
Andaz West Hollywood
Best for guests who want a modern, social hotel with a heated rooftop pool, skyline views, and easy access to music and comedy venues.
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Andaz West Hollywood is a modern, music-minded 4-star boutique hotel on the Sunset Strip with a heated rooftop pool and contemporary dining; readers who want a lively, skyline-forward stay near music and comedy venues should read this. Sunset Tower Hotel is a 4.5-star Art Deco landmark on the Strip with Old Hollywood character and a classic restaurant and pool; readers who want historic glamour and a quieter, classic-LA atmosphere should read this.
Updated · about 0.1 km apart (across Sunset Boulevard)

Best for guests who want a modern, social hotel with a heated rooftop pool, skyline views, and easy access to music and comedy venues.

Best for travelers who prefer a historic Art Deco hotel with Old Hollywood style, a signature restaurant-bar, and a quieter, classic Strip address.
When Andaz West Hollywood wins: pick Andaz if you want a contemporary design-forward stay, a heated rooftop pool with panoramic city views, more rooms and event space, and a social dining/programming focus tied to music and nightlife.
When Sunset Tower Hotel wins: choose Sunset Tower for Old Hollywood character, a smaller, more intimate property with an iconic restaurant/bar and a historic Art Deco lobby and setting on the Sunset Strip.
Bottom line: both hotels sit on the Sunset Strip and offer strong LA identities — Andaz for modern, energetic stays with rooftop life and larger capacity; Sunset Tower for historic style, classic service, and a quieter, boutique feel.
| Category | Andaz West Hollywood | Sunset Tower Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Contemporary, music-forward boutique | Historic Art Deco, Old Hollywood |
| Location | On Sunset Blvd, steps from The Comedy Store and Sunset Strip | On Sunset Blvd—across the street from Andaz; iconic Strip address |
| Size (rooms) | 240 guestrooms | 81 guestrooms |
| Star rating & guest rating | 4-star (modern Hyatt brand) | 4.5-star · guest rating 9.2/10 |
| Pool | Heated rooftop pool open year-round with panoramic views | Outdoor pool (wheelchair-accessible) |
| Restaurants & bars | Riot House Restaurant & Bar, The Sundeck rooftop bar, Riot House Market | Tower Bar & Restaurant (onsite) + 24-hour room service |
| Spa & wellness | No full-service spa; in-room treatments available via partners | Not published |
| Fitness | 24-hour fitness center with Peloton bikes and free weights | 24-hour fitness facilities |
| Events & weddings | Extensive event space (rooftop ballroom, Sundeck, ~13,000 sq ft total) | Banquet hall and smaller event offerings |
| Accessibility & family policy | All ages welcome; family-friendly rooms and rooftop pool access | Children allowed (children 11 and under stay free when using existing bedding) |
Andaz sits directly on Sunset Boulevard, steps from The Comedy Store and within easy walking distance of many music venues.
Choose Andaz for the most active, central Sunset Strip location and easy nightlife access.
Sunset Tower occupies an Art Deco site on the Strip directly across from Andaz, representing the Strip’s older Hollywood era.
Choose Sunset Tower for a classic Strip address and a more intimate, historic hotel setting.
Andaz offers a wide range of room types and suites with modern design and skyline views.
Andaz is better if you want more room-type choices, modern design, and family/pet flexibility.
Sunset Tower has a smaller collection of rooms with a historic feel and in-room touches such as minibars and espresso makers.
Sunset Tower works if you prefer a smaller, classic property with curated room amenities.
Andaz focuses on California market-fresh dining, a lively hotel bar, and rooftop poolside service.
Pick Andaz if you want varied on-site dining, rooftop bar energy, and quick grab-and-go options.
Sunset Tower centers dining around Tower Bar & Restaurant, a long-standing Strip venue favored for classic service.
Choose Sunset Tower for a single, signature restaurant/bar experience in a historic setting.
Andaz’s heated rooftop pool is a major feature, offering panoramic views and seasonal poolside service.
Andaz is the pick if you want a rooftop swim with skyline views and a social pool scene.
Sunset Tower provides an outdoor pool as part of its amenities, framed by the property’s Art Deco design.
Choose Sunset Tower if you prefer a classic ground-level pool within a smaller, historic hotel setting.
Andaz has a 24-hour fitness center but no traditional on-site full-service spa.
Andaz fits travelers who prioritize fitness, in-room wellness options, and proximity to live music.
Sunset Tower lists 24-hour fitness facilities and relies on classic hotel service rather than a full spa in published facts.
Pick Sunset Tower for classic service and in-house dining rather than a modern spa-and-wellness program.

Andaz — heated rooftop pool, panoramic LA views, and an active rooftop bar scene.

Sunset Tower Hotel — iconic Art Deco design and a classic Tower Bar & Restaurant.

Andaz — far more event space (rooftop ballroom, Sundeck, and ~13,000 sq ft total).

Sunset Tower Hotel — smaller guest count and a quieter, boutique hotel footprint.
Andaz is explicitly family-friendly with two-queen rooms, connecting rooms by request, and rooftop pool access for guests of all ages; Sunset Tower allows children but is a smaller, more classic property.
Andaz West Hollywood has a heated rooftop pool with panoramic views; Sunset Tower has an outdoor (ground-level) pool.
Andaz does not operate a traditional full-service spa but offers in-room treatments through partners; the supplier listing for Sunset Tower does not publish an on-site full-service spa (Not published).
They sit across Sunset Boulevard from each other — about 0.1 km apart, an easy walk.
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