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Why stay at the Kimpton Everly Hotel Hollywood?
The Kimpton Everly earns its place because it does the two things a Hollywood stay turns on, position and the rooftop, better than most of its neighbours while keeping the scale intimate. The hotel opened in 2018 at 1800 Argyle Avenue, on the residential approach that climbs toward the hills, so it sits a few minutes above the noise of Hollywood Boulevard rather than on top of it. At 216 rooms it is small enough to feel like a boutique yet large enough to carry a proper cafe, a bar and a full fifth-floor pool deck, which is a balance the bigger Hollywood towers and the smaller inns rarely strike. For a first visit built around the studios, the Walk of Fame and the Griffith Park trails, that combination of a walkable address and a genuine rooftop is exactly the point.
The rest of the experience is the Kimpton playbook run well. The brand pitches itself as the design-led, personable end of the IHG portfolio, and the Everly delivers on that with locally commissioned art, warm textiles, a complimentary evening social hour and a pet-friendly, no-surcharge policy that the chain hotels down the block do not match. Service is friendly and consistent rather than white-glove, which is the honest trade-off at a four-star boutique, and the rooms are current and comfortable rather than large or opulent. Set expectations for a characterful mid-size hotel with a standout pool rather than a grande dame, and it delivers on that brief with very little to fault. It is also one of the few Hollywood hotels where the rooftop is a genuine reason to stay rather than a marketing line, which is what lifts it above the interchangeable chain hotels a few blocks away.
What are the best rooms to request?
Request a high-floor room facing the hills and consider a corner or the Hollywood Suite for the widest angle, because the outlook toward the Hollywood Hills is what sets the Everly apart. The 216 rooms use Kimpton's warm, design-led vocabulary, with custom furniture, original art, quality linens and the brand's non-alcoholic minibar, and most look toward either the Los Angeles skyline or the hills. The entry Classic rooms are compact but well configured, while the corner layouts and the suite open up the view and add sitting space, which is the upgrade worth paying for if the Hollywood panorama is why you are here.
One honest caveat: this is a busy Hollywood block, so lower rooms on the street side can pick up traffic and nightlife noise, and the standard rooms are efficient rather than spacious. The suites are the exception, with room to spread out and, in the best configurations, terrace access. Book high, ask for the hills side away from the street, and the setting does the rest, especially in the early evening when the light drops behind the ridge.
Head up to the fifth-floor pool late in the afternoon for the light on the hills, and reserve a cabana ahead on a warm weekend, since the deck fills quickly. The concierge team knows the Runyon Canyon and Griffith Park trailheads well, so ask them to time an early hike before the marine layer burns off and the crowds arrive.
What is the dining and the bar scene like?
Dining at the Everly is casual and sociable rather than a formal destination, and it is designed to keep you in the building between outings. The all-day room is Jane Q, a light-filled cafe with a rotating brick oven turning out pizzas, hot sandwiches and market-inspired plates, which doubles as the breakfast room and a relaxed spot for a working lunch. The main bar is Written Hand, with inventive cocktails, a broad wine list and shareable snacks and larger plates for an easy dinner without leaving home. The great advantage, though, is the neighbourhood: the whole Hollywood Boulevard restaurant and nightlife corridor is a short walk from the door, so a night out never has to start with a car.
Does it have a rooftop pool and a spa?
Yes to the pool, which is the hotel's signature. The heated pool sits on the fifth floor with cabanas and an outdoor lounge serving cocktails and light bites, and it looks out over the Hollywood Hills, with the Hollywood Sign visible from the upper deck on a clear day. It is the daytime heart of the hotel and the reason many guests choose the Everly over the larger towers nearby. On wellness, the offer is a well-equipped fitness centre and in-room yoga equipment rather than a full spa, so treat the pool deck as the main recovery space and book any spa treatment off-site if a massage is part of the plan.
Signature amenities
In the heart of Hollywood
Hollywood, above the Walk of Fame · about 30 min from LAX by car
What's nearby
- Hollywood Walk of Fame
Boulevard & stars3 min walk - Capitol Records Building
Hollywood landmark6 min walk - Ovation Hollywood
TCL Chinese & Dolby9 min walk - Runyon Canyon
Hiking trail10 min drive - Griffith Observatory
Hills & skyline view15 min drive
The pool, the rooms, Jane Q
Hotel
Guest room
Rooftop pool
Jane QHow does the Kimpton Everly compare with other Hollywood hotels?
Against the field, the Kimpton Everly is the boutique, rooftop-and-position pick, and the choice comes down to what you want your days to look like. Loews Hollywood Hotel is the large full-service option directly above Ovation Hollywood, better for families and events with a heated rooftop pool and more room categories. W Hollywood sits at Hollywood and Vine with a livelier, party-forward scene and the WET Deck pool. The Hollywood Roosevelt is the historic name on the Boulevard, home of the first Academy Awards and the Tropicana pool. The Everly's own trade-off is scale: it wins on intimacy and a standout pool deck but cannot match the big hotels on facilities or the Roosevelt on history.
| Hotel | Style | Best for | Trade-off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kimpton Everly Hotel Hollywood | Design-led Hollywood boutique | Rooftop pool, position, personable service | Four-star, not five; busy district |
| Loews Hollywood Hotel | Large full-service hotel | Families, events, facilities | Big and busy; less intimate |
| W Hollywood | Party-forward design hotel | Nightlife, WET Deck pool | Scene can be loud |
| Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel | Historic Boulevard landmark | History, Tropicana pool | Older building, uneven rooms |
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Kimpton Everly Hotel Hollywood and how many rooms does it have?
The Kimpton Everly is at 1800 Argyle Avenue in Hollywood, a short walk above the Hollywood Walk of Fame and near the Capitol Records building. It has 216 rooms and suites, which places it at the boutique end of the Hollywood market, and it opened in 2018.
What are the restaurants and bars at the Kimpton Everly?
The all-day cafe is Jane Q, which serves brick-oven pizzas, sandwiches and market plates, and the main bar is Written Hand, with cocktails and shareable plates. The fifth-floor rooftop pool also has an outdoor lounge serving cocktails and light bites through the day.
Does the Kimpton Everly have a rooftop pool with a Hollywood Sign view?
Yes. The heated pool sits on the fifth floor with cabanas and a lounge, and it looks out over the Hollywood Hills, with the Hollywood Sign visible from the upper floors and the rooftop deck on a clear day. It is the hotel's signature amenity.
Is the Kimpton Everly a good base for Hollywood?
Yes. It sits between the energy of Hollywood Boulevard and the quieter Franklin Avenue corridor, so the Walk of Fame, the TCL Chinese Theatre and Ovation Hollywood are walkable, while the concierge team is strong on the Runyon Canyon and Griffith Park trails a short drive away.
Does the Kimpton Everly have the Kimpton evening social hour?
Yes. Like other Kimpton hotels it runs a complimentary evening social hour, is pet friendly at no extra charge, and provides yoga mats in the rooms and complimentary WiFi. Parking is by valet for a fee, which is standard in this part of Hollywood.
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