Chamberlain West Hollywood

From the outside, this ’70s apartment building doesn’t attract much attention — though someday this architectural style will be back in fashion, at which time West Hollywood will be its Mecca. Inside, though, it’s a different story; rooftop swimming pools, for example, are always in style, especially with panoramic views of LA and the Hollywood Hills, and the lobby sets the tone.

The bedrooms are impressive as well — the interiors are striking, modern-luxe, perhaps more masculine in its blues and greys than some other SoCal boutiques. Each room, improbably enough, comes with a gas fireplace for when the temperature dips below 70, as well as more traditional amenities like flat-screen televisions and DVD players. These rooms are for nesting, little homes away from home — some suites even come with kitchenettes.

Then again the bistro and bar are probably all you’ll need, and when you’re ready to stretch your legs the Chamberlain is close by to the Sunset Strip as well as the many bars and restaurants of West Hollywood. This one will probably never become the kind of destination hotel that’s the center of its own nightlife universe, but for the Chamberlain’s guests, that’s as it should be — West Hollywood has enough going on as it is, and a stylish place to lay one’s head is a welcome addition indeed.

Please note:

The Chamberlain is undergoing some isolated renovations through February 2018. All effort will be made to keep the noise away from guests, but scaffolding is visible on the outside of the building.

How to get there:

The Chamberlain is a 30-minute drive from Los Angeles International Airport. but the trip can take over 45 minutes in traffic. Valet parking is available for $35 USD per night and $26 USD per night for hybrid vehicles.