Kimpton Hotel Wilshire, Los Angeles
Expert reviews
“Smack in the middle of a pedestrian strip of Wilshire Boulevard, adjacent to Beverly Hills, sits the newly opened Hotel Wilshire. The block isn’t the sexiest, but the glass facade of this environmentally sustainable boutique property goes a long way toward classing up the area.”
What guests liked
- Friendly staff
- Rooftop restaurant
- Top location
- Boutique style
All you need to know
This modern Los Angeles hotel offers rooms with a flat-screen cable TV. A rooftop pool and a furnished sun terrace are available for guest relaxation. The Los Angeles County Museum of Art, La Brea Tar Pits, and the Petersen Automotive Museum are within 15 minutes’ walking distance away.
An iPod docking station is featured in all rooms and suites at The Kimpton Hotel Wilshire. Private bathrooms boast slippers and plush bathrobes for guest comfort. Select rooms offer area views.
The nonsmoking hotel offers a business center with laptop stations for guest use. A concierge service, providing guest assistance with area attractions, and a 24-hour reception are featured.
Universal Studios Hollywood is a 30 minutes’ drive from The Kimpton Hotel Wilshire. Paramount Pictures is a 5 minutes’ drive away.
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Location
Recent guest reviews
6 June 2024
You expect more/better from a "4-star hotel"
The staff were very friendly.
The amenities here? A disappointment. No coffee machine in the room. Communal coffee was cold in the carafe on the 2nd floor. No gym. Our room wasn't cleaned at any point during our stay. The restaurant is passable but comically expensive relative to the $15/day credit you receive. "Luxury" mini bar options for truly, truly ridiculous prices. Two of three nights we weren't allowed on the rooftop/pool access because it was booked for private events. You sort of come away from it wondering what it was that you paid for. And it all felt very cash grabby. Of course these things, taken individually, are maybe minor/forgivable offenses - but you expect more/better from a "4-star hotel."
5 May 2024
Upscale boutique hotel
Very upscale decor, very comfortable bed, very big bathroom with both a tub and shower.
That area of Wilshire Blvd has a lot of homeless encampments on the sidewalk, which my daughter and I had to walk past on our way to museum. Hardly the hotel's fault, just the reality of things in LA.
13 April 2024
Fabulous
loved the location. i selected the hotel based on the location and it turned out better than i thought. staff was always friendly and helpful
coffee machine didn't work
13 March 2024
Just a short walk from the Oscar's Museum and Car Museum.
The room setup was nice, the patio onto the room gave lots of room. Didn't even use the patio much. Hallways always smelled like flowers. Rooftop restaurant was beautiful and amazing service all over hotel.
You pay for your great location, so it was a bit pricey. There is always an extra line to add tip for LA restaurants like this one,but close to 20% is always already charged, not obvious in the bill. So often you unknowingly add more tip. Lucky a server circled the included tip part to show us, or we wouldn't have realized as early as we did.
22 January 2024
I would rate it fair.
Staff was pleasant, roof top restaurant was nice.
Parking is terrible. No coffee maker or microwave
8 January 2024
Pleasant
David at the front desk was absolutely wonderful! The rooftop has great views (nice to have breakfast/ coffee up there).
2 January 2024
Very good
Was really nice , nice front desk staff
29 November 2023
Good stay, nice breakfast
Breakfast is now served up on the rooftop by the pool. We had stayed in this hotel several times in the past, and there wasn't breakfast before. This made it hugely convenient for us, and we really liked the spread that was served.
29 October 2023
Clean, convenient hotel, fantastic staff.
Wry well presented hotel, cheery and attentive staff, love the rooftop restaurant / bar
Doesn’t have a fitness centre onsite (but is affiliated with a local offsite gym - LA fitness)
24 October 2023
Fabulous
We were looking for a hotel that would be close enough to Beverly Hills area to walk. The hotel has great facilities and is family friendly. The rooftop where we had breakfast was simply great and the food was super good.
Nothing
1 September 2023
Passable
Carolina was so kind and accommodating to us she deserves a raise! She personally followed up with us regarding our issues The staff overall were very kind Colin at the rooftop bar was so nice too
Door was broken Carpet was wet Wifi did not even work Area was not good a lot of homeless people and sketchy people outside Valet was too expensive
10 August 2023
The worst hotel I’ve ever been in. Do not stay here.!!
