The West Hollywood EDITION
by the TopOfHotel team
The West Hollywood EDITION is an Ian Schrager designer hotel that folds clean minimalism into the scene-y energy of the Sunset Strip with real style — soak in the city-view rooftop pool by day, then drop down to the underground Sunset nightclub after dark, strongest on design, a chic modern mood, and a spot right in the middle of legendary nightlife.
The West Hollywood EDITION is an Ian Schrager designer hotel that folds clean minimalism into the scene-y energy of the Sunset Strip with real style — soak in the city-view rooftop pool by day, then drop down to the underground Sunset nightclub after dark, strongest on design, a chic modern mood, and a spot right in the middle of legendary nightlife.
In-Depth Review
Rooms and decor
Picture a hotel that takes clean minimalism and makes it look expensive and forceful without piling on decoration — that is the appeal of The West Hollywood EDITION, the work of Ian Schrager, the legendary boutique-hotel pioneer and former Studio 54 owner, who teamed with the EDITION line to build this designer hotel on the Sunset Strip. It opened in 2019. The rooms and suites run minimalist-modern, bright white set against warm oak floors and woodwork, closer to a warm gallery than a standard hotel room. Floor-to-ceiling windows pull in the LA light and the city view, and some rooms look out to the Hollywood hills and a long stretch of skyline. Beds are soft, the linens are good, and every detail is chosen with the taste Schrager is known for. The overall design is not about flash — it is about restrained, polished cool. Anyone who likes a clean, modern style that does not shout will probably be sold the moment the door opens.
Food and amenities
The heart of a stay here is the rooftop pool and its bar, the clear star of the hotel. Up top, the mood is chic and styled, with the LA skyline and city lights running out to the horizon. A late-afternoon swim and a drink up here is a real pleasure, and at sunset, as the city lights flicker on, it gets photogenic enough that people talk about it. But what gives this hotel a different soul is the Sunset nightclub downstairs — Schrager set out to revive the legendary party spirit of the Sunset Strip, and you reach city-level nightlife by stepping into the lift, no need to leave the building, with regular DJs and events and a dark, cool room made for a social crowd that wants polish with the fun. There is also a sharply designed on-site restaurant and bar serving food and cocktails in a scene-y setting, plus an EDITION spa and a gym that look as good as the rest. Pool by day, party by night, all in one place.
Location and getting there
Location is the trump card here. The hotel stands at 9040 Sunset Boulevard, the stretch known as the Sunset Strip, West Hollywood's legendary nightlife district and once the center of LA's music and entertainment world. Step out of the lobby and you hit big-name restaurants, clubs, legendary live-music houses and boutiques to explore all night, under giant billboards and genuine Hollywood energy. The neat part is that it sits midway between Beverly Hills and Hollywood — a quick drive to shop Rodeo Drive or see the Walk of Fame, and not too far on to Santa Monica beach. LAX is about a 30–45 minute drive depending on traffic. The thing to understand is that there is no subway nearby, so getting to places further out leans on the hotel car, a taxi or ride-share. But if you came to soak in the nightlife and creative energy of West Hollywood, a spot this central on the Strip is a perfect fit.
Things to know before booking
Straight talk to help you decide. The first thing to weigh is price: this sits at a premium, starting from around $570 a night, and the add-ons — food, drinks, spa treatments and valet parking — all run high by West Hollywood standards. On a tight budget, the end-of-trip total can come in higher than you pictured. The second is the scene-y mood and party noise, since the rooftop bar and Sunset nightclub are popular with outside guests too; some nights, weekends especially, get busy and loud from the nightlife district. If you sleep lightly or want quiet, ask for a high floor or a side that does not face Sunset Boulevard. The last is the very minimalist design: a few reviews feel the rooms lean so clean they come up a little short on function, like storage or outlets you wish were there. If you expect full-on classic luxury, the minimalist style here may take a small adjustment of expectations.
Our take
After working through hundreds of real guest reviews, The West Hollywood EDITION is a hotel that sells "art-grade Ian Schrager minimalism plus a scene-y spot in the middle of the Sunset Strip plus legendary nightlife" with a distinct identity. What everyone agrees on is the cool, modern design, the photogenic rooftop pool and bar over the city, and the Sunset nightclub that lets you have fun without leaving the building. If your trip in your head is a rooftop-pool soak by day, a polished party by night, and a base in the thick of Hollywood's creative energy, this is about as on-point as it gets. But if you are after quiet rest, or full-on classic luxury at the best value per square meter, the scene-y mood and minimalist design here may not be the answer. Overall we give it 8.9/10 — best for couples, fashion types, and a younger crowd who want to dive fully into the design and nightlife of West Hollywood.
Score Breakdown
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The Honest Verdict — pros & what to know
- Minimalist-modern design that reads almost like an art piece, from the team of Ian Schrager, the man who pioneered boutique hotels. Bright white rooms play against warm oak and big windows, landing a refined, contemporary feel that never shouts.
- A rooftop pool with a chic bar that looks out over the LA skyline and city lights — one of the best corners in the area for a swim, a drink and a photo, with real energy to it, especially at sunset.
- The underground Sunset nightclub revives the party spirit of the Sunset Strip. Step into the lift and you are at legendary nightlife without leaving the building — ideal for a social crowd that wants to have fun with a bit of polish.
- A spot right in the middle of the Sunset Strip, West Hollywood's legendary nightlife stretch, ringed by big-name restaurants, clubs, live-music houses and boutiques you can wander all night, sitting midway between Beverly Hills and Hollywood.
- A genuinely Hollywood scene-y atmosphere, with creatives, fashion people and the occasional famous face checking in, plus a restaurant, spa and gym designed as sharply as the rest of the hotel.
- Pricing is premium, starting from around $570 a night, and add-ons — food, drinks, spa treatments and valet parking — all sit high by West Hollywood standards. On a tight budget, the final tab can land above what you expected.
- Because this is a scene-y hotel with a rooftop bar and the Sunset nightclub that outside guests also use, some nights — weekends especially — get busy and loud with the noise of the nightlife district. Anyone who sleeps lightly or wants real quiet may find it too lively.
- There is no subway nearby, and the hard-minimalist design of some rooms leans so far into clean lines that a few reviews find them sparse or short on function — for instance, less storage or fewer outlets than you might want at the price.
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Insider Tips
- Head up to the rooftop pool and bar in the soft early-evening light to swim and have a drink with the city view — the best corner of the hotel for the mood and the photos, especially as the sun drops and the city lights come on.
- If you want a taste of Sunset Strip nightlife, the underground Sunset nightclub is the highlight — check the event and DJ schedule ahead, and on weekend nights arrive early, since outside guests come too and the line gets long.
- If you sleep lightly or are here to rest, ask for a high floor or a side that does not face Sunset Boulevard to dodge the nightlife noise, and budget for ride-share to reach Beverly Hills, Santa Monica or Hollywood, since there is no subway nearby.