150 E Angeleno Ave, Burbank, California, United States | (618) 248-8274
Conveniently located, with restaurants, shops, and entertainment nearby
Pleasant rooms include microwaves, mini-fridges, and coffeemakers
Suites have separate living areas
Full-service restaurant (with room service) and two lounges
Outdoor heated pool and solid fitness center with modern machines
Large, 24/7 business center with multiple PCs, plus video arcade
More than 16,500 square feet of meeting space
On-site gift shop and guest laundry room
Free Bob Hope Airport shuttle service
Free Wi-Fi throughout
On-site garage parking (fee)
Breakfast not included in rates
Fee for parking
Pool is small for the hotel's size
Rooms lack safes
The mid-range Holiday Inn Burbank is in the heart of downtown Burbank, with restaurants and shops within walking distance. It has a large, impressive lobby, and hotel features include airport shuttle service to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, a full-service restaurant, two lounges, a small pool, fitness center, laundry room, meeting rooms, and a business center. Its 485 rooms are exceptionally spacious, and they include microwaves, mini-fridges, coffeemakers, and standard chain-hotel decor; Suites have separate living rooms. Rates are competitive, but travelers -- especially those seeking a nonchain property -- might want to consider the Tangerine Hotel, a retro-chic, boutique-style property with lower rates.
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Scene
Modern chain hotel with a large lobby and business services
A step above the typical Holiday Inn, this Burbank outpost is surprisingly elegant. The large lobby has a posh vibe, with brown-plank laminate floors that blend nicely with the traditional-style armchairs and couches. Light tile frames the front desk and a fireplace in the corner, which serves as the backdrop to one of many cozy seating areas that are spread out to create quiet nooks for casual conversation or business meetings. Two silvery chandeliers hang from recessed ceilings, adding a modern touch to the traditional seating. A garden with a waterfall that cascades into a koi-filled pool provides a relaxing retreat. With a business center, thousands of feet of meeting space, and proximity to several Southern California sights, the hotel draws business travelers and tourists in equal numbers -- expect to see business suits and Bermuda shorts alike.
Location
In downtown Burbank, with restaurants, shops, and entertainment within walking distance
This Holiday Inn is located in downtown Burbank, a couple of minutes off I-5, with several restaurants within a five-minute walk. An AMC theater complex and a mall with several shops and more restaurants is about a 10-minute walk from the hotel. The Burbank Bob Hope Airport is a 10-minute drive, and LAX is about a 40-minute drive, depending on traffic. The Walt Disney Studios, Warner Brothers Studios, and Universal Studios are 11 to 17 minutes away by car. Old Pasadena (home of the Rose Bowl) and Dodger Stadium are about a 20-minute drive away.
Rooms
Spacious and classically styled rooms, with microwaves, mini-fridges, and coffeemakers
While there's nothing remarkable about their decor, the Holiday Inn Burbank's 485 rooms stand out for their size -- even the standard King and Double-Queen Rooms. Suites are bigger and include kitchenettes with wet bars, sleeper sofas, and separate living rooms. Earth-toned colors dominate: Beige walls, drapes, and padded headboards contrast with burnt orange accent walls. The patterned carpet is muted green and gold, and the abstract artwork mirrors that color palette. Reddish-brown wood furniture mixes with handsome, polished steel fixtures. Bathrooms have wood vanities with granite tops and beige tiling framing the shower/tub combos. All rooms have microwaves, mini-fridges, coffeemakers, free Wi-Fi, and flat screen TVs. Rooms on higher floors can offer excellent mountain or city views. Lower-floor rooms pick up some street noise.
Features
Rooftop lounge, outdoor pool, fitness center, laundry room, and 16,500 square feet of meeting space
With more than 16,500 square feet of meeting space and a large business center, the Holiday Inn Burbank is long on business amenities. But it also hosts events, and its lovely landscaped garden area with a pond is often used for weddings. The on-site People’s Choice Restaurant offers a hot buffet and a la carte menu for breakfast (not included in all rates), and also serves lunch and dinner. Two lounges include the 18th floor Crystal View Lounge, with sweeping views of the city, and the Casting Call Lounge with live entertainment. Food, drinks, sundries, and souvenirs can be found at the Holiday Inn's gift shop, and vending machines are also on hand to provide snacks. Active guests can make use of the fitness center, which offers a solid lineup of equipment from free weights to treadmills. Guests can also swim or simply sunbathe at the hotel's outdoor heated pool, though it’s small for a hotel of this size. Valet dry cleaning and laundry is available, and there's a guest laundry room on site. Other perks include free Wi-Fi, a video arcade, an on-site ATM, and a safe-deposit box. Paid parking is available in an underground garage, and the hotel offers free shuttle service to Burbank Bob Hope Airport.
