LA Hotel Scene: The Sunset Marquis is an Industry Hang

Where: 1200 North Alta Loma Rd [map], West Hollywood, CA, United States, 90069

1/12/2006 at 5:54 PM
Tags: Hotels

The Sunset Marquis has a history of Hollywood hook-ups.

On the 3.5 acre grounds, Billy Bob & Angelina swapped spit, Vince and Jen trysted, and Brad allegedly negotiated his divorce from inside a Sunset Marquis Villa.

Nope, we didn't see any secret celebrity couples while we were at the Sunset Marquis. However, we did see that the grounds were under major construction.

Don't worry, all this construction doesn't really seem to affect the guests--at least not yet. Furthermore, a new pool area is being built, which is a good thing, because the two existing pool areas are flawed. The first is half indoors half outdoors, kinda like Texas Stadium, and the second is tucked away in a small, mostly shady area of the property.

The grounds are split into two areas: a slightly worn, motel like building that houses most of the 100+ rooms and behind it is a large area filled with winding lush gardens where 10 or so villas accommodate the well off guests.

This hotel is tucked away in a kick ass location just below Sunset; and out of all the hotels we visited, the Sunset Marquis gave off the strongest Hollywood vibe. Though not because of the crowds -- the place was near empty most of the time. However, the folks who occupied the hotel's rooms and common areas spent their time power lunching, reading scripts, and talking shop.

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