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Axel’s take

It's a useful Burbank base if you can accept uneven rooms.

Choose it for
Walkable dining, studio access and practical family-room amenities.
Skip it if
You need reliably quiet rooms, fresh bathrooms or easy access to LA's beaches.
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Axel’s rating: 7.6/10 · A full-service 3-star hotel in Downtown Burbank

Hotel Burbank is a practical, full-service 3-star rather than a polished boutique stay. Its strongest argument is the setting: Downtown Burbank restaurants and shops are walkable, with Universal and Warner Bros. reachable by car. Rooms have microwaves and mini-fridges, and the outdoor pool, sauna, café-bar and airport shuttle make it useful for families and longer stays. The hotel confirms those facilities on its website.

The catch is uneven room condition. Tripadvisor and Trip.com reviews describe dated furnishings, noisy cooling and inconsistent service alongside praise for clean rooms and helpful staff. The newest reviews reinforce that split, with repeated cooling and cleaning complaints rather than just cosmetic grumbles. We'd choose it for a Burbank-focused trip, but skip it if dependable quiet and fresh bathrooms matter more than the location.

Rooms
King rooms and suites include microwaves and mini-fridges. Guest accounts repeatedly distinguish the appealing lobby from older bedrooms; road and air-conditioning noise appear in Trip.com reviews.
Cleanliness
The overall evidence remains positive: 81% of 443 cleanliness mentions are favorable. However, cleaning, mustiness and dirty cooling equipment recur in the displayed recent reviews.
Service
Staff attract substantial praise, including in Expedia's October 2026 reviews, but the reviews show inconsistent complaint handling and room-change experiences.
Amenities
Outdoor pool, sauna, gym with Peloton bikes and rowers, café-bar and free Wi-Fi. The complimentary airport shuttle serves Burbank Airport only, not LAX.
Fees and surprises
Garage parking is $25.49 plus 12% tax per vehicle nightly. The incidental authorization is $100 per stay. Dogs incur $75 plus tax per pet for every 7 days.

Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Booking.com · Trip.com · res.vacations.universalstudioshollywood.com · econdevburbank.com. Reviewed Oct 28, 2026.

The location

150 E Angeleno Ave, Burbank

The hotel occupies the Angeleno Avenue block between San Fernando Boulevard and Ikea Way, close to I-5. Head toward San Fernando for downtown restaurants and shops rather than toward the freeway. Dinner outside the hotel is realistic; walking to the major studios is not.

What guests say

  • 4.1/5

    2,899 reviews on Google

The latest reviews with text, newest first.

Recent reviews

  • Sperry

    5/5Oct 15, 2026
    Excellent place. Staff is best feature. Amazing folks. Make you feel welcome
  • DRAUSIO

    5/5Oct 8, 2026
    Very good hotel, comfortable rooms, great access to Universal Studios.
  • Roberto

    5/5Oct 8, 2026
    Clean facilities. Great customer service. Very close to many attractions.
  • Leila

    1/5Sep 24, 2026
    Checked in and were initially given a room on the first floor, all the way at the end of the hallway near the laundry room, with the window facing the parking garage. For over $200 a night, I expected much better.
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Amenities

Outdoor pool, sauna, gym with Peloton bikes and rowers, café-bar and free Wi-Fi. The complimentary airport shuttle serves Burbank Airport only, not LAX.

  • Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi in public areas
  • Public internet workstation
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Table service

Good to know

Garage parking
$25.49 plus 12% tax per vehicle, per night. EV charging is complimentary and first-come, first-served.
Incidental hold
$100 per stay on a valid credit card, released at checkout minus incidentals. Cash is not accepted for the deposit.
Dogs
$75 plus tax per pet for every 7 days stayed. Select rooms only; maximum 2 dogs, each weighing no more than 50 lbs.
Check-in and checkout
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM; checkout is 11:00 AM. Minimum check-in age is 21.
Airport shuttle
Complimentary service to Burbank Airport only. Arrival pickups are requested after landing; hotel departures run every 30 minutes.
Breakfast
Breakfast is available at an additional charge, rather than automatically included with the room.

Checked Oct 28, 2026. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Booking.com · Trip.com · res.vacations.universalstudioshollywood.com · econdevburbank.com · Guest reviews and travel times · Hotel supplier catalog.

Additional hotel policies
  • Hotel policies: Extra bed: $30 per guest per night
AI-readable version · facts, comparisons and links

Hotel Burbank, Los Angeles: from $116 a night

From $116 a night at Hotel Burbank, checked Nov 1, 2026. Dec 1–2, 2026, 2 adults: $116 total. Jan 1–3, 2027, 2 adults: $419 total on Axel; Expedia listed $557 for the same stay when seen, checked Nov 1, 2026.

Hotel Burbank is a full-service 3-star hotel in Downtown Burbank in Los Angeles, United States.

Address: 150 E Angeleno Ave, Burbank. Property ID: 1257312.

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/los-angeles/hotel-burbank-1257312

Axel vs Expedia and Booking.com

Same hotel, same dates, 2 adults, 1 room, USD stay totals. Axel's total is this page's price for those dates; the other total is what that site listed for the same stay on the day shown.

