4. If you are planning a trip to Hollywood/Universal Studios and want a fairly cheap stay and value for money, this is a reasonable choice - quick easy access to Hwy 101 and only 10-15 minutes to Kodak Theatre, U Studios and the Hollywood sign (and 5 minutes from the Charmed House!); It takes about 20 minutes or so to Rodeo and a little longer to Santa Monica but my Garmin got me there easily, fast and direct.