Whisky Hotel

Hotels
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Independent
8.6 (136 reviews)
1717 Wilcox Ave, Los Angeles, California, 90028 , Los Angeles , US

Pets allowed

Facilities

Elevator
Fitness facilities
Television in common areas
Free breakfast
Free use of nearby fitness center
Wheelchair accessible parking
Free continental breakfast
Stereo
Music library
Covered parking
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great central location near Hollywood attractions
Rooftop bar with good views and notable whiskey experience
Clean, renovated rooms with comfortable beds
Friendly/helpful staff in several reports
Convenient rooftop patio and lobby ambiance
Cons:
Valet/parking issues and poor communication about parking
Hidden fees/destination fees and extra charges at check-in
Understaffed breakfast and limited seating during busy times
No on-site restaurant at times; limited in-room coffee options
Neighborhood described as sketchy at night by some guests
Shower without curtain causing water on floor and limited towels

Categories

Cleanliness
9
Multiple mentions of clean rooms and a "pretty fresh feeling" on arrival; some isolated towel shortages reported but overall cleanliness is strong.
Service
8.1
Mixed feedback: several guests praised friendly, helpful staff and early check-in assistance, but there are notable negative reports (rude valet/staff, understaffed breakfast and unhelpful responses about coffee pods).
Location
9.9
Consistently praised as centrally located—steps from Hollywood Blvd, close to attractions and rooftop views—though a few guests called the surrounding neighborhood sketchy at night.
Room Quality
9.4
Rooms described as nicely renovated, comfortable beds, good shower (one mention of no shower curtain causing splashes) and small but acceptable room size with attractive views.
Amenities
8.2
Strong rooftop bar/whiskey experience and attractive lobby/rooftop patio noted; shortcomings include no open on-site restaurant at times, limited in-room coffee options, and parking coordination issues.
Value for Money
7.3
Several reports of unexpected/hidden fees (destination fees, extra check-in charges) and parking/valet confusion that lowered perceived value.
Food and Beverage
7.6
Bar and drinks (Whiskey experience) received praise, but breakfast service was criticized (understaffed, limited seating), and the on-site restaurant being closed impacted options.
Overall Experience
9.3
Many guests recommend the hotel for location, rooftop and atmosphere; positives outweigh negatives for most stays, though service/fees and neighborhood concerns temper the experience for some.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:36

Property Description

Experience the heart of Hollywood at Whisky Hotel, where excitement meets comfort just steps away from iconic attractions.

Recreational Amenities
Enjoy our state-of-the-art fitness center or take in stunning city views from our terrace. Relax and unwind with a refreshing drink at one of our stylish bars after a day of adventure.

Dining Delights
Savor delicious meals at our two exceptional restaurants or grab a quick bite at our cozy café. Start your day right with a complimentary continental breakfast served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Convenient Comfort
Our 132 well-appointed guestrooms offer complimentary Wi-Fi, laptop-compatible safes, and daily housekeeping. With a 24-hour front desk and concierge services, your stay will be seamless and stress-free.

Don’t miss your chance to embrace Hollywood glamour—book your stay at Whisky Hotel today!

Important information:

  • Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section).

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Only dogs and cats are allowed

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Pets

    Pets cannot be left unattended

  • Pets

    Pets allowed

  • Pets

    Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 40

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Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 136 reviews
Cleanliness: 9
Service: 8.1
Location: 9.9
Room Quality: 9.4
Amenities: 8.2
Value for Money: 7.3
Food and Beverage: 7.6
Overall Experience: 9.3
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Taylor • family
2
Pros:

Terrible stay. I was told valet parking was available, along with self parking, $38 parking overnight. This was not true. Third party valet turned us away saying hotel parking wasn’t allowed. The hotel doesn’t seem to communicate with their own valet, nor do they control their conduct on the property. Very rude staff. Hollywood tourist trap.

2025-10-12 • via Nuitee
M
Maria
10
Pros:

Nice !!!

2025-10-09 • via Nuitee
C
Cassidy • family
8
Pros:

Cute new location steps from Hollywood Bld and mins from Hollywood Bowl. Nothing fancy (although I think they want it to be).

