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Too authentically 1962 to be called 'retro', this longstanding favorite sits on a six-acre campus in the heart of the San Fernando Valley. Its 190 reasonably proportioned rooms, mostly in a five-story building, encircle palms, pines and a lushly landscaped pool, Jacuzzi and tiki-style bar.
Perennially busy if a bit long in the tooth, Sportsmen's Lodge recently came under new management by San Francisco's trendy Joie de Vivre group (which also runs LA's Hotel Angeleno) - little by little it's being renovated with eye-bending fixtures and furnishings. Rooms feature bath products from Bath & Body Works - 'executive' rooms throw in wi-fi for free. Owing to its location near TV and film studios, the lodge has long had its share of entertainment industry guests, but even non-celebs receive a warm welcome. The on-site restaurant is great value for everyday fare, but you're also close to the sushi shops and funky boutiques of Ventura Blvd.
Services & facilities
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Wi-Fi/internet access
- Free Wi-Fi
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Guest services
- Tour assistance
- Express check-out
- Multilingual staff
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Room service (limited hours)
- Porter/bellhop
- 24-hour front desk
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Recreation
- Television in lobby
- Beach/pool umbrellas
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Cards accepted
- Visa
- Mastercard
- American express
- Discover
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- Poolside bar
- Bar/lounge
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Pets
- Pets allowed
- Pet policy - dogs only
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Transport/transfers
- Theme park shuttle (free)
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Fitness
- Use of nearby fitness center (discount)
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Non-smoking
- Designated smoking areas
- Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
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Housekeeping
- Laundry facilities
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
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Accessibility
- Elevator/lift
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Outdoor space
- Garden
- Patio
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Bureau de Change/ATM
- Atm/banking
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Spa
- Spa tub
- Beauty services
- Hair salon
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Swimming pool
- Swimming pool - outdoor
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Air Conditioning
- Air-conditioned public areas
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Concierge
- Concierge services
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Luggage storage
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Luggage storage
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Shop
- Grocery/convenience store
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Restaurant/Café
- Restaurant
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Family
- Suitable for children
Description
Location. Sportsmen's Lodge is located close to CBS Studio Center. Other area points of interest include Universal Studios and Warner Brothers Studio.
Hotel Features. Sportsmen's Lodge's restaurant serves breakfast and lunch. A poolside bar and a bar/lounge are open for drinks. Room service is available during limited hours. Recreational amenities include an outdoor pool and a spa tub. Spa amenities include beauty services and a hair salon. This 3-star property has a 24-hour business center and offers business services. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available in public areas and the hotel has a computer station. The property has event space consisting of a conference center, banquet facilities, conference/meeting rooms, and a ballroom. The property has a theme park shuttle, which is complimentary. Wedding services, concierge services, tour/ticket assistance, and translation services are available. Guest parking is available for a surcharge. Additional property amenities include multilingual staff, laundry facilities, and a grocery/convenience store. The property has designated areas for smoking.
Guestrooms. 190 air-conditioned guestrooms at Sportsmen's Lodge feature coffee/tea makers and complimentary newspapers. Balconies or patios offer city, pool, or garden views. Beds come with premium bedding. Bathrooms feature designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. In addition to desks, guestrooms offer direct-dial phones with voice mail. Televisions have premium cable channels and pay movies. Rooms also include windows that open, blackout drapes/curtains, and irons/ironing boards. Guests may request extra towels/bedding and wake-up calls. Housekeeping is available daily.