8462 W Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, California, United States | (618) 248-8274
Located on Sunset Strip -- walk to
nightlife and entertainment
Rock-and-roll rooms with flat-screen TVs;
optional couches and minibars
One of L.A.'s largest outdoor saltwater pools
Twenty-four-hour fitness center
Elegant dining in popular Oliver's Prime Steakhouse
Stylish cocktail lounge, Bar 20
Room service and poolside service
Computer station with printer plus meeting room
Pet-friendly (for a fee)
Valet Parking (for a fee)
Free Wi-Fi
Bathrooms aren’t very spacious
Valet parking is costly
Complaints of noise from other rooms
Located right on L.A.'s famous Sunset Strip, this upscale hotel
has a rock-and-roll edge and includes popular local destinations like Oliver's Prime Steakhouse and glam Bar 20. The 108 contemporary rooms are modern and bright, with a rocker sensibility plus flat-screen TVs, and the hotel has a 24-hour fitness center.
The clientele is mostly couples, though a good number of families are drawn to the saltwater pool, one of the largest in the area. It could be worth comparing rates with the nearby Le Montrose Suite Hotel, which has a rooftop saltwater pool plus a tennis court.
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Scene
Sleek rock-and-roll-inspired hotel that caters to couples
Grafton on Sunset is a trendy boutique hotel in a gray
building with white trim. Its exterior casts an unassuming presence on the Sunset Strip, however,
guests check into a chic, modern lobby with
rock-and-roll elements throughout. Black or white walls are covered with line drawings of Hollywood and
the Los Angeles hills, and funky glass chandeliers hang from the ceilings.
Leather or upholstered chairs in tans and grays look sharp against chevron rugs. The decor in the bar and restaurant are amped up, with more luxurious fittings like red leather couches, large curved white
booths, lighted mirrors, and silver-accented furniture. The restaurant, Oliver's Prime Steakhouse, is a particularly popular spot for locals and tourists alike, and there are whispers of celebrity sightings now and again. The pool -- a sleek, minimalist space protected from street noise by a greenery-covered wall, and lined with wooden loungers and a few tall palm trees -- is also a property highlight and many guests can be found there throughout the day. Couples and families make up the bulk of guests here.
Location
On Sunset Boulevard, within walking distance of nightlife
Located on Sunset Boulevard -- also known as the legendary Sunset Strip -- the hotel is a five- to
15-minute walk from a variety of nearby nightlife venues such as Whiskey a Go
Go, The Standard, and Chateau Marmont, a prime spot for celeb watching. There are plenty of restaurants and shops in the area as well. A 10-minute walk will take guests to Santa Monica Boulevard, which also has a
variety of restaurants, shopping, and nightlife venues. Still, Los Angeles is
best seen by car. Hollywood Boulevard is a 15-minute drive from the hotel, as is high-end Rodeo Drive. Downtown L.A.
and the Staples Center are a 45-minute car ride, while Santa Monica Pier is about 40 minutes away by car. Los Angeles International
Airport takes 50 minutes to reach by car. Keep in mind that drive times will vary with Los Angeles' notorious traffic.
Rooms
Elegant-edgy rooms with flat-screen TVs, MP3 players, and the option of a stocked minibar
Room are fairly generous in size, though decor varies from one category to the next, and rooms include Pool View King units and Standard Doubles. Some rooms have a contemporary, elegant style with black or fuchsia leather furniture, but others are edgier, with silver sectional couches, leopard-print rugs, velour furniture, or a combination of colors and patterns. Expect to see white bedding with furry throw blankets and blown-up concert photographs on accent walls. Each room has a flat-screen TV, MP3 player, safe, and an iron. Snacks and drinks like bottled water are in all rooms (for a fee), while some have stocked minibars. Poolside rooms are convenient as they provides immediate access to the pool deck. Bathrooms are compact, but stylish, with red countertops, lighted vanity mirrors, and block-letter quotes on the clear shower doors. Gilchrist & Soames toiletries, makeup remover wipes, and hairdryers are nice touches. Complaints have been made concerning bothersome noises from other rooms and late night music from the bar.
Features
Large saltwater pool, popular steakhouse and bar, and 24-hour fitness center
Guests can enjoy the largest saltwater swimming pool on Sunset
Boulevard at the Grafton on Sunset. The heated pool is surrounded by
wooden lounge chairs and tables, and poolside
service is available for guests. Besides room service, the hotel's restaurant,
Oliver’s Prime Steakhouse, and the guitar-shaped full-service Bar 20 are the
on-site dining options. Oliver's gets rave reviews from guests, and the bar is a fine place to kick off a night in the neighborhood. Breakfast is offered, but is not included in room rates. Guests can also access a 24-hour fitness center and
free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel. The hotel has a computer station with a printer, plus a conference room with space for 12 people. Valet parking can be quite costly, and self-parking isn't offered.
