El Royale

I stayed at the El Royale Jan. 23 thru 28^th 2016. What a great, nostalgic place. Instead of a hotel, it’s more like a motel with separate cottages. Each one has it’s own carport. You can’t beat the location. Right in Studio City on Ventura Blvd. Universal Studios is only a 10 minutes walk! Lots of restaurants, stores etc. right there. Robert is the owner and is on site all the time. Very helpful and gracious with anything you need! He was a delight to work with. You cannot beat this for the price. The room price includes FREE wi-​fi, microwave and refrigerator. It reminds me of old Hollywood. I would stay here again! All the rooms are newly renovated, very quiet and spacious. If I HAD to name a drawback, it could be the traffic noise along Ventura, but the rooms are quite soundproof, so that’s not even an issue.

It doesn’t look like much from the outside but soon as you enter the courtyard you’re treated like a king. The manager was great, friendly and accommodating. My room was spotless and comfortable. It was a great stay.

This hotel is such a find! Great customer service from Robert at the front desk. Makes sure you are happy and wants nothing but the best for you during your stay. The room was awesome. Parking was great. There was a continental breakfast offered as well. All in all I would recommend this place to anyone. Thanks for an amazing stay!

This place is a hidden Gem !. So much better than a hotel. Price is fair. Got the info from
. Room was clean and comfortable. Parking is great. Your also expressly close to a lot of venues. Robert, the guy at the front desk is awesome ! So helpful and polite. Highly recommend this place.

This is such a wonderful place! It’s not really what one thinks of when you think hotel. It’s more of a cluster of cottages. The rooms are clean and comfortable.
It is close to Universal Studios. Walking distance for the younger folks. We figured we were going to do enough walking once we got there so we took a cab.
The selection of food choices within walking distance was great! Several sushi places, a couple Indian places and a Mediterranean place.
All the places we tried were great!
I highly recommend anyone visiting the area stay here
Oh and the service was outstanding!
Robert went out of his way to make sure we had everything we needed and we’re happy with our stay

Pros: Secluded, the excellent full spread breakfast was great, and personal parking for your car which is right up front. Clean renovated!!! Great for women who travel alone, safe and awesome
Location: Universal studios is a 7 minute walk, I went to Runyon Canyon which was 20 min by car. This hotel is not far from LA. I traveled back and forth.
This was an excellent stay at the El Royal Hotel. Robert the hotel manager was extremely friendly, kind, and helpful. As soon as you walk in you are greeted well and the process of was smooth and easy. He informs you about the different attractions of California and where you should go and see. He gives you maps and guides, along with plenty of bottled water and bars. He walks you to your little bungalow (as i like to call it) and explains to you the rules of the hotel and what you need to know. There is a continental breakfast every morning that will fill you up. The room is super clean, cozy, and spacious. Nice flat screen TV, nice bed, and a microwave. it is far away from the city of LA but close enough to tour and sight see. Staff is on call if you need anything and are eager to help. I left the housekeeper a tip. Its a nice hotel to stay at. The big hotels can get consumed with other clients that you may feel abandoned. But this hotel caters to you. I traveled on my own to California and as a women I felt extremely safe and comfortable at this hotel. I highly recommend it to single people, family, and anyone else.
Cons: I could not find anything wrong.

Awesome customer service!!! The gentlemen who helped us was Robert. He was very nice and welcoming made sure everything was taken cared of while my husband and I were staying there. He also took care of our security fee when he found out my husband was in the service! Veteran friendly .
The rooms were very clean and I thought it was so cute. I really felt like I was in my master bedroom at home, that’s how comfy I was. Me and my husband had a nice stay there and will definitely come back and book this hotel again when we fly to LA.

This is the second time I’ve stayed at the one-​story courtyard-​style El Royale Hotel for longer than a week, and each time the service has been so exceptional I know it will always be my go-​to hotel when I’m in the area. The hotel manager, Robert, is the epitome of hospitality – gracious, friendly and accommodating. This time I had a medical emergency that landed me in the hospital for what was to be my husband’s and my last night at the hotel. Robert extended our stay for a day, found a room for us on this short notice, moved our bags, and made sure we had everything we needed to be comfortable.
I find the rooms very comfortable and ample for my needs — a comfortable bed and cozy linens, desk by a window, clean and modern bathroom, microwave, refrigerator and a rack for hanging clothes. The room is clean and quiet, and there is free off-​street parking. Breakfast is ample with a selection of quality cereals, toasts (even cinnamon toast), croissants, bagels, hard-​boiled eggs, yogurt, orange juice, coffee and teas.
I can’t say enough nice things about the El Royale Hotel under Robert’s delightful management.

We loved staying here. Everything was clean. Robert the manager was extremely friendly and helpful. We came here intending to only stay one night and ended up here for two. Well worth what we spent on our trip. When we come back to LA we will stay here again. Thank you so much again for everything, Jessica and Adolfo.

