TL;DR

History: 1920s landmark building, recognized as a National Landmark.
Style: Old-world charm blended with LA glamour.
Recognition: Member of The Collective, a group of Proper Hoteliers.
Atmosphere: Classic architecture with an emphasis on preserving its heritage.
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A couple of Culver City’s boutique hotels have illustrious histories. The Culver Hotel here hails from the 1920s and the very height of LA glamour.

It’s recognized as a National Landmark in fact.

It still has that old-time charm in spades, and as a hotel seems intent on honoring the historic architecture.

It has received recognition as it happens from The Collective, a group of Proper Hoteliers that select and promote the best in independent boutique hotels.

What are the rooms like?

Size: 46 rooms ranging from Queens to King Suites.
Design: Original fixtures blended with modern elegance.
Style: Hardwood floors, jewel-toned furnishings, antique armoires.
Bathrooms: Modern white tile, marble, chrome, robes, and slippers.
Suites: King Suites with separate sitting rooms, claw-foot tubs, and two bathrooms.
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The original fixtures and style of each room have been skillfully maintained and now blend with contemporary design elements that add elegance and practicality.

They boast hardwood flooring and plush furnishing in rich jewel tones.

Bathrooms are tastefully modern at the Culver with white tile, marble, and chrome. You’ll find them well-stocked with all the bath amenities, robes, and slippers.

The smallest rooms are comfortable Queens with incredible views of downtown Culver City.

For more space, you’ll have a choice between classic and deluxe Kings and Doubles.

Deluxe rooms offer extra living space and antique armoires.

The Studios and King Suites offer the most space, with stunning views from the Studios.

King Suites have master bedrooms with separate sitting rooms, claw-foot bathtubs, a sleeper couch and two bathrooms.

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And what’s the food like? Any facilities we should know about?

Dining: Lillies, a European-inspired bistro with garden seating.
Tea: Elegant afternoon tea with sandwiches, scones, petit fours, and bubbly.
Drinks: Velvet Lounge offering modern speakeasy vibes, cocktails, and DJ sets.
Ambience: Live music programs add a soulful European feel.
Extras: On-site art gallery featuring local artists.

You’ll likely be happy to enjoy all your meals at Lillies, the European-inspired Bistro in the hotel garden.

The menu has a refined elegance that reaches throughout Europe for inspiration, often with a Californian twist.

In the grand tradition of upscale European hotels, Lillies also offers a sumptuous afternoon tea.

Choose from a selection of delicious infusions, or treat yourself to a cheeky glass of bubbly if the time feels right.

You can nibble on finger sandwiches, gourmet scones and petit fours in the sunny garden.

The ambience makes you expect to hear a Spanish guitar or some soulful French song in the air, and with ongoing live music programs, you’ll find just that.

After this, if you’re planning to party, the Velvet Lounge is at your service.

It evokes a modern speakeasy with refined twists on classics like the Mezcal Negroni. DJ sets on Fridays will send you out on the town in style.

After you’re sated, you can explore the art gallery on the second floor of the Culver, often filled with the work of local artists.

How is the neighborhood? Anything interesting nearby?

Vibe: Walkable area with restaurants, cafés, shops, and a thriving art scene.
Access: Easy to explore both beachside west and cultural east LA.
Nearby: LACMA, La Brea Tar Pits, and the Greek Theatre.
Unique: Museum of Jurassic Technology within walking distance.
Practical: LAX airport just a few miles away.

The Culver Hotel is of course in Culver City, where you have a great selection of excellent restaurants, a thriving art scene, and unique shopping experiences that you can explore on foot.

It is developing quickly and the nearby restaurants and cafés feel hip, fresh, and exciting.

If you’re lucky enough to stay in there, you’ll be able to easily access both sides of the city.

We recommend taking a full day for the beach or a drive up the Pacific Coast Highway to the mountains and Malibu.

The east side of the city will provide you with all the museums and entertainment you could want, from an afternoon at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, the LaBrea tar pits, or a concert at the famed Greek Theatre.

You’ll also be close to the airport, with LAX just a few miles away.

Before you leave, make sure to visit the Museum of Jurassic Technology, a truly unique LA offering walking distance from the Culver Hotel.

And what about the reviews? What did other guests think?

Some things guests liked:

“Loved the decor and overall feel of the hotel, very classy and elegant while still warm and friendly. Breakfast was wonderful (where do you get those croissants, they are AWESOME!) and the hotel was central to a very thriving downtown Culver City neighborhood with lots of choices for dining, shopping and entertainment….”

“Classic, old time hotel with modern facilities. Bed was comfortable and the room and bathroom had all the niceties desired.
Would definitely stay there again….”