The Garland

Hollywood, Los Angeles

Star rating

King Room
Deluxe Room
Pool Bar
The Front Yard Bar
The Front Yard Dining Area
Courtyard
The Front Yard Fire Pit
Cinema Room
Dive-in Movies by the Pool
The Store
The Front Yard Restaurant
The Front Yard Patio
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King Room
Deluxe Room
Pool Bar
The Front Yard Bar
The Front Yard Dining Area
Courtyard
The Front Yard Fire Pit
Cinema Room
Dive-in Movies by the Pool
The Store
The Front Yard Restaurant
The Front Yard Patio

The hotel

Set in seven leafy acres, and with a 50-year tradition of serving guests, The Garland is relaxing, family friendly, and doesn’t skimp on style. Take in its relaxed retro vibe and comfy style. Eating at the restaurant here is, as they say, like an evening at an old friend's house. Request a table out on the deck for dining amongst the trees and plants, catch up over a drink in a cosy booth in the lounge or grab a seat at the bar. Check out the weekly programme of activities too — you could join a guided walk, watch a film by the pool or enjoy some complimentary wine tasting. All this, just minutes from LA’s hotspots. As a Preferred Hotel Partner of Universal Studios Hollywood℠, you’re just a free shuttle ride from the parks, so don't forget to purchase your park tickets too for the ride(s) of your life!

Amenities

  • Families
  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry Service
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Swimming Pool
  • Close to City Centre

Where is it

In North Hollywood, just minutes from Universal Studios Hollywood℠. Less than 10 minutes drive to the Walk of Fame and a bit further to Beverly Hills. Transfer time from Los Angeles International Airport: 30 minutes (depending on traffic).

Hotel information

257 room and suites. All with a private balcony, air-conditioning, 37" flat-screen TV with access to streaming apps, fridge, bathroom amenities, in-room safe, tea/coffee-making facilities, complimentary WiFi, hairdryer, iron and board (on request). All rooms and balconies are non-smoking.

Deluxe Rooms have 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Complimentary shuttle service to Universal Studios Hollywood, Universal CityWalk® and Los Angeles Metro Red Line Station. Self-parking $33, valet parking $37, plus tax per night (payable locally, subject to change).

The Front Yard restaurant with an expansive outdoor patio (Californian cuisine). The Front Yard lounge bar (with daily happy hours). Lobby bar.

Dive-in movies. Seasonal entertainment programme including live music in the courtyard, wine tasting, yoga classes and bottomless brunches*.

Outdoor heated pool, Jacuzzi and sun deck. Fitness centre. Outdoor courtyard with foosball and board games.

Room service*. Business centre. Boutique shop with locally crafted gifts. Laundry/dry-cleaning service*. Complimentary safe at front desk. Complimentary WiFi.

The LA Hotel Worker Protection Ordinance Fee is a new tax recently introduced by the City of Los Angeles. It is $9 per day plus tax, payable locally and subject to change.

Environmental Sustainability fee of $1.75 payable locally and subject to change.

*Denotes local charge.


Please note: guests under the age of 18 will require a waiver to completed by their guardian upon check-in.

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Traveller rating

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Jun 9, 2025 Global34159213524 Aberdeen, United Kingdom

Safe 20 minutes walk from Universal. Only downside is $35 Parking. We got a complimentary upgrade to a suite which was beautiful. The standard rooms are ok. Ask to be on floor 2 as a minimum otherwise you will either be on the ground or basement level. The restaurant was excellent too.
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Jun 3, 2025 GavinAustin02 Memphis, Tennessee

The Garland was amazing! Every detail of the hotel was perfect! The employees were polite and friendly, and the house keeping was amazing!! Every day when we came back from a long day of site-seeing, it was like checking in to a new, clean room every day!! It was amazing, and the best I've ever seen! Thank you for a wonderful stay!!
Image of the Tripadvisor rating A Shangri-La in all ways. Beautiful resort with a warm family atmosphere that turns out to be real.

May 31, 2025 Dennis P

First I want to thank housekeeping. Rossana, head of housekeeping, and Cynthia, along with all the stellar housekeeping staff, have made a huge difference during our stay. I don’t know the individual names of all the housekeeping staff that take care of us day to day, but we are truly indebted to them. My wife is immune compromised, and she… Read more
First I want to thank housekeeping. Rossana, head of housekeeping, and Cynthia, along with all the stellar housekeeping staff, have made a huge difference during our stay. I don’t know the individual names of all the housekeeping staff that take care of us day to day, but we are truly indebted to them. My wife is immune compromised, and she suffered a serious flare up. Her new doctors have found a treatment that is turning things around. In the meantime, The Garland Hotel and the entire staff have been literal lifesavers, in every way. We were thrown by my wife getting worse. The staff acted as a caring family, above and beyond anything we could ask. Housekeeping worked around our odd hours, and brought anything extra we needed. And they were truly kind and helpful, which can be in short supply these days. My wife’s review of The Garland covers multiple facets of the hotel and its people, all of which are beyond excellent! We want to add to that how much a young man named Bruce has done for us, both before and after my wife wasn’t feeling well. And also now as she gets better. He will help you in any way he can anytime, and by the way, both in healthy and well times gives us great advice about particular foods and beverages. Everyone mentioned in my wife’s review, under “Callie” I can absolutely confirm as the very best. As well as Crystal, Angel and whomever I am accidentally forgetting. William, Matthew, Dom, Gober, Jorge, Don and Kenneth, have been irreplaceably great. As family members and friends have joined us to visit, they have all been so impressed with everything and everyone in the hotel. Not to mention how much fun they have had. The place is fun on top of all the great substance and substantial people who are there. We plan to partake of that fun before we head home. And of course we will always be back. And my wife wants to throw our son’s wedding reception at the hotel, and I am in full agreement. Can recommend the Garland to absolutely everyone, in every way. Read less
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May 29, 2025 ScrumpyGirl85 Huddersfield, United Kingdom

We stayed here for 3 nights while we visited universal. The hotel was amazing, so modern with a retro feel. Clearly taken care off & very clean. The food was yummy!! The bathroom in the room had a bit of an unpleasant smell, but to be fair we didn’t report it so didn’t give them an opportunity to sort it. Only downside was the aircon was… Read more
We stayed here for 3 nights while we visited universal. The hotel was amazing, so modern with a retro feel. Clearly taken care off & very clean. The food was yummy!! The bathroom in the room had a bit of an unpleasant smell, but to be fair we didn’t report it so didn’t give them an opportunity to sort it. Only downside was the aircon was floor based a foot away from your face while sleeping, it was very loud & came on & off through the night. Didn’t effect anybody else but drawing the short straw & being the one close to it, did effect my sleep. Great shuttle to universal- really quirky Everybody working there was just lovely, amazing hotel all round Read less
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May 22, 2025 Barbrook Hertfordshire

What can I say.....this was the most amazing hotel whilst we were in LA. Such a great location for sight seeing. We loved the feel of the hotel and completely fell in love with it. The pool area was superb and great to have a chill there when breaking from sight seeing. The rooms were perfect. The staff were super friendly and helpful. The… Read more
What can I say.....this was the most amazing hotel whilst we were in LA. Such a great location for sight seeing. We loved the feel of the hotel and completely fell in love with it. The pool area was superb and great to have a chill there when breaking from sight seeing. The rooms were perfect. The staff were super friendly and helpful. The restaurants were out of this world, amazing food, staff were great and reasonable prices considering where we were! We can't recommend this hotel enough, perfect for families and couples. We will definitely be back!! Thank you to everyone at The Garland. Read less