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El Royale Gardens Near Universal Studios

2.5 star property
Motel with a health club, near Universal Studios Hollywood

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This tranquil retreat sits conveniently close to Universal Studios Hollywood. Guests can play a round at the adjacent golf course, browse the on-site library, or relax in the garden. The helpful staff and complimentary WiFi create a comfortable home base for exploring the area.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Tonight

Sep 29 - Sep 30
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Tomorrow

Sep 30 - Oct 1
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Classic Room, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, soundproofing

Classic Room, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(50 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Microwave
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
11117 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA, 91604

What's nearby

  • Universal Studios Hollywood - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Universal CityWalk - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Warner Brothers Studio - 4 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Hollywood Boulevard - 8 min drive - 3.5 miles

Getting around

  • Downtown Burbank Station - 9 min drive
  • Universal City Station - 12 min walk
  • Los Angeles Intl. (LAX) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ohana BBQ - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Residuals Tavern - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Fox and Hounds - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Daichan - ‬6 min walk

About this property

El Royale Gardens Near Universal Studios

Motel near Universal Studios Hollywood
At El Royale Gardens Near Universal Studios, you can look forward to an adjacent golf course, a garden, and a library. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a health club, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • Self parking (surcharge), an area shuttle, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage, free newspapers, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Smoke-free premises, a front-desk safe, and concierge services
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at El Royale Gardens Near Universal Studios feature comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Self parking on site (USD 20 per stay)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Things to do

  • Health club
  • Library

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Separate bedroom
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 150.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: USD 20.00 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is El Royale Gardens Near Universal Studios pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at El Royale Gardens Near Universal Studios?

Self parking is available for USD 20.00 per stay.

What time is check-in at El Royale Gardens Near Universal Studios?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at El Royale Gardens Near Universal Studios?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is El Royale Gardens Near Universal Studios located?

Situated in Studio City, this golf motel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Universal Studios Hollywood, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™, and CBS Studio Center. Universal CityWalk and Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area are also within 2 mi (3 km). Universal City Station is 12 minutes by foot.

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El Royale Gardens Near Universal Studios Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 508 out of 631 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 96 out of 631 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 631 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 631 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 631 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay; friendly staff & very clean!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Their hospitality is always so amazing! They treat us well this being our second year going for HHN and staying close by. Just a simple hotel, but their kindness and hospitality makes it worth it. Thank you guys!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfy and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Troy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean room. Close to Universal Studios.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

LL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
clean inside, friendly staff, good service
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

April 2025

We enjoyed our stay at El Royal Gardens. The location is convenient for Universal studios and the staff friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice owner! Car was in front of our door and rooms are up to date. Great stay!

10/10 Excellent

Xinyi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing to us. Very nice people! Very close distance to universal and reasonably priced. We will definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay and it was only a 10 minute walk from Universal Studios.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shuyao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have a nice room and receive warmth hospitality, all are good!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hidden gem, most comfortable bed I've ever had in a hotel, if you can the cottage rooms are amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nichelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean room and quiet!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice small and clean Motel.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a cute place near universal studios. Staff was so nice and welcoming!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was very friendly. The room was great for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean place! Very friendly staff. Will definitely stay here next time!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

heaven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the cleanliness and how comfortable the bed was
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Layla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing service, the front desk and owner were so kind and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a great bungalow style property. The staff is amazing, the location is great. This is a fun little local overnighter!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place! Friendly staff

Super clean and a cute place to stay. Neighborhood is decent but maybe looks a little sketchy. No issues on a 7 block walk at 11pm on a weeknight.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Feels like home.

Really clean place, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at Royale Hotel was Amazing! Would recommend this place for couples. The staff was attentive and very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

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