Which room to book at The Garland
The Family Suite. At 560 sq ft (52 m²) it has a king bed for the parents, a separate nook with bunk beds for the children and a living room, and it sleeps up to five; the entry Deluxe King is 247 sq ft (23 m²) and sleeps two. Below it come rooms with every bed in one space and the partitioned Kids Room, and above it the One Bedroom Suites start at $929.
The room to book
Family Suite
560 sq ft (52 m²)
The pick: a king bed for the parents, a separate nook with bunk beds (a full-size bed below, a twin above), a living room with a beverage centre, two televisions, a fridge and a microwave, and space for up to five.
On our shortlists
Every room at a glance
| Room | Size | View | Floor | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deluxe King | 247 sq ft (23 m²) | $275 | ||
| Deluxe King Accessible | 247 sq ft (23 m²) | $275 | ||
| Premium King | 331 sq ft (31 m²) | $297 | ||
| Family SuiteOur pick | 560 sq ft (52 m²) | |||
| Deluxe King Pool ViewThe outdoor pool · A higher floor | 247 sq ft (23 m²) | The outdoor pool | A higher floor | $309 |
| Deluxe Two Queen | 331 sq ft (31 m²) | $309 | ||
| Deluxe Two Queen Beds Accessible | 331 sq ft (31 m²) | $309 | ||
| Wellness Suite | 338 sq ft (31 m²) | $329 | ||
| Kids Room | 331 sq ft (31 m²) | $429 | ||
| Portola Suite | 560 sq ft (52 m²) | $438 | ||
| One Bedroom SuitesHollywood Hills, and Universal Studios Hollywood from The Cathleen · 7th floor | 650 sq ft (60 m²) | Hollywood Hills, and Universal Studios Hollywood from The Cathleen | 7th floor | $929 |
| James SuiteUniversal Studios Hollywood | 675 sq ft (63 m²) | Universal Studios Hollywood | $1,129 |
Every room they sell
Deluxe King
The entry room: one king bed, a private balcony, a fridge and a safe, with room for two. It is small, and worth requesting away from the freeway edge.
247 sq ft (23 m²)$275 a night
Deluxe King Accessible
The same size with an accessible bathroom: a bathtub with handrails, a bench and an adjustable handheld shower, and an accessible balcony door. Sold at the entry rate.
247 sq ft (23 m²)$275 a night
Premium King
84 sq ft more than the Deluxe King for $22 more, with the same king bed and room for a child as a third guest. It is sold on its outside views, so ask for one that looks away from the freeway.
331 sq ft (31 m²)$297 a night
Family SuiteOur pick
The pick: a king bed for the parents, a separate nook with bunk beds (a full-size bed below, a twin above), a living room with a beverage centre, two televisions, a fridge and a microwave, and space for up to five.
560 sq ft (52 m²)
Deluxe King Pool View
The entry king on a higher floor with the pool below the balcony, $34 above the Deluxe King and limited in number. The view brings the pool's sound with it: dive-in movies on Friday and Saturday evenings from 7:30pm, nightly in summer, and the pool is open until 10pm.
247 sq ft (23 m²)The outdoor poolA higher floor$309 a night
Deluxe Two Queen
Two queen beds in one room, sleeping up to four: the cheapest way to fit a family of four, with nothing to separate the parents from the children.
331 sq ft (31 m²)$309 a night
Deluxe Two Queen Beds Accessible
The same room with an accessible bathroom, either a roll-in shower or a bathtub, to be requested by need when you book. Sleeps up to four.
331 sq ft (31 m²)$309 a night
Wellness Suite
A king bed with a Peloton bike, adjustable Bowflex weights and a Mirror fitness system in the room, a white noise machine and a minibar of healthy items. Sleeps two, at $54 above the entry king.
338 sq ft (31 m²)$329 a night
Kids Room
A partitioned room: a queen bed for the parents on one side and twin bunk beds for the children on the other, two televisions, a Blu-ray player in the children's area, a fridge and a microwave. Sleeps up to four.
