Hollywood // Our Location // Neighborhood Guide

You’ll feel like you’ve traveled back in time when you step into this cocktail lounge and “gaming parlor" where vintage décor surrounds old-school board games and two full bowling lanes.

Set high above the streets of Hollywood, Bar Lis is one of the most anticipated openings of 2021. The crown jewel of the new Thompson Hollywood, this chic rooftop lounge captures the iconic spirit and style of the Cote d’Azur, with abundant greenery, a trickling water fountain, and framed photographs of French Hollywood royalty. Order a Kir Royale and float away to St. Tropez.

Perfect for working lunches, sunset aperitifs, and poolside eats, The Terrace offers shareable coastal Californian fare and an extensive rosé selection with a side of panoramic city views. Join us on the weekend for a European-style breakfast in the sun.

Upon entering the restaurant, you’ll step through Beauty & Essex’s pawn-inspired retail shop and find an eclectic collection of vintage jewelry, custom musical instruments, one-of-a-kind art, and plenty of other treasures.

Drawing strong inspiration from TAO Downtown in New York, TAO Los Angeles is a dynamic two-level space complete with four private dining rooms, incorporating culinary components from China, Japan, and Thailand.

Known for their high-quality meats and in-house butcher shop, this elegant restaurant features house-made charcuterie boards, Wagyu boneless ribeye, and steakhouse staples.

Head to this hip Mediterranean eatery for shareable small plates such as lamb shawarma pockets, or spicy entrees such as refined chicken shish kebab.

Chef Evan Funke is a steward of Italian culinary traditions. His latest venture, Mother Wolf, is a tribute to Rome’s mythological origin story of Remus, Romulus and the Lupa Capitolina. Drawing on that history, Funke’s rich and soulful cooking is a mosaic of the ancient, pastoral and urban gastronomic heritage of la cucina Romana. The menu echoes themes of shepherds, popes, farmers and artisans with wafer-thin wood fired pizzas, hyper-seasonal antipasti and the exceptional pastas for which Funke is renowned.

Pose with wax lookalikes of Hollywood celebrities, musicians, and influencers at this well-known attraction, which also hosts experiences like “4D” films and team-based VR games.

Home to the world’s largest collection of Tinseltown memorabilia, this museum exhibits more than 10,000 show business artifacts inside the landmark Max Factor building.

Just over half a mile from our hotel, you’ll find this popular attraction, home to a host of wax celebrity lookalikes. Stop by to take selfies and pose with props next to your favorite stars.

Also known as Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, this iconic movie palace has celebrity hand- and foot-prints out front and hosts red carpet premieres year-round. It’s located less than a mile from our hotel, close to other Hollywood Boulevard attractions.

Head to this free observatory to peer through its public telescopes, attend planetarium programs accompanied by live lectures, and study exhibits at the Ahmanson Hall of the Sky. One of the most recognizable locations in L.A., it’s been seen in dozens of Hollywood films.

Just a short drive from the hotel, the Hollywood Bowl offers guests the chance to see iconic performers in an amphitheater setting. Find tickets to a wide range of shows, from orchestral performances to solo shows from music’s greatest.

The Hollywood Sign is viewable from all over L.A., but you can get better photos from locations such as the Griffith Observatory or the Hollywood Reservoir, with clearer views.

Visit the amusement park to see energetic performers, ride a Ferris wheel or 1920s carousel, tour an aquarium, or take a photo by the legendary end of Route 66 sign.

Head west from our hotel to reach this eclectic neighborhood—home to famous comedy clubs and music venues, buzzed-about brunch spots, and vibrant nightlife.

Plan an exhilarating hike through this 160-acre park near our hotel, which offers scenic vistas overlooking the city as well as no-leash areas for dogs.

One of the city’s most popular destinations, Venice Beach’s Ocean Front Walk (or Boardwalk) spans two miles packed with street performers and small shops, plus a skate plaza, a famous gym, and much more.