We originally had a reservation at another hotel but after all the fees for this and that as well parking, I continued to search out other accommodations. What a gem of a find in El Royale. Firstly you cannot beat the more than fair pricing for the nightly rate. I assume it was built in the 40’s or 50’s yet completely renovated. Most the units have a garage of sorts attached which is super convenient. Our room hosted a flat screen, desk and additional chairs. A refrigerator, microwave, coffee pot, iron/​ironing board, and even a empty mini bar fridge in case you need more space for your drinks/​munchies. Our bed was dead on comfortable and the bathroom is spacious. Heating and AC unit.
The location is great as there is so much within walking distance. Down at the end of the block is a shopping center with Ralph’s Grocery Store, Starbucks, Rite Aid, Jamba Juice and some other restaurants. Across the road is a small shopping mall of Lebanese and Mexican food. The Found and Hound pub is across the way and a Indian restaurant neighboring. Short drives will bring you to other restaurants and it’s a quick walk to Universal.
Brekkie offerings of cereal, coffee tea, juice, yogurt, bagels, boiled eggs are offered in a room adjoining the office. The owner Robert is super accommodating and helpful with anything you might need. Will be our go to place of lodging if ever have to head to LA again!

This place is great. We were at Universal Studios for the day, and decided to stay here because it was close by and had great reviews. The manager was very friendly and professional, greeting us right away and showing us to the room. The overall vibe felt like something out of a movie… quaint vintage exterior complete with old-​school neon sign and little garages and parking spots directly in front of the rooms. The property is small, oriented in a U shape just off Ventura, is well taken care of, and features little pomegranate bushes by the rooms. Reminds me of a David Lynch set minus the crazy dream sequences. Anyhow, inside the rooms are super modern and clean with all the right amenities.
When we were going to bed, we noticed an alarm clock going off right next door in what appeared to be a vacant room. We called the manager about it, and he was super responsive, turning the thing off in less than a minute. The next morning he apologized for the inconvenience and gave us a small credit back on the bill. Totally not necessary at all, but was very thoughtful and much appreciated.
Breakfast was great as well, with a decent selection of yogurt, toast/​bagels, fruit, cereal, and fresh hard-​boiled eggs.
We will definitely stay at this place next time we’re in the area. Price is great, service is stellar, amenities are solid, and the overall layout and ambience is vintage LA. What’s not to love.

My husband and I stayed here while visiting LA earlier this month for a couple of nights. We were warmly greeted by Robert who made sure that we felt welcome and that all potential needs were met. It was obvious that he really cared about making his guests comfortable and he always remembered our names when he greeted us. Our room was very clean and the bed very comfortable. Complimentary breakfast was a great way to start the day and with a nice selection of offerings. Location was very convenient as we were exploring Hollywood and Studio City. We would definitely stay here again.

This place is unbelievable. I’m reluctant to leave a review because it’s such an awesome place to stay, a hidden gem!
The owner is a former teacher and is pursuing his passion for being an awesome hotel manager. Check this place out while it is still affordable because it will soon turn into one of those celebrity elite boutique hotels I could only ever dream of.

Excellent little 10-​cabin hotel. Super friendly owners. It’s not a fancy resort directly attached to Universal or anything, but is instead at throw-​back to little places from the 50s. Only thing to note is that the attached garages are tiny for large cars (anything bigger than a Camry) and the interior parking lot is very small too, so expect lots of 14-​point turns to get in or out.

This review can’t express how awesome this place is! I was looking for a hotel last minute and came across this gem, skeptical at first because personally I don’t like hotels that aren’t commercially well known. However last minute I can’t be picky, and glad I wasn’t. Right away we were greeted by Robert who was the nicest most genuine person and helped us get situated right away. The rooms were amazing! Comfortable beds, wall mounted tvs, fridge, etc. the rooms look like they belong in a cottage up in Big Bear. Regardless we were amazed by the service and the hotel. We even got a smilers discount ;) haha thanks guys keep up the good work!

We just completed a 15 night stay at the El Royale Hotel. Our daughter’s family lives in nearby Sherman Oaks and we were in town to help with the birth of our grandson. It was not convenient for us to stay with them, so we were looking for something close that wasn’t a big corporate/​resort style hotel. We were initially drawn to the El Royale because of its high rating on multiple travel sites and hopefully this review will continue to support that high rating.
The El Royale is a renovated Motor Court style hotel from the 1940’s and 1950’s right on Ventura Blvd. There are only 10 bungalows/​cottages. We had cottage with a king size bed… nice size room with bathroom with shower, dressing area with big mirror, old fashioned deep closet with real door, desk in a window alcove overlooking the courtyard/​parking area, three chairs. The bed was high, big and comfy, lots of pillows, fresh clean white comforters and sheets. The room also had a great little fridge with small freezer, a microwave, flat screen tv and wall air conditioner. Most cottages have their own carport right outside their front door. The windows have been upgraded and the rooms are very, very quiet. Free wifi and parking are included in the price.
Robert is the innkeeper, assisted by Daisy and they both are true innkeepers, hospitable, helpful and at your service. A light breakfast is available every morning with real brewed coffee and bagels, breads, fruit, cereal, hard boiled eggs, juice, milk, etc. There is a Starbucks a block away as well as a beautiful Ralphs’ grocery store and other restaurants and drug stores within walking distance. Freeway access is also nearby. One of the big selling points of the El Royale is its close proximity to Universal Studios and the Universal City Walk and Theaters… just a 15 minute walk away.
Honestly this is one of those places one almost regrets telling too many people about because then it will be hard to get a room. I would recommend booking way ahead if you know your plans. We booked through
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L’endroit est propre. On etaient 3, on a prit un lit depliant pour ~10 dolls de plus par nuit, on n’etaient pas trop serrés. Une station de police est dans l’imeuble d’à coté, on a trouvé le coin safe. Le manager Robert etait cool et nous a aqueuilli tard le soir avec sourire. Je recommande l’endroit

