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Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City

555 Universal Hollywood Drive, Universal City, CA, USA, 91608-1001
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The Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City is an award-winning full service hotel located in the “heart of the Entertainment Capital of Los Angeles”, just steps from Universal Studios Hollywood and CityWalk. Enjoy a sophisticated AAA Four Diamond experience combined with a superior level of service in one of 495 guestrooms, including 9 suites, featuring stunning views of Universal Studios, Los Angeles and the Hollywood Hills. The hotel is ideally situated with area highlights such as major Hollywood Studios, Hollywood and Highland, Dolby Theater and the Hollywood Bowl, a short drive or train ride away. Planning is simplified with Burbank Airport just 6 miles away, the metro bus and rail stations within walking distance and complimentary shuttle service to Universal Studios theme park. Guests of the hotel enjoy outstanding amenities and affordable style, convenient to L.A.’s treasured landmark attractions. The ease of hosting an event at our full service property is only complemented by the elegant function space set high above the city. Over 60,000 sq. ft. of flexible indoor/outdoor space provides the ideal environment for successful meetings, including a 16,000 sq. ft. grand ballroom, executive boardrooms, break-outs, and captivating open-air venues. The enthusiastic team of professionals at the Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City is available and ready to assist you in carefully planning every event detail with you.

Venue Details

ChainHilton
BrandHilton Hotels
Built1984
Renovated2018
Total meeting space1,000,000 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms495
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

AAA
Northstar

Awards

Industry awards
- Green Seal Certification, Gold Level - Smart Meetings Magazine's Platinum Choice Award - Successful Meetings Magazine's Pinnacle Award - Meeting News Magazine's Planner's Choice Award - Meeting & Conventions Magazine's Gold Key Award - Corporate & Incentive Travel Magazine's Award of Excellence

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3D Event Space
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Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Concierge services
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • View (garden)
  • View (mountain)
  • View (urban)
  • Voicemail box
Facilities
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite gift shop
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Onsite security
  • Outside caterers allowed
  • Pet friendly
  • Space (outdoor)
  • Space (private)
  • Space (semi-private)
  • Wheelchair accessible

Sustainability

This venue is certified environmentally-friendly by BeCause, an independent organization in collaboration with Cvent.

Certifications (4)

Sustainability Certifications
ISO 50001:2018

Certification body: DEKRA Certification, Inc.

Expires: 9/25/2026
Sustainability Certifications
Green Seal Certification for Hotels and Lodging Properties (GS-33)
Sustainability level: Gold

Certification body: Green Seal

Expires: 5/27/2026
Sustainability Certifications
ISO 14001:2015

Certification body: DEKRA Certification, Inc.

Expires: 9/25/2026
Sustainability Certifications
ISO 9001:2015

Certification body: DEKRA Certification, Inc.

Expires: 9/25/2026
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Seasonal Availability

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High season
Jun 01 - Aug 15Dec 15 - Dec 31Sep 24 - Nov 05Mar 01 - Apr 15
Shoulder season
Jan 17 - Feb 29Apr 16 - Apr 30
Low season
Jan 01 - Jan 16May 01 - May 31Sep 05 - Sep 23Aug 16 - Sep 02

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
1,000,000 sq. ft.
Largest room
16,456 sq. ft.
Space (private)
Available
Meeting rooms
14
Second largest room
12,088 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
16,456 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
Available
Space (outdoor)
Available

Floor Plans

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Meeting space

Meeting room floor plans

Sierra Ballroom ABC
Sierra Ballroom BCD
Sierra Courtyard
Sierra Ballroom
Orchid Room
Club Patio

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
495
Double (2 beds)
267
Suites
9
Tax rate
9.75%
Occupancy rate
16.225%

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 6 mi
Parking in the area
Paid parking
Valet parking
Bus parking