2025-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Luke
8
Pros:

nice roof top bar with a nice Hollywood view

2025-10-06 • via Nuitee
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Arturo • family
10
Pros:

The hotel and staff were very nice. However, the area surrounding the hotel not so much.

2025-10-02 • via Nuitee
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Roy
10
Pros:

Great Hotel, The Whiskey was an experience, great art, clean rooms, amazing lobby and roof top patio. Highly recommend this hotel. Close to all the Hollywood attractions.

Nice touch with a shot of Whiskey after check in.

2025-10-02 • via Nuitee
D
Daniel • partner
6
Pros:

Seriously understaffed. Breakfast after a rainy night was a disaster. Two outside tables dried off gave a total of 6 tables. Dozens of people wandering around with nowhere to sit and no to go boxes. Only decaf coffee provided in room, asked housekeeping and front desk. “We are out” was the only response. Why not go and buy some pods? use the $30 you nickel and dimmed me to check in an hour early. On the plus side, quiet room and still pretty fresh feeling.

2025-09-30 • via Nuitee
P
Patricia • partner
8
Pros:

Staff were great, hotel was good. Location was about 7 minute walk to the main strip. Overall a good stay for us.

2025-09-29 • via Nuitee
H
Hector
6
Be cautious of hidden fees at check in and out
Pros:

Clean room yet tried to charge me extra $ to check in 1.5 hrs prior to 4pm. Also only decaffeinated espresso pods in room and stated at front desk that’s all they had. 1 ply TP and non label water in room. Last was charged more $ for destination fees for two nights that they stated due to booking thru hotels.com which is absurd and taking advantage of a first time customer.

2025-09-29 • via Nuitee
D
Danielle • family
8
Pros:

The staff was friendly. The rooms were very nice. However with no shower curtain, there was water everywhere after showering and limited towels to clean up. The beds were comfortable and the valet parking made it easy to come and go. Convenient location if you are interested in the night life.

2025-09-28 • via Nuitee
S
Steve
10
Pros:

Great staff food and drinks , hotels was excellent!

2025-09-27 • via Nuitee
E
Ellyzabeth • family
10
Pros:

I looked up multiple hotels nearby and this was one that looked safe, clean and accessible. The staff was super nice and helped us get in the room early so we can get ready for a wedding!

2025-09-26 • via Nuitee
I
Ivan
10
Pros:

Great location!

2025-09-25 • via Nuitee
M
Manuel
10
Pros:

The shower was surprisingly nice !

2025-09-22 • via Nuitee
A
Anthony
10
Pros:

Enjoyed the property - nicely renovated and located close to many attractions.

2025-09-21 • via Nuitee
B
Blayne
10
Pros:

Great!

2025-09-20 • via Nuitee
K
Kelly
8
Great location!
Pros:

The location is absolutely perfect for anyone wanting to be in the middle of the tourist attractions. Room was on the small side but not a big deal. Gorgeous view of the Hollywood sign and a great rooftop bar. My only complaint is that they allow airplay on the televisions but don’t name the TVs. So, every 30 minutes or so in the evening, someone would try to airplay to our TV. We finally figured out how to turn it off. I’d also appreciate some control of the lights near the bed. Otherwise, it was a great stay!

2025-09-20 • via Nuitee
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Rosalind
8
Nice Hotel, NO Restaurant and Sketch Hood
Pros:

The hotel is nice enough....the restaurant is not open so the closest place for food is a 7/11 and I would not walk there at night....not a great neighborhood

2025-09-19 • via Nuitee
L
Luciana
6
Pros:

Rooms were nice. But hotel needs repairs and upkeep in common areas

2025-09-18 • via Nuitee
J
Joe
10
Whiskey Hotel, 9.9 rating from The Bigdog!
Pros:

NO BS... I had an unbelievable stay! From the time I checked in until the time I checked out, the staff was excellent, the Room, Great Free Breakfast, Big Comfortable Bed and the shower pressure is a 10 out of 10! I've been traveling quite a bit lately and without question this is one of the best experience I've had recently! Close to the Hollywood Bowl & Dodger Stadium! ...Front Desk Staff, Sun Deck Bar Staff and Valet Staff are the BEST! Without question, when I'm back in town, I'll be staying at "The Whiskey Hotel".

2025-09-18 • via Nuitee