Skybar
West Hollywood, CA 90069
Phone: (323) 848-6025
- Cross Street:
- North Olive Drive
- Best of Citysearch:
- Hotel Bar 2007
- Hours:
- Daily 11am-2am
Editorial Review for Skybar – by Lilla Zuckerman
The Scene
At night, the illuminated pool area of the modernist Mondrian hotel transforms into a white-hot cocktail party, complete with oversized futons, expensive cocktails and sarong-clad servers. Getting past the notorious bouncer can be difficult, but once inside, the crowd revels in the panoramic view of L.A., sleek and modern decor and incredible people-watching. A covered thatched hut above the pool deck serves as the main bar and casts a golden glow on the scene.
The Draw
Don't come here for the cocktails, which are served in plastic ware, or the service, which is indifferent at best. This is a place to see and be seen, and the rare hot spot where people are just as comfortable in designer jeans as a Roberto Cavalli dress. It's also a great date spot--nothing like drinking under the stars while cuddling on a big mattress to put lovers in the mood.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoHow to get in: Call ahead and drop industry connections; book a room at the Mondrian, which includes four spots on the list; dine at Asia de Cuba and migrate; or show up before the doorman--he doesn't appear until 8pm.
ParkingPark in a nearby pay lot or cab it to avoid the expensive and slow valet.
Look GoodThe scene is lively on summer days--some people discreetly slip in to swim, lounge and drink.
User Reviews for Skybar
07/06/2008 Posted by mhb1954
Went with a group for a drink or two. Didn't have a problem getting in, the place wasn't very busy, weekday night. The drinks were good: but served in plastic due to the pool's proximity. That sort of took a little of the style out of it, but I understand about the issue with glass breakage. Then we sat and wanted to order some food. The waitress was just truly high on herself and wasn't at all inviting or even remotely kind. When asked whether we could just order a few orders of French fries, she requested money up front. I say, what? She explained that it's their policy because so many guests of the hotel fail to sign ordered items to their room bill. I thought, "what a lame, lame policy!" If we're going to sneak out on you without paying, then we have at least 100 yards to zig-zag through planters and doors before we arrive at the exit, not to mention a 15-step stairway that we have to walk down to get down from the bar to walk by the pool. So, indeed, we had to pay for the food before she even ordered it!!! This was quite a put off, and I thought I'd seen it all. I've been asked for a credit card before to open at tab at a table, but never have I had to pay before I get my order, not even in the best hotels in Europe, Las Vegas, or New York. The Sky Bar is, as far as I'm concerned, a "low point," in the geography that meanders along Sunset. And while I'm at it, the $8 per order french fries were not nearly as good as those you can get at McDonald's for one fourth (or greater fraction thereof) the cost! Save your money and keep your soul intact and find a bar where they have at least some modicum of trust in people who come in to attemp to enjoy a business' offerings. I suppose if I'd have been a movie star or famous writer/producer who was well known, I'd have been treated quited differently. Welcome to Hollywood!
Pros: Nice view!...
Cons: I can get better service and food elsewhere
10/18/2007 Posted by jpburton
You have to know Laura Modica to get into the Skybar Halloween party. She does all of their events and you can catch her on most nights.
Pros: I know the Bar Manager Laura Modica and she always takes care of me and my friends
Cons: Bathrooms
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