Local Attractions

Universal Studios
Universal Studios
1 blk
Get ready for the ultimate Hollywood experience! Find a full day of action-packed entertainment all in one place: thrilling theme park rides and shows, a real working movie studio, and Los Angeles’ best shops, restaurants and cinemas at CityWalk. Universal Studios Hollywood is a unique experience that’s fun for the whole family.
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Universal CityWalk
Universal CityWalk
1 blk
Where is LA’s best place for unexpected excitement? Universal CityWalk. Live music, movies, clubs, great food and always something new to discover. More than 30 places to eat, six hot nightclubs, 19 screen theater with state of the art IMAX® and more than 30 unique shops. It’s LA’s favorite place to play. Check out 5 Towers on Universal CityWalk, state-of-the-art concert venue. Experience a jaw-dropping explosion of over 5,000 LED lights and a sound system that will blow you away.
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Sunset Strip
Sunset Strip
Nightlife
2 mi
The Sunset Strip is the name given to the mile-and-a-half (2.4 km) stretch of Sunset Boulevard that passes through West Hollywood, California. It extends from West Hollywood's eastern border with Hollywood at Havenhurst Drive, to its western border with Beverly Hills at Sierra Drive. The Strip is probably the best-known portion of Sunset, embracing a premier collection of boutiques, restaurants, rock clubs, and nightclubs that are on the cutting edge of the entertainment industry. It is also known for its trademark array of huge, colorful billboards and has developed a notoriety as a hangout for rock stars, movie stars and other entertainers.
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Pantages Theatre
Pantages Theatre
Theater
4 mi
The Pantages Theater Los Angeles has a history as grand and diverse as the stage and screen fare which audiences have flocked to enjoy there for half a century.These days it's one of Los Angeles' leading homes of legitimate theatre (the five highest-grossing weeks in L.A.'s theatrical history were all shows at the Pantages) and a favorite "location" for tv shows, movies and music videos.
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Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Museum
10 mi
With 100,000 objects dating from ancient times to the present, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) is the largest art museum in the western United States. A museum of international stature as well as a vital part of Southern California, LACMA shares its vast collections through exhibitions, public programs, and research facilities that attract nearly a million visitors annually. LACMA’s seven-building complex is located on twenty acres in the heart of Los Angeles, halfway between the ocean and downtown.
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Hollywood & Highland
Hollywood & Highland
Shopping
4 mi
The Hollywood & Highland Center is a shopping mall and entertainment complex at Hollywood Boulevard and Highland Avenue in the Hollywood district in Los Angeles. The 387,000-square-foot center also includes TCL Chinese Theatre (formerly Grauman's Chinese Theatre, and Mann's Chinese Theatre) and the Dolby Theatre (formerly known as the Kodak Theatre), home to the Academy Awards. The historic site was once the home of the famed Hollywood Hotel. Located in the heart of Hollywood, along the Hollywood Walk of Fame, it is among the most visited tourist destinations in Los Angeles. The complex sits just across Hollywood Blvd. from the El Capitan Theatre and offers views of the Hollywood Hills and Hollywood Sign to the north, Santa Monica Mountains to the west and downtown Los Angeles to the east
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Beverly Hills, Rodeo Drive
Beverly Hills, Rodeo Drive
Shopping
9 mi
Rodeo Drive of Beverly Hills, California is a shopping district known for designer label and haute couture fashion. The name generally refers to a three-block long stretch of boutiques and shops but the street stretches further north and south.
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Beverly Center Mall
Beverly Center Mall
Shopping
3 mi
Beverly Center is Southern California's premier fashion destination with over 100 distinctive specialty boutiques reflecting the diverse styles and tastes of Los Angeles, including a paramount portfolio of luxury retailers such as Burberry, Dolce & Gabbana, Fendi, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Prada, Saint Laurent and Salvatore Ferragamo. The Center is anchored by Bloomingdale’s, Macy’s and the upscale dining destination, The Capital Grille. The unique assortment of point-of-difference stores like Ben Sherman, Henri Bendel, J.Lindeberg and Traffic, paired with the newly expanded juniors collection comprised of H&M, XXI Forever and Love Culture makes Beverly Center the ultimate shopping experience.
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Warner Brothers
