El Royale Hotel Near Universal Studios

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

(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.)

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.

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.

Excellent service!

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.

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.

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.

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.

Clean room and free parking are great

Room was very clean, staff was very nice.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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!

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.

Staff was very helpful