Sheraton Universal Hotel in the heart of Hollywood moviemaking received its own red carpet treatment with the recent completion of a $30 million renovation that put a new shine on the “Hotel of the Stars.” The iconic hotel's 451 guest rooms and suites enjoy views of Universal Studios and the Hollywood Hills, as well as 32-inch flat-screen TVs, iHome clock radio/iPod docking station, Shine by Bliss bath amenities, and wireless Internet. Guests mingle in the stylish lobby cabana and around the heated outdoor pool, Jacuzzi, and lively Baja Pool Bar.
Business meetings and corporate events play a starring role at the Sheraton Universal Hotel, which features 17 meeting rooms including the 5,607-square-foot rooftop Starview Room with 180-degree views of Hollywood. A complimentary tram serves Universal Citywalk and Universal Studios Hollywood.
Planner Reviews
From our planner community
Average Planner Rating
3.6
Arrival Experience:
2.0
Meeting and Function Facilities:
3.5
Accommodations:
2.0
Activity or Recreation Options:
5.0
Food & Beverage:
5.0
Conference Services Staff:
4.5
Guest Service Experience:
3.5
Recommendation to Planners:
Restrooms are very far away from function space. Check-in staff can be arrogant and rude, though banquet staff is WONDERFUL.
Overall Rating: 3.6/5
Meeting Planner
Elite RatingAverage Planner Rating
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3.6
1 review
Arrival Experience:
2.0
Accommodations:
2.0
Food & Beverage:
5.0
Guest Service Experience:
3.5
Conference Services Staff:
4.5
Meeting and Function Facilities:
3.5
Activity or Recreation Options:
5.0
Planner-to-Planner Recommendation:
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Capacity Charts
Room Name
Grand Ballroom
957
45.7 x 23.5
5
10,300
150' x 77'
18
800
1,300
1,000
1,300
N/A
N/A
N/A
63
Grand Ballroom Section Director Room
63
7.9 x 7.9
3
675
26' x 26'
10
36
60
50
60
22
23
N/A
50
Grand Ballroom Section East
353
14.9 x 23.5
5
3,800
49' x 77'
18
240
400
350
400
N/A
N/A
N/A
12
Grand Ballroom Section Producer Room
125
15.8 x 7.9
3
1,350
52' x 26'
10
70
130
110
130
36
48
N/A
N/A
Grand Ballroom Section West
353
14.9 x 23.5
5
3,800
49' x 77'
18
250
500
400
500
N/A
N/A
N/A
12
Grand Ballroom Section Writer Room
63
7.9 x 7.9
3
675
26' x 26'
10
27
30
40
30
22
48
N/A
N/A
Grand Ballroom Sections East+West
706
29.9 x 23.5
5
7,600
98' x 77'
18
550
1,000
800
1,000
N/A
N/A
N/A
24
Grand Ballroom Sections East+West+Producer
831
37.8 x 23.5
5
8,950
124' x 77'
17
680
1,100
900
1,100
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Grand Ballroom Sections Producer+Writer+Director
251
15.8 x 15.8
3
2,700
52' x 52'
10
160
250
220
250
52
N/A
N/A
13
Grand Ballroom Sections West+Prod.+Writer+Director
604
30.5 x 23.5
5
6,500
100' x 77'
17
390
650
600
650
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Grand Ballroom Sections West+Producer
478
22.9 x 23.5
5
5,150
75' x 77'
17
300
550
500
550
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Lanai Hospitality Suite 134
47
7.6 x 7.6
2
502
25.00' x 25.00'
8
24
50
30
50
22
18
N/A
N/A
Lanai Hospitality Suite 234
42
5.5 x 7.6
2
450
18' x 25'
8
24
50
30
50
22
18
N/A
N/A
Lanai Hospitality Suite 256
42
5.5 x 7.6
2
450
18' x 25'
8
24
50
30
50
22
18
N/A
N/A
Lanai Hospitality Suite 334
42
5.5 x 7.6
2
450
18' x 25'
8
24
50
30
50
22
18
N/A
N/A
Roof Garden
539
42.7 x 16.8
5
5,800
140' x 55'
18
160
250
350
400
40
48
N/A
N/A
Sheraton Suite 424
42
5.5 x 7.6
2
450
18' x 25'
8
24
50
30
50
24
18
N/A
N/A
Studio Suite
616
42.7 x 14.6
4
6,635
140.00' x 48.00'
12
500
600
600
600
N/A
N/A
N/A
50
Studio Suite I
158
10.7 x 14.6
4
1,700
35' x 48'
12
96
150
140
150
38
42
N/A
N/A
Studio Suite II
158
10.7 x 14.6
4
1,700
35' x 48'
12
96
150
140
150
38
65
N/A
N/A
Studio Suite III
158
10.7 x 14.6
4
1,700
35' x 48'
12
96
150
140
150
38
N/A
N/A
N/A
Studio Suite IV
158
10.7 x 14.6
4
1,700
35' x 48'
12
96
150
140
150
38
N/A
N/A
N/A
Terrace Suite
230
22.9 x 10.1
3
2,480
75' x 33'
10
162
230
280
230
N/A
54
N/A
N/A
Terrace Suite A
80
7.9 x 10.1
3
860
26' x 33'
10
54
60
70
60
30
30
N/A
N/A
Terrace Suite B
71
7 x 10.1
3
760
23' x 33'
10
54
60
80
60
30
30
N/A
N/A
Terrace Suite C
80
7.9 x 10.1
3
860
26' x 33'
10
54
60
80
60
30
30
N/A
N/A
Terrace Suite D
159
15.8 x 10.1
3
1,716
52' x 33'
10
96
150
140
150
30
N/A
N/A
N/A
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