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Quick Look: La Peer Hotel, West Hollywood

  • October 24, 2020
  • Brad A. Johnson
Here’s a really quick look at the Kimpton La Peer Hotel in West Hollywood, which opened a couple years ago. From what I’ve heard, this place is normally quite the scene. But not on this visit. I checked in for a quick overnight stay in the middle of the pandemic when no one else was traveling and most hotels in LA were still fully closed. 
Kimpton La Peer Hotel, West Hollywood (Photo by Brad A. Johnson)
Kimpton La Peer Hotel, West Hollywood (Photo by Brad A. Johnson)
Kimpton La Peer Hotel, West Hollywood (Photo by Brad A. Johnson)
Kimpton La Peer Hotel, West Hollywood (Photo by Brad A. Johnson)
Kimpton La Peer Hotel, West Hollywood (Photo by Brad A. Johnson)
Kimpton La Peer Hotel, West Hollywood (Photo by Brad A. Johnson)
Kimpton La Peer Hotel, West Hollywood (Photo by Brad A. Johnson)
Kimpton La Peer Hotel, West Hollywood (Photo by Brad A. Johnson)
Kimpton La Peer Hotel, West Hollywood (Photo by Brad A. Johnson)
Kimpton La Peer Hotel, West Hollywood (Photo by Brad A. Johnson)

The 105-room hotel was practically empty (operating at 25% occupancy, max). The neighborhood was a veritable ghost town, which felt oddly dystopian since this corner of West Hollywood’s Design District (on the edge of Boystown) is known for its vibrant nightlife, restaurants and shopping. As a result, the hotel was operating with minimal crew and amenities. The restaurant and gym were closed, but the pool and outdoor bar were open. The lobby, while open, was off-limits for indoor gatherings of any kind. Masks required, of course.

Our room was very nice, a minimalist palette of grays with French doors opening onto a private terrace and a view of the Hollywood Hills in the distance. Despite everything being two years old, the bed and linens all felt brand new. 

Bottom line: A great first-impression despite the circumstances. I look forward to coming back when the pandemic is finally behind us.  

Rates from about $310; 627 N. La Peer Drive, West Hollywood, 855-239-4324, lapeerhotel.com

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Brad A. Johnson is a writer and photographer specializing in food and travel. His work has been honored by the James Beard Awards, Lowell Thomas Travel Journalism Awards, World Food Media Awards, pdn Food Photography Awards and others. Based in Southern California, Brad currently serves as restaurant critic for the Orange County Register.

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