Warner Brothers
3 mi
See “Behind-the-scenes” and “into-the-scenes” of your favorite shows and movies at the world’s busiest motion picture and television studio. Guests of the Warner Bros VIP Tour are offered a rare and intimate glimpse into real Hollywood at work. This ain’t no theme park! The 2 hour 15 minute tour via carts takes you through back lot streets, sound stages, sets and craft shops. No two tours are alike and guides take you to where the action is. Walk on to the set of a hit television show, watch as Foley artists create sound effects for movies, see how sets are constructed, peruse over 10 million items in the prop department, see your favorite vehicles from film and television up close, and the list goes on. But always, always be on the lookout for a star as production is happening all around.
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St. Joseph Hospital
St. Joseph Hospital
3 mi
Located just north of Los Angeles, Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center with 446 licensed beds is the second-largest hospital serving the San Fernando and Santa Clarita Valleys. Founded in 1943 by the Sisters of Providence, Providence Saint Joseph is known for its state-of-the-art technology and high quality, compassionate care. Our 2,500 employees, volunteers, Guild members and 600-plus physicians share a commitment to provide quality care for all.
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Paramount Studios
Paramount Studios
Historical landmark
6 mi
Your Paramount Pictures Studio Tour is a guided two-hour tour, full of history and information. In the hands of a capable and knowledgeable guide, you will get an up-close tour of the major working elements of one of the nation’s largest operating film studios, and you'll walk away with a deeper appreciation for the many intricate pieces that come together to make a motion picture—a massive undertaking!
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Nestle
Nestle
4 mi
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NBC/UNIVERSAL
NBC/UNIVERSAL
1 blk
10 Universal City Plaza is a 36-story rhombic office building in Universal City, California, in the United States. It was completed in 1984 by Hathaway Dinwiddie, and was designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill. The 506 feet building contains 820,000 square feet of office space. It is the tallest building in the San Fernando Valley.
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NBC Studios
NBC Studios
3 mi
The Burbank Studios (formerly known as NBC Studios) in Burbank, California is located at 3000 West Alameda Avenue in the Los Angeles suburb of Burbank, just a few miles northeast of the Hollywood area. It was one of three facilities owned by the network in America, with the other studios in Manhattan and Chicago, respectively. Although the first phase of this project was completed in September 1952 and a few black-and-white programs were broadcast from there for two and a half years, the facility was officially dedicated on March 27, 1955. It was known back then as NBC Color City, since a recently-completed studio at the complex is said to be the first TV studio equipped exclusively for color broadcasting.
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Hollywood Bowl
Hollywood Bowl
2 mi
The Hollywood Bowl is one of the most recognizable landmarks in Los Angeles after the Hollywood Sign. It is the largest natural outdoor amphitheater in the United States. The concert venue is the summer home of the Los Angeles Philharmonic orchestra as well as hosting a myriad of concerts and music festivals from jazz to pop to R&B. Many of the biggest musical names in history have performed, and continue to perform there. The location of the Hollywood Bowl, just north of Hollywood and Highland, makes it easily accessible for visitors. There are many convenient shuttle locations and if you're a regular walker, it is within walking distance (uphill) of several hotels. There are also inexpensive park & ride shuttles to the Bowl from surrounding cities.
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Forest Lawn
Forest Lawn
Museum
4 mi
The Forest Lawn Museum in Glendale is open every day except Mondays, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. And the Hall of Liberty at our Hollywood Hills location is open Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Admission and parking are free.
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Equestrian Center
Equestrian Center
Recreation
5 mi
Ask any horse lover: the Los Angeles Equestrian Center is the premier equine facility of its kind. A pleasing and professionally operated multi-use facility in Southern California with everything the discerning horse owner and event organizer could ask for and more.
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DreamWorks
DreamWorks
7 mi
