Sunset Marquis

Had a very nice stay.
Rooms were great. The garden at the hotel was like a little oasis.

Friendly Staff & stellar stay! Loved the restaurant and bar located in the hotel as well. Very charming, historical and so cool to see all the musical memorabilia everywhere. Gardens out back where bungalows are were very well kept. It was fascinating to hear and read how iconic artists have stayed there for weeks at a time to record music because some of their bungalows have attached recording studios. Overall very accommodating, highly recommend. Twas a pleasant & easy stay.

This review is for the valet + spa + garden space

I was here for a spring equinox soundbath experience put on by @walkgoodla

When I arrived the front desk staff welcomed me and directed me towards the spa. Then I realized I had forgotten my yoga mat after already leaving my car with the valet... but they quickly and kindly helped me retrieve it.

When I walked the path to the garden space there were so many flowers blooming it smelled like Freesia and jasmine and gardenia. There was a pond filled with pretty fish along the path. I was offered chamomile fennel tea and settled in for the breathwork + spring equinox sound bath.

I received the 24k gold ear-seed treatment from CJ in the spa. She explained the different ear pressure points and gently applied them to my inner ear.

It's impossible to articulate how lovely this entire experience was felt afterwards because it's so subtle but noticeable. I arrived stressed and foggy and left completely blissed out and clear. I didn't consume any altering substances or alcohol at this event but I felt like I did!

The spa offers sound healing as a part of their massages so I will be back for more of this for sure!

If you're in town visiting + staying in this hotel missing the spa would be a huge mistake.

Since 1999 this is my favorite hotel! Every time I arrive I feel like it's my home away from home. Quiet and private, but close to many things ... it's the perfect mix. This time I was immediately received by the valet and when I got to the front desk they greeted me by name. Chase and the front desk are amazing and made sure any request was satisfied. I had a fantastic supper at the restaurant on the property - Cavatina. The pear clafoutis dessert is a must have (see photo below). I then bought a shirt from Robert the concierge (he has souvenirs displayed in the case in the lobby). The beds are super comfy and today I'm hitting the spa for a massage. The spa just reopened and has excellent services for a great price.

Do yourself a favor and stay here!!

Do yourself a favor. Leave work early, go head to the bar at the Sunset Marquis, and have a cocktail. They have a great food and even better cocktail program. Diego behind the bar is a gem and provides a refreshing level of hospitality, personality, and expertise that is hard to find.

The service and hospitality were so good that we needed to take a moment to ensure we weren't dreaming! It's sad to realize that good service doesn't occur that much anymore. But, at the Sunset Marquis--it still does.
It's definitely chill and a bit pricy but totally worth it. It's at the end of a dead-end street which gives you the feeling of peace in busy, vibrant LA.
What a history of famous musicians that have recorded here! There are too many to list. We asked the front desk if we could tour their recording studio and they said, "Sure!". The Nightbird Studio has incredible acoustics--that seems to be the draw for a lot of artists we found out.
We stayed three nights in a beautiful suite and there was not one thing that we could think of that we needed.
Everyone that we met there was genuinely fantastic.

Excellent service! Fantastic hospitality!
From the moment we arrived we were greeted with a warm welcome. We stayed in a beautiful suite. I would highly recommend this place.

Met a friend for breakfast at the restaurant. $21 for avocado toast is a bit steep, but the roast potatoes were the star. Bathrooms were rustic and old but very clean.

Hotel is a great little hideaway tucked in the middle of WeHo. It's on a dead end street, so it's super quiet. All throughout the hotel, they celebrate music history. Loved it here. I'd totally stay here if I were a visitor and wanted to stay near all the Hollywood tourist spots.

I stayed in a Villa June 30 to July 2nd. I had a small gathering for my 62nd birthday. Housekeeping came Saturday morning to clean and left everything at the door. So when my guest arrived they had to walk though trash,dirty laundry etc. Very Very disappointed and embarrassed my guest had to see this!!!

I must be moving up in the world. The last time I stayed in a hotel in WeHo, it was at the Best Western Sunset Plaza for less than $100 per night (review: https://bit.ly/3phXif9). It's still there. However, Jamie W. and I decided to be like George and Weezy and stay in a deluxe hotel not in the sky but on Alta Loma Road right off Sunset. The Sunset Marquis is definitely upscale, but we found it surprisingly chill.

It was apparently a cheap motel for broke musicians back when it opened in 1963. Its musical legacy remains today as the public walls are decorated with framed photographs of famous musicians (photo: https://bit.ly/43XKcT7). There's a huge mural of Willie Nelson overlooking the main swimming pool (photo: https://bit.ly/3r7t0fk). We reserved a Standard King Guest Room for $392 per night for two nights.

They put us on the second floor of the main building, and our room was spacious and surprisingly quiet considering it was Pride weekend in WeHo (photo: https://bit.ly/3pmTGIC). They also offer far pricier suites and villas surrounded by lush SoCal-style foliage, and we were able to take advantage of the hidden second pool which had its own bar and young bartender. Don't worry. We were allowed.

The lobby art gallery was filled with cool, expensive celebrity photos, and we had a fine dinner on our first evening at their al fresco restaurant, Cavatina, under a portrait of Aretha Franklin (photo: https://bit.ly/42VsG0J). The hotel's prime location meant the trendy and not-so-trendy restaurants, bars, and stores on both Sunset and Santa Monica Boulevards were mere steps away. This is the accommodation you deserve in LA.

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