The Restaurant at The Standard Hotel

Love the BaLT........Bacon. Acacado. Lettuce (no big thrill there). Tomatoes. And of course, there's usually hot chicks with not much to talk about .......go for the BaLT.... Pros: A nice sandwich more

we stayed at the "wow" room which was huge and very cool. but the price we paid would've expected more than just two wrist bands to the roof top bar. Roof top bar had such grdeat view but it was such a pain to bring friends over from downstairs. Pros: Great View Cons: Cover charge and difficult for staying guests to bring friends more

It's a red flag when reviews speak in absolutes. "It's the best ever!" or "Hated everything about it!" As is often the case, the truth is somewhere in between. Getting in: Easy before 9pm or on most week nights. Dress up and bring some ladies and it's not bad on weekends. Come with a large group or all guys and, like at any club, you'll probably have to wait. Drinks: The LA average at $7-14. If you want to pay $3 for a beer, why go to a a trendy nightspot? Be specific in what you ask for. If you want top shelf or that cold beer on the corner, you'll have to say so. Tip well up front and you'll get better service all night. The crowd: Mixed. Hotel guests are usually there for business and just trying to relax and meet people. Locals often bring bday boys and girls or friends from out-of-town. Actually, it's actually great for a weeknight date. You can get a table, surprisingly good food, and chat it up in a stylish atmosphere. The view: Beautiful. Maybe the one thing everyone agrees on--the city is amazing from the rooftop, especially at night. You're above the smog, and that alone is worth the cover fee. more

I live right around the corner and when I dont make plans its a great always happening bar/club good msuic and during the day there is a pool that I goto and you can order food and drinks I love going t othe standard!!!!! more

We live in LA and stayed here on our wedding night. The room felt like a cheap dorm room. It was pretty loud til after 2 am (on a Sunday night!) Earlier we tried to get a drink, and the restaurant service was terrible - as we were waiting, we had two groups of people tell us to leave cause it "wasn't worth the wait" and was "overrated". We tried to get a drink in the lounge, and had to complain twice to get a waitress. We heard other guests complaining about getting a drink too. I've never stayed at a hotel where you're paying over $200 and the service is so awful. There are so many better places to stay and even better places to hang out on Sunset, so don't waste your time or money here. Pros: Location Cons: Horrible service, overpriced, overrated, noisy more

We live in LA and stayed here on our wedding night. The room felt like a cheap dorm room. It was pretty loud til after 2 am (on a Sunday night!) Earlier we tried to get a drink, and the restaurant service was terrible - as we were waiting, we had two groups of people tell us to leave cause it "wasn't worth the wait" and was "overrated". We tried to get a drink in the lounge, and had to complain twice to get a waitress. We heard other guests complaining about getting a drink too. I've never stayed at a hotel where you're paying over $200 and the service is so awful. There are so many better places to stay and even better places to hang out on Sunset, so don't waste your time or money here. Pros: Location Cons: Horrible service, overpriced, overrated, noisy more

But well worth it when you do. I was lucky that we had friends staying there so a group of us just used their room key. For the Non-guests however, it looked like a pain getting in on Saturday. Hot chicks, stiff drinks, and a place to pass out with an unmatched view of the downtown core, fun for everyone. If you have a bad time chances are you are not in the right frame of mind going in...or you cannot get in. Oh and btw, this is Los Angeles and drinks are going to be expensive. My advice is invest in post-secondary education, get a good job, and then make money like an adult. more

I went to hang at the pool on Sunday and it was pretty much what I expected. 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 get a little loud for my tastes in the late afternoon. It would have been a fine or even great day if the valets who brought my car around were not insane. Now, Im not one too get upset over a small problem, or even take the time to write about it somewhere. However, what took place was so ridiculous - insane even - that I felt compelled. One of my friends who left a few minutes before me accidently took my valet ticket off the table instead of his. He turned it in and when they brought my car around, they realized the mishap that occurred. Thereafter, I came outside and they told me that I had to pay full price ($20) for the valet parking becuase I didn't have my valet ticket - they did. Realizing the absolute idiocy of what the morons were explaining to me, I asked to speak to a manager. When I was able to speak to someone (some fragile asian guy - wish I could remember his name), he finally told me to that I was out of luck. To recap: I didn't have my validated valet ticket because they received it mistakenly 5 minutes before I got out there from my friend who was attempting to get his own car. Becuase my friend turned it in (they charged him full price too for not having his ticket, by the way), "I didn't have my ticket. Ergo, I "owed" them $20 instead of the $5 charge im entitled to pay with validation. At the end of the day its an extra $15 bucks (Forget about the $105 I dropped poolside on food and drinks.) Its not the end of the world. It does mean however, that I will next time go the pool at the Roosevelt or Mondrian, where I enjoy myself just as much if not more. Idiots. more

