My biggest regret about this property is that we did not have a chance to try KA’TEEN, which is a taqueria curated by Chef Wes Avila. The hotel has a very respectable fitness center including a machine I had never seen before called a recumbent lateral trainer that I quite enjoyed using.ĭesert 5 Spot is the rooftop bar that the hotel says “brings a vintage Palm Springs vibe and reveals the soul of Pioneertown to Hollywood.” It is closed on Monday and the hours are more limited on Tuesday – Thursday than on weekends. It was a rather cool week in LA during our stay, but there were still a few brave souls in 55✯ weather outside on the pool deck in the morning. These sorts of hotels are geared toward the younger crowd and of course that means a rooftop pool to show off bodies. The suite was perfect for our needs and the bed was quite comfortable. We could look out the window over Hollywood toward the Hollywood sign.īathroom amenities were in bulk dispensers and from Imperial with a great eucalyptus-mint scent. Room service was available, though not 24/7. Our 388-square-foot suite included a living room, bedroom with king bed, and a large bathroom.Ī refrigerator was stocked with bottled water and there was a Nespresso machine hidden away. We took an elevator upstairs and walked down a dimly-lit corridor to our room, 819. It is intended as a place to congregate or work, with power outlets and a café also directly in the lobby. The lobby is quite chic, with a fireplace and wooden piece of art above it as the centerpiece, with plenty of seating, plants, and trees. He joked that I had picked a good night to stay (Monday) because the bar was closed, warning me that it might otherwise have been loud. An associate thanked me for my Globalist status and said he had put us in a suite. It was a busy day and Heidi and I checked in quite late (my kids stayed with my parents). At $150/night, the price was about the cheapest you can expect for a Hyatt in the Los Angeles area.

The hotels in Hollywood were actually cheaper than in Pasadena, so I decided to give the Tommie and Thompson a try. Each hotel is uniquely inspired by its surroundings and is a story about the communities we call home.ĭuring our tree debacle we tried out many hotels before settling on one. The JdV by Hyatt brand is a collection of original hotels with a deep respect for the neighborhoods that make up each destination. Its JdV ( joie de vivre) brand is described as: Hyatt has many brands within its portfolio of hotels. I loved the room, but the key to this property is actually its neighbor. We spent a night at the Tommie Hollywood which is a mid-tier Hyatt JdV property in the heart of Hollywood.

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