So this is actually my second review of Sunset Tower Hotel, having stayed there previously last October. At the time I was left charmed by but ultimately underwhelmed with my stay, having only previously been familiar with the hotel’s well known Tower Bar restaurant — a favorite of mine whenever I’m in LA. I shared my feedback with the staff, which was more along the lines of disappointment rather than disapproval. Through that, I was put in touch with Managing Director Bruno Vergeynst, who immediately reached out to me and invited me to give the hotel a second try upon my next trip. First I have to say that Bruno and his team of staff are truly wonderful hosts. Sunset Tower is of course an iconic location in LA, and there really is something old school and intimate about the level of service that they provide. It’s warm and friendly, yet still somehow manages to feel sophisticated and elegant. It’s all of the positives you expect from a classic luxury hotel experience with none of the stuffiness you can sometimes encounter. The main tower itself is truly a beauty, extremely charming, and almost romantic in its commitment to its history. The penthouse I stayed in was truly magnificent, and got some of the most gorgeous light in any hotel room I’ve ever been in in LA throughout the entire day. From the traditional chocolate tower which greets you upon arrival to the snack basket which welcomes you back to your room in the evening, there’s a sense of whimsy and, again, charm to something which in most other hotels’ hands would feel equally luxe but not quite as fun to stay in. All I can say is, my first impression wasn’t necessarily accurate, and it will be my pleasure to visit Sunset Tower again very soon!
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