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Reviews of The Garland 4 stars

4222 Vineland Avenue, Universal City, Los Angeles, CA 91602, United States

#27 of 386 hotels in Los Angeles

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 1927 hotel reviews

8.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.2

  • Comfort

    9.2

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    9.2

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    8.4

  • Free WiFi

    8.6

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  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Relaxing hotel which makes you feel on holiday. There is a patio where you can grab a bite with live music. I didn't have time to enjoy the pool but it looked very clean. The personnel were extremely nice and they offered me a late check out till 1 pm which was perfect. They have a free shuttle that takes you to Universal and the metro station.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Free shuttle to universal studios. Restaurant on site.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2024

    10
    Perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was exactly like the photos! Very handy having the restaurant there and it had great food. Loved the hotel activities as well.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2024

    9.0
    Great location but avoid the highway side if you don’t like the noise.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premium King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some rooms overlook the highway. Ours was one of them.

    Great location but unfortunately we were placed on the highway side of the building which was noisy at night. Great restaurant for both breakfast and dinner (and I assume brunch/lunch as well although we didn’t have those during our stay). Shuttle available to Universal Studios and there is paid parking available on the hotel site close by your room. Room had a 60s/70s style vibe and was clean and comfortable. Staff were great especially noted are the bar staff and restaurant staff. Buffet breakfast is excellent value. The room rate is not the cheapest in the area but everything is available on site including a pool.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights

    There are so many children in the pool that swimming was de facto not possible

    shuttle to universal city and metro station, restaurant, room, pool

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    10
    Great Hotel near Universal.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    You would need to get a car to see the sites but that would apply to many hotels. Room could do with more PowerPoint's near the beds to charge devices.

    Comfortable and clean rooms. Facilities were great but didn't have time to use them. Loved the shuttle to Universal. Loved the decor of the hotel. Staff were friendly. Good walking distance to get coffee in Tujunga Avenue where there was a lovely strip of shops and eateries. 10 min walk also to grocery stores.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    9.0
    Loved the vibe! Will return when in the area again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Nothing really to complain about. We dot like a hash brown choice at breakfast though, not just fingerling/breakfast potatoes. Coffee a bit weak in a plain and cappucino choice.

    Didn't use pool, but very nice area. We did sit there for a quick drink. Front Yard restaurant was very good. I thought it to be a boutique hotel and was very surprised at how many rooms there were. Didn't feel crowded though.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2024

    10
    Relaxing at its finest
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms can use an update but overall vintage Hollywood style.

    The pool, the restaurant. The convenience.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    10
    Awesome place
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    U had to pay for parking

    Beds were comfortable, very clean and safe

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    8.0
    An impeccable attention to detail for ambience and layout. Very comfortable and accommodating.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe King Room with Pool View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Free bottled water in the rooms would be a benefit. Breakfast hosts were reluctant to allow seating at any of the 20 empty tables, preferring you to wait for a table to free up in one area.

    Location, facilities, design and ambience were exceptional. Movies by the pool is a nice touch and the availability of a laundry was a bonus. The free shuttle to Universal Studios was great.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2024

    10
    Thank you!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Location, staff was friendly and helpful

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room with Pool View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Pefect location for visiting our friends in Studio City. The property is very close to the freeway but the doors/windows are well-insulated. We were happy to find chargers available for our EV.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2024

    10
    Excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Everything, we always stay at this hotel when visiting family in Studio City/Sherman Oaks. Ambiance is great, happy, quaint, pool, activities, restaurant on property, etc.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    8.0
    A nice hotel, good style but generally slightly overpriced for what you get.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A bottle of water in the room was $5 which is frankly ridiculous! It felt like they were trying to rip you off. In most hotel across Europe water is free in the room each day. $5 is a joke! We were able to drive to the 7/11 but if you didn’t have a car you’d end up paying a fortune for water for a long stay. Also, the cleaners didn’t come to the room until around 4pm each day which was really inconvenient. We’d come back from a day out each day and find the cleaners hadn’t been. Our little one needed a nap and the cleaners would arrive. I’m not sure if this is a US thing but in Europe cleaners have usually been by midday. Also, the kids menu at the bar and restaurant are a little too limited.

    The style of the hotel was nice, the gym was well looked after and had a great range of equipment. The pool area is lovely and plenty of towels out for everyone.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    10
    I will be back again to enjoy the good food and relaxing stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Parking a bit pricey yet understandable.

    Special care to facilities, room and decor details. Acoustics eliminated adjoining room and hallway noise.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    10
    Definitely I will be back for a third time, but I won’t be going in the pool or hot tub
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Premium King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The pool area at the hot tub there had to have been 20 children crammed in there. Health hazard.

    The night manager at the yard. Excellent man.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    9.0
    It was great, friendly, safe, good food, comfortable rooms. Can’t fault it.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Maybe a little out of the way but loved coming back after a big day out to a little oasis. Would have liked to have seen “Happy Hour” at a decent time, didn’t like the “reverse” option.

    Everything was great. Ideal for Universal.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    10
    Great location and super clean
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location from universal studios with surprisingly amazing pillows never found in another hotel before

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    We loved the chill and relaxing atmosphere particularly in the evening when we could enjoy dinner and drinks by the pool while watching a movie. Also loved that there were two hot tubs allowing adults a kid free soak.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Staff were excellent . Go beyond to help the guests

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    10
    Enjoyed the hotel and was able to walk to some cute areas.
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Premium King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amenities

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    10
    Fabulous
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The friendly staff, fabulous amenities, security and the food. Definitely would stay again!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2024

    10
    I would definitely come back! We had so much fun. I just wish the beds were more comfortable.
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The beds. Personally the beds were super uncomfortable, too soft. Couldn’t sleep well at all.

    We loved everything! Food, location, staff. Everything was perfect.

    Stayed in April 2024

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