I loved our stay at the hotel. Everything about it was amazing
–Room: had a comfy bed, microwave, fridge, was very clean, and had free wireless internet
–Breakfast: Healthy and supper amazing breakfast. Everything was from Trader Joes and The coffee was delish. The food was not your average cheap breakfast.
–Parking: Free parking (park and walk to Universal Studios, you will save 25 $)
–Distance to universal: 2 block walk then take the free universal shuttle (you save 25 $ a day if you park at the hotel)
–Staff: Robert was very nice and helpful. He was very welcoming and he made you feel like at home.
It honestly deserves 5 starts. I will book it again when I go to Universal City.

This is a cool little hotel in Studio City. If you plan on visiting Universal Studios, this place is very close as it is only a mile away from the park. You can even walk there which me and my girlfriend did. First off, I would not recommend this place for anyone traveling with a 3 or more guests. This is perfect size for a couple and after reading the other reviews and actually staying here, the rooms seem too small for a family. For my girlfriend and I, the room was perfect. There was even a carport to park our car which made things really convenient.
Staff: Robert (the manager I believe) was very friendly and nice upon greeting me, and making sure everything was pleasant for my stay. The check in time is oddly at 4pm which set me and my girlfriend back after driving from the Bay Area. Although we were early and wanted to just settle and relax, Robert waived the security deposit which was very nice of him. That compensated so we just left and drove around LA until the room was ready.
Hotel: The hotel was very nice and clean. Don’t let the outside fool you as the room was very nice and modern. We had a very comfortable king size bed, and the AC was prime for how hot the weather was. They even have breakfast in the morning from 8 – 10. The only thing that bothered us from our stay was a huge cockroach we saw in the shower. I’m not afraid of bugs but the place should be more cautious as I’ve read another review about the problem. That was the only visitor we saw during our couple days though.
Location: The location is great. Like I said, Universal Studios is roughly a mile away. There is a lot of restaurants and a bar close by walking distance. Driving to Hollywood and Downtown LA only took us 15 – 20 minutes.
Overall, this place is good for a couple visiting Universal Studios. I would honestly rate this place 3.5÷5 if I could, but I’ll round up for the review.

Ich brauchte spontan ein Zimmer und habe hier eine Nacht verbracht. Saubere Zimmer, superfreundlicher Service und guter Preis. Sehr empfehlenswert.

I thought this place would be nice for a 2 day stay and it ended up being a nightmare. Firstly, I booked a king bed and received a queen. My bf and I barely fit and the room was TINY. But that’s not the worse part. This pace is infested with outside bugs! I was sleeping and one bug went into my ear and woke me up. I was terrified because this bug kept pinching me and I couldn’t get it out. It’s 3am and I had to go to the emergency room and the doctor ended up putting a solution in my ear that got it out and killed it. Feeling the pincher bug move inside my ear was definitely traumatizing and then I had to spend additional money for going to the emergency room. This place is terrible. Here are photos of their bug filled room. Do not recommend, stay away people. Having to go to the emergency room when I am suposed to be on vacation is not acceptable.

We had the greatest time in LA and was made perfect by staying here, Robert was extremely friendly and professional checking in was easy and fast, he was helpful in telling us which places to go to, he even treated us to a pizza on our last day there, we picked our room which comes with its own private parking and a complimentary breakfast which you can take to go if you’re in a hurry. The place is surrounded by great resturants and services.
400 5

Ein sehr guter Übernachtungsort, den ich nur empfehlen kann. Wir hatten hier 2 Nächte gebucht für 3 Personen zum Preis von rund 300 $. Das Hotel liegt in einer mässig lauten Strasse, wovon man im Zimmer nichts mehr hört. Das Zimmer selber war sehr sauber, jedoch ziemlich klein für 3 Personen (vor allem das Doppelbett, wo es ziemlich eng war). Wir wurden von Robert in Empfang genommen, der sehr nett und hilfsbereit zu uns war. Konkrete Pro und Kontra sind aus meiner Sicht:
+ PLUS:
— Schöné Zimmer
— Gute Lage (in der Nähe der Universal Studios und Metro)
— Verbilligte Tickets der Universal Studios von Robert
— Sehr nettes Personal
— Nicht zu teuer für diese Gegend
— Saubere Zimmer
— Gutes INTEGRIERTES Frühstück
— Schnelles gratis Wi-​Fi
— NEGATIV:
— nicht sehr grosse Betten