Silver Lake Pool & Inn

Thank you, Miguel and Amber, whose professional yet personable approach at the front desk gave me the time and thought to write the officiant speech for the wedding that brought me to Silver Lake.

Uncomfortable bed and pillows

Great location and really nice hotel and friendly staff. Pool was great.

It was a nice venue. I have walked past this hotel many nights coming from the Eagle L.A., it was awesome to finally have a reason to go inside. The staff was nice and friendly and told me happy birthday. The rooms open up onto the back side. There was enough light, seating and plugs. They had a snack and alcohol bar where the items were reasonably priced. The rooms were equipped with Diptyque products (which my hair absolutely loved). I look forward to staying here again soon. Reesee was the best and complimented my outfit when I left for the evening (she has a great eye). She was welcoming to me upon my return for a night out.

In May of 2024, I had been recommended the Silver Lake Pool & Inn by a friend. In making my California travel plans, I decided to book a room there for two nights. As I try to do, I called the day before my arrival, only to discover I’d made a mistake in my days and booked the room for the following week. I was speaking with Alyssa. She could not have been any nicer, and could hear the panic in my voice. She assured me it would all be okay, and checked to make sure they could still accommodate me. And they could!
I flew in from New Mexico the next day. My Uber pulled up to the Inn that afternoon, where I was greeted by the ever-big-smiling Carlos! He gathered all my luggage (always too much luggage), and lead me up to the front desk. I got to thank Alyssa again in person. Carlos then lead me to my room and unloaded ALL of my luggage into my room. I have to say - the room is wonderful. Smartly decorated and super comfy. With all kinds of fun and delish goodies you can purchase when hungry or thirsty.
I took a stroll of the property. The entire space is a lovely piece of architecture, with the pool area feeling like one’s own private oasis.
The Inn is in walking distance of so many spots to dine and shop and imbibe. I found myself sitting at the bar for breakfast my first morning. Terrific food. Fun to be served by the very fun Enselmo. I came back for lunch - the flare of Italian is strong. I had a fantastic Eggplant Parmesan-ish dish and cocktails. This time it is was Morgan pouring my drinks. She’s from Palisociety’s hotel in Culver City, and she was visiting the property. I’m learning how this hotelier excites their staff from all over their map.
I’m glad I got some time at the pool. It’s got a bit of old school LA glamor to it, with folks from all over enjoying the nice private setting.
And then there was Gilbert Vela - the General Manager of the hotel. I’m a “people watcher” - and I saw this guy making sure he spoke to every guest in the 54 room hotel. An affable smile on his face all the time.
I shared with Gilbert, that my next destination was a wedding weekend in Downey, and was unsure what the dining offerings were. He knew that area well, and wrote down several restaurants for me to check out (which I did - and he was spot on).
When he found out I was from Albuquerque, he told me about a new property that was in the making there. This excited me as well.
When it was time for me to check out after my two wonderful nights - I kinda didn’t want to leave. All the staff is terrific and friendly - the front desk crew - the servers in the restaurant - housekeeping - and then Carlos. Every hotel should have a Carlos. He had greeted me every time I left go discover the fun stuff in the area. His last goodbye - made me know I’d be returning to the nicest Pool & Inn in Silver Lake.

This was written in 2024 - I somehow messed up in it not being posted back then.

Great location, beautiful rooms and wonderful pool!
Reesee was very helpful at check in and provided me with all the details needed for my stay.

Didn't have breakfast

It is my second stay in the hotel and I will definitely come back
Girls at the front desk are amazing
The guy to help you for connecting my computer was really nice
Carlos is the best and the food is good
I love Dezzy the bar restaurant tender her presence makes my day in the morning
It is close to Erewhon and sunset blvd where you can walk
I totally recommend this place

The hotel is aptly named - for us the pool was the best part of the experience. We booked a four night stay while visiting my son and his partner who live in the area. There was an issue with our online reservation and we had to rebook, which put us in an deluxe king, as the regular kings were taken. Check-in was pretty fast and friendly, we received a voucher for one free drink and proceeded to our second floor room.

Said room was spacious and airy. To me the design suggested mid-century or perhaps Scandinavian - it managed to feel modern but not austere or clinical. One thing that was odd was the lack of nightstands - there was a sort of console behind the bed, but nothing to the sides. On the other side of the console there were two cushions for seating - but these faced the closet and we would up using those for our bags -- wasted space. I moved a side table fashioned from a tree stump to serve as a nightstand.

The bathroom was modern and well fitted, with Diptyque amenities. The minibar was packed with the usual high priced beverages, there was almost no room for anything we brought. This is kind of a shame as the nearby Erewhon is quite convenient for fresh fruit and drinks. Another console running across the front of the room under the window held the usual snacks and libations, along with a sleek Nespresso machine which we enjoyed.

Sleep quality was a mixed bag - the bed and linens were excellent, we were not troubled by noise from other guests -- but there was some road noise - probably from Santa Monica Boulevard, which in this neighborhood is not the major thoroughfare it becomes further west.

Although the pool is not large, it is inviting and refreshing. Due to the relatively small number of rooms we were always able to get seating, and on all but one occasion enjoyed sunbeds. One night there was some sort of function with a roster of comics - we sat off to the side and caught the show.

We had breakfast in the restaurant the last day - my plate with eggs, bacon, avocado and potatoes was excellent. The restaurant and the outdoor area near it are quite inviting.

One thing to note is that if you want housekeeping you must request it before 5 p.m. the day before - this seemed a bit odd to me, and we only took advantage of it once. Our room was very clean, and we managed without on the other days.

Overall, the location worked for us, and we may stay here again.

Fabulous design and vibe, great room, pool and terrace. And location.

style and how small it is

Always enjoy this gem of a hotel
Great location and staff couldn’t be friendlier and more accommodating.

Carley was so helpful and made sure we had a quiet room. Would definitely stay again. Great service and clean, chic rooms!

Today, I stopped by Marco Polo, which is part of the Silverlake pool & inn. The wait wasn’t long, and my server Desiree greeted me immediately after i was seated. She followed all the steps of service and was very helpful with her suggestions which helped me decide on my order. I noticed she was very friendly with all the tables she interacted with and everyone seemed to enjoy her service. I will definitely be coming back!

Jeffery was the best server! He was kind and prompt with orders.