BLVD Hotel & Spa

Blvd Hotel in Studio City is one of the nicest hotels we have ever stayed at. We walked in during happy hour 5−7pm and both got a free drink. There is a cooler of lemonade or tea that greets you in the lobby. The gentleman at the counter offered us a free shuttle to City Walk and waited for us to be ready. The queen suite was roomy and inviting — two super comfortable queen beds and a sitting area with a couch, 2^nd TV and kitchen station. The A/​C was easy to set to any temp. The décor is modern and pleasing, and the bathroom is sleek and roomy. Loved the shower head hanging from the ceiling. Everything we asked for from the front counter was accommodated with a smile, from shuttle tickets to extra coffee packets. There is a 24 hour Subway a short walk away where we got breakfast sandwiches. At the end of our day at Universal we called for the shuttle and it was there waiting for us, complete with cold water bottles that were very welcome after a hot day at the park. All in all we could not have been more pleased with our stay at the Blvd Hotel. We will definitely be back!

The hotel is older and a bit worn but it was CLEAN and that’s most important to me. It was very spacious with a separate sitting/​tv room. However for the price it would be great if they offered one of the following. Free parking, free coffee in the lobby or continental breakfast or a shuttle to the park since we have to pay for parking $ 24/​night.

YO… my family and I have been staying here for the past three months due to the Porter Ranch gas leak. This hotel is located right off the Lankershim exit. The BLVD hotel is the yummy cream filling to a nasty Oreo cookie, as it is smacked right between two sketchy ass looking hotels, «The Nite Inn», and the «Universal Inn». If you’re considering staying at one of those hotels you should probably walk back to the tasty white cream filling and just stay there. You feel me? You may say «don’t judge a hotel by it’s appearance», but nah, that is where you are wrong. If a hotel looks like it’s housing bugs, infections, syringes, and a boatload of other mysterious elements then I advise not to stay at it. Be safe and smart, stay at the BLVD. It’s walking distance to Universal Studios, which is dope if you have kids, or want to take a fine date up there.
Their bar, «The Backdrop Lounge» serves happy hour everyday from 5pm-​7pm. The happy hour special offers one free alcoholic beverage from their select list. FREE alcohol? Aiyyyyyoooo… this is the spot to pre-​game before you have a fun night, especially for lightweights like me. They have a TV usually playing sports or a great flick. Every Wednesday they have movie night where the hotel guests can come to the first floor and watch a movie together. That’s lowkey kinda cute yo. I ain’t ever seen this many random people enjoying each other’s company. It was kinda inspiring to be honest my G.
Well lemme move on and get to the room. As I exit the elevator I am hit with an interesting citrus aroma in the hallways. I wonder how many times they apply that throughout the day. Who’s job is that? Anyways, I then get to my room, swipe my card key, open the door, and realize what the good life is like. Inside this spacious room lies a clean bed with six pillows, one of which is orange. It is also home to a flat screen mounted on the wall, air conditioning, a desk, a couch, ottomans, a microwave, a refrigerator, and a balcony. The bed is pretty comfy, and I can stretch on it without falling off, unlike my twin bed at home. The restroom is clean, the shower hits you with water from the ceiling so you feel like a God, and also has another shower head at eye level just in case you feeling spoiled. The cleaning crew always stock the basic amenities so you can smell like a walking soap dispenser if need be. I’ve had a couple rooms here so I can give you a more objective review than some of these nay-​sayers I’m seeing spew hate on the internet.
When I changed rooms the employee Janice was really helpful, and she even hooked it up with a balcony. Janice is dope, if you see her dap her up. Other employees that made my stay extra cool would be Megan and Rebecca. Everyone here made me feel welcome though. This hotel has been fully booked for the past few months, and each employee, especially the ones I named deserve a bonus for keeping me, my family, and other guests fully content. If you don’t, then you probably gonna get ink on your brand new suit, or accidentally machine dry your clothes when ya meant to hang em, or run outta batteries when you’re shaving your face, or dog poop on your front lawn, or something to that extent. Anyways, thanks y’all.
Other Pros:
they have good free fruity refreshments when you walk in.
their second floor has pictures of celebrities, PERFECT for face-​swapping on Snapchat.
Cons:
the pool is small.
sometimes the wifi goes in and out.
PEACE.

