The Standard Hotel Hollywood

The all-American diner gets an L.A. makeover at this hotel haunt where beaded curtains replace blinds and hard liquor spikes milk and coffee. Not unlike many a hungover guest, this 24-hour trendoid mecca is ghostly during daylight. But things heat up at night when runway-model waitresses serve hungry clubgoers international comfort food like Croque Monsieur, a French-style grilled cheese with ham and Gruyere on rustic bread. Burgers come with skin-on shoestring fries while ahi tuna tartare and butternut squash soup are other belly fillers for after-hours food fiends looking to sober up.

Editor's Tips

The Extras:: Non-hotel guests from all over the city drop in for an affordable cut at Rudy's. It's just like your corner barbershop, if your corner barbershop had customers like Matt Dillon and offered tattoos.
Parking:: Valet is the best bet for diners not staying at the hotel. Get validation for a two-hour discount rate.
Look Good:: Waiting for a table? Pass the time with a poolside cocktail.
Know Before You Go:: Keep in mind that rooms facing the Sunset Strip tend to get a little noisy on Friday and Saturday nights, thanks to the boulevard's hectic nightlife scene. But then most guests of The Standard are here to party anyway.
When to Go:: Get there before last call, when an influx of hungry clubgoers makes 2am to 3:30am the restaurant's busiest time.

