We chose this hotel to be close enough to visit Universal Studios but also wanted to have free parking at the hotel.
This location was great! We were about 10-15 minutes from Universal. The hotel is right off the freeway if you need access elsewhere.
There was a shopping center about a mile down the road that had TONS of shopping and restaurants (Wal-Mart, Target, TJ Maxx, Outback Steakhouse, Olive Garden, etc.). We also went to the Burbank Town Center mall a few miles away that was 3 stories with a movie theater and arcade. So many places to check out nearby.
There is also a Jack in Box right next to the hotel, just walk across the driveway/parking lot.
The beds were comfortable enough. The room was clean. I loved the grab and go breakfast downstairs in the morning. Jimmy Dean sausage, egg, and cheese croissants to warm in the microwave, yogurt, granola bars, fruit, cereal. I grabbed the breakfast sandwiches and warmed them back in our room instead of waiting for the 1 microwave in the breakfast area.
I will say it was a little noisy. We happened to be there when it rained almost all weekend so we could hear the rain hitting the air/heating unit outside. Also the in-room fridge was loud when it kicked on to cool and the heater in the room of course. We could also hear people outside a lot. Noise is common and to be expected, it just seemed a lot noisier than other places.
Overall, a great stay! The staff were friendly, we had no issues.