The Ramada Inn Hollywood 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 nondescript Hollywood hotel features a jaw dropping interior, beginning with the European style marble lobby with curved reception desk and echoes of early California and Hollywood throughout the building. Yes, Virginia, not all Ramadas look the same. Accommodations include a meditative atrium garden and fountain, saunas on every floor, steam rooms, and heated swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and plants. At a lobby kiosk, cyber connoisseurs can surf the Net via high speed access.

Before setting out on sightseeing or deal making missions, guests can get morning energy from complimentary continental breakfasts and later find plenty of dining options in the City of Angels. Upon returning, they can kick back in the 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, folks on weekend 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. at prices that won't eat up company profits or the kids' college tuition.

The pool area is open year round, and hours of operation vary according to season. The pool area is closed for one month each year, typically December February, for scheduled maintenance. The pool is not heated year round. For current hours and status please call hotel. Pool access is restricted to registered guests.