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ambiance	97.91999816894531% positive	“The wait staff has an attitude, but go at least once for the ' L.A.' experience and if you like trendy mid-century decor.” “My tolerance level for noise and rudeness may be a result of my living in Manhattan for 5 years; having said that, I think that The Standard delivers what it promises: central location & good value.” “Super comfortable beds - very clean.” “Great decor.” “The pool was fun during the day - it was a great place to people watch.” “Our room smelled, the decor was a bad episode of "Trading Spaces," and the atmosphere is too cool to be bothered.” “Very cool place for very low prices, awesome view, and 24-hour restaurant.” “The location of the Standard is great, but that is where the list of positive aspects about this hotel ends.” “The outside bar/lounge has a great view.” “loved the lobby decor - the girl in the class tank at night was a great touch.” “The rooms are a good size and almost every room has a balcony with a beautiful view.” “Great location walking distance to many attractions on the strip (skybar, barmarmount,comedystore)The bar opens at 10pm.” “It was posh, the food was not bad (fruit pl[ate was fresh, granola was good), and the service was pretty damn good. The scene was alright too - lots of beautiful people lurking with great bods, and a DJ spinning some good tunes and beats. The music did ge” “The cocktails & live DJ in the lounge were amazing though, as well as the location!” “The atmosphere of The Standard is top notch and my favorite part was the incredibly comfortable king bed in the Sunset room.” “Despite all of this, the location is good for bar-hopping and the price for the room wasn't outrageous.”
drinks	72.7299976348877% positive	“It was posh, the food was not bad (fruit pl[ate was fresh, granola was good), and the service was pretty damn good. The scene was alright too - lots of beautiful people lurking with great bods, and a DJ spinning some good tunes and beats. The music did ge” “The outside bar/lounge has a great view.” “The hotel is nice and the women are fantastic, but the drink prices are too much.” “Attitude from the staff, horrible service at the bar, and too many people trying to be "cool.” “Yes the drinks were pricey, but we didn't really hang out there and as for the crowd.” “love drinks like that!” “Have full bar.” “The lobby/bar area is nice enough & I liked the space-age theme (they have round, plastic hanging chairs you can sit & swing in) & the mood lighting is a nice touch.” “The cocktails & live DJ in the lounge were amazing though, as well as the location!” “Great location walking distance to many attractions on the strip (skybar, barmarmount,comedystore)The bar opens at 10pm.” “Despite all of this, the location is good for bar-hopping and the price for the room wasn't outrageous.”
food quality	96.66999816894531% positive	“The food is good, was better with the old menu.” “The food is excellent.” “Anyway, I didn't feel like spending too much cash last week and so we went to Saddle Ranch (great burger, awesome b ull riding) for dinner and then moved across the street to the P Lounge.” “have had great burgers here and mediocre burgers here, the fries are quite good though.” “Great staff, food is fabulous and good times are always going to happen here!” “The diner attached is also very tasty after partying at the clubs on Sunset!” “If you get disillusioned with the whole rudeness that exudes in Hollywood, walk across the street to the Saddle Ranch and enjoy their laid-back, amazingly friendly service and food.” “It was posh, the food was not bad (fruit pl[ate was fresh, granola was good), and the service was pretty damn good. The scene was alright too - lots of beautiful people lurking with great bods, and a DJ spinning some good tunes and beats. The music did ge” “Awesome little Mexican place across the street, best burrito ever!” “Views are great, food is great.”
menu variety	100.0% positive	“The food is good, was better with the old menu.” “The menu was suprisingly excellent - and not outragiously priced either.”
overall	100.0% positive	“It's a great place to eat before catching a movie at the Sunset 5!” “The pool was fun during the day - it was a great place to people watch.” “This is a great place all around.”
service	75.64000129699707% positive	“The staff explained that during the autumn, the nights are cool & suggested I open a window.” “Found everything (except the antiseptic smell and the Hollywood "wannabe"-types) to be untrue: friendly and helpful staff, large room (Rm 129 on first floor), quiet and clean, and very inexpensive.” “Attitude from the staff, horrible service at the bar, and too many people trying to be "cool.” “It was posh, the food was not bad (fruit pl[ate was fresh, granola was good), and the service was pretty damn good. The scene was alright too - lots of beautiful people lurking with great bods, and a DJ spinning some good tunes and beats. The music did ge” “The Standard has a lot of energy and the staff provides good service.” “customer service was fantastic (outside of one rude pool-side server).” “Anyway, the valet and the front desk guy was rude.” “Great staff, food is fabulous and good times are always going to happen here!” “The service was slow, the rooms were big, but void of any useful amenity.” “The wait staff has an attitude, but go at least once for the ' L.A.' experience and if you like trendy mid-century decor.” “and great service in the diner too!” “If you get disillusioned with the whole rudeness that exudes in Hollywood, walk across the street to the Saddle Ranch and enjoy their laid-back, amazingly friendly service and food.” “The pool was fun during the day - it was a great place to people watch.”
value	78.5699987411499% positive	“Yes the drinks were pricey, but we didn't really hang out there and as for the crowd.” “have heard wonderful things about the Standard Downtown, its too bad that all the money spent on the Standard Hollywood was spent on the lounge and lobby downstairs and not on the customers that should define a *hotel.” “Rooms are pretty affordable too.” “Great value!” “The hotel is nice and the women are fantastic, but the drink prices are too much.” “Drinks are quite expensive but this is west hollywood.” “Breakfast at The Standard Coffee Shop is a consistently good value.” “Found everything (except the antiseptic smell and the Hollywood "wannabe"-types) to be untrue: friendly and helpful staff, large room (Rm 129 on first floor), quiet and clean, and very inexpensive.” “My tolerance level for noise and rudeness may be a result of my living in Manhattan for 5 years; having said that, I think that The Standard delivers what it promises: central location & good value.” “Despite all of this, the location is good for bar-hopping and the price for the room wasn't outrageous.” “It was posh, the food was not bad (fruit pl[ate was fresh, granola was good), and the service was pretty damn good. The scene was alright too - lots of beautiful people lurking with great bods, and a DJ spinning some good tunes and beats. The music did ge” “Honestly, I think The Standard Hollywood is great for the price.” “We were able to get a decent price on the room and really enjoyed the stay.” “Very cool place for very low prices, awesome view, and 24-hour restaurant.”
wait time	66.66999816894531% positive	“It was posh, the food was not bad (fruit pl[ate was fresh, granola was good), and the service was pretty damn good. The scene was alright too - lots of beautiful people lurking with great bods, and a DJ spinning some good tunes and beats. The music did ge” “The service was slow, the rooms were big, but void of any useful amenity.”

03/24/12

West Hollywood Incarnate

by cdlittletx

When I go to LA, I always stay here. It's perfect. Relaxed, very informal, great service, great rooms, great restaurant and bar, and when it comes to cost. It's a great hotel but if any of you are looking to save some $$ then book it at SweetHotelDeals.us They usually have some pretty good deals on there!

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01/24/12

Great Spot! Guest List & Table Info

by NightLifeGirl102

I love it here. This is definitely one of my favorite Hollywood spots and I try to frequent the club with friends as much as possible! This is really a great spot...you just need to know how to get in. Jen Lawson gets me in everytime, just shoot her an e-mail and she can set you up: jenlawsonproductions@yahoo(dot)com

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