Sheraton Universal Burbank
4.3 mile(s) from Burbank Airport

The 20-story Sheraton Universal Hotel puts guests within strolling distance to Universal Studios and Universal CityWalk's entertainment, both reachable by the hotel's complimentary tram. Guests also are close to a Metro train and bus station where they can hitch rides for quick jaunts throughout L.A. The hotel's concierges often direct guests to Burbank's "It's a Wrap," where they can buy clothes worn in movies and on TV shows. Guests also are close to the Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles Zoo, Griffith Park, Gene Autry Western Museum, Melrose Avenue's tony shops and cafes, Paramount Studios and the L.A. Convention Center. Kids won't mind the 40-mile trip to Disneyland.

Nicknamed "Hotel of the Stars," this Universal City hotel is popular with celebrities and entertainment types who, along with leisure travelers, mingle in the lobby's comfortable seating areas that look out onto the tropical garden and pool. For dining, the hotel offers California cuisine at California's Restaurant and light snacks, buffet breakfasts and other meals at the seasonal Baja Beach Club Poolside Lounge. The hotel also includes a business center; extensive meeting, wedding and banquet facilities; Internet access; fitness center and spa tub.

Hotel accommodations include 436 rooms overlooking Hollywood Hills or San Fernando Valley. They feature comfy Sheraton Sweet Sleeper beds, which are custom-designed, plush-top mattresses dressed with three sheets, fleece blankets, richly colored duvets and piles of feather pillows. Additional amenities include safes, work desks, Internet access, minibars, pay movies, and video-game consoles.

Fidos can fall fast asleep on complimentary red, white and blue dog beds and awaken to snacks and water bowls.

The Sheraton Universal Hotel attracts travelers who want to stay in the middle of all the action and remain close to all that is synonymous with L.A. In fact, Fido gives the Universal City hotel two paws up.