Honeymoon at Andaz West Hollywood: is it a good pick?
Yes — Andaz West Hollywood can be a good honeymoon pick if you want a modern, central Sunset Strip base with a heated rooftop pool, LA skyline views, and rooftop/restaurant dining on-site. If you prefer a quiet, resort-style honeymoon with lots of private on-property amenities, this is less likely to match that expectation.
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Where it is and what the neighborhood feels like
Andaz West Hollywood sits directly on Sunset Boulevard at 8401 W Sunset Blvd in West Hollywood, on the Sunset Strip between Hollywood and Beverly Hills. The hotel’s location puts you steps from live-music and comedy venues, late-night restaurants, and boutique shopping.
For couples who want nightlife, music history, and easy walking to small venues the location is convenient; for those seeking a secluded beach or a quiet nature retreat, note that the hotel is in a lively urban corridor.
- Steps to The Comedy Store and Sunset Strip attractions
- Short drive to Melrose Avenue, Beverly Center, Hollywood landmarks
- About 11–12 miles to LAX (travel time varies with traffic); Hollywood Burbank Airport is closer
| Nearby | Typical travel note |
|---|---|
| The Comedy Store / Sunset Strip | Walking distance |
| Hollywood Sign | About 4 miles by car |
| Santa Monica / Venice beaches | Roughly 11–12 miles by car; allow more time in traffic |
Rooms and which to pick for a honeymoon
Rooms are modern, LA-focused and many offer city or hillside views. The property’s room types include Andaz, Suite; Penthouse (Suite); Suite, City View; Room (Sunset Boulevard View); Room (Hollywood Hills View); Room; and Room (Shower).
For a honeymoon stay you may prefer a suite or a room with a balcony or wide window view to enjoy private city or hillside vistas; suites have separate living areas and larger bathrooms, while standard rooms are compact and focused on design.
- Andaz, Suite — 1 King Bed; living area for in-room lounging
- Penthouse (Suite) — 1 King Bed; top-floor suite option
- Suite, City View — 1 King Bed; larger windows and living area
- Room (Sunset Boulevard View) and Room (Hollywood Hills View) — available with 1 King Bed or 2 Queen Beds
| Room type | Bed | Why couples might choose it |
|---|---|---|
| Andaz, Suite | 1 King Bed | Separate living area — more space for celebrating |
| Penthouse (Suite) | 1 King Bed | Top-floor privacy and views |
| Room (Sunset Boulevard View) | 1 King Bed or 2 Queen Beds | Direct views over the Sunset Strip |
Dining, bars and poolside drinks
On-site dining centers on Riot House Restaurant (market-fresh California cuisine), Riot House Bar, The Sundeck rooftop pool bar, and the grab-and-go Riot House Market. Riot House Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner with seasonal menus and accepts reservations.
The Sundeck operates around the rooftop pool and typically offers cocktails and light fare during midday hours; pool hours are listed as 7:00 AM–10:00 PM daily.
- Riot House Restaurant — breakfast daily (7:00 AM–11:00 AM) and dinner service in the evenings; accepts reservations
- Riot House Bar — cocktails and local wine/beer (hours vary, Tue–Sat shown on hotel pages)
- The Sundeck — rooftop pool bar with panoramic views; seasonal drink service and poolside seating
- Riot House Market — pastries, coffee and grab-and-go items
| Venue | Typical service |
|---|---|
| Riot House Restaurant | Breakfast & dinner with seasonal menus |
| Riot House Bar | Cocktails and wine; evening hours vary |
| The Sundeck | Poolside drinks and light fare; seasonal service |
Rooftop pool, fitness and other amenities
Andaz West Hollywood has a heated rooftop pool open year-round with panoramic views of the Hollywood Hills and LA skyline; published pool hours are 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM daily. Pool loungers are first-come, first-served and there is no lifeguard on duty.
There is a 24-hour fitness center with cardio and strength machines, Peloton bikes, free weights, towels and water. The hotel does not operate a full-service on-site spa, but in-room massage and treatments can be arranged through spa partners.
- Heated rooftop pool — panoramic views; cabanas available and can be reserved on-site (details via QR code)
- 24-hour fitness center — complimentary for guests
- No full-service spa on property; in-room OLEHENRIKSEN treatments possible via partners
| Amenity | Notes |
|---|---|
| Pool | Heated, rooftop, 7:00 AM–10:00 PM; loungers first-come |
| Fitness center | Open 24 hours; Peloton bikes and free weights |
| Spa | No traditional spa; in-room treatments arranged through partners |
Weddings, events and honeymoon extras
If your honeymoon includes a small ceremony or a rehearsal dinner, the hotel offers rooftop event options such as the Panorama Ballroom (rooftop ballroom with floor-to-ceiling windows) and The Sundeck (a 3,600 sq ft rooftop deck around the pool). The Panorama Ballroom capacity and The Sundeck capacity are published on hotel materials.
An in-house wedding specialist team is available to help plan ceremonies and receptions, and the property lists multiple indoor and outdoor event spaces across its meeting inventory.
- Panorama Ballroom — rooftop ballroom with skyline views (capacity published by the hotel)
- The Sundeck — rooftop event space, capacity published at 150 guests
- In-house wedding specialist available for planning and vendor coordination
| Venue | Use |
|---|---|
| Panorama Ballroom | Rooftop ballroom for ceremonies/receptions |
| The Sundeck | Open-air rooftop events around the pool |
| Mezz Lounge / Andaz Studios | Pre-function and breakout spaces for smaller gatherings |
Practicalities: check-in, fees, parking and pet policy
Standard check-in time is listed as 4:00 PM on many pages (some hotel listing schemas show 3:00 PM); check-out is by 12:00 PM (noon). The front desk is staffed 24 hours. The hotel requires photo ID and a credit card at check-in and may request a cash deposit for incidentals.
A mandatory daily destination fee is applied — the hotel lists this fee (amounts and current inclusions should be confirmed directly). Valet and self-parking are available for a surcharge and in/out privileges are offered for overnight guests.
- Check-in: typically 4:00 PM (some sources list 3:00 PM); check-out: 12:00 PM (noon)
- Destination fee applies (confirm current amount and inclusions with hotel)
- Valet and self-parking available for a surcharge; in/out privileges for overnight guests
- Pet policy: dogs up to 50 lbs allowed for a pet fee (published fee tiers exist); service animals exempt
| Item | Published detail |
|---|---|
| Check-in / Check-out | Check-in often listed as 4:00 PM; check-out by 12:00 PM |
| Destination fee | Mandatory daily fee; amount varies by channel |
| Parking | Valet and self-parking offered for a surcharge |
