The Ramada Inn - Hollywood (Calif.) near Universal stands close to many attractions, such as downtown Los Angeles, the Staples Center, Hollywood Bowl and Los Angeles Zoo. The four-story Hollywood hotel is so close to the Santa Monica/Vermont Metro station that guests can walk to trains and buses for quick trips anywhere in L.A. Griffith Park, three miles away, offers horseback riding, hiking and biking trails and golf course, LAX, as frequent travelers here and locals call the Los Angeles airport, is a little further: 22 miles.

This Hollywood hotel features a breathtaking interior, beginning with the European-style marble lobby with curved reception desk and echoes of early- California and Hollywood throughout the building. Accommodations include a meditative atrium garden and fountain, saunas on every floor, steam rooms, and heated pool surrounded by palm trees and plants. High- speed Internet access is available at a kiosk in the lobby.

Guests may start their days with complimentary continental breakfasts and later find plenty of dining options in the City of Angels. Guests can enjoy the onsite Ramada's 1160 Lounge and W.C. Fields Bar, mingle around a hand-carved marble bar, bask in theatrical lighting, gaze at hand-painted ceiling murals and listen to live jazz, karaoke and comedy.

This Los Angeles hotel features 128 guestrooms with mahogany- or cherry-finished furniture, desks, high-speed and dial-up Internet access, video- game consoles, and city, courtyard or Hollywood Hills views.

Families, romantic couples on romantic getaways, groups and business travelers can rest assured that the Ramada Hotel - Hollywood at Universal Studios is close to all that is synonymous with L.A.

PLEASE NOTE:
The entire pool area is currently closed and under construction as the hotel is redesigning the entire pool area and adding new amenities. Some of the new amenities will include: Newly designed Spanish Revival-inspired pool, new sun deck and lounge area, private cabanas with spray misters, and a new spa.