Sunset Marquis Hotel

Hotels
9.3 (478 reviews)
1200 Alta Loma Road , West Hollywood , US

Paid
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Business center
Heating
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Exceptionally friendly and helpful staff
Excellent, central yet peaceful location with Hollywood vibe
Great pool, bar and rock memorabilia/atmosphere
Highly praised restaurant and room service
Comfortable, spacious suites and rooms
Gym access (including complimentary Equinox access)
Cons:
Dirty corners / smelly or tired carpet reported
Some rooms feel dated or 'tired'; older property
Onsite parking very expensive (noted $68/night)
Upper pool closed/renovations and limited gym weights at times
Occasional construction and isolated billing/communication issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.2
Multiple mentions of 'dirty corners', 'tired carpet (smelly)' and at least one room described as 'not too clean' or with a bad odor, so cleanliness is notably below perfect.
Service
9.8
Consistently praised across reviews: 'exceedingly friendly & helpful staff', 'staff are super friendly', 'staff were excellent' — service is a clear strength.
Location
9.9
Repeatedly described as an excellent, central yet peaceful location with Hollywood/Beverly Hills vibes and convenient transport options; a major positive.
Room Quality
8.9
Mixed signals: several mentions of 'rooms a little tired' and older property/dated carpets, but others note huge, comfortable one-bedroom suites — room quality is good but shows age.
Amenities
9.1
Strong on amenities (pool, bar, 24-hour room service, gym facilities and complimentary Equinox access) though some facilities were limited/under renovation (upper pool closed, limited weights).
Value for Money
8.7
Mixed sentiment: some guests found it expensive (notably pricey parking), while many felt the overall experience justified the cost; value is slightly below target due to extra fees.
Food and Beverage
10
Very positive remarks: 'excellent 3 meal restaurant', 'restaurant service and food is terrific', plus praise for the bar and 24-hour room service — standout category.
Overall Experience
9.8
Many guests describe a 'rock star' or 'legendary' experience, would return and highly recommend — overall experience is excellent and memorable.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:32

Property Description

Centrally located and easily accessible to downtown Los Angeles, Sunset Marquis Hotel & Villas features 152 exquisitely decorated suites and villas intertwined within a 3.5-acre oasis of lush gardens and private retreats. Dine indoors or out at Cavatina, soak up the rays at either of two outdoor heated pools, indulge in treatments at SPA, and find your perfect cocktail at Bar 1200. The property is also home to the Morrison Hotel Gallery and the legendary Nightbird Recording Studio.

Important information:

Please note: The breakfast included for the Villa is either a continental breakfast or a credit per person, offered for 2 adults maximum, additional may be purchased directly. Please contact property for details. 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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed. An extra bed for children 0+ years costs 35 USD per night. A cot for children up to 2 years is free of charge.

  • Age restriction

    Guests must be at least 18 years old to check in.

  • Parking

    Valet parking is available.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available at an additional charge.

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Location

Guest Reviews

9.3
Based on 478 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.2
Service: 9.8
Location: 9.9
Room Quality: 8.9
Amenities: 9.1
Value for Money: 8.7
Food and Beverage: 10
Overall Experience: 9.8
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Eme • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Really comfortable and great facilities would stay again.

Staff were very friendly and welcoming too.

2026-11-04 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • us
9
2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Kate • couple • au
9
Exceedingly friendly & helpful staff, enjoyed the pool & the in-hotel bar.
Pros:

Excellent location in quiet street and near to public transport options & easy Lyft & Uber pick up.

Cons:

No notes, we loved our stay.

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Shannon • family_with_children • us
9
Hollywood vibe, great staff (hard to find these days!) and excellent 3 meal restaurant
Pros:

Excellent restaurant, excellent staff, enjoyed little pool a big pool closed for renovations. Rooms a little tired, but loved our stay!

Cons:

Sort of dirty corners everywhere, tired carpet (smelly), older property but history/gem of a place

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Lou T • family_with_children • au
10
Rock star experience in a legendary venue. Watch the documentary about it!
Pros:

Sunset Marquis is absolute rock star from the moment you walk in. Staff are super friendly, restaurant service and food is terrific, gym facilities are great. And let's just say - you never know what you'll see and who'll you'll meet there..!!

Cons:

There was nothing I didn't like. Only that I couldn't stay longer!

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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John T. • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Flores • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

All the rock memorabilia, the bar and the pool! Oh and the 24 hour room service!

Cons:

It was just a bit on the expensive side! But still a very great place!

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
B
Becca • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
B
Bruno • solo_traveller • it
10
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
B
Bianca • couple • de
10
Simply amazing
Pros:

We had a wonderful time during our stay. The staff are so friendly and helpful. The hotel's location is unique: central, yet peaceful—like a little oasis. We will definitely be back!

Cons:

The only downside was having to leave.

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
B
Balint • family_with_children • us
8
2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Xavier • couple • fr
10
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Brads341 • couple • ie
9
Wonderful stay will definitely return
Pros:

We loved everything about our stay, the staff were excellent and the location was amazing. We booked a one bedroom suite and it was so comfortable. Would highly recommend this hotel.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
F
florian • extended_group • fr
8
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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tiagocz • solo_traveller • br
9
2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Dave • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Catherine • solo_traveller • fr
8
2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Catherine • solo_traveller • fr
8
2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Jeffrey • couple • au
9
Great location and value, staff were fantastic
Pros:

Great location, hotel has. Real old school Hollywood Vibe.
Friendly staff, huge room , more like a one bedroom location

Cons:

Gym had very limited weights

Onsite parking was very expensive at $68.00USD
Per night adding another $340 To our 5 night stay

2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Simona • extended_group • it
7
Pros:

Posizione, ottima per visitare LA se non si ha molto tempo a disposizione

Cons:

Camera molto grande ma non troppo pulita, c’era cattivo odore

2026-08-18 • via Nuitee