BLVD Hotel & Studios

10730 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604, Los Angeles, United States

3-star hotel

Guest rating: 3.7 / 5

Overview

BLVD Hotel & Studios is a 3-star boutique hotel on Ventura Boulevard in Studio City, just off U.S. Highway 101. It’s positioned for quick access to major Hollywood-area attractions while offering a more neighborhood setting than central Hollywood.

Location & Nearby Highlights

The hotel is about a 7-minute walk to the Universal/Studio City metro station and about a 17-minute walk to Universal Studios Hollywood (roughly 1.1 km). It’s also within easy reach of the Hollywood Bowl (~3.8 km), the Hollywood Sign (~4.0 km), Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood (~3.1 km), and the Hollywood Walk of Fame (~5.2 km). Farther afield are Griffith Observatory (~6.4 km), The Grove (~7.4 km), LACMA (~8.3 km), and The Getty (~12.0 km).

Rooms & Studios

Rooms are described as chic with wood floors and window shutters, and include flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. Standard in-room conveniences include minifridges, microwaves, and coffeemakers, with some suites adding private patios or balconies. Upgraded options include kitchens, and the hotel also offers in-room spa treatments.

Dining & Bars

Breakfast is offered for an extra charge in a casual café. The hotel also has a trendy lounge bar plus a lobby bar for drinks and downtime.

Recreation & Practicalities

On-site facilities include an indoor pool and a gym. Parking is available for a surcharge, and guest feedback frequently notes paid parking and additional nightly fees.

Best for

This hotel is best for Universal Studios Hollywood visitors who want a nearby base with a short walk to the Universal/Studio City metro station and a walkable route to the park. It also suits travelers who value larger, apartment-style room features such as microwaves, minifridges, and (in some units) kitchens or patios/balconies.

Travel tips

Budget for paid parking and potential nightly fees, as these are commonly mentioned by guests. If you plan to use transit, the Universal/Studio City metro station is about a 7-minute walk, making it easier to reach Hollywood-area sights without driving. Being just off U.S. Highway 101 can be convenient for day trips, but some guests report road noise in rooms.

What guests say

Guests frequently highlight friendly, helpful staff across the hotel, including front desk and bar service. Room size and comfort come up often, with multiple mentions of spacious rooms and convenient in-room extras like a fridge and microwave. Location is a major positive, especially for quick access to Universal Studios Hollywood. Recurring negatives include complaints about parking and nightly fees, as well as maintenance and comfort issues such as loud A/C, tricky showers, and occasional noise from the road.

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