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
A video preview image
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 $9.86 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.

Rating summary

  • Location Image of the Tripadvisor rating
  • Sleep Quality Image of the Tripadvisor rating
  • Rooms Image of the Tripadvisor rating
  • Service Image of the Tripadvisor rating
  • Value Image of the Tripadvisor rating
  • Cleanliness Image of the Tripadvisor rating

Traveller rating

  • Excellent (2563)
  • Very good (1354)
  • Average (400)
  • Poor (133)
  • Terrible (71)
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great Hotel

Apr 20, 2026 msmarvin

We stayed here 5 years ago and it was great. The Garland is still great. The rooms are great. The staff is wonderful and very helpful. The restaurant was super.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating California trip 26

Apr 15, 2026 SteveB2978 Mawnan Smith, United Kingdom

Wonderful hotel. Brilliant staff. Great facilities and lots of nice little touches-cinema evenings by the pool. Lovely rooms. Great food
Image of the Tripadvisor rating I'd go again anytime - a gem!

Apr 10, 2026 Naz D Oakland, California

We stayed here while visiting Universal Parks & Resorts nearby, and felt lucky to have found a hotel that added so much to our vacation experience! The hotel is charming, and full of character that you don't get from the "big box" hotel chains. It's family friendly without being bland for the adults in the family (or adults without kids).… Read more
We stayed here while visiting Universal Parks & Resorts nearby, and felt lucky to have found a hotel that added so much to our vacation experience! The hotel is charming, and full of character that you don't get from the "big box" hotel chains. It's family friendly without being bland for the adults in the family (or adults without kids). Sometimes online pix make a space look better than it is IRL, but The Garland looked exactly as pictured. The pool area is great too. There's music, drinks, food, and two hot tubs - one for adults only and one for kids/families (at a lower temp). I really liked that because my son loves being in a hot tub after the pool, but I don't want him in a tub that's hot enough for adults. They play family friendly movies outdoors by the pool area at night, so you can make it a poolside dinner & movie if you like. If not, you can eat at the Courtyard which is away from the pool area. There's on-site gym and laundry - but we didn't use either. On our last day I thought about coming back again...with or without kids! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Our hotel of choice in L.A.

Apr 10, 2026 Mariel J

The Garland was a beautiful, perfect location for our family trip to Los Angeles and Universal Studios Hollywood. The trolley they provided to and from Universal Studios was perfect and so easy. The hotel room was very clean and even though we were near the elevator, minimal noise was heard from outside of the room or from other rooms. The turn… Read more
The Garland was a beautiful, perfect location for our family trip to Los Angeles and Universal Studios Hollywood. The trolley they provided to and from Universal Studios was perfect and so easy. The hotel room was very clean and even though we were near the elevator, minimal noise was heard from outside of the room or from other rooms. The turn down service was perfect! I didn't have to ask for more towels or anything from the front desk. We used the restaurant for breakfast each day of our visit, which was good too. The only thing is the fruit we ordered one day was in a larger container than the second day. The hotel provided a pool and hot tub, but we didn't get the chance to jump in due to it being too chilly for us. They also had a movie of the night for kids but due to sightseeing and day at Universal, we didn't get a chance to partake in that either but it was nice to see it being offered. This hotel will be our place to stay when we return to L.A. and definitely worthy of being recommended, especially for families! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Beautiful Hotel

Apr 1, 2026 A2138YZdonnaf

This hotel is gorgeous. All the staff were friendly and welcoming. Our room, two queen beds with a balcony was beautiful. The beds were extremely comfortable, the shower was powerful and it had everything we wanted. The swimming pool is lovely. There are two hot tubs, one for children and one for adults. There are always towels and sun lounges /… Read more
This hotel is gorgeous. All the staff were friendly and welcoming. Our room, two queen beds with a balcony was beautiful. The beds were extremely comfortable, the shower was powerful and it had everything we wanted. The swimming pool is lovely. There are two hot tubs, one for children and one for adults. There are always towels and sun lounges / chairs available. In the evening they show a film on a projector which is fun. The gym has everything you need and can be accessed 24/7 They do a free shuttle to Universal Studios leaving the hotel every hour and collecting from Universal City Walk every quarter past the hour up until 10.15pm. you can also book to be dropped at the Metro bus station. I would highly recommend this beautiful hotel. Read less