By far one of the most misleading hotels ! Lots of dirt cracked walls broken mirrors dirty sink n shower. Ima germ phob n this room had me very uncomfortable

Everyone at the hotel was super nice and we were really pleased with the layout of comfort of the room. The only down side was u could hear people walking in the hallway, but it wasn’t horrible. It’s near a lot of cool places like the crave café. I would absolutely stay here again.

Booked this hotel through
to go to Universal Studios. My boyfriend and I stayed at this hotel for 3 days and 2 nights and it was a pleasant stay. Parking garage is $ 24 per night. It’s small and have their own rule to parking. They have double parking ex. If you’re parked against the wall and a car is behind yours the front desk will have the owner’s car keys and move the car so you can leave. The hotel is a 5 minute drive to Universal Studios and is accessible to some restaurants and drug stores. Our view from the hotel is facing Ventura and you can see the Despicable Me building from afar. The room was clean, however the only thing I have to say is that the bathroom had a mirror that had some black marks on it and the drain for the shower was a tad bit rusty. The wifi goes on and off every now and then when you try to connect. The people at the front desk says it happens to Apple products and that it may have to do with the firewall. Overall not bad

Very nice hotel right across from universal Studios, quiet, boutique style, nice bar downstairs, nice staff, easy parking, no real restaurant but close to several.

I might say it was decent if I paid less than $ 100 for the night. However, it was EXTREMELY LACKING WITH FALSE ADVERTISING for what I paid.
The hotel was close to Universal, however; it was right next to the freeway which may be a problem for some.
The room itself was in bad shape. I could not open the windows on a hot night because the screen had holes in it. The bathroom mirror had many cracks and was dirty.
It is also misleading that there is a spa; there is not. You must walk across the parking garage to get to the pool, which is very tiny without even any chairs or tables.
I paid $ 40 dollars extra for breakfast included, but the breakfast was only worth $ 5.
TL;DR: the room had clean bedsheets but if that’s all you need you’re much better off going anywhere else that’s cheaper.

Before booking my 2 night stay, I looked at various hotels including Holiday Inn, Marriott Burbank Airport, Courtyard by Marriott, and Embassy Suites. BLVD Hotel & Spa was the most expensive, but seemed to be the most convenient location near Universal Studios and also seemed like a high end hotel.
Small room with 2 full size beds, big fridge, bathroom was clean. Parking is $ 20 a night and you have to give your keys to the front desk if you are parked on the outside due to the limited spaces available. Wifi is free but spotty. The staff is very friendly and nice and they have happy hour at the bar where you get a complimentary beverage in the evening. What ruined the stay and why I would not recommend this hotel or book here again is for 2 reasons.
1. The whole room smelled like CIGARS and cigarettes on the 2^nd day because someone was smoking in another room causing the whole floor to wreak of cigars. We reported this and the staff acted immediately but the experience was not good.
2. The walls are extremely thin and the whole night I heard coughing sounds every 2 minutes coming from the next door from 12AM — 3AM. I am not high maintenance or picky. I have slept fine in hostels with 8+ people. The appliances in the room were pretty cheap (the phone cord fell off, the sink was missing fixtures.
I was really disappointed because I paid the premium because I wanted my family to be more comfortable but what we got was a cheap «resort» and a really bad experience for both nights. If you book one of the chains –a Marriott, Sheraton, Embassy Suites, etc. I GUARANTEE it will be more roomy, comfortable, and cheaper for you. I have never had such a bad hotel experience and I travel a lot and have stayed at a variety of hotel brands and chains. This is not one I would ever go back to despite the friendly staff.

Omg the worst spa ever! The sheets were dirty, they lied about the service. I got the Power couple for me and my mom, and it was suppose to be 30 min face and 30 min body and we were both suppose to have our own massause but there was only one and they lied about the champagne and strawberries they promised us before booking the appointment. I am very disappointed and will never come back.