DreamWorks Animation creates high-quality entertainment, including CG animated feature films, television specials and series and live entertainment properties, meant for audiences around the world. The Company has world-class creative talent, a strong and experienced management team and advanced filmmaking technology and techniques. DreamWorks Animation has been named one of the “100 Best Companies to Work For” by FORTUNE® Magazine for four consecutive years. In 2012, DreamWorks Animation ranks #14 on the list. All of DreamWorks Animation’s feature films are produced in 3D. The Company has theatrically released a total of 25 animated feature films, including the franchise properties of Shrek, Madagascar, Kung Fu Panda, How to Train Your Dragon and Puss in Boots. The Company’s theatrical releases for 2013 are The Croods on March 22, and Turbo on July 17.
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Disney Studios
Disney Studios
4 mi
The Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, California, United States, are the corporate headquarters for The Walt Disney Company media conglomerate. Besides housing offices for the company's many divisions, The Walt Disney Studios also contains sound stages, a backlot and other production facilities for Walt Disney Studios' motion picture production. The Studios are also the only major film/animation studio not to run backlot tours to the general public; however, Adventures by Disney recently offered tours of the studio as a part of their six day, five night Southern California tour.
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CNN Turner Broadcasting
CNN Turner Broadcasting
18 mi
Turner Broadcasting creates and programs branded news; entertainment; animation and young adult; and sports media environments on television and other platforms for consumers around the world. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Turner is a Time Warner Company.
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CBS
CBS
Theater
2 mi
Reserve seats in the studio audience for tapings of prime-time television and game shows. Minimum age 12–18, varies by show. Reserve seats for tapings of game shows such as The Price Is Right. Minimum age 12–18, varies by show.
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Capital Records
Capital Records
Historical landmark
4 mi
Capitol Records is a major American record label that is a part of the Capitol Music Group and is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Universal Music Group. Founded in 1942 by three industry insiders, Capitol Records has recorded and released important material by artists such as The Lettermen, Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra, The Beach Boys, The Kingston Trio, The Beatles, Exodus, and Megadeth, among many others. Eventually acquired by EMI, the label has released records in a variety of music genres and its headquarters building Capitol Records Tower is a recognized landmark
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Magic Mountain
Magic Mountain
Recreation
26 mi
Six Flags Magic Mountain, a 260-acre park featuring world-class roller coasters and over 100 rides, games and attractions.
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Los Angeles Zoo
Los Angeles Zoo
Recreation
6 mi
The Zoo is home to more than 1,100 animals from around the world, representing more than 250 different species, many of which are endangered in the wild.
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LA Live Microsoft Theater
LA Live Microsoft Theater
Theater
12 mi
The Nokia Theatre is a music and theatre venue located in downtown Los Angeles, California located at L.A. Live. The Theatre has become the venue for multiple award shows since its opening. The theatre has hosted the ESPY Awards since 2008 as well as the American Music Awards since 2007. The venue has been the home to the Primetime Emmy Awards since 2008 and will continue to do so until at least 2018.[1] The Nokia Theatre hosted the MTV Video Music Awards in 2010 and 2011. In 2008 and 2011, the venue hosted The GRAMMY Nominations Live concert where the nominees for the Grammy Awards were announced. The Grammy Awards take place annually across the street at the Staples Center. The Nokia Theatre has hosted the People's Choice Awards since 2010. It has also been used by Nintendo multiple times for press conferences during the E3 Expo. It is also the venue for the finale of American Idol since season seven.
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Hollywood Walk of Fame
Hollywood Walk of Fame
Historical landmark
4 mi
The Hollywood Walk of Fame consists of more than 2,400 five-pointed terrazzo and brass stars embedded in the sidewalks along fifteen blocks of Hollywood Boulevard and three blocks of Vine Street in Hollywood, California. The stars are permanent public monuments to achievement in the entertainment industry, bearing the names of a mix of actors, musicians, directors, producers, musical and theatrical groups, fictional characters, and others.
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Dolby Theater
Dolby Theater
Theater
4 mi
