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Best Western Plus Media Center Inn & Suites

Stay at Best Western Plus Media Center Inn & Suites in Burbank, CA. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast, parking, outdoor pool, and easy access to Hollywood attractions.

3910 W Riverside Dr, Burbank, CA 91505 View on map
8/10
Very Good Based on 463 recent guest reviews
Free Wi-Fi Free breakfast Free parking Accessible Outdoor pool
What recent guests emphasize

Comfortable, Convenient Stay Near Hollywood Attractions

Guests appreciate this relaxed hotel’s spacious suites, free parking, and proximity to Universal Studios and Warner Brothers. The property offers useful amenities like a fitness center and outdoor pool, complemented by a generally friendly and helpful staff. Some note areas for improvement in breakfast variety and small room details.

Guests often praise

  • Spacious, clean rooms and suites, often described as quiet and comfortable with well-equipped kitchenettes.
  • Convenient location close to Universal Studios, Warner Brothers, and many nearby restaurants and shops.
  • Free and secure underground parking with wide spaces, appreciated by families and couples alike.
  • Friendly and attentive staff who provide quick assistance and create a welcoming atmosphere.
  • Useful amenities including a fitness center, outdoor pool, ice machines, and vending machines throughout the hotel.

Worth knowing

  • Breakfast offers basic options with limited variety; guests with food allergies should be cautious due to soy, gluten, and corn presence.
  • Some areas of the hotel show signs of age and could feel dated compared to newer properties nearby.
  • The fitness center is functional but could benefit from additional equipment like mats and light weights.
  • At times the breakfast eggs were noted as cold, and the overall breakfast selection leans toward simpler fare.
  • A few guests mentioned isolated issues like minor room spot cleanliness, but staff were responsive to requests and room changes.

Best for

  • Families and larger groups seeking spacious suites with kitchens and multiple bedrooms.
  • Visitors planning to explore Hollywood and studio tours wanting easy access to major attractions.
  • Travelers who value free parking and want to avoid the busiest tourist crowds nearby.
  • Those needing convenient amenities like a fitness center, outdoor pool, and accessible dining options close by.
  • Guests looking for a comfortable, safe, and quiet base with helpful staff support during their stay.
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About this property

Welcome to Best Western Plus Media Center Inn & Suites

Best Western Plus Media Center Inn & Suites is a relaxed hotel conveniently located off the Ventura Freeway in Burbank, just a few miles from notable landmarks such as the Hollywood Sign and Griffith Observatory. Guests appreciate its setting for easy access to major attractions including Universal Studios Hollywood and Warner Brothers Studios, making it well-suited for visitors seeking proximity without the hustle of busier areas.

The property offers practical amenities including free Wi-Fi, complimentary breakfast, and secure underground parking with spacious spots, which many guests find particularly convenient. Facilities feature an outdoor pool, a 24/7 fitness center, and air-conditioned public areas. Rooms are described as spacious and clean, with suites providing additional living space and conveniences such as kitchenettes. However, some feedback notes the hotel’s older style and suggests the breakfast options may be limited for those with certain dietary restrictions.

Guest experiences highlight the hotel’s quiet atmosphere and helpful staff, who respond promptly to concerns, contributing to a comfortable and safe stay. The location benefits from nearby restaurants and shops within walking distance, enhancing convenience for guests without a car. While not pet-friendly and lacking an airport shuttle, the hotel is accessible and kid-friendly, appealing to families and business travelers alike.

Overall, Best Western Plus Media Center Inn & Suites offers a practical base for exploring the Hollywood and Burbank area with straightforward amenities and a peaceful environment. It is well regarded for value in the local market, though guests looking for more upscale or modern accommodations may want to consider alternatives nearby.

Summary compiled by GoHotelly editors from verified guest reviews, partner descriptions and editorial notes.
Facilities & essentials

What's on-site and what you should know before you arrive

The short version: what's available day-to-day, and the key practical details most travelers search for.

Most popular facilities

Free Wi-Fi
Free breakfast
Free parking
Accessible
Outdoor pool
Air-conditioned
Business center
Kid-friendly
Restaurant
Fitness center
Golf course
Smoke-free

Not available at this property

Pet-friendly
Airport shuttle
Verified guest reviews

What recent guests are actually saying

Reviews from travelers who stayed here in the last 12 months, grouped to help you spot the pattern quickly.

J
Jill Apr 14, 2026
10

Great location. Close to Universal and not in the crowds. Very peaceful and clean. Great breakfast and nice little pool on the 2nd floor outside. Liked the convenience of the little workout room. Wonderful restaurants across the street. Wonderful FREE safe parking underground. With wide spaces so doors dont get dinged! Workers are nice and the place is very comfortable. Quite a few vending machines around the facility too. Ice makers on each floor. I hope we get to stay here again. I would highly recommend this safe location.