Was a guest at the hotel for a week. The staff is very nice. The small café is very reasonably priced. The looks of the hotel will fool you… rooms are very out-​dated and parking is a nightmare. Housekeeping leaves after a certain time so keep that in mind.

I had never stayed here prior, but it was a fun, comfortable hotel for a great price in Studio City. The staff was kind, and their fruit infused water in the lobby was so refreshing. I was given credit for snacks at their little food store by checking in on Unilocal.Thank you!

Not what it is hyped about. Spa my rearend. Rooms very load. Looks like they missed many things on the final punch list. Booked for 4 nights they charged the whole stay the first night. Credit card showed charge. Was staying with another person and wanted to split bill and front staff would not split without a managers approval. WTF? Left my credit card at the front desk and had to ask 2 days later if they found one. Maybe look who’s staying and see if belongs to anyone. Makes me suspicious. Mish mash of pillows nothing matches. $ 20 a day parking. A little steep. Will not stay there again.

Although the staff was very friendly and at first glance this hotel looks very clean & presentable you might think otherwise after you arrive for your stay. The hotel lobby & hallway floors are well kept but the rooms are in desperate need of attention. Upon entering our room we were checking things out and found multiple hairs on the white bed spread. When we were ready to go to bed I pulled back the blanket to reveal a weird orange red stain that completely freaked me out. Also, the bathroom mirror was in desperate need of attention & had a couple cracks. For $ 200+ a night we were expecting a better quality for the price & we will not be returning due to the lack of cleanliness and lack of care for the rooms. We were going to Hollywood Horror Nights at Universal so it was nice that it was so close and a little bit less pricey than the other hotels in the area. Unfortunately due to lack of attention to rooms where their customers are staying we will definitely be staying at the Sheraton or the Hilton the next time we are in town.
Side Note: There are several other pictures that other previous customers have posted that look identical to the bathroom mirror damage & hairy, stained sheets that we experienced so I will refrain from sharing mine to avoid repeat pictures.

Its a nice and clean hotel. Its close to Universal Studios. Its a great place if you’re not expecting a high extravagant hotel for the rich and famous. Clean beds, wooden floors, rug around the bed and wooden shutters on the windows. The swimming pool is small, jacuzzi sized located in the parking garage. Parking garage has some single stalls however most are double parked stalls that require you to leave your keys at the front desk. Parking is $ 20. Please see my photos for more info.

I have been meaning to write a review of this stylish boutique hotel for some time as it is my 5^th time to stay here, but I think the fact that is my 5^th time speaks volumes as to how much I enjoy staying here. I have always had a great experiences as the staff is first rate, bar area always fun as Krystal pours a mean drink and my room is probably one of the best boutique rooms I have stayed in. Much better than the Zaza for sure. So I hope that helps anyone contemplating staying here at the BLVD.

If I could sum up our whole experience it would be that MANAGEMENT IS NOT WILLING TO RETURN A CALL.

My one year old had an appointment at a Children’s hospital nearby and since the appointment was in the morning and we live 70 miles away we chose to stay the night to avoid traffic and stress the morning of his appointment. This room failed to do the ONLY thing we asked of it — ALLOW US TO SLEEP.
Around 230AM our fire alarm starts doing the dreaded shrill indicating that the batteries are dying. We are immediately woken by the sound — completely impossible to sleep through or ignore. We had to call the front desk to have someone come with a ladder and replace the batteries (for what it’s worth, he was very apologetic). It took another hour before I was able to get my 1 year old BACK to sleep. The whole purpose of staying at the hotel was to allow us to be rested the morning of his appointment. Big FAIL.
The room was over $ 200 for the night and the only compensation we were offered was complimentary parking and breakfast (which we had no time for because our morning was completely a wreck with our 2 small children and broken sleep schedule and a hard appointment time at the hospital). When we asked to speak to the Manager the morning after we were informed that he was not in and ASSURED that he would call us later that afternoon. Of course he never called so I the following day I called again. I was AGAIN ASSURED that the message would be passed along and now it’s been well over a week and I have not received a call.
I also want to add that the hotel pictures and room descriptions are not necessarily accurate. This is a copy and paste from our confirmation letter:
«This Smoke Free King Suite includes
1 Complimentary BLVD Happy Hour Drink per person over 21.
Separate living area with sofa
42″ Flat Screen TV
Work Desk
WiFi (surcharge)
Plush leather seating
Luxurious bath amenities including Rain Shower Head, Marble counters with raised sinks.
Approx 450 Sq Ft
Microwave and Refrigerator, Hairdryer, Iron/​Iron Board
Upon request and Availability — balconies or private patios.»
We did not have a sofa in our room (all the photos of this suite on the site show a different much nicer version of the room than we had). I was told by the woman I spoke to when I called back that not every King Suite room has the sofa despite their confirmation letter stating that our room would have that. It’s a smaller detail and one I’d have overlooked if the management hadn’t been so terrible, but clearly this hotel has no problem bending the truth to make their rooms appear nicer than they really are.
This hotel is clearly comfortable ignoring their guests complaints and banking on their proximity to Universal to keep the customer base coming. I feel strongly that while this was clearly a one-​off type issue, some level of reimbursement for the ROOM should have been warranted. When the room does not allow for a full night’s sleep by the guest, the management should have done more than offer free parking. And they should ALWAYS return a phone call at the very least.
Terrible Experience.

