Hollywood Los Angeles, California
Renovated
2021
Price
$$
Rated for
Local Luxe SocialOutside the door
Playful Hollywood haven
A red hotline summons poolside popsicles on silver trays, unlimited snacks flow day and night, and guests score entry next door.
What it’s good at
Notable
Overnight guests secure rare reservations at the private, members-only Academy of Magical Arts clubhouse located directly next door.
Listed
White-gloved staff deliver poolside popsicles on silver trays alongside complimentary wash-and-fold laundry wrapped in brown butcher paper.
Listed
A sunny courtyard swimming pool hosts morning tableside magic shows and evening outdoor family movie screenings for guests.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set along quiet Franklin Avenue, the hotel sits one block north of the Walk of Fame and TCL Chinese Theatre.
The rooms
Apartment-style suites feature full kitchens and separate living areas, offering functional space and vintage layouts over high-design luxury.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The courtyard swimming pool is heated year-round to 88 degrees and bordered by canary-yellow balconies and blue loungers.
How it began
Constructed in 1956 as canary-yellow apartments, the property gained fame as a business case study in engineering delightfully memorable service moments.
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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.