I went to hang at the pool on Sunday and it was pretty much what I expected. 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 get a little loud for my tastes in the late afternoon. It would have been a fine or even great day if the valets who brought my car around were not insane. Now, Im not one too get upset over a small problem, or even take the time to write about it somewhere. However, what took place was so ridiculous - insane even - that I felt compelled. One of my friends who left a few minutes before me accidently took my valet ticket off the table instead of his. He turned it in and when they brought my car around, they realized the mishap that occurred. Thereafter, I came outside and they told me that I had to pay full price ($20) for the valet parking becuase I didn't have my valet ticket - they did. Realizing the absolute idiocy of what the morons were explaining to me, I asked to speak to a manager. When I was able to speak to someone (some fragile asian guy - wish I could remember his name), he finally told me to that I was out of luck. To recap: I didn't have my validated valet ticket because they received it mistakenly 5 minutes before I got out there from my friend who was attempting to get his own car. Becuase my friend turned it in (they charged him full price too for not having his ticket, by the way), "I didn't have my ticket. Ergo, I "owed" them $20 instead of the $5 charge im entitled to pay with validation. At the end of the day its an extra $15 bucks (Forget about the $105 I dropped poolside on food and drinks.) Its not the end of the world. It does mean however, that I will next time go the pool at the Roosevelt or Mondrian, where I enjoy myself just as much if not more. Idiots. more

Went 2 Sundays ago for the first time - I was always hesitant to go because of the poor reviews about bad service, but it was my friends birthday so I figured hey things change.......was I WRONG. First I am a manager of one of the top clubs in the city and have been in the restaurant business for 7 years and clubs for 4. I understand what is necessary to create a successful venue and The Rooftop at the Standard lacked almost all of them. The only way to make them suffer for my bad experience is to post this review and hope to deter future guests from going. I have only posted one other review which was also a bad experience because I believe everyone has an off night, but my experience here said it all. The highlight was the view and I already forgot what that looked like. Rude bartenders who could care less what gets in your drink or that they gave you a warm beer as long as they get your money and move on to the next guest. The manager, who barely had a clue how to manage his staff, spent most of his time running around trying to find his servers who were no where to be found. Waited 45 minutes just to get a server to come to the table then another 30 minutes to get the food. The bartender ran his mouth at me for asking for a server 3 times instead of involving the manager who later informed me they were short staffed, but it was semi-busy at best. The only person who truly looked like he was working hard enough was the busser, which there was only one of. Short staffed really meant understaffed. I blame the manager. Regardless, it doesnt change the fact that the entire roof top is poorly managed, poorly staffed with some of the worst service in the industry. Food was good however! Bottom line.....The Standard has no standards when it comes to service or hiring. Its as if they are in the business of pissing off guests instead of making money off of them. STAY AWAY and save yourself the aggrivation. I wouldnt go back if they paid me. Pros: Decent view, good food Cons: Everything else you could possibly imagine more

I do a lot of business with the entertainment and fashion industries all over the LA area, and I became quite tired of the over-stimulated, over-priced, and stuffy hotels the LA area has to offer. My agent introduced me to The Standard, and I guarantee, I will stay nowhere else but there from now on. Perfectly located in the heart of West Hollywood, it was very convenient to amazing shopping, nightlife, and an easy commute to my clients. The rooms were chic and modern, and the bed was amazing. Above the comfort of my room, the absolute best asset to this hotel is the ambiance. Every employee, from the guy at the front desk to the always smiling housekeepers, made me feel SO incredibly comfortable. Even further, the restaurant and lounge were the perfect setting for evening drinks with my clients and friends. The team of bartender, server, and gracious host made me feel like I was being entertained in their own home, rather than a haughty hotspot. Highly recommend!! more