Absolutely nothing it was the worst hotel ever
The staff was rude , the housekeepers are noisy. ,The beds are uncomfortable, and they don’t care about you as a guest do not stay at this hotel. They have a manager name Cesar, who is unprofessional and will make your stay miserable
2 August 2023
Extremely convenient and confortable location in LA if you are interested in museums and shopping
Location was strategic within the Miracle Mile in LA. Roof restaurant with swimming pool and a view was fantastic. Availability of parking (and parking package) was a bonus.
Choice of dishes at the restaurant and for breakfast could be improved
23 July 2023
great
clean and modern, good location, staff friendly, rooftop great
not much, overall great
12 July 2023
Convient, Dog Friendly Hotel
Very dog friendly. That one fact was the deciding reason for staying here. The location was within walking distance of the building in which we had an interview for our visas. The neighborhood behind the hotel was beautiful & provided wonderful walks for our dog. Rooftop restaurant is a nice setting. Valet parking is very convenient though somewhat expensive ($45/night). Easy walk (12 minutes) to 3d street restaurants. Staff very friendly & helpful; they provided contact lens solution when I forgot mine.
The entrance is somewhat obscured from Wilshire Blvd. Once around the block to find the garage entrance. Rooftop pool is very small & shallow; not suitable for swimming.
10 July 2023
Comfortable w lots good places to eat including rooftop restaurant
Restaurant serve deliscious food Room was clean n bed comfortable Bathroom n shower clean Toilet little too small Deco wws kool n hip
Smells n hallway would be better … need fresh scent
29 June 2023
Exceptional
Excellent location and loved the rooftop pool and dinning.
27 June 2023
Fabulous
The staff team was very nice and very friendly
I like the size of the room. It’s very big and comfortable. Also, the mattress is most comfortable.
6 June 2023
standard hotel, convenient location.
clean and amazingly comfy bed and great roof terrace.
shower in very high bath - you have to clamber I. and shower temp not great, all minor issues though
1 June 2023
Love the style, quality and rooms so cozy . Higly recommended
So clean and the rooms very comfortable
22 May 2023
Terrible. No pool time, no bar time, extra time in Ubers getting to my work location.
My reservation was switched to another hotel at the last minute. I lost the desired location and amenities which caused me extra travel and time lost.
Being moved to another hotel against my wishes.
17 March 2023
Staff
The coffee and food were great.
I called the front desk 5 times within 4 hours to get more towels, a blanket and pillows for the sofa bed. I prepaid for my room and I was charged again for the room the day after I left.
20 January 2023
not bad but would probably go to a different hotel with better value next time
good bathroom
bed mattress felt cheap for a hotel and i dont think the overall stay was worth the price
4 December 2022
nice hotel but needs to honour their word
location
I booked a queen terrace room and when I arrived at 4 pm I was told it wasn’t ready ( checkin is 3) they said they would refund the difference if I took a double room . after many calls and emails and being sent between booking .com and the hotel I still dont have a refund 6 weeks later . plus I seem to have been charged for $17 for something ????
21 November 2022
We did like the room-if it hadn’t given us headaches and nausea all night
small and quiet
our room had a very strong marijuana smell and our 6 year old son has asthma. We opened windows as best as possible, however no room swap available.
17 November 2022
perfect
stayed in 3 different places and this one ticked all the boxes
nothing
8 November 2022
Friendly staff, comfortable beds and great locale!
Great location, close to a variety of activities, shopping and dining
3 November 2022
Incredible
Pool was amazing, staff is super friendly. Next time I'm in LA I want to stay here again. Amazing spot!
28 October 2022
Exceptional hotel- friendly welcome by happy staff, great facilities and clean, well appointed spacious & well desig
Friendly welcome, upgrade, great facilities (coffee lounge, rooftop restaurant, well located), great service from happy staff. Affiliation with nearby Maywether boxing gym novel idea.
That I only stayed one night.
28 September 2022
Clean and Spacious. A bit expensive though.
Spacious and Clean. Convenient location. 24 hour coffee. View of Hollywood sign.
No hot water for coffee in the room. But there is in 2nd floor common area. So it is ok.
17 September 2022
nice hotel conveniently located for AMPAS and LACMA
the roof terrace is really fantastic. the room was a good size. Staff were pleasant and helpful.
the fridge in my room made a noise. fridge. room. noise.
11 September 2022
Overall it was a good hotel for its price
The roof top pool and restaurant were amazing, great staff and the view was perfect.