VB
V_003 Bel Apr 05, 2026
8.0

Good hotel. Friendly and helpful staff. Decent breakfast. The only downside is the cost of living! for such a price of a room you can put a water cooler, at least at the reception!

SM
Sabrina M. Mar 23, 2026
10

This Best Western is the BEST Best Western I have ever stayed in! The rooms were huge. The bathroom was luxurious. Marble sink, and a very large tub and shower. Lots of towels and amenities. The beds were awesome and I slept incredibly well. It was quiet and very clean. The suite had two bedrooms, a sitting room, and a partial kitchen. The bedrooms had floor-to-ceiling mirrors, a large closet, and soft sheets. We had gone to Universal Hollywood and were going to Warner Brothers the next day. The Hotel was halfway between the two. It comes with breakfast...be forewarned if you are allergic to SOY or Gluten or Corn, all you can have is a piece of fruit and coffee. If you haven't any allergies, enjoy.

SAA
Steve and Amanda Boel Feb 02, 2026
10

Fantastic hotel! Great value for the Hollywood area, with its own parking garage underneath the hotel. We walked to Warner Brothers Studios and had just a short drive to Universal Studios. Very nice breakfast. I highly recommend this hotel!

SH
Shannon Herlihy Jan 29, 2026
10

I'm an L.A. local so I rarely have the need for a hotel in L.A. but the occasion arose that I needed a hotel for a few nights and the Best Western Plus Media Center Inn & Suites luckily did not disappoint. The location is unparalleled. The number of restaurants and coffee shops that are in walking distance is a dream and the amazing Bloom Loft yoga studio is literally 150' away. The hotel itself was very clean and well-equipped. The room was perfect and mostly quiet. Having a fridge, microwave and coffee maker in the room are essentials for me and all of these came in quite handy during my stay. I'm also a sucker for a bathtub so I'm grateful that this Best Western still provides bathtubs in their rooms. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. The fitness center worked for me (treadmill, bike, etc.) although it would have been nice to have a mat to do some on-floor exercises as well as light free weights. Having filtered water in the fitness center was a plus. (The pool looked quite nice too although I didn't use it.) The free breakfast buffet wasn't the healthiest I've seen (cereals, plain bagels, waffles, muffins), but it served its purpose. The scrambled eggs were cold so I heated them up in the microwave in my room and there was a nice selection of yogurts and a coffee machine from which you could make cappuccinos, lattes, etc. Overall my stay was great and I would 100% stay here again (and plan to soon!).

WD
Will Deutschendorf Jan 11, 2026
10

If you’re planning to visit Universal, this place was perfect for our big family of five, including a one-year-old. On our first night, we noticed a few small specks in the room. Given a previous bad experience elsewhere (see my roach motel review), I didn’t want to take any chances. The staff had no problem switching our room immediately. The suites here are truly spacious—among the largest I’ve seen at this price point. Our toddler had plenty of room to explore, and when it was bedtime, I could unwind with my wife while our older two played quietly in their own space. The breakfast was at least on par with what you’d get at an Embassy Suites, but without the big-hotel rush. The front desk staff even called to let us know when our middle daughter accidentally left a door ajar while walking the grounds, which made us feel safe and cared for. Any time we needed something, it was brought quickly—one of the perks of staying at a smaller property. I actually prefer it that way; I don’t want a massive hotel.

E“M
Enoc “Daniel” Mendoza Dec 24, 2025
10

This was a very spacious, convenient, and clean Best Western nestled in Burbank! My new hotel of choice when in the area again! Oh best parking ever!

AL
Angie Lusk Dec 22, 2025
8.0

Great location! Several restaurants within walking distance. The hotel is older. It was strangely empty during our visit. We did like the free parking. Front desk was very friendly. I would stay there again, but only for one or two nights.

Location & neighborhood

Where you'll find Best Western Plus Media Center Inn & Suites

Burbank, California, USA

Off the Ventura Freeway, this casual hotel is a 4-mile drive from the iconic Hollywood Sign and a 9 miles from Griffith Observatory.

  • Burbank - Downtown 1 hr Walk
  • Burbank Airport - South (VC Line) 1 hr 20 Walk
  • Riverside / Pass 3 min Walk
  • Los Angeles International Airport 38 min Car · 1 hr 48 Transit
  • John Wayne Airport 58 min Car · 4 hr 4 Transit
  • Hollywood Burbank Airport 16 min Car · 20 min Transit
Things to do nearby

Worth the walk or a quick ride

Curated spots travelers usually pair with a stay in California. Distances are rough real-world times, not straight-line.

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Universal Studios Hollywood

100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CA 91608, United States

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