Hyatt’s Tommie Hollywood opened in December 2021 with loads of pleasure. It is a part of JdV by Hyatt, the model’s mid-range assortment of impartial motels. The realm has undergone a renaissance of types throughout the final decade, with a number of motels popping up, together with the Thompson Hollywood (one other Hyatt lodge and sister model to the Tommie) and the IHG Kimpton La Peer, each close by.
Here is how the Tommie Hollywood stacks up.
Fast take
The property itself is beautiful (and I am nonetheless dreaming in regards to the tacos I had at dinner one night time). In the course of the day, the lodge is crammed with pure mild that makes for a vivid and calming environment. At night time, the wooden and leather-based textures make for a moodier really feel.
The Tommie falls in that mid-tier worth vary and, as a Class 4 World of Hyatt property, it straddles the road between finances and extra upscale properties. It is positively geared towards youthful generations, with an choice for checking in through kiosk, a foyer that serves as a spot to get work finished or hang around with associates, two vibrant lodge bars and a room design that follows newer lodge developments (reminiscent of an absence of closet area). In different phrases, I believe my associates of their 20s and 30s would probably have loved the property, however I am unable to say the identical about my dad and mom or grandparents.
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Though I loved the property, there are a couple of downsides to contemplate earlier than reserving a keep — together with the encompassing neighborhood and its lack of walkability. I personally did not really feel protected strolling round at night time on my own, and noise from the rooftop bar and membership subsequent door could be disruptive on weekends when you’re an early sleeper. The parking scenario can also be lower than best.
Getting there
The Tommie Hollywood is within the coronary heart of — you guessed it — Hollywood, only a block from the long-lasting Sundown and Hollywood boulevards.
It is a few 45-minute drive from the airport to the lodge, relying on when your flight arrives. You’d probably be a for much longer wait to get to the lodge in rush hour. Sadly, an Uber will probably value you $100 or extra for the trek. Fortunately, I had a rental automobile during my journey, and it was a pleasing drive with the home windows down, and my radio turned up.
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Whereas it’s technically potential to take public transportation from Los Angeles Worldwide Airport (LAX), it is a fairly convoluted course of that includes a number of transfers and would take nearly two hours.
The one choice for devoted lodge parking is valet, which is able to value $45 per night time, not together with ideas. The upside is that valet parking is straightforward and really handy. The draw back is that $45 can add up shortly, and there weren’t a number of different choices for avenue parking or close by garages.
Reserving particulars
The Tommie Hollywood is a Hyatt Class 4 lodge, and commonplace rooms will run anyplace from 12,000 to 18,000 World of Hyatt factors per night time, relying on while you plan to remain. In case you e-book with money, a typical room will value round $200 per night time.
There’s a $25 every day “vacation spot charge” added to your keep every night time. Whereas I am by no means a fan of added charges, no less than the Tommie Hollywood’s vacation spot charge additionally will get you a complimentary drink voucher on arrival, a complimentary yoga class at native studio Love Yoga and another space reductions. Fortunately, this charge is waived for World of Hyatt members staying on factors or with a Hyatt Free Night time Certificates.
Contemplating you may additionally must pay that $45 valet charge if you need devoted lodge parking, you are an additional $70 per night time in your lodge invoice if paying in money.
TPG values World of Hyatt factors at 1.7 cents every, so you are not getting a stellar worth by reserving with factors (simply over 1.3 cents per level when you e-book throughout a typical interval that prices 15,000 factors per night time). That stated, you’ll be able to earn 30,000 factors after spending $3,000 in your first three months with the primary threshold of the World of Hyatt Credit score Card‘s present sign-up bonus. This might provide you with two free nights on the Tommie Hollywood.
Even with the added charges, the lodge is way from the costliest within the space. The Thompson Hollywood, proper down the road, begins at round $260 per night time. In the meantime, the West Hollywood Version begins at $579 per night time, and the Kimpton La Peer Resort (additionally situated in West Hollywood) begins at $339 per night time.
