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The Standard Downtown LA vs W Hollywood
Both properties are highly recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, W Hollywood is preferred by most reviewers compared to The Standard Downtown. W Hollywood scores 84 with approval from 11 reviewers including Oyster, Star Service and Lonely Planet.
The Standard Downtown LA
Concierge
Fodor's
Insight Guides
Jetsetter
Oyster
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550 S Flower St, Los Angeles, CA 90071
From $220 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge
"An affordable bastion of cool aimed at the business traveler, the Standard is nothing if not amusing."
Fodor's
"Built in 1955 as Standard Oil's company's headquarters, the building was completely revamped under the sharp eye of owner André Balazs, giving it a sleeky, cutting-edge feel."
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Insight Guides
"One of the hippest places is the poolside bar on the roof."
Jetsetter
"Downtown LA’s original party palace with a retro-style diner, killer pool scene and high-design rooms."
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Be sure to locate the complimentary ear plugs before bed as the rooftop party goes on until the wee hours.
Oyster
Mid-Range
"The poolside view is still hard to beat, the design is still striking, and the prices can dip way low."
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W Hollywood
Frommer's
Concierge
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Time Out
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6250 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA 90028
From $167 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"The "It" hotel of 2011 is the W Hollywood, which opened in January 2010 at the corner of Hollywood and Vine and has been the darling of the dig-me crowd ever since."
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Concierge
"The 305 studios and suites are done up in a modern palette of whites and grays, but it's the Hollywood location that sets this hotel apart."
Fodor's
"Just off the historic intersection of Hollywood and Vine and above a busy Metro station, the W Hollywood is ultra-modern and outfitted for the wired traveler."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Rooms live up to the hype generated by your red-carpet arrival."
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Time Out
"Nestled in the heart of Hollywood, the glitzy hotel pulls out the red carpet (literally) with its rooftop pool and lounge, grand spiral staircase, Bliss spa and famous Sunday night jazz."
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