StayAxel totalExpedia or Booking.comDifferenceSeenLinks
Dec 22 to Dec 24, 2026 · 2 nights$232$315 on Expedia$83 less (26%)Nov 5Select · Share this stay · Check guest price
Jan 1 to Jan 3, 2027 · 2 nights$419$557 on Expedia$138 less (25%)Nov 2Select · Share this stay · Check guest price
Dec 15 to Dec 17, 2026 · 2 nights$242$317 on Expedia$75 less (24%)Nov 2Select · Share this stay · Check guest price
Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights$269$309 on Booking.com$40 less (13%)Nov 2Select · Share this stay · Check guest price

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Axel private rates

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Total price: $350 USD

2026-12-01 to 2026-12-04 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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November 2026

Check-inAxel private rates (USD)
2026-11-07$156 for 1 night · 2 nights $285 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-08$129 for 1 night · 2 nights $258 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-09$129 for 1 night · 2 nights $258 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-10$129 for 1 night · 2 nights $259 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-11$130 for 1 night · 2 nights $266 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-12$136 for 1 night · 2 nights $289 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-13$153 for 1 night · 2 nights $312 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-14$159 for 1 night · 2 nights $284 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-15$125 for 1 night · 2 nights $248 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-16$123 for 1 night · 2 nights $254 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-17$131 for 1 night · 2 nights $256 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-18$125 for 1 night · 2 nights $248 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-19$123 for 1 night · 2 nights $253 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-20$130 for 1 night · 2 nights $269 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-21$139 for 1 night · 2 nights $265 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-22$126 for 1 night · 2 nights $254 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-23$128 for 1 night · 2 nights $251 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-24$123 for 1 night · 2 nights $253 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-25$130 for 1 night · 2 nights $260 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-26$130 for 1 night · 2 nights $274 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-27$144 for 1 night · 2 nights $275 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-28$131 for 1 night · 2 nights $254 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-29$123 for 1 night · 2 nights $248 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-30$125 for 1 night · 2 nights $241 · up to 14 nights priced

December 2026

Check-inAxel private rates (USD)
2026-12-01$116 for 1 night · 2 nights $233 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-02$117 for 1 night · 2 nights $234 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-03$117 for 1 night · 2 nights $247 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-04$130 for 1 night · 2 nights $269 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-05$139 for 1 night · 2 nights $256 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-06$117 for 1 night · 2 nights $235 · up to 14 nights priced

About Hotel Burbank

Axel's take: 7.6/10

It's a useful Burbank base if you can accept uneven rooms.

  • Choose it for: Walkable dining, studio access and practical family-room amenities.
  • Skip it if: You need reliably quiet rooms, fresh bathrooms or easy access to LA's beaches.

Axel's opinion of Hotel Burbank, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Booking.com · Trip.com · res.vacations.universalstudioshollywood.com · econdevburbank.com. Reviewed Oct 28, 2026.

Room types

Room types and selected features reported for this hotel. Check your dates for availability.

Source: ETG room descriptions.

Room

Quadruple room

Double room (full double bed)

Twin room (twin beds)

Double Suite (full double bed)

Location

Good for Burbank and studio trips, less convincing for a citywide holiday.

  • The block: The hotel occupies the Angeleno Avenue block between San Fernando Boulevard and Ikea Way, close to I-5. Head toward San Fernando for downtown restaurants and shops rather than toward the freeway. Dinner outside the hotel is realistic; walking to the major studios is not.
  • Getting around: Use a car or rideshare for studio days: Warner Bros. is 10 minutes by taxi versus 25 by transit; Universal is 14 versus 37. Downtown Burbank station offers a rail option for longer trips. The complimentary hotel shuttle serves Burbank Airport only. This is not a sensible walking base for Hollywood or the coast.
  • After dark: Restaurants and bars give you an evening outside the hotel without a cross-city trip. Sleep is less dependable: road noise appears in guest accounts, so the downtown convenience should not be mistaken for guaranteed quiet.

Location and comparisons: Reviewed Oct 28, 2026. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Booking.com · Trip.com · res.vacations.universalstudioshollywood.com · econdevburbank.com.

Best areas in Los Angeles for families

  • Universal City: 7.5/10 for families. Prioritize park time, strong hotels and B Line outings; account for the hill and shuttle rather than assuming everything is adjacent.
  • Santa Monica: 7.3/10 for families. Beach days and pier visits make an easy family routine, with strong hotels but weaker value.
  • Hollywood: 6.8/10 for families. A practical mix of sights, restaurants and rail connections, provided children and adults are comfortable with busy entertainment streets.
  • Downtown LA: 6.7/10 for families. Museums, market visits and arena events suit an urban family itinerary; plan evening routes between activity clusters.
  • Manhattan Beach & Hermosa Beach: 6.4/10 for families. Choose beach time, Strand cycling and residential streets over daily sightseeing drives; avoid Hermosa’s bar frontage if sleep matters.
  • Pasadena: 6.4/10 for families.
  • Beverly Hills: 6.0/10 for families.
  • Venice & Marina del Rey: 6.0/10 for families.
  • West Hollywood: 5.8/10 for families.
  • Long Beach: 5.7/10 for families.
  • LAX & El Segundo: 5.4/10 for families. Where to stay in Los Angeles for families

