Conference City & Hotel

The Sheraton Universal Hotel is a landmark in Universal City, and is known as the "Hotel of the Stars." After exercising your mind at WUSS, you can refresh and re-energize in the heated outdoor swimming pool, the whirlpool or the fitness center. A short walk or complimentary tram ride from the Sheraton is Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Citywalk. Other famous Los Angeles attractions nearby include Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Melrose Avenue, Rodeo Drive, and Disneyland.

The Sheraton Universal is located at:

333 Universal Hollywood Drive 
Universal City, California 91608
(818) 980-1212

A special WUSS hotel room rate of $179 per night (single and double occupancy /$25 each additional person/night) is available November 3 - 8. This rate is guaranteed through October 21 at 5:00 p.m. PST, however rooms may sell out before October 21. MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS EARLY! Enjoy 3 extra days before or after the conference with this special rate, subject to availability. To receive the conference rate you MUST reserve online at:

http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/WUK03A

You can also reserve your hotel room by calling:
Sheraton Universal at 818-980-1212, or
Sheraton’s Central Reservation Office toll-free 888-627-7186.

Ask for the Western Users of SAS® Software Group rate. Rooms are subject to availability.

After you make your hotel reservations, check out the links on the Sheraton’s website for local transportation and attractions:

Transportation and Driving Directions

Local commuters and Southern Californians:
We highly recommend taking transit, commuter trains, or carpooling!

Metro Bus and Metro Rail Red Line serve Universal City. (www.metro.net) Universal City Station on Metro Rail’s Red Line is very close to the Sheraton. Exit the station, cross Universal Hollywood Drive and walk about 10 minutes up the hill to the Sheraton.Metrolink (www.metrolinktrains.com), Amtrak (www.amtrak.com) and Rail 2 Rail (www.railtorail.org) trains, as well as many Southern California transit agencies, connect to Union Station. You can then take Metro Rail Red Line to Universal City Station. For a list of transit agencies and their contact information, please refer to:

(www.metrolinktrains.com/documents/Connecting_Transit/LAUnionStation.pdf)

If driving, directions to the Sheraton Universal are available on the Sheraton’s website.         

Parking Rates at the Sheraton

Overnight Guests
Valet Park - $21.00 inclusive of tax with in/out privileges
Self Park - $16.00 inclusive of tax with in/out privileges

Local Guests
$10.00 inclusive of tax with no in/out privileges

Getting to Universal City From Outside Metropolitan Los Angeles

Airports

The closest and most convenient airport to the Sheraton Universal is the Bob Hope Airport in Burbank. (5.6 miles away, driving time estimated at 18 minutes). Airlines served: Alaska, American, Delta, JetBlue, Southwest, United, and  US Airways .

Further away is Los Angeles International Airport. (26 miles away, driving time estimated at 33 minutes to 1.5 hours). LAX is served by nearly 90 passenger airlines.

Trains

Amtrak can be a very cost-effective and relaxing way to travel to Los Angeles, if you have the luxury of extra time. Discounts, such as AAA, are often available. Union Station is about 12 miles from the Sheraton Universal.

Ground Transportation from Airports and Union Station:

 Supershuttle has provided WUSS with discounts from both airports. A coupon is available at this link:

http://www.supershuttle.com/Coupons/BUR/WUSSCoupon.pdf

Simply follow the instructions on the coupon. SuperShuttle vans are blue with yellow lettering.

SuperShuttle's coupon also offers $10 off their BlackCar sedan service from the airports.
Call (800) 414-2144 for this promotional rate.

Metro Rail is available from Union Station. Take the Red Line to Universal City Station. Exit the station, cross Universal Hollywood Drive and walk about 10 minutes up the hill to the Sheraton.

Taxies are available from both airports and Union Station.

Rental Cars are available from both airports.
Ground Transportation: Location and Fees

 

Bob Hope Airport  (BUR)

Los Angeles International Airport  (LAX)

Union Station (Train)

SuperShuttle

$12.00, or $10.00 with coupon.

Shuttle found on the islands in front of the terminal.

$20.00, or $18.00 with coupon.

Shuttle found on Lower/Arrival Level islands in front of each terminal under the orange sign Shared Ride Vans.

n/a

Metro Rail (subway)

(not recommended by hotel concierge)

(not recommended by hotel concierge)

Red Line (North Hollywood Station)  $1.25

Taxi (approximate)

$19-$25

Available on the islands in front of the terminal.

$50-65

Available curbside on the Lower/Arrival Level islands in front of each terminal under the yellow sign indicating Taxis.

$39-50