Sunset Strip West Hollywood, California
Renovated
2018
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Heritage Social ClassicOutside the door
Art Deco landmark perch
The 1930s residential landmark runs like a discreet clubhouse, drawing Hollywood insiders for quiet dinners behind a strict no-photo policy.
“This Art Deco concoction rises above the palm trees of central Hollywood with a dreamy pool in an elevated terrace…”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Leland Bryant's 1929 Art Deco tower once housed Marilyn Monroe and Frank Sinatra.
Remarkable
Nightly live jazz fills the walnut-paneled Tower Bar, Bugsy Siegel's former ground-floor apartment.
Remarkable
Generations of Hollywood film players and locals have marked evenings over Tower Bar martinis.
What they say
One Michelin Key
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there’s nothing faded about the newly renovated Sunset Tower’s sober, earth-toned interiors, and it’s not collectors or autograph hounds but bona fide Hollywood players who frequent its halls today.
“The Sunset Tower’s music lore rivals that of the Sunset Marquis. This is where, according to Truman Capote, ‘every scandal that ever happened, happened.’”
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
The front doors open directly onto the Sunset Strip, putting storied rock clubs and comedy venues within walking distance.
The rooms
Floor-to-ceiling windows look out over the city basin, and bathrooms are wrapped in custom illustrated wallpaper.
Pool, spa and gym
Bring a swimsuit.
Striped loungers border the open-air terrace pool, joined by a Joanna Vargas spa and a wood-paneled fitness studio.
Dogs stay too.
The Tower Bar and Restaurant
Candlelit tables and framed archival portraits fill the walnut-paneled room, with armchairs gathered around a marble fireplace.
Interiors remain Art Deco with 81 rooms and suites – of which there are 12 classes – dressed up in nostalgic, retro colours and styles.
How it began
Opened in 1931 as luxury apartments, the Zigzag Moderne tower was long home to Howard Hughes, Greta Garbo, and Errol Flynn.
“Hotelier Jeff Klein is best known as the man behind the Sunset Tower Hotel, which has long been a go-to spot for movie big wigs.”
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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.