Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City
555 Universal Hollywood Drive, Universal City, CA, USA, 91608-1001
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About us
The Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City is an award-winning full service hotel located in the “heart of the Entertainment Capital of Los Angeles”, just steps from Universal Studios Hollywood and CityWalk. Enjoy a sophisticated AAA Four Diamond experience combined with a superior level of service in one of 495 guestrooms, including 9 suites, featuring stunning views of Universal Studios, Los Angeles and the Hollywood Hills. The hotel is ideally situated with area highlights such as major Hollywood Studios, Hollywood and Highland, Dolby Theater and the Hollywood Bowl, a short drive or train ride away. Planning is simplified with Burbank Airport just 6 miles away, the metro bus and rail stations within walking distance and complimentary shuttle service to Universal Studios theme park. Guests of the hotel enjoy outstanding amenities and affordable style, convenient to L.A.’s treasured landmark attractions. The ease of hosting an event at our full service property is only complemented by the elegant function space set high above the city. Over 60,000 sq. ft. of flexible indoor/outdoor space provides the ideal environment for successful meetings, including a 16,000 sq. ft. grand ballroom, executive boardrooms, break-outs, and captivating open-air venues. The enthusiastic team of professionals at the Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City is available and ready to assist you in carefully planning every event detail with you.
Venue Details
ChainHilton
BrandHilton Hotels
Built1984
Renovated2018
Total meeting space1,000,000 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms1,001
Venue typeHotel
Industry Ratings
AAA
Northstar
Awards
Industry awards
- Green Seal Certification, Gold Level
- Smart Meetings Magazine's Platinum Choice Award
- Successful Meetings Magazine's Pinnacle Award
- Meeting News Magazine's Planner's Choice Award
- Meeting & Conventions Magazine's Gold Key Award
- Corporate & Incentive Travel Magazine's Award of Excellence
Venue Highlights
Amenities
Room features and guest services
- Concierge services
- Internet access
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- Room service
- View (garden)
- View (mountain)
- View (urban)
- Voicemail box
Facilities
- Onsite catering
- Onsite gift shop
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Outside caterers allowed
- Pet friendly
- Space (outdoor)
- Space (private)
- Space (semi-private)
- Wheelchair accessible
Business services
- AV capabilities
- Business center
- Video conference
Recreational activities
- Health club
- Outdoor pool
- Tennis courts
- Whirlpool
Transportation
- Bus
- Subway
- Taxi
Equipment
- Dance floor
- Loading dock
- Piano
- Portable heaters
- Portable walls
- Staging area
AV capabilities
- AV equipment
- High speed internet
- Onsite AV staff
Room features and guest services
- Concierge services
- Internet access
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- Room service
- View (garden)
- View (mountain)
- View (urban)
- Voicemail box
Facilities
- Onsite catering
- Onsite gift shop
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Outside caterers allowed
- Pet friendly
- Space (outdoor)
- Space (private)
- Space (semi-private)
- Wheelchair accessible
Sustainability
This venue holds verified sustainability certifications, based on certification data provided by BeCause in collaboration with Cvent.
Certifications (4)
ISO 50001:2018
Certification body: DEKRA Certification, Inc.
Expires: 9/25/2026
Green Seal Certification for Hotels and Lodging Properties (GS-33)Sustainability level: Gold
Certification body: Green Seal
Expires: 1/5/2027
ISO 14001:2015
Certification body: DEKRA Certification, Inc.
Expires: 9/25/2026
ISO 9001:2015
Certification body: DEKRA Certification, Inc.
Expires: 9/25/2026
Need dates
Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events
Jan 26, 2026 - Jan 29, 2026
Feb 2, 2026 - Feb 7, 2026
Feb 22, 2026 - Mar 5, 2026
Mar 9, 2026 - Mar 11, 2026
Mar 16, 2026 - Mar 20, 2026
Mar 22, 2026 - Mar 26, 2026
Apr 6, 2026 - Apr 10, 2026
Apr 13, 2026 - Apr 17, 2026
Apr 20, 2026 - Apr 24, 2026
May 3, 2026 - May 12, 2026
May 31, 2026 - Jun 6, 2026
Jun 8, 2026 - Jun 12, 2026
Seasonal Availability
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High season
Jun 01 - Aug 15Dec 15 - Dec 31Sep 24 - Nov 05Mar 01 - Apr 15
Shoulder season
Apr 16 - Apr 30Jan 17 - Feb 29
Low season
Jan 01 - Jan 16Aug 16 - Sep 02Sep 05 - Sep 23May 01 - May 31
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
1,000,000 sq. ft.
Largest room
16,456 sq. ft.
Space (private)
Available
Meeting rooms
14
Second largest room
12,088 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
16,456 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
Available
Space (outdoor)
Available
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
1,000,000 sq. ft.
Largest room
16,456 sq. ft.
Space (private)
Available
Meeting rooms
14
Second largest room
12,088 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
16,456 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
Available
Space (outdoor)
Available
Explore Meeting Rooms
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Meeting space
Meeting room floor plans
Guest rooms
Total guest rooms
1,001
Double (2 beds)
267
Suites
9
Tax rate
9.75%
Occupancy rate
16.225%
Total guest rooms
1,001
Double (2 beds)
267
Suites
9
Tax rate
9.75%
Occupancy rate
16.225%
Location
Getting Here
Distance from airport
6 mi
Distance from airport 6 mi
Parking in the area
Parking in the area
Paid parking
Valet parking
Bus parking
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Universal Studios
1 blk
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Universal CityWalk
1 blk
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Nightlife
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Museum
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Shopping
4 mi
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Shopping
3 mi
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3 mi
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2 mi
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Museum
4 mi
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Recreation
5 mi
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DreamWorks
7 mi
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2 mi
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Historical landmark
4 mi
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Historical landmark
4 mi
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Theater
4 mi
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10 mi
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Museum
1 mi
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11 mi
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For over 20 years the Hilton Universal City has been recognized by meeting experts and industry leaders with awards for excellence in service and facilities. - Smart Meetings Magazine's Platinum Choice Award - Successful Meetings Magazine's Pinnacle Award - Meeting News Magazine's Planner's Choice Award - Meeting & Conventions Magazine's Gold Key Award - Corporate & Incentive Travel Magazine's Award of Excellence
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