I had the pleasure of staying at The Standard, Hollywood recently and found the experience on the whole to be pretty damn fun. The rooms are minimalist, true, but great for the price and location - this is one of the cheapest hotels I could find where I could still be on the strip and not stay at some skanky rent-rooms-by-the-hour kind of motel. I stayed in one of the rooms facing Sunset Blvd on the second floor and didn't have any trouble sleeping. I may have heard the occassional noise but nothing I would consider outragous or above the ordinary. A muffled TV and light traffic honking outside- nothing you wouldn't hear living in a condo or an apartment building. I loved the lobby decor - the girl in the class tank at night was a great touch. I didn't really hang out at the club - I walked in and it looked alright but I was most impressed by the food they served in the diner and through room service. The menu was suprisingly excellent - and not outragiously priced either. The pool was fun during the day - it was a great place to people watch. I didn't have any trouble with the staff - I thought everyone was nice and helpful. Honestly, I think The Standard Hollywood is great for the price. It's not as nice as the Mondrian or Chateau Marmont but it's also a couple of hundred dollars cheaper. Pros: Great Value & Location, Excellent Food & Atmosphere Cons: Not a luxury hotel more

I had the pleasure of staying at The Standard, Hollywood recently and found the experience on the whole to be pretty damn fun. The rooms are minimalist, true, but great for the price and location - this is one of the cheapest hotels I could find where I could still be on the strip and not stay at some skanky rent-rooms-by-the-hour kind of motel. I stayed in one of the rooms facing Sunset Blvd on the second floor and didn't have any trouble sleeping. I may have heard the occassional noise but nothing I would consider outragous or above the ordinary. A muffled TV and light traffic honking outside- nothing you wouldn't hear living in a condo or an apartment building. I loved the lobby decor - the girl in the class tank at night was a great touch. I didn't really hang out at the club - I walked in and it looked alright but I was most impressed by the food they served in the diner and through room service. The menu was suprisingly excellent - and not outragiously priced either. The pool was fun during the day - it was a great place to people watch. I didn't have any trouble with the staff - I thought everyone was nice and helpful. Honestly, I think The Standard Hollywood is great for the price. It's not as nice as the Mondrian or Chateau Marmont but it's also a couple of hundred dollars cheaper. Pros: Great Value & Location, Excellent Food & Atmosphere Cons: Not a luxury hotel more

I do a lot of business with the entertainment and fashion industries all over the LA area, and I became quite tired of the over-stimulated, over-priced, and stuffy hotels the LA area has to offer. My agent introduced me to The Standard, and I guarantee, I will stay nowhere else but there from now on. Perfectly located in the heart of West Hollywood, it was very convenient to amazing shopping, nightlife, and an easy commute to my clients. The rooms were chic and modern, and the bed was amazing. Above the comfort of my room, the absolute best asset to this hotel is the ambiance. Every employee, from the guy at the front desk to the always smiling housekeepers, made me feel SO incredibly comfortable. Even further, the restaurant and lounge were the perfect setting for evening drinks with my clients and friends. The team of bartender, server, and gracious host made me feel like I was being entertained in their own home, rather than a haughty hotspot. Highly recommend!! more

We got into the hotel at 11:30pm and, although we valeted our car with the hotel and they checked us off their list, we were told to wait in line behind the velvet rope for permission to enter from the doorman. $225 a night should get us welcomed with open arms, not told to wait with customers for the lounge. When we got to our room, it was nothing like we expected. The pictures and descriptions online made the rooms seem minimalist but nicely done and funky. Instead, it was worse than the Hotel Ibis in Europe (that costs about $60/night). Ikea would have furnished it better. The bed was uncomfortable and unforgiving. It was maybe 50 degrees outside, but stuffy and warm inside the room. The fan (or blower) blew only hot air, which we didn't realize until we woke up drenched in sweat. I woke up at 4am and went to open the window to get some cool air in. Unfortunately, the window opened wide onto the roof (common to many rooms) without any kind of security or even a screen. I didn't feel comfortable/safe leaving it open while we slept, so I had to stay up and stand guard until the room cooled down and I could shut and lock the window. 3 hours of sleep is not a reasonable outcome of a $225/night hotel. If we hadn't gotten in at 11:30, we would have refused to even stay there one night. As it was, we got to our room and immediately went online to find another hotel for the rest of our stay. I 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.* With a reputation such as the Standard's, I would hope to have more attention to detail and guests. I hope for future guests' sake that there is a redesign/refurbishment planned or a more honest articulation of the hotel expressing the difference between minimalism and the lack of attention to design, comfort, hospitality, and style. more

