• After touring Universal Studios theme park and enjoying rides such as Revenge of the Mummy and Jurassic Park, in addition to attractions such as behind-the-scenes studio tours of famous movies, Shrek 4-D adventure and many others, tourists like to know there's a comfortable place to stay at the end of the day. There are a few hotels within walking distance of Universal Studios with soft beds and amenities that provide relaxing accommodations.
  
  

Sheraton Universal Hotel

• Sheraton Universal Hotel, located next to Universal Studios and Universal CityWalk, provides convenience and class just a few steps away. Sheraton Hotel offers nine types of guestrooms ranging from the traditional to the Shrek suite to the Presidential suite, which features king-sized bed, meeting and eating areas, marble bathtubs and Hollywood Hills or Valley views. The Shrek suite features a theme-designed deluxe accommodation for families to enjoy. The hotel also features a concierge service, outdoor heated pool, jacuzzi and fitness center. Dining options include Californias restaurant, featuring all-day contemporary cuisine dining. The In the Mix bar lounge provides guests with options for after-hours drinks.
  
  Sheraton Universal Hotel
  333 Universal Hollywood Drive
  Universal City, CA 91608
  (818) 980-1212
  www.sheratonuniversal.com/
  
  

Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City

• Rated a four-diamond hotel by AAA, Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City has 24 stories, providing guestrooms, suites and executive rooms. Amenities include the Hilton Serenity Beds, MP3 player connection, luxury furniture, marble bathrooms, fitness room, pool, recreation/activities desk and spectacular views of Universal Studios, CityWalk and the Hollywood Hills. Families can sleep in comfort as the Hilton provides cribs, high chairs and children's menu. For dining, the Hilton offers Cafe Sierra, which features a seafood buffet on selected evenings and Sunday brunch. The lobby lounge and Starbucks Coffee Corner provide casual eating ambiance.
  
  Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City
  555 Universal Hollywood Drive
  Universal City, CA 91608
  (818) 506-2500
  www1.hilton.com/en_US/hi/hotel/BURUCHF-Hilton-Los-Angeles-Universal-City-California/index.do
  
  

Beverly Garland Holiday Inn

• With its $2 million facelift, the Beverly Garland Holiday Inn provides 255 warm, stylish and comfortable nonsmoking rooms and suites that feature high-speed Internet access, cable television and private balconies. It provides a secluded getaway feel in its garden setting, surrounded by trees along a seven-acre stretch. Families can enjoy their stay in one of the hotel's KidSuites or Deluxe KidSuite that provide a family-friendly environment with standard two-bed rooms separated by a partition. The kids can enjoy bunk-bed accommodations with a 21-inch television, LodgeNet video games and DVD/CD player, while parents enjoy a queen- or king-sized bed and 32-inch television in addition to standard amenities that are offered in all suites. Those include microwave, game table, breakfast nook and private balcony. The hotel features Tula's California Cafe for dining, and the Decoy Lounge provides a bright and eclectic ambiance for after-hour drinks.
  
  Beverly Garland Holiday Inn
  4222 Vineland Ave.
  North Hollywood, CA 91602
  (800) 238-3759
  (818) 980-8000
  www.beverlygarland.com/
  
  

Holiday Inn Express

• The Holiday Inn Express offers 43 quality furnished guestrooms, which include suites and executive club level rooms that feature high-speed Internet access, complimentary continental breakfast, cable or satellite television and work desk areas. The hotel has an indoor pool and tour desk available. The Express Start Breakfast Bar, where kids eat free, offers a variety of fruits, juices, cereal, pastries, cinnamon rolls and Smart Roast coffee.
  
  Holiday Inn Express
  3241 Cahuenga Blvd.
  Los Angeles, CA 90068
  (800) 423-0908
  (323) 845-1600
  www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/ex/1/en/hotel/LAXCB/welcome?start=1