The reception staff were not very helpful. We were 25 mins early but our room was not available till after check in time. We booked a view room and we’re out in a different room once we told them we couldn’t move but they gave us a credit plus some free drinks. Had to ask though
28 August 2022
okay for a solo business traveller if location is the main criteria .
rooftop restaurant
location
26 August 2022
loved the hotel and felt clean and safe
the pool was cute and loved we can make hot drinks any time
not much choice for breakfast
19 August 2022
excellent stay we are going back for the last leg of our trip.
Great location as long as you have a car.
the sofa bed isn’t very comfortable.
13 August 2022
Exceptional
nothing was too much trouble. valet parking very efficient
9 August 2022
i will recommend hotel for my friends
everything
9 August 2022
Very good
The area and plus the pool and scenery
The ac it turned off at some point
8 August 2022
The customer service was exceptional. The facilities seemed to be in need of better maintenance.
The Air Conditioning in our room broke on our 4th out of 5 nights at the hotel. It was very uncomfortable to sleep in a hot room. The next day, we were moved to a different room with working A/C. The staff was wonderful, though! We always felt welcomed and they were quick to assist and accommodate us. Probably the nicest customer service I've had at a hotel -- and I've stayed at countless hotels in my life.
4 August 2022
Fabulous
nice family room
Located is a small business district, not too sexy but OK.
19 July 2022
Would Stay Again!
We liked the staff and receptionists. the valet parking was very convenient and the staff was very friendly. We loved the coffee room. they offer many options for coffee and tea for FREE and also seating area.
the shower pressure was a little weak and not portable. AC was weak even if you put it at the lowest.
30 June 2022
Overpriced for the amenities and location, will not be recommending to others.
Liked the pool and bar area. Valet guys were great
Rooms are small, lobby is too cramped, front desk is not very forthcoming with information upon arrival; location was not as close to attractions as described in the website. Not many good places to eat in the walkable area.
29 June 2022
Exceptional
I didnt have breakfast there.
22 June 2022
Cute find in West LA!
A cute boutique hotel in a good location for exploring LA, Bev Hills, Melrose, West Hollywood shopping and dinning. We were able to tour it all in the one day we had. Rooms were nice, not huge but cute, clean modern and functional. There is a stocked fridge and fun snacks, but we had our own. We got one of the patio rooms which was cool, but had too much sight seeing so we didn't really use it. The coffee bar was great! Nespresso's and good drip coffee and quality tea/s and a cold brew keg. I made sure i got coffee there each morning. Popcorn and water in the chic lobby. Valet staff was on the ball and super friendly. Everyone was helpful. I would definitely stay again!
The shower had a major drip and the valve handle didn't work. They are aware of this as it has a plaque at the shower stating not to force the handle. We took one shower and the head dripped all day... and not just a drip, a stream. The did send engineering to fix but we checked out at that point. This would be my only negative... This hotel was a great little find.
21 June 2022
Amazing stay
Hotel and room as a whole was very clean. Beautiful rooftop pool and bar with amazing views, you can even see the Hollywood sign on a clear day. Staff were very friendly and accommodating.
There isn't really anything negative I can say about this hotel. For us personally we felt that the drinks on the rooftop bar were quite pricey but you're going to get different set prices everywhere you go.
21 June 2022
They go above and beyond to make your stay great!
I love this location because it was closed to everyone but the rooms were very comfortable, the staff was incredible, every single person I met was great! The free lyft rides was awesome and the mini bar credit too!
1 June 2022
Hotel overall is really good. Would highly recommend to others.
location, staff, service.
Only thing is the airconditioning, it was still kind of warm/humid eventhough airco was on max.
31 May 2022
Nice and elegant Kimpton hotel, not sure would stay again though
nice decor, modern and clean, nice staff
It felt a bit overpriced for such small room, snacks in room are very overpriced, no breakfast in hotel grounds, just in your room
31 May 2022
Very good
Great location very clean
Small hotel
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Heating
- - Allergy-free room
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Paid WiFi
- - Pet bowls
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Business centre (additional charge)
- - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Express check-in/check-out
- - Luggage storage
- - Concierge service
Entertainment and family services
- - Babysitting/child services (additional charge)
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Trouser press (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Outdoors
- - Outdoor pool
- - Sun terrace
- - Outdoor pool (all year)
- - Outdoor furniture
Pool and wellness
- - Rooftop pool
- - Pool with view
- - Heated pool
- - Pool bar
- - Shallow end
- - Sun loungers or beach chairs
- - Swimming pool
- - Swimming Pool
Miscellaneous
- - Key card access
- - Smoke alarms
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Face masks for guests available
Activities
- - Bicycle rental
25 November 2024
Fell short of expectations especially at this price point.