Receive a warm, red carpet welcome at the newly renovated Sheraton Universal Hotel, a landmark in Universal City. Known as the ?Hotel of... more »
Receive a warm, red carpet welcome at the newly renovated Sheraton Universal Hotel, a landmark in Universal City. Known as the ?Hotel of the Stars,? our hotel has been immersed in the entertainment community for nearly 40 years. We?re proud to artfully blend Sheraton?s four-star service with the history and glamour of an iconic Hollywood hotel. Stroll over to Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and downtown Los Angeles. Let the good times linger late into the night as you catch up with friends over tropical drinks at "In the Mix". Take a refreshing dip in our heated outdoor swimming pool and whirlpool. To explore Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Citywalk hop on the park?s complimentary tram. Our 451 renovated guest rooms allow you to enjoy amazing views of Universal Studios and the Hollywood hills, with all the comforts of home right at your fingertips. If you?re visiting for business stay connected with Wireless High Speed Internet Access in each room, as well as at the Link@Sheraton experienced with Microsoft. You?ll feel like a star at Sheraton Universal Hotel, where every comfort is extended and every desire indulged.
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Location. The Sheraton Universal Hotel stands on the Universal Studios grounds in University City, Calif. The metro stop is one block from the hotel and the Universal CityWalk is reachable via the hotel's complimentary tram. The Hollywood Bowl and NBC Studios are located two miles from this property. Hotel Features. The lobby features photographs of celebrities who have stayed at the hotel. In the Mix bar occupies a central position in the lobby and features a blue, backlit bar, seating alcoves and signature martinis. California's Restaurant serves California-style fare for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The seasonal Baja Beach Club Poolside Lounge serves buffet breakfasts, and lunch and dinner specials. A business area offers six guest-use computer stations, for a fee. A total of 30,000 square feet of function space accommodates events. Recreational diversions include a complimentary, 24-hour fitness center with cardiovascular and weight-training equipment, and free weights. An outdoor pool is the focal point of the hotel's tropically landscaped inner courtyard. Guestrooms. The Sheraton Universal Hotel offers 451 smoke-free guestrooms that overlook the Hollywood Hills or San Fernando Valley. Sheraton Sweet Sleeper beds feature pillowtop mattresses draped with white duvets and deep-brown accent runners. Tech savvy amenities include 32-inch flat-screen televisions, MP3 adaptors, and high-speed wired Internet access for a fee. Laptop-compatible in-room safes are complimentary. Coffeemakers are provided in all accommodations. Bathrooms feature marble vanities. Expert Tip. The Universal Studios Theme Park shuttles pick up passengers at the hotel's entrance approximately every 20 minutes.
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Large updated room and convenient
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Posted Dec 29, 2006
Excellent
Large updated room and convenient parking.Parking cost ($16 per day).“Convenient hotel to universal studios and other Burbank studios. The room and bath were spacious and in very good condition. Didn't try the restaurants. Better than most Sheratons....
Smoking rooms/great service/updated
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Posted Dec 28, 2006
Excellent
Smoking rooms/great service/updated.Parking and room service price/scams.“Great value for service is a-1, room was great, location was good too. Parking is a rip off and room service charges $4 plus 15% gratuity in addition to their high prices,...
Good value for the price.Missed making
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Posted Dec 28, 2006
Good
Good value for the price.Missed making up my room one day.“Overall it was a good experience. Staff friendly and helpful. Room clean. The only negative was that housekeeping missed making up my room one day, but when I phoned the front desk that...
There were several major problems with this Sheraton. One: there was no heat available until the temperature went below 58 degrees, so the room was very cold. We asked twice for a space heater, twice a space heater was promised, but no space heater...
The concierge was very helpful. The
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Posted Nov 17, 2006
Excellent
The concierge was very helpful. The location was perfect for me.I didn't have bath towels the first night. The view was poor!“I had to extend my stay an extra night and day, to attend an unexpected funeral....
Convenience to universal city.There was
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Posted Nov 15, 2006
Good
Convenience to universal city.There was a playboy convergences occurring.“They were extra busy with a very unique clientele with the playboy conference so the staff was overloaded and the people were much "underdressed":). Our timing wasn't very...