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Sunset Tower HotelvsThe Standard Downtown LA
Both The Standard Downtown and Sunset Tower Hotel are recommended by expert writers. On balance, Sunset Tower Hotel scores significantly better than The Standard Downtown. Sunset Tower Hotel ranks #14 in Los Angeles with endorsements from 18 publications like Not For Tourists, Lonely Planet and Concierge.
Sunset Tower Hotel
Concierge
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Oyster
DK Eyewitness
Travel + Leisure
Time Out
Star Service
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8358 Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA 90069
From $356/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge "Now, the hotel has brand-new modern interiors that quietly compliment the building’s great bones, and a low-key glamour that appeals to the discreetly rather than flamboyantly fashionable."
Fodor's "A clubby style infuses the 1929 art deco landmark once known as the Argyle." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Fully renovated, this classy boutique hotel with a historic pedigree spells romance in soothing rooms." Full review
OysterUpscale
"A rejuvenated Sunset Strip landmark with just 74 rooms, the Art Deco Sunset Tower draws A-list celebrities and treats everyday guests like stars with impeccable service." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Once the home of John Wayne and mobster Bugsy Siegel, The Sunset Tower is a striking 1929 Art Deco tower."
Travel + Leisure "Gorgeously revived in 2006 by hotelier Jeff Klein, this 1929 Art Deco landmark was once an apartment building to the stars." Full review
Time Out "These days, the decor is a fine-tuned balance of old Hollywood charm and contemporary chic, and service is excellent." Full review
Star Service "This finely tuned traditionalist sits just above the modern Mondrian in the ranks, offering its guests a more refined and fastidious version of the high-octane Chateau Marmont." Full review
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Request a north-facing room for a glimpse of the famed boulevard.
Gayot "This hotel has a past as varied and star-studded as the city it inhabits."
Zagat4.3
"A "slice of Old Hollywood right on the Sunset Strip" that's "still cool after all these years", this "art deco" converted apartment building boasts rooms and suites with floor-to-ceiling windows."
The Standard Downtown LA Concierge Fodor's
Insight Guides
Jetsetter Oyster DK Eyewitness Star Service Gayot
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550 S Flower St, Los Angeles, CA 90071
From $220/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge "An affordable bastion of cool aimed at the business traveler, the Standard is nothing if not amusing."
Fodor's "Built in 1955 as Standard Oil's company's headquarters, the building was completely revamped under the sharp eye of owner André Balazs, giving it a sleeky, cutting-edge feel." Full review
Insight Guides "One of the hippest places is the poolside bar on the roof."
Jetsetter "Downtown LA’s original party palace with a retro-style diner, killer pool scene and high-design rooms." Full review
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Be sure to locate the complimentary ear plugs before bed as the rooftop party goes on until the wee hours.
Oyster Mid-Range
"The poolside view is still hard to beat, the design is still striking, and the prices can dip way low." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Downtown’s first trendy hotel made an immediate splash when it debuted in 2002."
Star Service "The style, facilities and attitude-laden staff do their part to make this celebrity merry-go-round of a hotel stand on its own." Full review
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Whatever you do, avoid the rooms near bars and dining outlets!
Gayot "A new era of revitalization for downtown L.A. took off running with the opening of the downtown Standard hotel."
BlackBook "Former oil company HQ. Rooms come in 10 sizes with hot stereos, giant TVs and some with transparent showers, so bring a conservative Christian friend and start snapping pics."
Zagat3.8
"For the "full-on LA experience", stay at this Downtown "hipster" boutique where you'll see "lots of movie stars – or attractive people who just look like stars"."
