called the desk. They came and looked and informed us the HVAC did not work. Thier solution was to offer a portable heater/fan. Was not offered another room and when asked was told they didn’t have any other rooms. I asked for a refund and then was offered two other room options. The first of those two rooms stunck.The second was acceptable but still would not walk barefooted on the floors.
Sign on the outside of the hotel said best rates on Hotels.com. I guess there is a reason.

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

31 Dec 2025

Anna

Humid, sticky sheets, bed bugs

4/10

Poor

29 Dec 2025

Jennifer

The pictures are very deceiving. The pool is in the parking garage corner and was in terrible shape. The room was nice and big but the bathroom was very dirty. The area is very dirty which was shocking because it is right outside of universal studios.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

27 Dec 2025

Mai Kia

Hotel is currently under construction

10/10

Exceptional

26 Dec 2025

Pamela

Everything is good. Staff are very approachable. Room is neat.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

21 Dec 2025

Jenette

The room was very nice, and having 2 king beds was very nice for our family. The only issue was the bathroom had no venting and so it got very humid in the room and there was black mold in the bathroom.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

19 Dec 2025

Joshua

It was good

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

18 Dec 2025

Paul

Clean room! It’s currently going under renovations.
Wish bathroom lights were little brighter

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 Dec 2025

SOPHIA

Our stay was good, the location was convenient for our trip. The only issue we had was with our room keys. They wouldn’t work and when we would let the front desk know they would say they were re-programmed, but they still didn’t work so we were continually going back and forth. Other than that, they do have a barbershop there which was a plus for anyone in need of the service.

Leisure Friends

4/10

Poor

16 Dec 2025

Sandra

The staff was friendly and the rooms were clean
Furniture was old and dusty. You could hear the people in the next room as if they were I. Your room. Freeway entrance outside our window could hear the traffic ALL night! Expected more for price

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

16 Dec 2025

Kim

Staff was great

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

14 Dec 2025

Paola

Our stay was okay. I felt like shower/ bathroom could’ve been cleaner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Dec 2025

Teresa

The staff is wonderful. The room was big and comfort, we did have a problem with AC unit but they was quick help us out. Universal Studios a short walk. Thank you front desk member for helping out and making awesome memories. Looking forward to staying here more in future trip.

Leisure Family_with_children