Sunset West Hotel, SureStay Collection By Best Western
Clean Sunset Strip lodging with comfortable memory foam beds, strong shower pressure, and quick access to Hollywood.
The verdict
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Positioned right on Sunset Boulevard, this hotel provides clean, functional rooms equipped with 55-inch TVs, espresso machines, and comfortable memory foam pillows. Guests highlight the strong shower pressure, friendly front-desk hospitality, and minimal street noise. However, the two-story building lacks an elevator for luggage hauling, and the in-room mini bar fridges are noticeably cramped. 4711
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What travelers noticed
- Reviewers consistently praise the comfortable king beds and memory foam pillows that deliver a quiet, restful sleep. 11
- Bathrooms impress guests with strong shower pressure and great toiletries, even if vanity counter space is somewhat tight. 4
- Rooms are kept sparkling clean and come equipped with 55-inch TVs, fast Wi-Fi, and in-room espresso machines. 11
- The Sunset Strip location is praised for putting guests within easy walking distance of local restaurants and comedy clubs. 41112
The catch
- While guests consider the room rates a solid deal for the area, the flat 150-dollar pet fee is viewed as steep for a one-night stay compared to longer visits. drawn from the full read
- Reviewers appreciate the overall spaciousness of the bathrooms, but some note the vanity area lacks sufficient counter space for two people. 4
Who it's for
- — Travelers exploring the Sunset Strip and Hollywood
- — Guests prioritizing comfortable beds and quiet sleep
- — Visitors looking for walkability to dining and entertainment
Skip it if
- — Travelers with heavy bags who need an elevator
- — Pet owners staying for only a single night
- — Guests needing large bathroom counter space
Seen on camera
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“But aside from all of that, it's just the aesthetic here is unmatched. Everything is in these gorgeous blues and golds a…”
youtube.com0:42“The people, the hospitality is fantastic.”
youtube.com0:56“So, the king bed to start. This feels like a super nice bed. I'm sure we'll sleep great here.”
youtube.com1:54“Got some nice big pillows. I already felt them. They are memory foam. Oh my gosh, they're so nice.”
youtube.com2:05“Over here, here's the TV. It's a 55-in TV. It's pretty decent size, and you can hook your Netflix account up and all tha…”
youtube.com3:28“Right here, they have this very cute cheetah print blue chair if you want to do some work at the desk. It's a pretty spa…”
youtube.com3:39“Over here, there's a little espresso machine. They have both decaf and caffeinated, which is nice, and some coffee mate,…”
youtube.com4:19“Clase Azul is such nice tequila, but they really have quite the assortment of alcohol, so you're pretty much set on anyt…”
youtube.com4:43“But this is where you go and get the valet service, which is really nice, super easy.”
youtube.com7:51“The whole aesthetic of this room is just so beautiful, and the lights are so nice, the chandelier is so pretty. It's jus…”
youtube.com9:24“Here's a spot to hang your towels. It's a pretty spacious bathroom, honestly. It's nice. There isn't like a ton of camer…”
youtube.com11:47“My one critique is that it is a little bit small. So, I would say that is a minor issue to me. But if you were staying h…”
youtube.com12:23“The views that I'm looking at right now, I didn't have this video facing that way cuz it would have blown it out. I coul…”
youtube.com12:36“The bed, so comfortable. Like one of the best nights of sleep I've ever had in a hotel.”
youtube.com12:43“The pillows were supreme.”
youtube.com12:48“The shower, too, one of the best showers ever. The shower pressure, supreme.”
youtube.com12:50“And the toiletries are glorious. They smell so good. It's like a sea breeze kind of smell. I looked it up. Super luxury…”
youtube.com12:55“I have my little espresso here that I've been holding this whole time. I just made it. It's delicious. Great in-room cof…”
youtube.com13:12“And that is my number one breakfast order every time I go out. So, that's saying a lot. It was absolutely delicious and…”
youtube.com13:31“So, that's saying a lot. It was absolutely delicious and the restaurant had really fast service. The people were so nice…”
youtube.com13:34“Beautiful views there, too. You get some views of the Hollywood Hills on one side cuz you can enter on Sunset Boulevard.…”
youtube.com13:41“Cleanliness, it's sparkling clean. There's absolutely no issues there. Every single place in this whole hotel is sparkli…”
youtube.com13:54“It's super intimate. Our friend Carlos downstairs was such a doll. He gave us a private tour of the whole area cuz we ju…”
youtube.com15:55“All right, everyone. We've just split a burger at Maroy. Can confirm. These fries with the garlic aioli, by the way, so,…”
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Score breakdown
How the 70/100 is built, category by category — each one with the strongest thing travelers actually said, and the source it came from.