Alternatives for the same trip

  • The Delphi Hotel (Downtown LA). The Delphi wins when: A Downtown LA itinerary, generous rooms and rooftop dining rather than a Burbank-centered stay. Keep Hotel Burbank when: Keep Hotel Burbank for Warner Bros., Universal and Burbank business, with microwaves and mini-fridges that simplify family stays.
  • Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel (LAX & El Segundo). Sheraton Gateway wins when: An LAX stopover: the complimentary 24-hour terminal shuttle is more useful than crossing the city to Burbank. Keep Hotel Burbank when: Keep Hotel Burbank when the trip centers on the studios or Burbank, not an early LAX departure.

Getting around from Hotel Burbank

Travel times from Google's hotel listing; walking unless noted.

  • Burbank Airport - South (VC Line): 7 min by taxi.
  • Metrolink Station: 8 min.
  • Hollywood Burbank Airport: 14 min by taxi.
  • Los Angeles International Airport: 45 min by taxi.
  • Ontario International Airport: 56 min by taxi.
  • John Wayne Airport: 59 min by taxi.
  • Universal Studios Hollywood: 37 min by transit.
  • Hollywood Sign: 60 min by transit.
  • Griffith Observatory: 56 min by transit.
  • Griffith Park: 17 min by transit.
  • Los Angeles Zoo: 32 min by transit.
  • Hollywood Walk of Fame: 49 min by transit.
  • Hollywood Bowl: 17 min by taxi.
  • Los Angeles County Museum of Art: 34 min by taxi.
  • Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood: 25 min by transit.
  • TCL Chinese Theatre: 45 min by transit.
  • Walt Disney Concert Hall: 44 min by transit.
  • The Broad: 44 min by transit.

What guests say

  • Ratings: 4.1/5 (2,899 reviews).
  • Praised: Atmosphere (96% positive); Location (93% positive); Cleanliness (81% positive).
  • Complaints: Bathrooms and toiletries (77% negative); Accessibility (70% negative); Parking (55% negative). The latest 50 average 3.6/5. Of 10 displayed reviews, 6 give 1–2 stars, citing room, cooling or cleaning problems; 4 award 5 stars. Latest reviews, newest first (all reviews):
  • Sperry · 5/5 · Oct 15, 2026: “Excellent place. Staff is best feature. Amazing folks. Make you feel welcome”
  • DRAUSIO · 5/5 · Oct 8, 2026: “Very good hotel, comfortable rooms, great access to Universal Studios.”
  • Roberto · 5/5 · Oct 8, 2026: “Clean facilities. Great customer service. Very close to many attractions.”
  • Leila · 1/5 · Sep 24, 2026: “Checked in and were initially given a room on the first floor, all the way at the end of the hallway near the laundry room, with the window facing the parking garage. For over $200 a night, I expected much better.”

Good to know

  • Garage parking: $25.49 plus 12% tax per vehicle, per night. EV charging is complimentary and first-come, first-served.
  • Incidental hold: $100 per stay on a valid credit card, released at checkout minus incidentals. Cash is not accepted for the deposit.
  • Dogs: $75 plus tax per pet for every 7 days stayed. Select rooms only; maximum 2 dogs, each weighing no more than 50 lbs.
  • Check-in and checkout: Check-in begins at 3:00 PM; checkout is 11:00 AM. Minimum check-in age is 21.
  • Airport shuttle: Complimentary service to Burbank Airport only. Arrival pickups are requested after landing; hotel departures run every 30 minutes.
  • Breakfast: Breakfast is available at an additional charge, rather than automatically included with the room.

Facts checked Oct 28, 2026. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Booking.com · Trip.com · res.vacations.universalstudioshollywood.com · econdevburbank.com · Guest reviews and travel times · Hotel supplier catalog.

Rooms, amenities and policies

  • Rooms: King rooms and suites include microwaves and mini-fridges. Guest accounts repeatedly distinguish the appealing lobby from older bedrooms; road and air-conditioning noise appear in Trip.com reviews.
  • Cleanliness: The overall evidence remains positive: 81% of 443 cleanliness mentions are favorable. However, cleaning, mustiness and dirty cooling equipment recur in the displayed recent reviews.
  • Service: Staff attract substantial praise, including in Expedia's October 2026 reviews, but the reviews show inconsistent complaint handling and room-change experiences.
  • Amenities: Outdoor pool, sauna, gym with Peloton bikes and rowers, café-bar and free Wi-Fi. The complimentary airport shuttle serves Burbank Airport only, not LAX.
  • Fees and surprises: Garage parking is $25.49 plus 12% tax per vehicle nightly. The incidental authorization is $100 per stay. Dogs incur $75 plus tax per pet for every 7 days.
  • Hotel policies: Extra bed: $30 per guest per night

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