Sunset Tower Hotel
Hotel · Crescent ·
Iconic Art Deco hotel, celebrity haunt, rooftop pool, city views
Iconic Art Deco hotel, celebrity haunt, rooftop pool, city views
"Lauded as the author's favorite martini vibe in all of Los Angeles, this hotel bar reads as real Hollywood: exclusive-feeling, very dark, often impossible to secure a seat at the bar, and sometimes loud from live music — an ideal place to be alone or with one other person. They usually shake the martini here rather than stir it (which the reviewer notes "bruises and dilutes it"), and patrons are handed complimentary potato chips and peanuts while drinking. The burger is spare and effective: a soft, toasted bun supporting a nicely charred, wide patty that rests on arugula and is topped with a choice of cheddar, American, or Gruyere (the reviewer says, "Would I prefer a slice of onion on there? I would"). The fries are the best of the group — thin, crispy, and fluffy — served in a vertical cone with ramekins of Dijon mustard, ketchup, and mayo. Burger and Fries: $45. Beefeater Martini: $26." - Noah Galuten
"A historic hotel in Los Angeles owned by Jeff Klein, known for hosting Vanity Fair's Oscars party. It represents Klein's initial venture into high-end hospitality." - Melissa McCart
"Near the famous West Hollywood nightlife on the Sunset Strip; still, it provides so much style and activity within its own walls that outside nightlife is almost besides the point." - The MICHELIN Guide
"Awarded one Michelin key as a hotel providing a very special stay, this iconic California property is noted for its storied design and style, consistent hospitality standards, comfort, and a memorable character." - Stacey Lastoe
"The décor is seemingly tailor-made for the golden afternoon sunlight that brought the film business to LA in the first place. It’s not quite high luxury, but it’s pleasantly upscale, with high-end Egyptian linens and Kiehl’s bath products. And if there’s any incongruity, it’s between the classic elegance of the Sunset Tower and the very modern inelegance of the Sunset Strip. It’s a locale that’s best enjoyed with a raised eyebrow, and then escaped, with a trip to the Sunset Tower’s day spa or to the Tower Bar and Restaurant, a clubby, classic eatery on the site of what used to be the apartment belonging to the gangster Bugsy Siegel." - The MICHELIN Guide
