Downtown Culver City, California
Renovated
2022
Price
$$$
Rated for
Heritage Design SocialOutside the door
Beaux-Arts flatiron landmark
The 1924 flatiron tower doubles as a neighborhood gathering place, centered around nightly live jazz beneath crystal chandeliers.
“The hotel’s old-world glamour has been reinstated with a recent revamp. There’s live jazz every night in the elegant lobby bar and craft cocktails upstairs...”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
A 1924 National Register flatiron landmark steeped in classic Old Hollywood studio history.
Notable
Beaux-Arts triangular architecture filled with jewel-toned velvet upholstery and antique chandeliers.
What they say
Also in Wallpaper* and AFAR.
This venerable Beaux-Arts landmark opened in 1924 and has played host to myriad Hollywood legends.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The Kirk Douglas Theatre and The Culver Steps sit right outside, with Sony Pictures Studios just down the street.
The rooms
Hardwood floors and vintage armoires fill the rooms, each shaped into unique angles by the flatiron architecture.
Restaurant
Lillie's
French bistro classics and raw bar dishes are served across the grand dining room and tree-shaded garden patio.
At the table
On the mezzanine, The Velvet Lounge hosts vinyl listening sessions and weekend DJ sets among plush banquettes.
How it began
Opened in 1924 as the city's first high-rise, the hotel famously housed the cast of The Wizard of Oz.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.