I stayed at the Hampton Inn Sandlake about a month ago. I got a 39/ night rate.
It had breakfast included. It is very very close to Universal Blvd., in fact the exit is ON Universal Blvd. If I remember correctly, you go through maybe 2-3 traffic lights (less than 5 minutes) and you are there.
It is a Healthy walk, but I did see some younger people doing it.. maybe teens/college students. --that would take a while
The rooms were fine. Always clean, and all that.
It met our needs just fine.