Atmosphere and Style

You don’t come here for glamour — that’s clear from the first glance.

The Holiday Inn Express Van Nuys stands tall with blue panels and white walls, a few palms bending toward the sun, flags moving lazily in the wind. It’s an image you’ve probably seen from the freeway, yet once inside, it feels more grounded than expected.

The lobby buzzes quietly. Someone’s checking out, someone else is refilling a coffee cup, a front-desk clerk smiles without a script. The air smells like breakfast and warm asphalt after morning rain — simple, real.

Who It Fits Best

Travelers between flights at Van Nuys Airport.
Families making a quick stop before hitting the coast.
Business guests who need Wi-Fi, coffee, and a solid night’s sleep — nothing more, nothing less.

Location and Surroundings

The hotel sits at 8244 Orion Avenue, right off the I-405. That means you’re connected to everything: Ventura Boulevard, downtown LA, the studios in Burbank — all within a short drive.

Place	Type	Time
Van Nuys Airport	Airport	3 min drive
Woodley Park	Urban Park	10 min drive
Sherman Oaks Galleria	Shopping Center	12 min drive
Universal Studios	Theme Park	25 min drive

There’s public transport nearby — buses, Metro Orange Line — but most guests drive. Parking is open, bright, and now includes EV chargers.

Main Information

📍 Address: 8244 Orion Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91406
⭐ Category: 3.5 stars (Standard Class)
📞 Phone: +1 818-989-5010

Built decades ago and refreshed in 2024, the hotel feels newer than expected.

There are 127 rooms, including 6 suites. The layout is straightforward — wide corridors, quiet doors, light streaming through hallway windows.

Rooms and Everyday Comfort

Rooms measure between 323 and 400 sq ft. Some face the courtyard, others the street.

Inside: clean flooring, new bedding, blackout curtains that actually work. There’s a coffee maker in every room and a TV big enough to fill the space without feeling intrusive.

Guests mention the calm. Even with the freeway nearby, you barely hear a sound. The renovation helped — better insulation, brighter light, more breathing room.

Facilities and Details

Breakfast

Included for every guest — the Express Start® Breakfast: eggs, cereal, fresh fruit, and surprisingly decent coffee. You’ll smell it before you find the lobby.

Pool & Gym

Outside, a modest pool catches sunlight between two palm trees. The gym stays open 24 hours, just enough for a quick treadmill session after a long flight.

Business Zone

There’s a small business corner — computer, printer, a quiet desk. Nothing fancy, but it’s what you need when deadlines follow you on vacation.

Services

Wi-Fi everywhere, daily cleaning, front desk all night. Parking’s right outside, and it’s safe. The staff greet you like they’ve seen hundreds of travelers — and probably have.

Health and Traveler Support

Travel can turn unpredictable — fatigue, time-zone headaches, sudden discomfort.

Here, guests can request a visiting doctor directly to their room for consultation or check-up, avoiding trips to urgent care.

The physician works independently, offering private medical help for travelers who prefer calm assistance without leaving the hotel. It’s not advertised loudly, but it’s there — and that quiet reliability fits the place.