Review: The West Hollywood EDITION

Why did this hotel catch your attention?
It's an immediate scene when you walk into the oversize lobby at the WeHo Edition, and would you expect anything less? Sky high ceilings, a super sexy bar, an incredible art collection, and an oversize pool table are all a part of the lively, social energy that pulse from the entrance at any hour.

What's the backstory?
Getting an outpost of The Edition Hotel feels like a right of passage for a megapolis. The partnership between Studio 54 co-founder Ian Schrager and Marriott International now has hotels in New York, Shanghai, Miami and London, and its Sunset Blvd location offers all the glam that they’re known for, and then some.

Tell us all about the accommodations.
Minimalist British architect John Pawson teamed up with notoriously meticulous genius Schrager to outfit to outfit the 190 guest rooms and 50 suites with expansive outdoor terraces, modern decor, and ultra-luxe details that give an air of serenity compared to the scene below.

Drinking and dining—what are we looking at?
Chef John Fraser of Michelin-starred Nix restaurant skews heavily towards vegan and vegetarian for Ardor, the ground floor restaurant at Edition. The dining room is very Jungalow, with plenty of greenery to match it's flexitarian-friendly menu. Do not miss the plant-based takes on Italian classics like cauliflower cacio e pepe or the arugula farro risotto. As with any Angeleno hotel worth its salt, there's a solid rooftop bar with expansive views of the city right next to the pool, which makes a perfect place to watch the sunset.

How's the service? Smart and considerate.

What type of travelers will you find here?
Hollywood Jetset 2.0. Young and stylish, these citizens of the world have good taste and ample cash, and they know where to spend it.

What about the neighborhood? Does the hotel fit in?
Schraeger's Studio 54 pedigree fits right in on iconic Sunset Boulevard.

Is there anything you'd change?
The street entrance is discreet, but it's easy to pass by.

Any other hotel features worth noting?
You don't want to miss out on the underground night club, Sunset, with a ceiling decked out in 30 oversized golden disco balls. If you feel like you missed your calling with 54, now is your chance.

Bottom line: Why are we choosing the Edition? Edition is a step above the tired hotels of WeHo, with a chic cosmopolitan feel and common areas to boot.