331 sq ft (31 m²)$429 a night
Portola Suite
The suite for teenagers: a king bed in the bedroom, a separate nook with a full-size bed and a workstation, and a living room. Sleeps up to four.
560 sq ft (52 m²)$438 a night
One Bedroom Suites
The Fillmore, The Cathleen and The Carrington each have a separate bedroom, a living area with a sofa bed, two bathrooms and two balconies. The Carrington's bedroom has two queen beds; the other two have a king.
650 sq ft (60 m²)Hollywood Hills, and Universal Studios Hollywood from The Cathleen7th floor$929 a night
James Suite
A king bedroom, a living area with a 50-inch television, a soaking tub, a shower room with two showerheads and two balconies facing Universal Studios Hollywood. Sleeps two.
675 sq ft (63 m²)Universal Studios Hollywood$1,129 a night
Prices are a guide from our last check, not live rates.
Why this one
The Deluxe King is 247 sq ft (23 m²) and sleeps two, and the Premium King and the Deluxe Two Queen are 331 sq ft (31 m²) with every bed in one room. The Kids Room is the first to split the generations, with a queen bed and bunk beds either side of a partition, and it costs $429. The Family Suite does the same in 560 sq ft (52 m²): a king bed for the parents, a bunk nook with a full-size bed below and a twin above, a living room, a fridge and a microwave, and space for up to five.
The suite's rate over the Deluxe King moves a long way with the dates, so price it for yours; it is the room that gives a family a separate sleeping area and a sitting room. Ask for one away from the freeway edge when you book.
- Ask for
- Ask for a Family Suite away from the freeway edge of the grounds when you book and again at check-in, and keep the balcony door shut at night. Cribs are free, and the microwave is already in the suite, where it costs $25 a night in the standard rooms.
- Avoid
- The Deluxe King, which is 247 sq ft (23 m²) and sleeps two. The Deluxe King Pool View too, if you want early nights: it looks over the pool, where dive-in movies run on Friday and Saturday evenings from 7:30pm, and nightly in summer. And the Kids Room, unless it undercuts the Family Suite on your dates: it has the same split of space in 331 sq ft against the suite's 560.
Suites against rooms
Three kinds of suite sit above the Family Suite. The Portola Suite, also 560 sq ft (52 m²), swaps the bunks for a full-size bed and a workstation in its nook, so it suits a family with teenagers, at $438. The One Bedroom Suites, 650 sq ft (60 m²) on the seventh floor, add a separate bedroom, two bathrooms and two balconies: they look onto the Hollywood Hills, and The Cathleen is sold with Universal Studios Hollywood in view. The Carrington's bedroom has two queen beds.
The James Suite, 675 sq ft (63 m²), is the one built for two, with a soaking tub and two balconies facing Universal Studios Hollywood, at $1,129.
Questions people ask
Good questions about The Garland
Which room should I book at The Garland?
The Family Suite. At 560 sq ft (52 m²) it has a king bed for the parents, a separate nook with bunk beds for the children and a living room, and it sleeps up to five; the entry Deluxe King is 247 sq ft (23 m²) and sleeps two. Below it come rooms with every bed in one space and the partitioned Kids Room, and above it the One Bedroom Suites start at $929.
Which rooms should I avoid at The Garland?
The Deluxe King, which is 247 sq ft (23 m²) and sleeps two. The Deluxe King Pool View too, if you want early nights: it looks over the pool, where dive-in movies run on Friday and Saturday evenings from 7:30pm, and nightly in summer. And the Kids Room, unless it undercuts the Family Suite on your dates: it has the same split of space in 331 sq ft against the suite's 560.
Our verdict
Book The Garland for a Universal trip with children: a free trolley to the park, a pool with weekend movies and a Family Suite with its own bunk nook. Budget for about $89 a night in fees and parking, and keep the balcony door shut at night.
Last checked: October 2026 · Image credits: Expedia Group Creator Toolbox