El Patio Inn - Near Universal Studios Hollywood
Motel in Studio City, CA
1 queen bed
Reasons to book
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
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About this motel
Motel with free parking, near Universal Studios Hollywood
This smoke-free motel features coffee/tea in a common area, concierge services, and express check-out. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and multilingual staff are onsite.
El Patio Inn - Near Universal Studios Hollywood offers 16 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
This smoke-free motel features coffee/tea in a common area, concierge services, and express check-out. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and multilingual staff are onsite.
El Patio Inn - Near Universal Studios Hollywood offers 16 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers.
This Studio City motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Garden
Map of Studio City, CA
Available Rooms
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave
1 Queen • 150 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave
2 Queen • 1 Sofa • 225 ft²
Sleeps 5
+
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Family Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave
2 Queen • 225 ft²
Sleeps 4
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Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave
2 Queen • 1 Sofa • 325 ft²
Sleeps 5
+
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££££
Ratings and reviews
2.0 / 5.0
Took the family to Universal Studios and stayed 3 nights.
This is an older facility so take that into account. If you're looking for a fairly clean room, a hot shower and a fairly comfortable bed to sleep on, and don't mind it being an older facility, then this is the place for you. It had 2 queen beds and a fold down couch so everyone was able to have plenty of room to sleep. Room is small but provides the necessities. Everything worked like the air conditioner, tv, mini fridge, microwave etc. The room was cleaned and beds made every day which was nice. It was only a few minutes from Universal Studios so I would say the value was good for the price.
1.5 / 5.0
No frills spot to sleep. The price is low and reflects the fact that you have to check in at the sister property about a mile away unless you arrive between 4-9pm. No ice machine, not much of anything on site.
Rooms are dated, small and minimally furnished.
1.5 / 5.0
It was a good place to stay for universal but not as clean as i was expecting it to be, gum on the wall and spit wods on the wall by the toilet, other then that sevice was good.
1.0 / 5.0
Check in was nice and easy. Other than that, it was not the best. We had a family room (two queens and a futon). Im glad we didnt need the futon, there wouldn't have been room to walk around; the room is very small.
The worst - Worst part was that there was no hot water. None. My daughter and I showered at different times, and there was no hot water. The temperature did not change from Cold after 3 minites. The front desk is staffed from 9am to 9pm. We were not in our room during those times so we couldn't tell anyone. We checked out early at 9:15am and were going to tell them then, but there was no front desk person to talk to. I talked to a couple who also had no hot water. Maybe there was an issue they were unaware of and this was a fluke, but it was difficult to tell them.
The beds were not comfy and the blankets were thin. In one area of the room there are glass blocks as a window that have no curtains or cover. If you need a dark room to sleep, this is not it. But really, all of that could have been overlooked if we had hot water.
5.0 / 5.0
We had a pleasant time here, the parking and rooms are small but very clean and staff very friendly.
I would recommend this place for sure.
I have nothing negative to say about this place.
We definitely come back.
Thank you!
2.5 / 5.0
This was a great budget hotel for our trip to universal studios! We would definitely stay again. Rooms were clean and in good condition, front desk staff was friendly, and there is free parking. After 7pm you have to check in at a different hotel but the staff at El Patio Inn make you very aware of that and where the hotel is. Great location for universal studios, there’s a bus stop a two minute walk away and it’s just 3 stops to the universal shuttle. Great hotel!
1.0 / 5.0
Black mould in the showers, dirty sheets greedy finger prints on the walls and being ground floor with sketchy neighbours made it feel extremely unsafe and would not budge when alerted about black mould and need to check out early. Would NOT recommend.
0.5 / 5.0
Have to check in and at different inn. Nobody working the inn. Parking lot was extremely compact and i have a small car. Found a milipede in the bathroom first night then a roach in the morning. Called the number provided no answer. Called the inn that i checked in with and she was very rude and snarky about the fact i found a roach. Went to use the 2nd roll of toliet paper on the last day and found reddish strains into the sides of the the toliet paper. I would never recommened this place to anyone, i dont care how close it's to universal studios.
2.0 / 5.0
This property was not staffed only there certain times. Parking was horrible very inconvenient to get in and out!! Street noise bad. Motel was not represented very well in Expedia. Overpriced for what it is. Would not stay there again.
5.0 / 5.0
This is our second time staying here. We love it 😀 beautiful people nice Friendly. See you guys soon
2.5 / 5.0
Great place to rest. A lot of restaurants & stores near by. Very quiet & safe.
1.0 / 5.0
I liked that I had a room that was not connected to others but it was not comfortable. Small quarters, little furniture, blinds didn't block the lights on all night. The noise was ok if you turned on the loud air conditioner and portable fan/heater. Internet didn't work at all.
