Situated in the heart of Hollywood, Hollywood Hotel (1160 N Vermont Ave, Hollywood, CA 90029; 800.800.9733 or info@hollywoodhotel.net) is the perfect hotel for the on-the-go traveler. With newly refreshed, comfortable rooms in a centrally-location, Hollywood Hotel is the perfect place to lay your head at night while exploring all of Los Angeles. The original Hollywood Hotel was built in 1903 and was known as “the” Hollywood hotel. The 1937 movie “Hooray for Hollywood” was filmed on location at the property and first featured the song “Hooray for Hollywood.” Rudolph Valentino lived in the hotel and met his first wife there.
Hollywood Hotel features 130 rooms, all with nightly room rates ranging from $169 – $499. Included in your stay is a complimentary hot buffet breakfast daily from 6:30 am – 10:30 and WiFi! Their newly renovated rooms have a contemporary décor including light wood grain floors, large flat screen TVs (with HD), down-filled duvets and pillows with unique color combos and patterns, along with adorable black and white bathrooms that have subway tiles and Waterworks fixtures. The renovation by Katy Naghavi from Atelier Katayon includes Hollywood Hotel’s guest rooms, courtyard, lounge, bar, pool, lobby and roof deck. The renovation will elevate Hollywood Hotel to a more contemporary feel, while still celebrating its Hollywood roots. Down the road in renovations, you can expect a Moroccan-inspired rooftop with panoramic views of the Hollywood Hills, a bar, pool, lounge, putting green, Billiard/ping pong tables and outdoor movie theater.
When you are not relaxing in your room, explore Los Angeles because you are only steps away from shopping, dining, and nightlife. The hotel is minutes away from the Greek Theater, the Los Angeles Zoo, the Hollywood sign, the Hollywood Bowl, the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the Griffith Park Observatory, Grauman’s Chinese Theater, Gene Autry National Center, Lake Hollywood, along with Los Angeles food staples like Roscoe’s Chicken and Waffles, Musso & Frank Grill and Pink’s Hot Dogs (They have 21 varieties). The hotel is also a short walk to Los Feliz (where we went) where you can find great thrift stores, delicious sushi, bars, and the famous Dresden where Swingers was filmed (and SNL’s Marty & Bobbie found their inspiration).
If you want to explore more than just Hollywood, the hotel is also close to public transit with its location along the Metro Subway Red Line and Dash and Metro bus transport systems (both stop in front of the hotel and can take you directly to DTLA, the Los Angeles Convention Center, Universal Studios, and the Hollywood Walk of Fame).
After your day of exploing, head to the basement where you will find the 1160 Bar and Lounge. They have an open mic and comedy nights each week and the whole scene will keep you cracking up. From the comedians who really know their stuff, to the hilarious MCs, to the acts who can’t seem to get it right, it is truly Hollywood all the way. Whether you are look for a place to just lay your head, a place for some real Hollywood entertainment, or a spot that allows easy access to all of Los Angeles, Hollywood Hotel has it all. It has the Hollywood history with new decor and entertainment around the corner.