We got into the hotel at 11:30pm and, although we valeted our car with the hotel and they checked us off their list, we were told to wait in line behind the velvet rope for permission to enter from the doorman. $225 a night should get us welcomed with open arms, not told to wait with customers for the lounge. When we got to our room, it was nothing like we expected. The pictures and descriptions online made the rooms seem minimalist but nicely done and funky. Instead, it was worse than the Hotel Ibis in Europe (that costs about $60/night). Ikea would have furnished it better. The bed was uncomfortable and unforgiving. It was maybe 50 degrees outside, but stuffy and warm inside the room. The fan (or blower) blew only hot air, which we didn't realize until we woke up drenched in sweat. I woke up at 4am and went to open the window to get some cool air in. Unfortunately, the window opened wide onto the roof (common to many rooms) without any kind of security or even a screen. I didn't feel comfortable/safe leaving it open while we slept, so I had to stay up and stand guard until the room cooled down and I could shut and lock the window. 3 hours of sleep is not a reasonable outcome of a $225/night hotel. If we hadn't gotten in at 11:30, we would have refused to even stay there one night. As it was, we got to our room and immediately went online to find another hotel for the rest of our stay. I 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.* With a reputation such as the Standard's, I would hope to have more attention to detail and guests. I hope for future guests' sake that there is a redesign/refurbishment planned or a more honest articulation of the hotel expressing the difference between minimalism and the lack of attention to design, comfort, hospitality, and style. more

I've lived in LA for six years and somehow I'd never made it to the Purple Lounge at the Standard. Usually if I'm on Sunset I h it up the SkyBar at the Mondrian and stay planted. 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. This place is pretty cool. We got there around 10:45 and it wasn't too lively until about 11.30. But once it got started, this place was pretty hot. The DJ was good and there was a good vibe there. Efficient service (we ran into some friends and sat at their table for a while) with drinks and fair prices. The dancing was pretty decent too and there was a good crop of girls there too--although it wasn't exactly Le Deux or anything. Overall the place gets a solid review. I'd got back without a problem but I can imagine on a friday or saturday it would be pretty hard to get in because the place is so small. Pros: purple lounge, cool swing seats, good service Cons: pretty small and crowded when busy (can be a good thing too) more

I've lived in LA for six years and somehow I'd never made it to the Purple Lounge at the Standard. Usually if I'm on Sunset I h it up the SkyBar at the Mondrian and stay planted. 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. This place is pretty cool. We got there around 10:45 and it wasn't too lively until about 11.30. But once it got started, this place was pretty hot. The DJ was good and there was a good vibe there. Efficient service (we ran into some friends and sat at their table for a while) with drinks and fair prices. The dancing was pretty decent too and there was a good crop of girls there too--although it wasn't exactly Le Deux or anything. Overall the place gets a solid review. I'd got back without a problem but I can imagine on a friday or saturday it would be pretty hard to get in because the place is so small. Pros: purple lounge, cool swing seats, good service Cons: pretty small and crowded when busy (can be a good thing too) more

I have to say I was very suprised to read some of the poor reviews. I was there for the first time about two months ago and have been back several times since. True ...the bartenders are a little rude but overall I continue to have a great time there. I have noticed the servers being attentive and the management even came over to ask how everything was. She seemed genuinely concerned and attentive. I especially recommend this bar if you have out of town guests or clients you want to impress. It has a great vibe and good service. Beautiful place to see a sunset. Pros: Location, good music Cons: can't really come up with one more

All I can say is one beer and two drinks came to $31. A complete waste of money. I brought friends here from out of town because others had recommended it to me. The bartenders are REALLY mean and snobby. I had a luke warm Newcastle poured into a plastic glass. My friend ordered a Manhattan which was the worst he had ever had (he is from KANSAS!) and my other friend ordered a dirty martini. I watched the bartender fill the plastic martini glass about 1/4 full with vermouth and then top it off with the vodka. It tasted horrible! Honestly, the view wasn't that great either. It's only about 7 stories up. If you want a good view of the city, either hike up the Temescal Canyon Trail or drive up into Griffith Park and sneak in a bottle of wine. Avoid this place at all costs. Pros: View, trendiness factor Cons: Poor service, terrible drinks, expensive more