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(includes free tram)

($$$) 555 Universal Hollywood Drive. A 4-star deluxe hotel located on the hilltop near the entrance to Universal Studios Hollywood and CityWalk Hollywood. Attentive staff provides outstanding service, The 24-story hotel features large rooms that offer views of the Santa Monica Mountains, Universal Studios, Warner Brothers, The Walt Disney Company and NBC Studios. Includes free tram service to the park and CityWalk.

($$$) 333 Universal Hollywood Drive. Adjacent to Universal Studios. Includes free tram service to the park and City Walk. The hotel's concierges often direct guests to Burbank's "It's a Wrap, " where they can buy clothes worn in movies and on TV shows. Rooms offer views of Universal Studios and the nearby Santa Monica Mountains.

The Garland

($$)
Recently Upgraded and Renovated!
4222 Vineland Avenue, North Hollywood. Includes free shuttle service to Universal Studios and CityWalk Hollywood! This 3-star hotel was owned and operated by the late actress, Beverly Garland. It was recently renovated with new beds and bedding, carpeting, redecorated interiors, new pool and Jacuzzi, and more updates. The hotel grounds are influenced by historic California missions, and most rooms offer a private balcony. There is a laundromat for guests, and a playground for children. There is a fee for parking although the room rates here are much lower than staying in Universal City, plus you get the benefit and convenience of a free ride to the theme park. [Free high-speed internet; Free daily newspaper]

($$) 3241 Cahuenga Blvd. A 3-star hotel located very close to Universal Studios. The hotel has a 24-hour front desk and a laundromat. It's about a 5-minute walk to the Metro Red Line station (goes to Hollywood Blvd and downtown LA), or to the tram that takes you up the hill to Universal Studios and CityWalk. More restaurants and entertainment are nearby on Ventura Boulevard. [; Free High-speed Internet Access; Free parking; Complimentary daily newspaper].

($) 11466 Ventura Blvd. A nice, clean motel with very affordable rates. The property features spanish-style cottages that have been restored over the years to original condition with modern amenities such as Wi-Fi internet access and free HBO TV programming. [Free internet (WiFi in public area); Free parking; Free continental breakfast; Free local calls; Small pets allowed for a fee].