Standout options
- I adored the general design of the lodge. I am not a designer or architect, however it felt very midcentury trendy meets a enjoyable Californian/Western vibe.
- Nice eating and leisure areas are related to the lodge, from the foyer espresso store to the on-site restaurant Ka’teen to the rooftop bar, Desert 5 Spot. The restaurant is dear, however I might say it is value it.
- There are a number of check-in choices. You need to use self-check-in kiosks, examine in by the Hyatt app, or examine in the usual method with a Hyatt workers member. I had slightly hassle with the kiosk, however that was probably consumer error on my half.
Drawbacks
- Regardless of being near fashionable daytime vacationer spots — together with Sundown Boulevard, Griffith Observatory, the Hollywood signal and Common Studios Hollywood — I did not really feel protected strolling round solo after darkish within the space.
- Noise disruption extremely depends upon the place your room is situated. On the higher flooring, the rooftop bar and lounge can get loud, and on decrease flowers, there’s a nightclub subsequent door that may additionally get moderately noisy late at night time on weekends.
- Normal rooms aren’t very spacious. There are restricted seating choices and small loos (apart from the showers).
- There aren’t any closets or locations to place your suitcase. I acknowledge it is a frequent design development with newer lodge manufacturers, however I need a spot to hold my garments that is not on show subsequent to the TV. There are two drawers below the mattress that supply some storage, however it’s minimal.
- Company order room service through a QR code moderately than calling, however I could not get the web site to load.
The vibe
In comparison with the encompassing neighborhood, stepping by the huge picket doorways into the Tommie Hollywood foyer is form of like getting into a relaxed oasis.
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I can not overstate how a lot I personally liked the design and really feel of the foyer. Wooden textures and impartial tones all over the place, muted lighting, snug leather-based seating, and tall ceilings — all with mid-century trendy design touches. With the espresso bar entrance and middle, it appears like a spot you’ll be able to hang around whereas ready to your room, meet up with associates or get some work finished.
After all, when you head as much as the rooftop, the vibe shifts towards one thing extra vigorous and enjoyable. An enormous mural of the desert greets you, together with western-themed fringed pool umbrellas.
The room
The Tommie Hollywood is residence to 212 visitor rooms, together with simply seven suites (that means suite upgrades is probably not your buddy) unfold throughout 9 flooring.
Whereas the usual rooms are definitely well-designed and the beds are snug, they’re positively on the smaller aspect.
There is no such thing as a closet area apart from a couple of wall hangers, and there’s a steamer in lieu of an iron. I do know that is changing into extra frequent amongst newer motels, however I might like to begin a proper petition to deliver again closets and irons. The rooms are sufficiently small with out having to cram my suitcase awkwardly right into a nook.
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There are many shops, which is nice. I additionally liked the pure mild from the home windows that dominate the far wall. Fortunately, there are blackout curtains you should use at night time (and I by no means journey anyplace with out my sleep masks, simply in case).
The loos are additionally on the smaller aspect, although the bathe is spacious.
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Food and drinks
I will not lie — consuming and ingesting on the property will put a dent in your finances. Breakfast entree choices on the foyer cafe vary from $14 to $19, and dinner at Ka’teen can simply run $200 or extra for 2 individuals.
That being stated, there wasn’t a single factor I attempted throughout my keep that I did not totally get pleasure from — from the espresso to tacos at dinner. Planning a splurge meal at Ka’teen may simply be value it.
Ka’teen
The restaurant lodge serves meals impressed by the Yucatan Penisula from Chef Wes Avila (who’s well-known within the LA meals scene).
The vibes? Immaculate. In case you’re getting into the restaurant from the road, you may stroll by a coated hallway that transports you to a wholly completely different place.
The restaurant’s outdoor-focused seating space is beautiful, particularly within the night when the vegetation located all through the restaurant are lit up. It actually feels such as you’re whisked away from the busy Hollywood streets to a tranquil and tropical vacation spot when you enter.
