Safari Inn
http://www.orbitz.com/hotel/United_States--CA/Burbank/Safari_Inn.h11647/
Hotel Overview
Courtesy, Comfort and Value
We were greeted on arrival by the nicest staff we have ever dealt with. They were fast and...
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Katniss12
- Jan 8, 2013
Low cost, low profile....perfect.
It was a very good experience. We did not encounter any problems such as loud neighbors or too much...
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cool ek
- Dec 11, 2011
Boutique charmer with retro-Southern California style, close to studios
With a colorfully vibrant retro design, the boutique Safari Inn evokes vintage Southern California charm. The hotel is remarkably close to Disney, Universal, Warner Bros. and NBC studios and is within convenient driving distance from all major business and leisure destinations in L.A. The hotel's complimentary Internet access, fitness center, outdoor pool and shuttle service to and from the Bob Hope Airport along with its in-house bistro will satisfy guests in between leisure excursions. Free parking and a pet-friendly policy make it a great choice.
Highlights
- Close to major film and television studios, including Warner Bros., Disney, Universal and NBC
- Free parking
- Complimentary high-speed Internet in all guest rooms
Rooms
Each of the Safari Inn's 55 brightly decorated, colorful guest rooms come with a king bed or two double beds. Guests enjoy complimentary Internet access and Premium Television Channels. Oversize work desks perfectly suit the needs of business travelers, and the hotel's pet-friendly policy allows for up to two pets per room with a per-stay fee and a refundable deposit. Superior Suites offer extra living space and a separate bedroom.
Features
With its close proximity to many of L.A.'s major TV and film studios, the Safari Inn is ideal for entertainment-industry travelers as well as fun-seekers who want to stay within close driving distance of Universal Studios Theme Park, Griffith Park and other Hollywood sights and dining and shopping. An outdoor pool, fitness center and high-speed Internet access are all complimentary, and guests can also enjoy the welcoming atmosphere, appetizing bistro fare and delightful martinis at the in-house Olive's Bistro & Lounge.
Transportation
- Complimentary shuttle to/from Bob Hope Airport
- Bob Hope Airport (3 mi/5 km)
- Los Angeles International Airport (18 mi/27 km)
Attractions
- Media Center Mall (1.5 mi/2 km)
- Universal Studios Hollywood Theme Park & Universal City Walk (3 mi/4 km)
- Griffith Park & Observatory (5 mi/7 km)
- Grauman's Chinese Theater & Hollywood Walk of Fame (6 mi/9 km)
- J. Paul Getty Museum (11 mi/18 km)
- Santa Monica Beach & Third Street Promenade (16 mi/25 km)
- Six Flags Magic Mountain (25 mi/38 km)
Business
- 500-square-foot meeting facility
Safari Inn Rooms
- Standard
- Large room with two double beds or one king bed. Amenities include: Large desk with data port and voice mail, Cable television with in-room movies, Premium Television Channels, Iron and ironing board Complimentary in-room coffee and tea service, Mini refrigerators, Complimentary high-speed wireless, Internet, Hair dryer, Complimentary local calls, please contact the hotel directly for Accessible/ADA rooms. Bedding type not guaranteed, based on availability.
Amenities
- Airport shuttle
- FREE parking
- Pool
- General
- Concierge
- Pets allowed
- Activities
- Pool
- Health club
- Spa services
- Dining
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Services
- Conference facilities
- Transportation
- Airport shuttle
- Parking
- FREE parking
- Accessibility
- Handicapped rooms/facilities
Hotel Map
- Area served
- Burbank, CA
- Nearby airports
- Burbank Airport, LAX- Los Angeles International Airport.
- Area description
- Located in the heart of the Burbank Media District, close to Disney Studios, Warner Brothers, NBC, and the Media Center Mall.
Dining
- Olive's Bistro & Lounge
- Grabbing a bite at Olive's Bistro & Lounge, maybe what you are in the mood for. This eatery boasts a unique menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner in a warm cafe setting. Whatever you're looking for, it's all here for you to discover. Don't forget to try one of our famous martinis. Olive's Bistro & Lounge, available daily from 6 AM to 10PM.
Meeting facilities
- Meeting Info
- The Safari Inn offers an elegantly appointed meeting room that can accommodate up to 35 guests. This versatile 500 square foot room features two large picture windows allowing for natural light when desired. Book this beautiful space for professional business meetings or private luncheons and receptions. Catering for meetings and events is provided by Olive's Bistro and Lounge
Hotel Policies
- Check-in:
- 1500
- Check-out:
- 1200
Terms and conditions
Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.
The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.
Guest Reviews (153)
Ratings and reviews for Safari Inn
- All travelers (153) 3.6 / 5
- Business (22) 3.5 / 5
- Couples (55) 3.7 / 5
- Families (40) 3.5 / 5
- Friends (8) 3.9 / 5
- Singles (21) 3.7 / 5
- Amenities:
- 3.4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4.1
- Hotel staff:
- 4.1
- Room comfort:
- 3.9
- Location:
- 4.3
- Value:
- 4
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Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Very friendly...
Safari Inn I was very happy to have decided to stay at his hotel....The personnel were very friendly. The hotel is located in a great location to many restaurants and gas stations...very happy and please with the stay..
