The Aster

Hotels
9.3 (95 reviews)
1717 Vine Street , Los Angeles , US

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Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Spacious, elegant suites and very comfortable beds
Strong, friendly service examples (early check-in, helpful luggage staff)
Extensive amenities (rooftop restaurant/bar, pool, cinema, gym, recording studio)
Quiet rooms despite busy road and good for attending nearby shows
High-quality food and breakfast
Cons:
Perceived as very expensive / poor value for money
Only valet parking
Neighborhood described as 'so-so' or not the nicest
Occasional service friction (snobbish front desk, booking/ access confusion)
Minor housekeeping issues (missing hand soap, burned-out light) and occasional noise from upper floor
Pool reported as too cold by some guests

Categories

Cleanliness
8.5
Generally clean and quiet rooms with comfortable beds, but isolated housekeeping oversights reported (missing hand soap, a burned-out bathroom light) justify a slight deduction.
Service
9.6
Mostly strong service: friendly reception, early check-in granted, helpful luggage staff; some guests noted snobbish front-desk interactions and booking/ access mix-ups which slightly reduce the score.
Location
9
Very convenient for Hollywood attractions and shows (Pantages, central Hollywood) though a few guests described the immediate neighborhood as 'so-so' or not the nicest.
Room Quality
9.98
Rooms and suites described as large, elegant, stylish and very comfortable (excellent beds, quiet despite busy road) — top-tier room quality in reviews.
Amenities
9.67
Extensive, high-quality amenities reported (rooftop restaurant/bar, pool, club room, cinema, gym, recording studio), with minor negatives (pool too cold, some booking/ access issues).
Value for Money
7.8
Perceived as expensive/ a splurge by multiple guests; quality is high but guests explicitly called it 'very expensive,' lowering the value score.
Food and Beverage
9.85
Food and beverage offerings praised (excellent rooftop restaurant, lovely breakfast, café and bar); no significant negative comments about dining quality.
Overall Experience
10
Overall sentiment is highly positive — described as luxurious, like a private club/home away from home; multiple guests would definitely stay again despite a few negatives.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:30

Property Description

Luxurious Suites with Modern Amenities
Our Hollywood hideaway offers 35 pied-à-terre suites designed to provide the ultimate comfort and relaxation. With floor-to-ceiling windows, private patios, and open floor plans, each suite is a tranquil oasis where you can unwind and entertain in style.

Spa-like Bathrooms and Premium Amenities
Indulge in our spa-like bathrooms featuring Further sustainable bath products, Dandy Del Mar bathrobes, and BaByliss Pro hair dryers. Our attention to detail ensures that your stay is not only comfortable but also luxurious.

Breathtaking Views and Culinary Delights
Enjoy vibrant al fresco dining at our poolside lounge and Top of The Aster, offering stunning views of iconic landmarks and the surrounding hills. Wake up to in-room Art of Tea or Nespresso, and savor a thoughtful minibar selection while taking in the beauty of Hollywood.

Book your stay now and experience the perfect blend of luxury and relaxation at our Hollywood hideaway.

Important information:

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card is required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: LAX

Location

Guest Reviews

9.3
Based on 95 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.5
Service: 9.6
Location: 9
Room Quality: 9.98
Amenities: 9.67
Value for Money: 7.8
Food and Beverage: 9.85
Overall Experience: 10
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Samantha Wei • solo_traveller • sg
10
Short but luxury stay at Aster!
Pros:

Spacious boutique suite Only hotel at downtown East Hollywood. Old money stylish with nice rooftop restaurant.

Cons:

Only valet parking. Very expensive

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Nicola • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Spacious room, really comfy bed, quiet despite being on a busy road. Friendly reception staff and they allowed us to check in early, would recommend!