Came down to SoCal for me and my boyfriends anniversary and he chose this hotel to stay at.
Great location really close to Universal Studios.
Parking lot is iffy– they charge $ 20 a night to park which I personally think is ridiculous and the way it’s set up is weird but I guess they’re just working with what they have.
Inside hotel is nice. The room we stayed in was cute and had modern décor.
Bed was big and comfy. Nice size TV mounted on the wall.
When it was time to shower, I grabbed a towel and it had a yellow stain on one end so I grabbed the other towel and it had a hole in it.
Next day-​new towels and another one had a hole in it. Also, my boyfriend got out of the shower and slightly pulled on the towel and it ripped. So either they need to stock up on some newer more durable towels or you should bring your own. I never complained about it to the staff because I didn’t think it was an issue to ruin my vacation over.
Also, it is next to the freeway so that’s a plus and a minus. It’s great because u can just hop on and go wherever you want. Minus because if you have your window open it is Very loud so if you’re sensitive to freeway noises and occasional loud cars then this might not be the place for you.
They do have a tiny gym room with a few cardio machines. And also they have their spa which we were supposed to get a massage at but we waited until the last day to get one before we left and they didn’t have the employee there who does the massages so we didn’t get to get one but they did give us our refund of the extra money my BF paid to get us those massages which I think was great.
The place does have its pros and cons so I guess you’d just have to try it out for yourself but hopefully my review gave you an idea of what it was like. Not sure if I would stay here again, though. I’d probably look at more options and their reviews first.

I have no Idea why this Hotel only has a three star rating. I have a BLVD very close to my house in Costa Mesa. So when I had work in Studio City and didn’t want to drive in morning traffic I booked a room. I thought the place was cool on so many levels.
BLVD has all the cool interior design, nice comfortable rooms, everything is clean and the location is amazing. It’s not the W but at the end of the day they don’t charge what the W charges and you can really have a fun time at this hotel.
My girlfriend loved the room and all the shopping that was close by. It is also near universal studios and some cool sections of Ventura BLVD are within a short driving distance.
I would recommend this hotel especially if you are visiting California and want to go to Universal Studios and Hollywood. I will throw in the fact that it is geared to the younger demographic so you might hear some late night partying.

Probably one of the top 10 worst hotels we have stayed at. $ 200+ for a room that he hair and stains on the bedding, broken mirror, peeling floor, scuff and dirt marks on walls and furniture. It looks like an old cheap apartment building they tried to turn into a hotel. The hallways are dim, probably so you avoid seeing what else is wrong with the place.
The second room we had, had red smears (blood?) on the sheets and long hair on a few of the pillows. The 2 towels and 2 hand towels in the room were four different shades of gray… Not good since they are suppose to be white. For $ 200+ and then an additional $ 20 for parking… Go to the Sheraton a little ways down. The only good thing was the proximity and you can get a clean hotel for the same price and just as close.