Chris Covics

Review of Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel

This is a really charming hotel. It's comprised of...

This is a really charming hotel. It's comprised of two intertwined sections. The tower and the cabanas.

I would avoid the tower building for lodging. Old fashioned and a bit stale.

These stars are for the Cabana rooms. They are adjacent to the gorgeous pool and pool bar. So fun. You can literally put your book down in your quiet room, open your patio door, walk thru your private hedge and it's just another 20 feet to order a cocktail. Peace-and-quiet to party in less than 30 seconds.

You get a great little private patio too with a day bed and nothing but greenery seperating you from the action. Just think what could happen on that day bed. ;)

The pool is surrounded by mile high palm trees, pretty lights, views of old-school Hollywood buildings peeking out over the lush green environment, and tons of comfy places to hang. It's a little oasis in the middle of Hollywood. (Too bad it's on Hollywood Blvd or it would be 5 stars for sure).

Douche factor is also low, which is a big rare plus for a swank pool bar.

In the tower... don't stay there but... Library bar is an awesome little quirky bar. The diner, restaurant and lobby bar are nice, but a bit whatever. You want to find the hidden bar that has the bowling alley in it. There. Now you have mission.