As a first class live entertainment venue, Dolby Theatre has hosted a range of prestigious artists and events including IRIS by Cirque du Soleil, Alicia Keys, Celine Dion, Prince, Elvis Costello, Barry Manilow, Stevie Wonder, Harry Connick, Jr., Melissa Etheridge, Dixie Chicks, Tyler Perry, American Ballet Theatre and various touring Broadway productions. Notable television and awards events at Dolby Theatre have included the American Idol finals, AFI Lifetime Achievement Awards to Tom Hanks, Meryl Streep, and George Lucas, Daytime Emmy Awards, ESPY Awards and BET Awards.
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Disney Concert Hall
Disney Concert Hall
Theater
10 mi
Designed by architect Frank Gehry, Walt Disney Concert Hall, new home of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, is designed to be one of the most acoustically sophisticated concert halls in the world, providing both visual and aural intimacy for an unparalleled musical experience.
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Griffith Observatory
Griffith Observatory
Museum
1 mi
Griffith Observatory is an icon of Los Angeles, a national leader in public astronomy, a beloved civic gathering place, and one of southern California's most popular attractions. The Observatory is located on the southern slope of Mount Hollywood in Griffith Park, just above the Los Feliz neighborhood. It is 1,134 feet above sea level and is visible from many parts of the Los Angeles basin.
2800 East Observatory Road
Los Angeles, CA, US 90027
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Los Angeles Convention Center
Los Angeles Convention Center
Convention center
11 mi
The World-Class Los Angeles Convention Center is one of the most efficiently designed and technologically advanced convention and exhibition facilities in the world. Our trademark glass and steel pavilions, which house the exhibition halls, towers and lobbies are conveniently linked by a meeting room concourse forming a grand unified center. With a total of 720,000 square feet of exhibition and 147,000 square feet of meeting room space, the Los Angeles Convention Center provides a preeminent setting for any event.
1201 South Figueroa Street
Los Angeles, CA, US 90015
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Staples Center
Staples Center
Recreation
11 mi
In each of its first two years, STAPLES Center received the prestigious Pollstar-CIC Arena of the Year award. From this auspicious beginning, it has clearly established itself as a world-class arena and the Sports and Entertainment Center of the World.
1111 South Figueroa Street
Los Angeles, CA, US 90015
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For over 20 years the Hilton Universal City has been recognized by meeting experts and industry leaders with awards for excellence in service and facilities. - Smart Meetings Magazine's Platinum Choice Award - Successful Meetings Magazine's Pinnacle Award - Meeting News Magazine's Planner's Choice Award - Meeting & Conventions Magazine's Gold Key Award - Corporate & Incentive Travel Magazine's Award of Excellence

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Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City Frequently Asked Questions

Explore frequently asked questions from the Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City regarding Health and Safety, Sustainability, and Diversity and Inclusion

Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
Hilton has committed to cut our environmental footprint in half and double our social impact by 2030. Refer to our website, https://cr.hilton.com, for details on our award-winning Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) programs.
Does Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Yes, Hilton has committed to reducing waste in our managed operations by 50% by 2030. Through the end of 2020, we have reduced waste in our managed portfolio by 73% since our 2008 baseline, and our managed and franchised hotels have reduced waste by 62%.

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
Please refer to https://jobs.hilton.com/diversity and our annual Supplier Diversity Report (https://cr.hilton.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Hilton-2020-Supplier-Diversity-Report.pdf).

Health and Safety

Were practices at Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes, CDC & WHO. Hilton CleanStay, a new industry-defining standard of cleanliness (https://newsroom.hilton.com/corporate/news/hilton-defining-new-standard-of-cleanliness) Hilton up to date customer messaging: https://www.hilton.com/en/corporate/coronavirus/
Does Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes, Install hand sanitizer stations/disinfecting wipes in public areas & on shuttles; enhanced cleaning of high touch areas, lobbies, elevators, doors, bathrooms; F&B service in accordance with food safety guidelines, dining configured for physical distancing
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