Bathroom
74Food
93- “And that is my number one breakfast order every time I go out. So, that's saying a lot. It was absolutely delicious and the restaurant had really fast service.” 1113:31
- “I have my little espresso here that I've been holding this whole time. I just made it. It's delicious. Great in-room coffee.” 1113:12
Location
85- “what made us book this place was the location it was a great location on the Sunset Strip and there were plenty of restaurants and stores within walking distance we felt safe walking around at night so we would rate this at a 10” 43:01
- “The location is a major highlight with an 8.5 rating. You are walking distance to Madame Tussauds Hollywood and just a short trip from the Hollywood Walk of Fame.” 120:13
Noise
86Room
71- “Beautiful views there, too. You get some views of the Hollywood Hills on one side cuz you can enter on Sunset Boulevard. And then the other side you have the glorious views that I have from my room.” 1113:41
- “The whole aesthetic of this room is just so beautiful, and the lights are so nice, the chandelier is so pretty. It's just a gorgeous setting, for sure.” 119:24
Service
69- “It's super intimate. Our friend Carlos downstairs was such a doll. He gave us a private tour of the whole area cuz we just said, "Can we check out the live music venue?"” 1115:55
- “checkout was a breeze and it took 2 minutes to complete handed in our room keys and we were good to go easy solid 10” 44:07
Bed & Sleep
71Value
74- “we would have to say that the value for money was an absolute 10 since this was the best deal that we could find for the area” 43:18
- “So, I just think this place is so worth it, you know. There's so much here on the Sunset Strip. We're right across from the Comedy Store, like literally directly across from it. It's where some of the biggest names in comedy perform on a weekly basis.” 1122:34
Where it is, how to reach it
Details checked 2026-09-10
Where it sits
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Stay value
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Falls short of what $$ usually buys
Scores 16 points below the mid-range median of 86, across 655 hotels in the same bracket. In Los Angeles it sits 14 points below the local median of 84.
- This hotel
- 70
- Bracket median
- 86
- Index median
- 86
Based on 655 comparable hotels.
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Where travelers agree — and don’t
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View the 39 things travelers said behind this verdict▾
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- “And that is my number one breakfast order every time I go out. So, that's saying a lot. It was absolutely delicious and the restaurant had really fast service.” On camera1113:31
- “I have my little espresso here that I've been holding this whole time. I just made it. It's delicious. Great in-room coffee.” On camera1113:12
- “The whole aesthetic of this room is just so beautiful, and the lights are so nice, the chandelier is so pretty. It's just a gorgeous setting, for sure.” On camera119:24
- “One other small critique is that I showed you how cramped the the little mini bar fridges, and we went out to dinner last night because the upstairs spaces were all booked.” On camera1120:57
- “The aesthetic of the room had an old school Hollywood Vibe but could use some upgrades it was extremely clean though overall I would rate it a seven” On camera40:50
- “While the location is great, note that room comfort and quality scores are a bit lower at 6.6.” 12
- “The views that I'm looking at right now, I didn't have this video facing that way cuz it would have blown it out. I could just stare out this window all day.” On camera1112:36
- “the bed was comfortable and the work area was spacious A Perfect Blend of comfort and functionality” On camera40:32
- “Right here, they have this very cute cheetah print blue chair if you want to do some work at the desk. It's a pretty spacious desk. It's got this nice bright little lamp here.” On camera113:39
- “Right here, they have this very cute cheetah print blue chair if you want to do some work at the desk.” On camera113:39
- “Beautiful views there, too. You get some views of the Hollywood Hills on one side cuz you can enter on Sunset Boulevard. And then the other side you have the glorious views that I have from my room.” On camera1113:41
- “The front desk was really helpful. They were really kind to us when we had that little snafu with the private events going on.” On camera1122:28
- “checkout was a breeze and it took 2 minutes to complete handed in our room keys and we were good to go easy solid 10” On camera44:07
