Silver Lake Pool & Inn
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Silver Lake Pool & Inn · Los Angeles Area, United States
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Key Highlights
- ✓Location: Its excellent and walkable location in the hip Silver Lake neighborhood is a major draw, placing guests near popular restaurants, bars, cafes, and boutiques.
- ✓The hotel boasts an "ideal" and "fantastic" location in the Silver Lake neighborhood of Los Angeles.
Expert Review: Silver Lake Pool & Inn
Silver Lake Pool & Inn: A Chic Oasis in Los Angeles
The Silver Lake Pool & Inn, a Michelin Key Selected property, consistently earns high praise for its stylish ambiance, prime location, and comfortable accommodations, offering a vibrant yet relaxed experience in the heart of Los Angeles. Transformed from a 1980s motel, it has been lauded as a "chic little design oasis" with a modern-classic L.A. residential look infused with Palm Springs and Mexico City influences.
1. Overall Rating & Sentiment
The general consensus for Silver Lake Pool & Inn is overwhelmingly positive. Guests frequently describe it as a lovely place with a vibrant atmosphere, often highlighting its comfort, cleanliness, and outstanding staff. Review scores are consistently high, with averages around 8.5-9.5 out of 10 across various platforms for categories like location, atmosphere, service, and cleanliness. Many guests express a desire to return, appreciating the boutique and luxurious feel of the hotel.
2. Key Highlights
Guests consistently rave about several aspects of the Silver Lake Pool & Inn:
- Design & Atmosphere: The hotel's retro-chic aesthetic, thoughtful design elements like cork floors, terrazzo sinks, and tiled window ledges, and its overall "dolce vita vibe" are frequently celebrated. The transformation from an undistinguished motel into a design oasis is a significant talking point.
- Location: Its excellent and walkable location in the hip Silver Lake neighborhood is a major draw, placing guests near popular restaurants, bars, cafes, and boutiques.
- Pool Area: The elevated outdoor pool deck is a standout amenity, described as a "beautiful oasis" and a rare luxury in this part of town, providing a great spot to relax. The pool is heated, even during colder periods.
- Service: The friendly, kind, responsive, and helpful staff receive consistent positive feedback. Many guests commend the staff for going the extra step to make them feel welcome.
3. Room Quality
The rooms at Silver Lake Pool & Inn are frequently described as beautiful, spacious, incredibly lovely, and comfortable. Guests appreciate the thoughtful design, comfortable beds, and premium bedding. Key features include:
- Air conditioning and flat-screen televisions.
- Minibars with locally sourced snacks and Nespresso machines.
- Private bathrooms with walk-in rain showers, designer toiletries (including Diptyque), complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
- Some rooms offer balconies or garden furniture.
- The hotel offers various room types, including Queen, King, Deluxe King, King Suite, and King Studio, with sizes ranging from 250 sq ft to 706 sq ft.
4. Dining Experience
The hotel's on-site restaurant, Marco Polo Trattoria & Bar, is a significant highlight, serving coastal Italian cuisine with Californian ingredients.
- Restaurant Quality: Guests generally praise the food, with the focaccia with tomato compote, cacio e pepe, and vongole receiving specific mentions. The restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as happy hour and brunch.
- Breakfast: Full breakfast is available for a fee, typically ranging from USD 13-25 for adults and USD 10-20 for children, and includes options like yogurt, pastries, and coffee. Some guests particularly enjoy the breakfast offerings.
- Bars: There is a bar/lounge and a poolside bar, where guests can enjoy drinks like Aperol spritzes.
5. Service & Staff
The service and staff at Silver Lake Pool & Inn consistently receive excellent ratings. They are described as friendly, kind, responsive, helpful, and truly understanding hospitality. Valet service is also frequently highlighted as excellent. The option to text the front desk for anything needed is a appreciated feature.
6. Location & Accessibility
The hotel boasts an "ideal" and "fantastic" location in the Silver Lake neighborhood of Los Angeles.
- Neighborhood: Silver Lake is characterized as a hip, groovy, cultural center with creative energy and an unhurried pace of life. It's a very walkable area, close to Sunset Junction and numerous restaurants, cafes, boutiques, and a posh grocery store like Erewhon.
- Attractions: The hotel is approximately 3.2 miles from Capitol Records Building, 3.7 miles from Griffith Observatory, and 5 miles from the Hollywood Sign, with Dodger Stadium also nearby.
- Transport: While free parking is not available, valet parking is offered for a fee. The property is about 3.9 km from the Wilshire/Western (LACMTA) station, providing access to public transport. Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) is the closest popular airport, about an 11.1-mile drive. The hotel also offers complimentary bicycles for guests.
