Review: Thompson Hollywood
Thompson Hollywood, is a World of Hyatt property located in the heart of Hollywood in Los Angeles, California. This hotel aims to blend refined luxury with a distinct California vibe. The hotel features 190 guest rooms, 16 luxury suites, a rooftop pool with stunning views of the Hollywood sign, and 15,000 square feet of event space.
The hotel’s dining options include The Terrace, serving coastal California fare with breathtaking views of the Hollywood Hills, and Mes Amis, a French-inspired brasserie perfect for private events.
At A Glance: Thompson Hollywood
- Average Nightly Cost During Stay: $332.09 USD (All-in)
- Loyalty Program: World of Hyatt
- Loyalty Category: Category 6
- Discount Applied: 25,000+ Points
- Room Type as Booked: 1 King Bed
Booking/Redemption
PHOTO GALLERY
Front Desk/Lobby
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Globalist Upgrade: Suite | View Studio King
As a Globalist, I was notified I’d been given an upgrade to a “Suite | View Studio King” view the World of Hyatt app prior to check-in.
Walkthrough Tour: Suite | View Studio King
Suite Entrance
Suite Gallery: Living Room
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Suite Gallery: Bedroom
Room Condition
There were some noticeable large stains on the carpet by the bed.
Suite Gallery: Bathroom
Short: Walkthrough Tour
Property Gallery
Dining: Breakfast At Bar Lis
Breakfast is normally served at The Terrace, but during our stay breakfast was temporarily moved to Bar Lis.
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Pool
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THE FHOP BOTTOM-LINE 10 RATINGS: Thompson Hollywood
The Bottom-Line Review: Positives & Negatives
The Bottom-Line Review: Thompson Hollywood
All in all, I rate the Thompson Hollywood a respectable 8.1 out of 10.
The Thompson Hollywood delivers in terms of the overall service, dining and bar options, and their treatment of World of Hyatt elites. The pre-check-in Suite upgrade was a nice touch, as was the excellent breakfast at the make-shift Bar Lis location (I’m told they do share a kitchen).
Speaking of location, yes, Thompson Hollywood is smack in the heart of Hollywood (although that doesn’t necessarily mean that’s a good thing). This section of Hollywood can be crowded, run-down, and overall a little sketch. The room condition, while certainly not a deal-breaker, was noticeably dusty and there was some significant stains on the carpet by the bed. I also think this hotel, like all other Thompson Hotels I’ve been to, is over-priced and a Category too high in terms of point redemption value.
For whatever reason, I’m just not that in to the Thompson Hotel overall brand vibe. But there are a lot of people who are, and for those people, I’m sure this hotel will be right down their alley. That said, I’m still rating it an 8.1 out of 10 as I think it will be popular choice for tourists, singles, couples, and some business travelers – although I wouldn’t recommend it for families with kids, older people, or people looking for a relaxing California vacation.
