08/02/09

Standard Hotel Hollywood - HORRIBLE

by tracibeach

Worst hotel experience I've ever had. The staff was rude, the "suite" I stayed in was an overpriced excuse for a cheap motel room, and the pool/nightclub scene sucked. Daytime manager Kristen was rude and unprofessional and general manager Jordan was even worse. Don't waste your time or money on this dump.

• Pros: None
• Cons: Service, scene, value

Like an uber-hip spaceship, this retro-futuristic coffee shop lends a touch of "2001" to the Strip.

by Contributor

In Short
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. Ghostly during daylight, this 24-hour trendoid mecca heats up at night when runway-model waitresses serve hungry clubgoers late-night diner fare with a multicultural twist. Think 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 afterhours food fiends looking to sober up.

09/08/06

Fairly Good Food Conveniently Located

by missangela2u

Brunch is pretty good, and it's always nice to have snacks by the pool. I live within walking distance though - I probably wouldn't go out of my way for the experience.

02/05/06

Hip and Cool

by danijela

I like the Standard's Coffee shop... especially after going to the bar. The food is good, was better with the old menu... and priced okay for sunset. sometimes run into a few celebs... waiters are cute... always a plus!

03/13/04

A hip Denny's with limited menu.

by andrewinla

Got there at 9PM on a Friday.

Heard a 5 minute speech about valet parking rates...sort of confusing. Get validated!

Got seated by nice girl. Have full bar. But drinks are $12 a piece! My sirloin burger was cheaper with fries!

The calmari is not very good...even though the waitress said they "Rock!"

The inside lounge was cool but freezing cold.

Left before midnight...

• Pros: Cool setting, good burger, food $ resonable
• Cons: , Calamari not good

01/08/03

Uber-trendy star hang-out

by mpockets

I have had great burgers here and mediocre burgers here, the fries are quite good though. The pool is a 'scene'. Great place for star gazing. Last time I was here, I saw a movie star and a rock star dining (at inside coffee shop). The wait staff has an attitude, but go at least once for the ' L.A.' experience and if you like trendy mid-century decor.

• Pros: Atmosphere, Celebrity viewing, Good fries
• Cons: Pricey Diner food, Wait staff Attitude, Some dishes are poor

11/05/02

This place is awesome!

by ahiatus

Go for a burger by the pool. It's a great place to eat before catching a movie at the Sunset 5!!!

• Pros: Great Food, Great Service, Cool Atmosphere
• Cons: Parking

08/13/02

Suprisingly good

by jimboman

Breakfast at The Standard Coffee Shop is a consistently good value. Service is prompt. The food is excellent. Try a smoothie. I strongly recommend remembering to have your parking validated though. The validation will save you more than the cost of your meal.

• Pros: great food, opens early
• Cons: valet parking a must

06/13/02

Drinks by the Pool

by jimfitzgerald

Relaxing scene for drinks out by the pool. One of the few places in L.A. to get dressed up and still find a relaxed atmosphere.

• Pros: Ambience
• Cons: Parking

05/22/02

No Dead Beats Here

by laurieswirls

A very hip and modern place to be.You eill get an eyeful no matter what part of the hotel you are in. As far as service? Well no hotel is perfect. But if your looking for a happening and interesting place to visit..this is it.You won't be bored

• Pros: fun, hip, interesting
• Cons: crowded, expensive, bad parking