New hotels in West Hollywood

West Hollywood runs along the Sunset Strip, the stretch of Sunset Boulevard that has anchored LA's live music and nightlife scene since the 1960s — the Whisky a Go Go, the Roxy and the Rainbow Bar & Grill all sit within a few minutes' walk of each other. Both hotels we track occupy Strip-adjacent sites with real music history: The Sun Rose West Hollywood stands on the ground where the House of Blues operated from 1994 to 2013, and PUBLIC West Hollywood is rising on the site of the original Standard Hotel, which closed in 2021.

What to do in West Hollywood

For a weekend

Walk the Sunset Strip itself in the evening — the Whisky a Go Go, the Roxy and the Rainbow Bar & Grill are all within a few minutes of each other on foot. During the day, the Pacific Design Center and West Hollywood's Design District cover the neighborhood's furniture and interior-design showrooms.

For a longer stay

With more time, Beverly Hills borders West Hollywood to the west and is close enough for daytime shopping errands, and Runyon Canyon's hiking trails are a short drive north.

Where to stay in West Hollywood

The Sunset Strip

The Sun Rose West Hollywood occupies a full city block at Sunset Boulevard and Olive Drive, Pendry's first Los Angeles property, on ground the Strip has treated as consecrated since the House of Blues stood there. PUBLIC West Hollywood, expected to open in September 2026, is rising a short walk away on the site of the original Standard Hotel — Ian Schrager's return to the address that helped define the Strip's late-1990s identity.

Which hotel in West Hollywood for your trip

Nightlife-focused travelers

The Sun Rose West Hollywood's location at Sunset and Olive puts Whisky a Go Go, the Roxy and the Rainbow Bar & Grill within a few minutes' walk — built specifically to intercept the Strip's after-dark foot traffic.

Design and hospitality history enthusiasts

PUBLIC West Hollywood's return to the original Standard Hotel site, once it opens, will appeal to travelers who remember or are curious about the site's earlier identity.

Frequently asked questions

What is the newest hotel to open in West Hollywood?

The Sun Rose West Hollywood, which opened in April 2021 on the Sunset Strip, is the only one of our two tracked West Hollywood hotels open today; PUBLIC West Hollywood is expected in September 2026.

Is West Hollywood the same as the Sunset Strip?

The Sunset Strip is the section of Sunset Boulevard running through West Hollywood — the neighborhood is larger than the Strip itself, but the Strip is its best-known stretch and where both hotels we track are located.

How far is West Hollywood from Beverly Hills?

West Hollywood borders Beverly Hills directly to the west — a five-to-ten-minute drive between the two, or a walkable distance from the western edge of the Strip.

Is West Hollywood walkable at night?

The Sunset Strip itself is well-lit and busy with foot traffic into the late evening — one of the more walkable nightlife stretches in a city generally built around cars.

How far is West Hollywood from Hollywood proper?

About a 10-minute drive east along Sunset Boulevard, into Hollywood itself.