Bringing a touch of the country to Studio City, the Sportsmen's Lodge encompasses eight acres of beautiful grounds with native plants, waterfalls, graceful swans, and waterfowl. In a pleasant neighborhood, the lodge has easy canyon and freeway access to Los Angeles, about 10 miles away. Those heading to Universal Studios can hop aboard the hotel's free shuttle.The spacious grounds include an outdoor Olympic-size pool, Jacuzzi, and sundeck. There's also a small on-site exercise room. For dining, the Patio Cafe is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and offers fresh daily specials and hearty homemade soups. The Muddy Moose Bar and Grill features casual lunches and dinners in a rustic lodge setting. Other offerings include a pub, city tours, hair salon, valet laundry and dry cleaning, guest laundry facilities, and gift shop.With country decor, guest rooms have either a patio or balcony. Each is equipped with cable television, air-conditioning, telephone, and radio alarm clock.