The Charlie West Hollywood – A Favorite for Families in Los Angeles
About the Hotel
Historic Hollywood Bungalows
The Charlie West Hollywood, built in 1924, is a historic hotel once owned by Charlie Chaplin. The property features English-style bungalows with private patios, stained-glass windows, and hardwood floors. Each suite is named after a Hollywood star like Marilyn Monroe or Gloria Swanson. Rooms include California King beds with down pillows, fully equipped kitchens, and in-unit washer/dryers.
Private Gardens & Decks
The hotel's English garden landscaping includes fountains, kumquat trees, and grapevines. A communal sun deck has lounge chairs and shaded seating. Suites like The Dylan and The Marilyn offer private patios with garden views. The Clark, Gloria, and Valentino suites include rooftop decks overlooking the grounds.
West Hollywood Location
The Charlie is on Sweetzer Avenue, between Melrose Avenue and Santa Monica Boulevard. It's a 5-minute walk to Plummer Park and 0.5 km from Johnny Depp's former mansion. Sunset Boulevard is 2 km away, and the Hollywood Walk of Fame is 3.5 km. LAX Airport is a 40-minute drive.
Suites with Full Kitchens
All suites have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, dishwashers, and cookware. The Masha suite includes a 9-foot marble kitchen bar. The Charlie suite features a walk-in closet and two showers. Betty and Sasha suites have separate dining areas and workspaces.
Concierge & Safety Measures
Front desk service runs from 9 AM to 5 PM (extended hours on weekends). Guests can request board games, Pak N' Play cribs, or local tour tickets via in-room tablets. Masks are required in public areas. Rooms remain vacant for 24 hours between guests for cleaning.
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Facilities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Wi-Fi
- Paid parking
- Safe deposit box
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- Concierge desk
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Fireplace
- Smoke detectors
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Hiking
- Cycling
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
- Dryer
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Grocery shopping service
Dining
- Snack bar
- Outdoor dining area
- Picnic area/ Tables
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Playpen
- Board games
Spa & Leisure
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Massage
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Dressing area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
- Rollaway beds
Bathroom
- Washing machine
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Dryer
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- HBO available
- Direct dial telephone
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor