Silver Lake Los Angeles, California
Renovated
2019
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Social LocalOutside the door
Sunlit poolside hangout
A converted motel reimagined as an Eastside gathering spot, centered on an elevated deck where daytime swimming gives way to evening spritzes.
“The result is light and bright with a mix of natural, handmade and vintage materials and furnishings…”
What it’s good at
Notable
Handmade sunset-toned tiles, custom terrazzo vanities, and low-slung timber seating by Electric Bowery.
Notable
Marco Polo's courtyard and the elevated flagstone pool deck draw neighborhood cocktail crowds.
Listed
Framed photography by local artist Laure Joliet and minibars stocked with regional snacks.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler, Wallpaper* and AFAR.
transforming a truly undistinguished 1980s motel into a chic little design oasis right in the heart of one of the most desirable neighborhoods in Los Angeles.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Set along Santa Monica Boulevard, the hotel sits steps from Sunset Junction's indie cafes, vintage clothing shops, and neighborhood record stores.
The rooms
Warm textiles, dusty pinks, and custom window millwork frame views of the Hollywood Hills alongside generous walk-in rain showers.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Yellow-striped loungers line the turquoise water, set on an elevated flagstone deck beside an inlaid walled cactus garden.
Dogs stay too.
Marco Polo Trattoria & Bar
An indoor circular green marble bar pours cocktails, and the open-air garden patio serves fresh pasta and coastal Italian dishes.
The pool is the star attraction here, a sunny rooftop area for sunbathing and appreciating LA’s generally great weather.
How it began
The property began as a run-down 1980s motel before an extensive architectural overhaul transformed its boxy footprint into a light-filled boutique destination.
“Its bright, airy guest rooms with stylish design elements, such as terrazzo countertops and leather lounge chairs, are a peaceful retreat...”
Good to know
Stay here
Silver Lake Pool Inn
Choose your dates to see every room and rate, and book in a few steps.
Add dates to see the price for your stay.
Or book with
Booking.com ExpediaWe may earn a commission when you book through Booking.com or Expedia. It never decides which hotels we include or how we rate them.
Los Angeles
More like this
Hotel Lucile
“Restored Romanesque church”
HOLLYWOOD VOLUME, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
“Vinyl District rendezvous”
The LINE LA
“Brutalist social stage”
Cara Hotel
“Courtyard motel revival”
Gold Diggers Hotel
“Rock-and-roll recording den”
Dream Hollywood, by Hyatt
“Rooftop nightlife playground”
The Aster
“Creative clubhouse retreat”
Hotel Erwin
“Bohemian boardwalk playground”
The app
Like this one? There are so many more.
Swipe any city’s hotels and heart the ones you love. The app gets your taste.
Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
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.