- “It's super intimate. Our friend Carlos downstairs was such a doll. He gave us a private tour of the whole area cuz we just said, "Can we check out the live music venue?"” On camera1115:55
- “So, at first I was a little iffy about that, but the staff was so sweet and they amended the issue very quickly. They allowed us to check out about three two or three hours later than originally intended so that we could have more time to go and spend in those spaces.” On camera1118:13
- “But this is where you go and get the valet service, which is really nice, super easy.” On camera117:51
- “Clase Azul is such nice tequila, but they really have quite the assortment of alcohol, so you're pretty much set on anything.” On camera114:43
- “the check-in process was smooth and fast and the staff were friendly and accommodating overall we give the check-in process an eight” On camera40:23
- “walking into the lobby we're greeted with a welcoming atmosphere the check-in process was smooth and fast and the staff were friendly and accommodating overall we give the check-in process an eight” On camera40:20
- “Here's a spot to hang your towels. It's a pretty spacious bathroom, honestly. It's nice. There isn't like a ton of camera space, but I think you can definitely manage if there's just two of you.” On camera1111:47
- “And the toiletries are glorious. They smell so good. It's like a sea breeze kind of smell. I looked it up. Super luxury brand. Great ingredients.” On camera1112:55
- “So, that's saying a lot. It was absolutely delicious and the restaurant had really fast service. The people were so nice.” On camera1113:34
- “And there's this really nice makeup mirror with the light on it. Oh. Yeah, that's I love having these mirrors. They're so fancy and nice.” 11
- “Got some nice big pillows. I already felt them. They are memory foam. Oh my gosh, they're so nice.” On camera112:05
- “we would have to say that the value for money was an absolute 10 since this was the best deal that we could find for the area” On camera43:18
- “So, I just think this place is so worth it, you know. There's so much here on the Sunset Strip. We're right across from the Comedy Store, like literally directly across from it. It's where some of the biggest names in comedy perform on a weekly basis.” On camera1122:34
- “If you plan on bringing a pet, it's $150 per pet per stay. So, if you're staying for a while, it's $150 flat fee. If you're staying for like a night, it's a little bit hefty, but that is the fee for that.” On camera1120:45
- “The bed, so comfortable. Like one of the best nights of sleep I've ever had in a hotel.” On camera1112:43
- “the bed was comfortable and the work area was spacious A Perfect Blend of comfort and functionality” On camera40:32
- “So, the king bed to start. This feels like a super nice bed. I'm sure we'll sleep great here.” On camera111:54
- “The shower, too, one of the best showers ever. The shower pressure, supreme.” On camera1112:50
- “now taking a closer look at the bathroom it was spacious but the counter space was lacking” On camera41:06
- “The shower head was pretty solid it had two attachments and the pressure was great” On camera41:20
- “The hotel has 2 floors with no elevator so luggage hauling takes effort.” 7
- “First of all, I love how this hallway has these like blue and pink accents. Michael and I were just saying it kind of reminds us of the Grand Budapest Hotel.” 11
- “even though we were right on the Sunset Strip there was minimal noise from the outside” On camera40:37
- “what made us book this place was the location it was a great location on the Sunset Strip and there were plenty of restaurants and stores within walking distance we felt safe walking around at night so we would rate this at a 10” On camera43:01
- “The location is a major highlight with an 8.5 rating. You are walking distance to Madame Tussauds Hollywood and just a short trip from the Hollywood Walk of Fame.” On camera120:13
- “The smoke-free hotel is ideally located in the center of Los Angeles a short way from Hollywood Hills.” 7
What we still don't know
What we can’t tell you yet, said plainly. These close as we read more coverage of this hotel.
- No reviewer has named an individual room number here yet.
- Nothing reliable said about room types.
- Nothing reliable said about floor level.
- Nothing reliable said about building or wing.
- Nothing reliable said about which side it faces.
- Nothing reliable said about view.
- Nothing reliable said about position on the floor.
- Food rests on 1 source — too thin to rely on.
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