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The Kimpton Everly is about as Hollywood as you could get. Just off the 101, overlooking the Hollywood Hills, and walking distance pretty everything you’d wanna do in Hollywood ( the walk of fame, Chinese theater, etc ). You’re paying for this location, and personally, I’m not a big fan of Hollywood unless you’re specifically there to see the sites. It’s dirty, sketch, and this coming from someone who lived in Hollywood for several years. While the Kimpton has a beautiful lobby, and the rooms have great views, I didn’t really feel safe around the hotel itself. It’s right near an overpass and there was a large homeless encampment there. We didn’t have any issues, and Hollywood has long suffered from this problem, but just a heads up from someone who lived in the area and felt this way.
If you’re in your 20s and looking for a cool hotel in the thick of Hollywood – I’d definitely put this on the list to consider, just be on alert.
Every Kimpton has a happy hour – this one is next to the front desk.
Stay Details:
Kimptons are great for us since they allow pets to stay free of charge.
- Rate:
- I combined 3, 40k IHG Credit Cards awards nights from the IHG Premier
- 1 was mine, 2 were my parents. We added points to each night since they came in around the mid 50s a night.
- I combined 3, 40k IHG Credit Cards awards nights from the IHG Premier
- Status:
- Diamond when staying
- No real upgrade – just a bit better view
- Free Breakfast
- $44 Daily fee
- Ridiculous if you ask me…what a stupid charge
- It includes: Additional charges (Hotel Worker Protection Surcharge) of $9 ($10.46 inclusive of tax) and (Guest Amenities Fee) of $35 (40.67 inclusive of tax) will be added per room each night of your stay. Fee Includes: Daily Specialty Coffee in Jane Q, Complimentary Welcome Drink upon arrival, Unlimited upgraded high-speed Wi-Fi, Unlimited domestic local & long distance phone calls, Complimentary whole fruit station on-property, Complimentary universal EV charging stations, Live Like a Local picnic basket kits, Complimentary use of our trail hiking/trekking poles, Complimentary access to Press Reader newspaper, Complimentary color printing services (up to 10 pages), Exclusive Concierge discounts & partnerships with Madame Tussauds Hollywood and Complimentary shoe shine service.
Location
As I mentioned, you’re smack on the eastern side of Hollywood, just off the Argyle. Roughly a 10-15 min walk to the walk of fame.
Check In
Visually the hotel is impressive with high ceilings, wood floors, and concrete slab elevators. It’s a very cool lobby, and this is the reason you’d opt to stay here. It’s definitely a place to hang out if the Hollywood area is your go-to spot.
Here is a further look into the main lobby area. It’s a large impressive space broken into little sections for hanging out.
Reverse angle looking at the bar. If I still lived in Hollywood, would this be a place I’d come hang out? Yes, it’s pretty cool.
The Room
We had a small, basic room. Really nothing to write home about other than a view that overlooked the 101, and admittedly, they did a good job on noise. We really didn’t hear much outside.
Here was our view
Empty fridge, Tv, and water that wasn’t free.
Bathroom
Why? Why do they do this? These showers never hold the water in, yet so many hotels still do these half glass doors.
Gym
This was a pretty dope gym for the size allotted. Lots of new equipment, peloton, etc.
Pool
Small pool that overlooks Hollywood – really reminds me of the pool atop the Andaz Sunset Strip.
Dining/Breakfast
On the lower level you’ll find the restaurant where breakfast is served. This was included because of my diamond status.
Cool vibe and the food was just ok. LA has amazing food, and if this wasn’t in the hotel, it wouldn’t last. High prices for just average food.
Overall
Would I stay here again? Ugh. I dunno. I’m not looking to stay in this area in the very least, so probably not. This has nothing to do with the hotel itself, just the area. If you’re looking for a spot in Hollywood, I’d just be careful walking around late at night as you would any other big city, but particularly becuase this is so close to the 101 overpass and there aren’t that many things right next to the hotel vs the Thompson Hollywood, the Roosevelt, or the W. Those are all on Hollywood BLVD literally looking down on the famous stuff.
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