TL;DR

Location: At the base of the Hollywood Hills in LA, close to silver screen landmarks.
Design: Glamorous interiors inspired by the golden age of Hollywood.
Atmosphere: Bold, colorful, stylish, but not overdone — vintage comfort with flair.
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The Prospect Hotel lies at the feet of the Hollywood Hills – an eye-catching LA boutique hotel filled with glamorous, bold designs right around the corner from silver screen royalty.

The hotel’s brave interior design manages to convey the color and excitement of old Hollywood yet somehow doesn’t feel overdone.

What are the rooms like?

Number of rooms: 24
Designer: Created by Martyn Lawrence Bullard, known for patterned, luxurious interiors.
Room features: King-sized beds, curated artwork, minibars, TVs, Bluetooth systems, garden views.
Bathrooms: Derek Rose bathrobes and Diptyque bath products.
Special suite: Terrace Suite (Mata Hari room) with outdoor space and art-deco touches.
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All rooms at The Prospect’s have been impeccably designed by Martyn Lawrence Bullard, a champion of everything patterned and luxurious.

Each room is informally named after a Hollywood icon – are you in the mood for a Steve McQueen or a Marilyn Monroe kind of vacation?

Rooms range from 250 to 375 square feet, each with stunning wallpaper, sumptuous furnishings, and beautifully curated artwork.

Enjoy black and white photos, unique art deco prints, maybe even a glimpse of an Academy Award. Every room has a king-sized bed, a view of the peaceful hotel garden, a TV and Bluetooth entertainment system, and a gorgeous minibar.

In the bathroom you’ll find Derek Rose bathrobes and luxurious Diptyque bath products.

The Terrace Suite, the appropriately art-deco adorned, 375 square foot Mata Hari room, is the only room that offers such a grandiose outdoor option, and a definite standout.

What are prices like?

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

Dining: Lobby bar with champagne, local baked goods, and coffee.
Outdoor space: Courtyard garden with Californian flora, fountains, and fireplaces.
Atmosphere: Velvet couches, golden palms, and tranquil corners to explore.

When you’re done sipping champagne out of the crystal stemware from the minibar, you can head down to the hotel lobby.

Here you’ll find high-end local baked goods and coffees and a full-service bar set among velvet couches and golden palms.

Alternatively, you can take a cocktail outside to the hotel garden, a stunning oasis of Californian flora in the courtyard, shielded from the bustle of LA traffic.

There are all the nooks and crannies a curious guest could ask for among ancient fountains and tiled fireplaces, designed to mirror the feel of a garden in the nearby Hollywood Hills.

How is the neighborhood? Anything interesting nearby?

Location: In Hollywood, central to LA attractions and neighborhoods.
Nearby highlights: Hollywood Boulevard, Chinese Theatre, Dolby Theatre, Pantages, Magic Castle.
Access: Easy drives to Griffith Park, Silverlake, Beverly Hills, and shopping districts.
Entertainment: Local bars with live music, Greek Theatre, Hollywood Bowl nearby.

While it might be tempting to stay in the Prospect Hotel’s refined vintage, there’s plenty outside that are must-sees.

Hollywood is one of the most central of LA’s many neighborhoods; you won’t be far from many of LA’s highlights.

Take an Uber east to Silverlake or Griffith Park to explore some of LA on foot, or head west for shopping and museums.

While Hollywood Boulevard won’t offer the same high-end shopping as Beverly Hills, the entertainment in the area is unparalleled.

Whitley Heights is at the heart of Hollywood’s origin story, and you’ll feel the history of the entertainment industry as you explore the local area.

Even if you don’t get into Neil Patrick Harris’ invite-only Magic Castle, the Dolby, Pantages, and of course the Chinese Theatre are nearby.

You’ll easily find bands playing at local bars every day of the week, and both the Greek Theatre and the Hollywood Bowl are just a short drive away.

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

Some things guests liked:

“Such a beautiful boutique hotel, located in a quiet area. Being at the hotel feels like a little oasis away from the busyness of LA. We were in the Steve McQueen room which was stunning – the bed was huge, very comfortable and the shower had a very good pressure. They provide a complementary breakfast of pastries, juices and coffee which was perfect to start the day. The staff were incredibly helpful and friendly. There is parking available at the back of the hotel with EV chargers should you require it.……”

“Absolutely lovely! The rooms, the common areas, the lush landscaping, the exceptionally friendly staff. We’re so happy to have found this place!…….”