The Standard Hollywood Hotel

The atmosphere of The Standard is top notch and my favorite part was the incredibly comfortable king bed in the Sunset room. On top of that, I got a deal for $199 at http://www.standardhotels.com/summer-promo/.

I stay 3 nights last year (September 2006) with my girlfriend.

I booked a room with private balcony and city view by the net. The balcony was at the swimming pool floor, and without a city view and without privacy. I only saw and heard noisy girls and boys.

The Standard is a bar, not a hotel. So don't sleep here!

Do not stay here! My husband and I stayed at the Standard for a long weekend in August 2006. We chose the hotel because it was the last hotel in that location with a room less than $900 per night. The first morning, I left the room at 8 am and returned at 6 pm to find that a necklace with 3 large diamonds in my jewelry case at the bottom of my closed suitcase was gone, along with a purse and another necklace. The hotel did virtually nothing, except file an insurance claim which was denied because "the staff said they didn't take anything." Of course they said that, they are criminals. If you must stay here, then don't bring anything of value with you!

The Standard in Hollywood is the perfect place for travelers looking for a true Los Angeles experience. The decor is hip and modern, the employees and guests are beautiful, and the location is smack dab in the middle of the west side, on Sunset Blvd. Perhaps the best part is the hotel's restaurant - awesome food, open 24 hours a day, frequented by celebrity and industry-types that are interesting to eavesdrop on.

I love this hotel for the fact that it's a celeb hang out and turns into a nightclub every night. It's also a great value for the area.