TL;DR

Art Deco elegance: 1929 architecture, modern renovation, but preserves the old Hollywood glamour.
Historic charm: Interiors filled with reminders of the hotel’s illustrious past.
Atmosphere: A stay that blends mystery, sophistication, and timeless design.
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Taking Old Hollywood Art Deco to its most elegant conclusion, this West Hollywood boutique hotel’s architecture is bright and charming.

Built in 1929, and with its most recent renovation being in 2018, the hotel has seen its share of both roaring success and difficult times.

After that lovely Art Deco exterior has drawn you in, what’s inside will charm you just as much, we’re sure.

In every corner you’ll find reminders of illustrious bygone-days, lending some lovely bits of mystery to the entire place.

What are the rooms like?

Light-filled: Floor-to-ceiling windows bring in the California sun.
Range of sizes: 81 rooms, from 350 sq ft doubles to penthouse suites with terraces and dining areas.
Stylish comfort: Art Deco-inspired furniture, brass vanities, and limestone or soaking tubs.
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With floor-to-ceiling windows, each room is set to soak up the California sun. They’re bright, airy, and feature stylish furniture that speaks to the art-deco feeling of the hotel without feeling overdone.

The smallest rooms are a comfortable 350 square feet, while the Penthouse Suites are full-on luxury apartments with planted terraces, walk-in showers, king-sized beds and separate dining areas.

If that seems like a bit more than you need, never fear, there’s ease and luxury to be had at all price points.

All rooms and suites have bespoke furniture and decor, Bluetooth sound systems, many entertainment options and Nespresso machines.

The bathrooms are stylish affairs, some offer limestone bathtubs, others soaking tubs and showers.

All are well-stocked with any amenities you might need and stylish brass-fitted vanities.

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

Fine dining: The Tower Bar and Restaurant offers upscale California cuisine with historic charm.
Casual options: Rooftop bar and poolside dining with city views.
Wellness: Large 24/7 gym, spa, and an iconic swimming pool.
Pet-friendly: Easy access to William S. Hart Park for off-leash walks.

The Tower Bar and Restaurant has more than a few years of serving hotel patrons under its belt.

Housed in the very apartments mobster Bugsy Siegel used to call home, you can feel a history of intrigue in the dark walnut paneling and luscious seating.

It’s not a place for the casual, however, so make sure to bring your most elegant attire for a truly special evening.

For something that is a bit more casual, the Tower Bar by the rooftop pool has outdoor seating and incredible views.

It’s a very upscale California cuisine, with treats like lobster tacos and zucchini chips just one order away from your table, or your room.

A pinnacle of privacy, room service is very much a part of a stay at the Sunset Tower.

If you need to work off some of the excellent food, you have the option of the stunning pool or access to a large gym open 24/7.

If your pupper needs to air their tail, the hotel is conveniently located by the off-leash-friendly William S. Hart Park.

How is the neighborhood? Anything interesting nearby?

Central location: Right on Sunset Boulevard with easy access to nightlife, theaters, and comedy clubs.
Shopping: Close to Rodeo Drive for luxury, and Melrose Ave for eclectic finds.
Day trips: Hollywood, Santa Monica, and Malibu are a short drive away.

If you came to LA to check out the wide variety of entertainment on Sunset Boulevard, you’re in the right place.

If you didn’t, you’re probably still in the right place.

On Sunset, you can enjoy comedy shows, concerts, clubbing and more. If you want an evening to equal the classic refinement of the hotel, Hollywood’s many theaters are just a short drive away.

The hotel, on the other hand, is the ideal place to either hide or recover from the revelry, whether you’re nursing a Bloody Mary, watching the city lights from a rooftop armchair, or enjoying room service in front of the fireplace.

In the daytime, you’re an easy distance from Rodeo Drive, which will give you the ultimate luxury shopping experience.

Grab a bite at one of its many upscale restaurants, or check out one of the many spas.

Melrose Ave is walking-distance and will give you a more eclectic, but no less enjoyable, shopping experience.

You can stop in at a hip café or check out one or two art galleries on your way.

A short drive will take you to the tourist attractions of Hollywood and its famous music venues.

If you can tear yourself away from the pool, Santa Monica or Malibu beach make an outstanding day trip.

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

Some things guests liked:

“Exceptional service with every detail considered. The cashless and tip less approach is terrific, and somehow results in even friendlier and more attentive service. The details in the room from the wine, to the spa product samples, and the personalised candle elevate the experience. The rooms are stunning and luxurious. The property is beautiful, well maintained and has no shortage of activities and areas to explore….”

“Beautiful old building with amazing views of downtown, the Griffith Observatory, and more. Could see all that from our bed. The sun came up right out that same window too. Didn’t tire of looking out the windows….”

Some things guests didn’t like:

”Very difficult to say anything wrong however the pool area is much smaller than the photos show however we didn’t need the pool….”

”It’s an old building, so some aspects of it are dated. The elevators are very, VERY tiny. Definitely NOT for the claustrophobic. Roughly the size of an airplane bathroom. My wife and I were joined in the elevator on one ride by another lady, and I don’t think we could have fit another person in there without all of us getting to know each other a little more intimately…..”

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