Cons:

The area the hotel is in isn’t the nicest

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • us
10
2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Cynthia • couple • us
10
Amazing!
Pros:

Decor, large rooms, service and dining

Cons:

View from grand suite and pool too cold

2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Amii • solo_traveller • us
10
Felt like a luxurious home away from home. 5 Stars.
Pros:

You can't tell from the outside, but this is an impressive private club that also operates as a hotel. Large, beautiful suites that are elegant and fun with a slight touch of retro glamour. Beautiful courtyard, swimming pool, lovely breakfast, café, a large club room area on the fifth floor that has events, a cabaret, private viewing cinema room, and a gorgeous rooftop deck bar and excellent restaurant. Will definitely stay here again. VERY comfortable bed and remarkably quiet.

Cons:

Neighborhood is so so but it is not far from WeHo. Was very convenient for my meetings, which were in a private home up in the Hollywood Hills.

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Rachelle • couple • us
8
Nice place, more for single business executive type people, not families.
Pros:

The location was perfect for attending a show at Pantages which is why I chose it. The bed and pillows were extremely comfortable. The king suite room with pool view/balcony was spacious.

Cons:

The light was out on one of the bathroom fixtures and there was no hand soap put in from previous room cleaning. I also did not have access on my key card to go into the locker changing room after working out which I was told I would. Small things but a little annoyance. The man who helped us with our luggage to the room (I regret not getting his name) was very nice and hospitable and showed us thoroughly around the property where the gym, recording studio, 2 separate dining areas, pool and cinema were located. My son really wanted to use the recording studio $100/3 hours with a sound tech guy isn’t bad, however we kept getting told different times it was available for booking and only had one afternoon/evening free so it unfortunately didn’t work out. The front desk staff in general came off as a bit snobbish to me. I’m not their typical executive business member (it was my 16 year old son and I on a two night getaway to see the phantom mostly) but I splurged on an expensive room nonetheless for a comfy stay and felt looked down upon by them in general like we didn’t belong there. So it was bit uncomfortable walking in and out each time.

2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Daniel • couple • se
9
Perfect stay! Nice staff and large room! Very good location.
2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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Rory • couple • nz
8
Good location and a genuinely nice hotel.
Pros:

It’s in a good location in the middle of Hollywood and has a lovely friendly feel.

Cons:

Nothing. It was great for a short stop over.

2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Mary • family_with_children • us
8
Cons:

We were in room 414. Lots of notice late at night on the floor above us.

2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
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Bonnie • couple • us
10
Fabulous hotel with an awesome location!
Pros:

Loved the location! So close to the pantages . Loved the boutique feel. Staff was friendly. We aren’t the “Hollywood” type but they were very welcoming .

Cons:

Nothing. Was fabulous!! Our new go to hotel!

2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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Nancy Fire • couple • us
10
Beautiful hotel, nice gym and pool! Our room was large and nicely designed
Pros:

Our room was incredible

Cons:

Some of the front desk staff was not very helpful

2026-04-03 • via Nuitee
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Frank • extended_group • us
10
I'm going back to the Aster.
Pros:

The bar, restaurant, breakfast, were all excellent.

2026-03-29 • via Nuitee
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Jonathon • couple • us
7
2026-03-18 • via Nuitee
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SEAN • extended_group • au
2
Wont be back
Cons:

Very noisy, like really bad all night

2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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Philipp • couple • us
7
2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
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Allen • couple • us
9
Recommend this place. We would stay there again.
Pros:

Very clean. Quiet. Good location. Huge room, but we were upgraded so not sure this is standard.

Cons:

Breakfast was not that good. Only at the restaurant one time though. Pool looked pretty small, but we did not use it.

2026-01-23 • via Nuitee
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Brad • couple • us
10
Quiet luxury at Hollywood and Vine.
Pros:

Luxurious rooms. Amazing rooftop lounge, bar, and restaurant. Good location in the middle of Hollywood.

Cons:

One elevator smelled like sweat it could be from the fitness facilities on 2nd floor.

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Iustin • couple • ro
10
2026-01-13 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • couple • us
10
2026-01-12 • via Nuitee
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Matthew • couple • us
9
2026-01-06 • via Nuitee