7. Value & Pricing
While generally considered a good value for the room size, location, and rooftop pool, some guests find it expensive, with standard rooms potentially reaching $600 on weekends.
- Price Range: Room prices can vary significantly, with recent bookings on KAYAK showing a range from $242 to $665. Other sources indicate prices starting from around $350.0 per night.
- Additional Costs: Guests should be aware of a resort fee, which is around USD 34.86 per accommodation, per night, and includes amenities like pool access, in-room coffee, and Wi-Fi. Valet parking is an additional cost.
8. Common Complaints
While overall sentiment is positive, a few recurring issues have been noted by guests:
- Noise: Some guests have experienced issues with noise from neighboring rooms or footsteps from upstairs, indicating that sound isolation between rooms could be improved.
- Housekeeping: There have been some isolated issues reported with housekeeping.
- Resort Fee Transparency: A minor complaint occasionally arises regarding the transparency of the resort fee during the booking process, though it is usually listed.
- Pool Closure: On rare occasions, the pool has been unexpectedly closed for private parties, which has disappointed guests who booked specifically for pool access.
- Shower Design/Pressure: A few guests have mentioned a desire for doors on the showers to keep heat in and improved water pressure.
- Service Attitude (Minority): While staff are generally praised, a few reviews mention some staff sustaining a "numb and 'blah'" attitude, lacking enthusiasm. However, this appears to be a minority opinion.
- Unauthorized Charges (Isolated): There was an isolated report of unauthorized charges post-checkout, which caused frustration for one guest.
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Points to Consider
- •While overall sentiment is positive, a few recurring issues have been noted by guests:
- •Noise: Some guests have experienced issues with noise from neighboring rooms or footsteps from upstairs, indicating that sound isolation between rooms could be improved.
- •Housekeeping: There have been some isolated issues reported with housekeeping.
- •Resort Fee Transparency: A minor complaint occasionally arises regarding the transparency of the resort fee during the booking process, though it is usually listed.
Google Reviews
126 reviews
Recent Guest Reviews
Alena Schiappacasse
I would not recommend staying here. I spent a full week at Silver Lake Hotel & Pool and experienced repeated service issues from start to finish. The property feels like a glorified motel with some “cute” design elements added to justify an inflated price tag — but the service and overall experience do not match the cost. I arrived around 10:00 PM and couldn’t immediately tell where the entrance...
M C
I really had a wonderful stay here. Came to produce an event and the team held packages for me ahead of my stay. Valet even loaded my car on event day. Team helped me switch a billing issue w no problem. Nothing was too much of an ask and I am super grateful. Room was also gorgeous and huge. Thanks! X
Response from the owner
M C, we are delighted to hear you had an amazing time with us. I am proud to hear the team took great care of you. We aim to please. Thank you for being our guest.
Brooke Saul
We stayed at Silver Lake Pool & Inn and really enjoyed our time. It was a short visit but a nice experience. The room was spacious, the cocktails at the restaurant were delicious and our bartender was so nice. We were taken care of by America at the front with check in and check out and she was so lovely and super helpful the couple of times I called the front desk with questions. We will most def...
Response from the owner
Hi Brooke, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. Great to hear you enjoyed our restaurant Marco Polo. Shout out to America at the front desk who provides fantastic service. We look forwa...
Andrew Petrie
Extremely disappointed with my one and only stay at this hotel. The rooms are not friendly in the slightest for someone traveling on business. My "upgraded" room was literally a bed slapped in the middle of the floor with some awkwardly placed chairs, plant, and a TV. There wasn't even a closet. - There is no desk or way to set up to work if needed which I can honestly say I've never seen in a h...
Response from the owner
Mr. Petrie, I am sorry to hear your stay was not ideal. We appreciate the feedback in regards to the in room functionality and comfort levels. We hope you will give us another chance in the future. Th...
Sean Gordon
Polished but Natural (balanced and warm) This place nails that vintage-meets-modern vibe in the best way. The rooms are small, spotless and thoughtfully designed, with big windows and cozy touches like local snacks and plush robes. It was an easy walk to great restaurants nearby but super cute hotel - a little on the pricey side, but the ambiance and location make it totally worth it.
Response from the owner
Sean, I am happy to hear you loved our property. Thank you for your warm sentiments. We look forward to having you back soon.
Damian Bennett
We stayed at the Silver Lake Inn & Pool mainly for its great location, close to family, Silver Lake restaurants, and Los Feliz shops. Normally, we look for hotels around the $500/night range, but based on the photos and reviews, we decided to splurge and paid nearly double that for a three-night stay. The good: The valet team was efficient and genuinely friendly, and the Marco Polo and pool staff...
Response from the owner
Damian, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. I appreciate the detailed and candid feedback. I can understand your notes regarding the in room functionality. Perhaps next time we can pro...
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