5.0 / 5.0
We had a good time.
1.0 / 5.0
The front desk guy was courteous but when we came back the door key was not working, no one was at the front desk, I called the number and he asked us to go to another hotel 2 miles away to get another key. We were tired and upset with this since we had reserved for 2 days and 2 nights. I would never come back to this hotel and will probably not do reservations throughout Expedia again.
4.0 / 5.0
The place was cute but pricey for what it is
1.0 / 5.0
Really bad customer service
2.0 / 5.0
Too old, no chair, no table, no front desk
5.0 / 5.0
Very good service
4.0 / 5.0
The room was clean and quiet. The heater was difficult to reach as the bed was against the wall under it and i had to climb on the bed to adjust the temperature.
0.5 / 5.0
I reserved a room some of my employees to stay while in town for business and after showing up at the property they refused to stay there due to the lack of cleanliness and the people in and around the property. Although I had not checked in yet the property first agreed to refund my money less one night of three and then at the last minute refused to any refund.
5.0 / 5.0
Driven past it a million times and finally stayed here. Clean, renovated rooms, helpful friendly staff, great value!!!
Stay here. the rooms are straight forward but youre not in LA to have a swanky hotel room to take selfies in
5.0 / 5.0
I really like it
0.5 / 5.0
AWFUL! Dirty, dingy, bugs! No baths (though picture shows one) Read the fine print! WORST hotel I’ve seen north of the boarder. Nutbuogradrd since 1980, it appears. Small, dirty, bugs, asked for a refund (only shower, no tub - daughter w special needs required bath,) they said $40’more I could have the ONE room with a bath! Asked for refund after seeing bugs (NO OUTLETS NEXT TO BES FOR CHARGING ELECTRONICS,) so I moved the headboard and there were bugs! They refused. SHOCKING this hotel is listed on hotels.com - more shocking it’s rated this high (seems improbable!) PAY MORE SOMEONE ELSE. You will regret staying here!
2.0 / 5.0
Long story but I had a good time.
2.5 / 5.0
Clean room , we had no problems
3.0 / 5.0
Staff great
Funky 50s vibe
Really convenient to LA attractions
Good price
Back electric gate noisy in my room
5.0 / 5.0
How close to universal studios it was..
2.0 / 5.0
It was close to Universal Studios and we had good restaurants around.
It was a good place to stay.
1.5 / 5.0
Nothing fancy and smells old but it's a place to sleep for a few hours. Didn't like that you have to check in at a different location after 10pm and then drive back to the room. Close to Universal Studios which was nice. I like a firm bed but the beds were hard.
5.0 / 5.0
Excelent
5.0 / 5.0
El Patio Inn is a simple and quaint place. We stayed for 4 days and 3 nights. We truly enjoyed the convenience of the location and the subtle charm from the landscape and ambient lighting at night. The rooms were outdated and plain, but provided us with just the basic needs. Over all cleanliness was good and they are attentive to your needs if you ask. The staff was very kind, honest, and helpful. We misplaced a phone and they immediately notified us when they found it. We appreciate this place and would stay again. We recommend El Patio Inn if you are looking for an eccentric, but minimal styled place to rest your head.
4.0 / 5.0
Cozy, and close to Universal Studios and Santa Monica
2.5 / 5.0
Very comfortable & quiet!
5.0 / 5.0
Nice little hotel. Close to Universal studios
3.0 / 5.0
the shower was having a lot of hair inside, and the linen were look like they never change it cause was having also a lot of hair in bed
4.0 / 5.0
It was good
3.0 / 5.0
Parking is first come so if you are arriving late, there may not be a parking spot. I was told to park on the street outside of the property! The only spots outside were in the parking meter areas! The air conditioner inside also smelled musty when it was on. Overall it served it's purpose for a quick place to sleep before heading to universal studios.
3.0 / 5.0
Parking lot to narrow
4.0 / 5.0
We enjoyed our stay - The hotel is old but the priece and location are great. bed and bathroom are all right - The a/c was an old model but it worked amazingly well. Good Amenities. Only bad thing was that bed sheets wasn't really clean I watched some hairs and doubt it was for washing.
2.5 / 5.0
Great value and very convenient location to Universal Studios. The parking is tight, but very easy to exit through the alley. The beds were soft and the stuffed animals the kids brought were always ruched in waiting for us to return.
FAQs
How much does this motel cost compared to others in Studio City?
The average price for a rental in Studio City is £190 per night. This rental is £74 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this motel?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at El Patio Inn - Near Universal Studios Hollywood. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this motel?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this motel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is El Patio Inn - Near Universal Studios Hollywood pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this motel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at El Patio Inn - Near Universal Studios Hollywood?
We found 5 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and garden.
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