The Tangerine - a Burbank Hotel

The Tangerine - a Burbank Hotel

3901 W Riverside Dr, Burbank, CA 91505, Los Angeles, United States

3-star hotel

Guest rating: 4.6 / 5

Overview

The Tangerine - a Burbank Hotel is a 3-star, retro-chic property in Burbank at 3901 W Riverside Dr. It’s positioned as a value-friendly base for major Hollywood and Studio City attractions, with a strong public rating of 4.6 from 639 reviews.

Rooms

Rooms lean into a whimsical, design-forward style with elaborate individual wall murals and contemporary art. Accommodations include carpeted or polished concrete floors, plus practical features like free Wi‑Fi, flat-screen TVs with cable, and minifridges.

Amenities & Recreation

Included perks feature a continental breakfast and limited on-site parking. Guests also have access to a lobby microwave. For downtime, there’s an outdoor heated pool with lounge chairs and umbrella tables.

Location

The hotel sits close to entertainment staples: the Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood is about 589 m away, and Universal Studios Hollywood is roughly 2.0 km away (with Universal CityWalk Hollywood nearby). It’s also within a short drive of the Hollywood Sign, Griffith Park and Griffith Observatory, the Hollywood Bowl, TCL Chinese Theatre, and the Hollywood Walk of Fame; major museums like LACMA, The Broad, and The Getty are farther out.

Best for

This hotel is best for couples and leisure travelers who want quick access to the studios and theme-park corridor—especially Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood and Universal Studios Hollywood—without paying for a central Hollywood address. It also suits guests who value a stylish, mural-filled room, a heated outdoor pool, and included basics like breakfast, Wi‑Fi, and parking (limited).

Travel tips

On peak attraction days, budget extra time for Universal Studios Hollywood and CityWalk, which are about 2 km away and can be busiest late morning through evening. If you plan to drive, note that on-site parking is limited, so arriving earlier in the day can help. The hotel’s location makes it easy to combine a studio tour (Warner Bros. is under 1 km) with evening plans around Hollywood Bowl or Hollywood/Highland-area sights like the Walk of Fame and TCL Chinese Theatre.

What guests say

Guests repeatedly highlight the hotel’s location for visiting Universal and nearby Burbank/Hollywood attractions, along with a strong sense of value for the area. Service is commonly described as friendly and reliable, and rooms are frequently noted as clean, cozy, and comfortable—especially the beds. Breakfast comes up often as a simple continental spread (not a full hot breakfast), with pastries and a higher-end coffee machine mentioned. The pool is also noted positively for cleanliness.

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