In the know

Our favourite rooms: The popular 'X-Large' corner rooms – they're bigger and have great balconies. 'Sunset' rooms on the second and third floors have views of Sunset Boulevard and the Hollywood hills; most have a balcony or patio. 'Medium' rooms all have a patio or balcony, and more attractive views over the city or poolside; go for a city view if you want a quieter room, as rooms facing the pool can be noisy. 'Large' rooms have two double beds and private balconies with LA views to die for. The suites are killer, with wrap-around balconies, panoramic city views and a shower big enough to throw a small party in.
Packing tips: Lots of swimwear. Leave the suit at home, you'll feel totally out of place wearing one here. Massive shades, however, are vital for poolside and street cred.

Current offers

Smith card offer: A cocktail voucher for two to use any time during your stay

The Standard Hollywood

Los Angeles, United States[view map]

Style: Serenely hip hangout
Setting: Sassy Sunset Strip

The Standard has all the makings of a real Hollywood starlet: it's sexy, unconventional and groomed to perfection. You'll love everything you lay eyes on at this incredibly hip hideaway – including the performance art (lithe models casually but nakedly reclining in glass tanks) and retro-fabulous diner (leather booths and gourmet burgers). Rooms feature metallic silver bean bags, cool blue colour schemes and Warhol-print curtains – no wonder they shot scenes for Sex and the City in one of them.

Need to know

Rooms: 137; two suites.
Rates: $160–$650.
Check-out: 2pm. You can sometimes check out even later, although this is subject to availability and there may be a half-day charge.
Facilities: King-size platform beds, free cable Internet connection and minibars in rooms; shop, barber, front-desk DJ, WiFi, performance art, valet parking.
Poolside: The heated pool on the rooftop is generously accessorised with Richard Schultz loungers and inflatable water toys – and surrounded by blue astroturf.
Hotel closed: Doors are open 365 days a year.
Also: You can have an extra bed in the room for $50 a night. Small pets are welcome; there's a non-refundable post-pet cleaning charge of $100 charge. There are some smoking rooms, otherwise smoking is only permitted in outdoor areas.

Food & drink

Hotel restaurant: The restaurant, just off the lobby near the hotel entrance, is styled as an ultra-hip diner, with overstuffed leather booth seating and a high counter and dishes up international comfort food, from sushi to lasagne via the great American burger.
Dress code: Keep it casual – and a little bit sexy.
Top table: Cosy up in one of the semi-circular booths, or take a poolside café table in the glorious Californian sunshine.
Last orders: The bar winds it down at 1.30am, but the diner stays open 24/7.
Room service: 24 hours, with the same menu as the diner.
Hotel bar: The Standard Lounge's subtle 70s disco vibe has made it a popular postmodern venue with the beautiful people of LA. Laid-back tunes and live DJs make those signature martinis slip down dangerously fast.

Other facilities

Children: This hotel is better suited to couples - leave the children at home!

Smith card offer

A cocktail voucher for two to use any time during your stay

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