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3241 Cahuenga Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90068
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Holiday Inn Express Los Angeles - Universal City - Cahuenga
Ranked #92 of 293 hotels in Los Angeles
3.5 of 5 stars 116 Reviews
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California
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
“On a Budget?”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2012
2
people found this review helpful

This is the place to be. We were very pleased with our stay at Holiday Inn Express. All the Staff we came in contact with, were all pleasant and helpful. The Hotel location was right off the freeway ramp. The location to Universal Studios & Universal City Walk was great. We had a room reserved for three nights and we found the room to be very roomy and clean.

In the morning, a 'Breakfast Bar' was served in the lobby of the hotel. We were expecting the usual, coffee, juice, sweet rolls, apples, bananas, cereals, etc. What a surprise to see, on a different morning of our stay, scrambled eggs, cheese omelets, biscuits w/gravy, bacon, sausages, toast were also being served. They also had a neat pancake machine that made fresh pancakes right on the spot. I forgot to mention, this Yummy Breakfast, was included in the price of our hotel room.....And yes, I would stay again!

  • Stayed December 2011, travelled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Vancouver, Canada
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“For the budget conscious traveling solo in LA”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 January 2012
2
people found this review helpful

First time staying in Los Angeles I wanted to be near the attractions in the area: Universal Studios, Universal Citywalk, and Warner Brothers Studios. I also wanted to feel safe walking around at night as I was traveling alone (yes, female).

This hotel delivered on location. I got what I need a solo traveler, did not have to worry about finding a place for breakfast (they provide an adequate one even for someone like me who has dietary restrictions) and the rooms were clean.

The staff was friendly and helpful. Special thanks to Jun at the front desk!

  • Stayed December 2011
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Walnut, California
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5 reviews 5 reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“good timing”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 November 2011
4
people found this review helpful

We were driving looking for Hotel rooms in Hollywood area. Rate is too much anywhere we go. We passed by this one just adjacent to Universal studio. There is only couple of rooms left w/c is both smoking room. The clerk give us key to both of the rooms to check how bad is
the smell. To our surprise,,,,we didn't notice if this is smoking or non smoking room. We end up staying two nights. What a great service....

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  • Stayed August 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Las Vegas, Nevada
2 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“great deal”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 November 2011
3
people found this review helpful

This Hotel is on the side of freeway but when you get inside the room, it was quiet enough to have a good night sleep. The room is very very clean. It is adjacent to Universal Studio, 2 miles from Hollywood walk of fame.....Call them to have a best deal...

Room Tip: This a small Hotel maybe around 50 rooms. There is no fancy or big lobby but it is quiet even it is...
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  • Stayed August 2011, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Sydney, Australia
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
“Handy location”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 October 2011
3
people found this review helpful

We stayed here 2 nights to visit Hollywood and Universal. Its a fairly short walk to Universal and the local bus stops right outside to take you into Hollywood. Its close to a freeway so you can hear the traffic. The breakfast was good, real boiling water for tea - amazing and I loved the pancake machine. They stored our bags after check out so we could go to Universal. The 2 restaurants we visited nearby were great - a French and an Italian, even though it seems like in the middle of nowhere. My only advice is if you are getting an airport shuttle here - print out a google map. Our worst experience of our 3 week US holiday was getting to this place. The driver got lost 3 times, abused the hell out of us for not knowing where it was and then charged us double what he quoted because it took over an hour to find. Maybe he was just a dope - but take a map in case.

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  • Stayed June 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Address: 3241 Cahuenga Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90068
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