Vivan Thi Tang

Silver Lake Pool & Inn

  • Where:
  • Why:A much needed staycation and respite from sizzling LA summer temperatures
  • When:June 2021
  • Who:Me — and my friend Emi joined for a late afternoon pool hang

"All I ever wanted in a staycation"

>
Silver Lake Pool & Inn Pleasantly surprised by the size of this room

Pleasantly surprised by the size of this room

Silver Lake Pool & Inn Good use of space — a shared wooden panel as a headboard and the back for a bench

Good use of space — a shared wooden panel as a headboard and the back for a bench

Silver Lake Pool & Inn The room

The room

Silver Lake Pool & Inn Main entrance

Main entrance

Silver Lake Pool & Inn Floral entrance

Floral entrance

Silver Lake Pool & Inn Instagram-friendly elevator tile signage

Instagram-friendly elevator tile signage

Silver Lake Pool & Inn Hotel signage

Hotel signage

Silver Lake Pool & Inn Hallway lounge

Hallway lounge

Silver Lake Pool & Inn Sunday brunch

Sunday brunch

Silver Lake Pool & Inn Trio of plants

Trio of plants

Silver Lake Pool & Inn From above

From above

Silver Lake Pool & Inn From the courtyard

From the courtyard

Silver Lake Pool & Inn Me and a view of Griffith Park

Me and a view of Griffith Park

Silver Lake Pool & Inn Rooftop pool

Rooftop pool

Silver Lake Pool & Inn Pool hangs with Emi

Pool hangs with Emi

Silver Lake Pool & Inn Blue sky

Blue sky

Silver Lake Pool & Inn Poolside with Emi

Poolside with Emi

Silver Lake Pool & Inn Poolside views

Poolside views

Silver Lake Pool & Inn More poolside views

More poolside views

Silver Lake Pool & Inn Rooftop view to Griffith Park and the Griffith Observatory

Rooftop view to Griffith Park and the Griffith Observatory

Silver Lake Pool & Inn Me and the pool

Me and the pool

Highs & Lows

  • Great location!

  • Good sized rooms and comfortable bed and pillows.

  • Spacious room, comfy bed.

  • Thoughtful design.

  • Nearby grocery store.

  • Lots of restaurants and bars in the area.

  • When the f&b offerings had to close early due to Covid regulations, we were able to bring our own food and drink!

  • We were there when the food and drink offerings were limited on Sundays due to Covid restrictions, but now everything's open from 8 a.m. - 9 p.m.

The Barometer

  • Design
  • Location
  • Future Forward
  • Night's Sleep
  • Service
  • Amenities
  • Takeable Treats
  • Refer a Friend
  • Overall Value
  • Life Changing
Total: 42/50

Important Bits

  • Type

    Lush Inn

  • Vibe

    Party and peaceful

  • Location

    Hidden gem in the heart of Silver Lake

  • Rooms

    54

  • Pre-Arrival & Arrival Experience

    The main entrance is a shared entrance with the restaurant Marco Polo. A more direct entrance to reception is near the valet.

  • Future Forward

    Aside from offering the standard reuse of towels and sheets, I didn’t notice any additional features designed for sustainability. I also didn’t see any listings for cultural programs, but look forward to those when things open up more again

  • Music

    Current and relevant alternative, indie, and some hints of pop

  • Year Opened

    2019

  • Designed By

    Electric Bowery

  • Health & Wellness

    Pool

  • Food

    Yes, Marco Polo Trattoria offering coastal Italian cuisine using California ingredients

  • Bar, Events & Nightlife

    Restaurant and bar on the ground level

  • Minibar & Retail

    Nice and thoughtful gourmet minibar

  • Accessibility

    Yes — wheelchair accessible with several ramps and an elevator

  • Pet Friendly

    Yes

  • Children

    Yes

  • Price

    Good value for the size of the rooms, the location and the rooftop pool

  • Tel.

    +1 323 486 7225

  • Website

    Visit website

Share this Hotel

More AHL

West AdamsLos Angeles

Alsace

by Mathew Lennon

“Contemporary comfort in a historical locale”

West HollywoodLos Angeles

Petit Ermitage

by Laura Martinez

“An experience worth living”

HollywoodLos Angeles

Thompson Hollywood

by Damone Roberts

“Lush jungle vibes smack in Hollywood central”

HollywoodLos Angeles

tommie Hollywood

by Ernesto Roman

“Bringing the cool back to Hollywood”

West LALos Angeles

The Hotel June

by Janet Mercel

“The ultimate in California modernist chill”