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The meals and drinks are additionally nice. I attempted the guacamole, ceviche, lamb shank barbacoa tacos and, after all, a margarita. It was all scrumptious, although positively dear. Cocktails (together with the margarita) are between $20 and $24. The lamb tacos have been $55, the guacamole was $18 and the ceviche was $24. The meals is finest for sharing, however you may simply pay $200 for 2 individuals to eat and drink.
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It’s LA, so you’ll find nice guacamole and tacos on each different avenue nook. So even when you resolve to skip a meal at Ka’teen, I extremely suggest spending a night there with a cocktail and having fun with the environment.
Desert 5 Spot
The rooftop bar was quickly closed throughout my keep, however it was straightforward to image how a lot enjoyable a nightcap could be on the bar. The Hollywood signal is seen from the rooftop, and the Western-themed design makes for a extra vibrant environment in comparison with the remainder of the lodge.
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The rooftop can get fairly loud within the evenings, particularly on weekends. In case you’re searching for a calmer location to seize drinks, I might suggest the bar on the Ka’teen subsequent door as a substitute.
Tommie Cafe
If you’d like a espresso and breakfast on the lodge earlier than you head out for the day, there’s a full cafe within the foyer. Just like the restaurant, the meals is not low-cost. Nevertheless, the breakfast burrito I had one morning and the almond croissant I had one other day have been each tasty.
There may be additionally a grab-and-go market with an assortment of packaged food and drinks.
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Facilities and repair
The Tommie Hollywood gives fairly commonplace lodge facilities, together with a health middle and rooftop pool. The lodge can also be pet-friendly, although there’s a steep $150 cost that’s good for as much as seven days when you do resolve to deliver your furry relations alongside. (In case you are there for an prolonged keep longer than seven days, you may must pay the pet charge once more.)
The health middle is not something to jot down residence about, although there’s loads of gear to get an excellent exercise in. You may discover a number of cardio machines, free weights and benches and some full-body machines.
The pool is on the smaller aspect, however the rooftop space as an entire is great. There are many snug locations to put out below the California solar, and the lodge even gives rooftop yoga courses on Saturdays.
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Out and about
LA is not essentially the most walkable metropolis in America, so I might positively suggest having a automobile throughout your go to.
The lodge is close to fashionable vacationer spots that can enchantment to a variety of vacationers. In case you’re into climbing, there are many close by trails that may even get you near the well-known Hollywood signal. Households may get pleasure from Common Studios Hollywood — solely a 10-minute drive from the Tommie Hollywood — or the close by Griffith Observatory. Movie buffs will benefit from the Hollywood Stroll of Fame and Paramount Studios headquarters. In case you’re focused on LA’s nightlife or prime procuring, it is not a far drive from the Sundown Strip over in West Hollywood.
After all, when you’re hoping to spend extra time on the seaside, you may probably need to keep someplace nearer to the coast. A drive to the seaside will probably take you round 40 minutes.
As I discussed earlier, the first draw back to the situation of the Tommie Hollywood was that I did not essentially really feel snug strolling within the space alone after sundown. In case you’re a lady touring alone and need to stroll locations at night time, you could need to contemplate a distinct lodge.
Accessibility
The lodge is wheelchair accessible. The hallways and doorways are large sufficient for wheelchair customers. There are rooms out there with accessible loos and lowered peepholes, door latches, thermostats and light-weight switches.
Sadly, I didn’t see any accessible method to make use of the pool.
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In case you’re searching for an elegant but extra reasonably priced place to remain in Hollywood, the Tommie is a strong selection. Good meals, a pleasant environment and pleasant workers made my keep pretty.
Nevertheless, valet-only parking, late-night noise disruptions throughout weekends and a location the place I did not really feel totally protected strolling round after darkish are issues to contemplate earlier than reserving a keep. If walkability and the seaside are priorities for you, you may need to look in a distinct space of city.
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