A historic 1920s hotel on Hollywood Boulevard with a poolside scene and Tinseltown lore.
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The verdict
Worth the stay for…
Great for
If you've only got a day
Couples
Solo travellers
Depends
Travellers on a budget
Families with kids
History & culture buffs
Night owls
Photographers
Not for
—
Worth it for if you've only got a day, couples and solo travellers.
The location trade-off
What you're near — and what you're not
Walkable
Hollywood Walk of Fame and theaters
Hollywood nightlife
Metro Red Line
Cut off from
Beaches and the Westside
Quiet surroundings
Downtown Arts District
Rooms & rate
What you're paying for
Rooms and suites blending 1920s character with updates, plus cabana-style options by the pool. The history and the pool scene are the draw; expect a busy, central-Hollywood setting rather than a retreat.
Why we say this
Insider secrets & local vibes
A genuine piece of Hollywood history — it hosted the first Academy Awards — with a fun pool scene.
Not independently verified — estimated
Hollywood Boulevard out front is crowded and touristy, and the pool scene can be loud.
Not independently verified — estimated
What it feels like
Reading the room, traveller by traveller
Groups
A lively, central base with a poolside scene for a friends' trip.
Couples
Character-rich and well-located if you don't mind the tourist bustle.
Good to know
Before you go
Cost
Moderate to upper-moderate
Last verified
2026-06-17
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