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Trip purpose:
Business
Dining tip:
Short drive from hotel
Mexican restaurant near by El Torito service and food are great.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Awesome but not for a single female
Since this place was designed more like a motel than a hotel, I didn't feel completely safe by myself, a 24 year old female. The window didn't lock very securely, and someone could have easily torn off the screen and come through. The door locked very well, though. I definitely did NOT feel safe in the fitness room. One door and a few machines in a tiny room... not safe for me. It consisted of a tiny version of an elliptical, a treadmill and some free weights, a weight bench, and there might have been a bicycle. I can't remember, because I walked right out. Everything in the room seemed very clean and was comfortable. There was a mini fridge, and the A/C worked well. The pool and patio area was really nice, and I was glad that there was a vending machine and microwave accessible. The free breakfast consisted of mini muffins, orange juice with pulp not on ice, mini bagels, bread for the toaster, jam, cream cheese, no butter strangely, and thats it. The restaurant had awesome food and not too bad prices. Everyone was very friendly that I came in contact with. There were a couple of convenience stores/pharmacies nearby if I needed anything. Overall, my stay was great!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Trip purpose:
Business
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
CVS Pharmacy, several hair salons, McDonalds, a music store, a couple of martial arts academies, and an awesome Chinese food place
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
great location
The location was great and the room was very comfortable except that the towels felt like sandpaper. When you used up something they did not replenish. Other than that I would stay again. The restaurant next door was excellent.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 3
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
Very good food next door and close to shopping and all the studios and freeways.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Nice upgrade
The Safari Inn is an extremely well-cared for motel within minutes of the Bob Hope Airport and a short drive to downtown shopping. I arrived very late on a Wednesday night and received a free (unsolicited) upgrade to a two-room suite. Very impressed.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Shopping tip:
Short drive from hotel
There's a movie theatre and shopping complex within easy driving distance (less than 10 minutes), as well as a Philly Cheesesteak fast-food restaurant.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Helpful and Concerned staff
The Safari Inn was a very pleasant place to make our central location for a visit to NBC Studios and downtown Burbank. The room was a good size, soaps, shampoo, lotion and even mouthwash was provided. Bathroom was seperate from the sink and mirrors; giving both parties the opportunity to use seperatly, yet at the same time. Breakfast in the morning and free transport to and from Burbank airport was a key saleing point for my decision to stay here and I wasnt disappointed. Staff was always very helpful with assisting us with our questions, directions or concerns. My only disappointments were the beds were hard and when I questions if the same bed was in all the rooms the answer was, yes. I ended up taking the cushion off the lounge chair from our room, placing it on the bed and laying on that, to get a nights rest.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 2
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
From the hotel you can easily walk the short mile to NBC studios, hop a bus to go straight to downtown Burbank and the Burbank mall or stay pool side while several nearby restuarant will deliver to you. BTW- a great restaurant about 3 blocks away with some great home cooked meals.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Excellent location
The Safari Inn was in a nice neighborhood close to everything. We were only 15 minutes from Hollywood and only 30 minutes from Santa Monica beach. We felt very safe there. We were glad we got a car rental. I went to Google maps and got maps to destinations we were interested without going on Interstate 5. The hotel staff also has directions to printed to all tourist areas-all you have to do is just ask the clerk. They were very friendly and accommodating. The room looked very clean, but the carpet must have been dirty because our white socks got dirty, but for the money it was worth it. The continental breakfast was ok if you need something quick to hold you over-orange juice, coffee, muffins, toast, and bagels. We are breakfast eaters so we grabbed something quick to hold us over. Franks Coffee Shop down the street had a very good and reasonably priced breakfast. We would definately stay there again.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Dining tip:
Short drive from hotel
you must try In and Out Burger!! It is near the shopping plaza near downtown-only a 5 minute drive. They also have an Olive Garden not too far away.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
a super great place to stay with fantstic service!
the safari inn burbank ca is a wonderful little gem with fantstic rooms- some with kichens.the closet had a door and plenty of hangers. the windows make the room so bright and roomy. the staff is a what every hotel staff should strive to be! they were all so nice and accomadating to their guests. the hotel is also very conveniently located to the freeways and all the sites in burbank
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
lovely restaruant in the neighboring sister hotel. and room service!
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Very Family Friendly
Excellent hotel, great price and very clean rooms....I was pleasantly surprised at the quality given the inexpensive price. The only issue was computer problems and obtaining room keys, however the staff was very accomodating.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Shopping tip:
Short drive from hotel
Burbank Mall was a short drive; approximately 2 miles from this hotel.
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Anonymous
Glorified Motel
The Safari Inn was not what we expected. We expected a 2-story hotel but what it was was a glorified Motel. Although the rooms were a bit larger in size and nicely renovated, some of the rooms had a strong smell of cigar which the maintenance people were quick to correct. One big advantage was their location. It was a nice short drive to NBC and Universal Studios. Although I will never book there again, I may be tempted to stay in their sister hotel next door.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 2
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 2
Sightseeing tip:
Short drive from hotel
1. You can order in from their sister hotel next door.Their food was excellent. 2. Its about 10-15 mins drive to Universal Studios. -
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
blackdiamond
EInfaches Motel
Uns wurde zu erst ein Raucherzimmer gegeben. Nach dem ich zurück zur Lobby bin wurden wir in ein anderes Zimmer transferiert, das aber nur 2 Betten hatten. Also mussten wir die erste Nacht in getretten Betten schlafen. Am nächsten Tag wurden wir mit einbisschen Mühe in ein geeignetes Zimmer mit Doppelbett transferiert. Die Zimmer sind klein und einfach eingerichtet. Doch das Putzpersonal ist super und gestaltet das Zimmer mit viel Liebe. Dei Zimmer sind bei der Ankunft SEHR klimatisiert! Die Wände sind ziemlich dünn, und wenn man im Erdgeschoss ein Zimmer hat, hört man vieles, weil sie unmittelbar vor dem Parplatz sind. DIe Lage war super, denn man ist sehr schnell im Universalpark und in Hollywood. Ein Auto ist zwingend.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 2
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 3
Sightseeing tip:
Short drive from hotel
Das Observatory ist ca 20 Min mit dem Auto entfernt, man hat eine super Aussicht auf LA. Besonders nachts sieht es super aus!
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