• Hotels with character and unique features are within walking distance of West Sunset Boulevard and North Spaulding Avenue.hollywood image by Byron Moore from Fotolia.com
  
  The corner of West Sunset Boulevard and North Spaulding Avenue is just west of the center of Hollywood and minutes from Beverly Hills, California. This area is also minutes from the residential community of Spaulding Square, and stores and restaurants are within walking distance. It is home to a handful of quaint hotels with rich history, from a castle on a hill to a hotel with a Purple Lounge.
  
  

Chateau Marmont Hotel and Bungalows

• Arguably one of the most interesting hotels in Southern California, the Chateau Marmont Hotel and Bungalows is a historic castle located atop a hill overlooking the region. It is about two minutes from the intersection of West Sunset Boulevard and North Spaulding Avenue and has been featured in publications such as "Architectural Digest" and "Harper's Bazaar." Built in 1927, the Chateau Marmont is modeled after a French royal residence, and it features suites, standard rooms, garden cottages, poolside bungalows and two penthouses. Some of the hotel's features include a fitness room, European linens, personalized stationery, a heated outdoor pool and a garden terrace for dining. The property also offers babysitting services, and it is pet friendly. Bar Marmont, the hotel's specialty restaurant, features an executive chef and a menu with European cuisine.
  
  Chateau Marmont Hotel and Bungalows
  
  8221 Sunset Blvd.
  
  Hollywood, CA 90046
  
  323-656-1010
  
  chateaumarmont.com
  
  

Saharan Motor Hotel

• Saharan Motor Hotel is just minutes from the intersection of West Sunset Boulevard and North Spaulding Avenue, along the famous Sunset Boulevard. It is a boutique-style hotel and boasts comfortable lodging in the middle of the Hollywood action. For out-of-town visitors, the Saharan is located near some of the area's most popular attractions, including the Hollywood Walk of Fame and Universal Studios. The rooms feature California decor with tile inlays, as well as a microwave, refrigerator, work desk, cable and Internet. The hotel also offers special suites with a Jacuzzi or multiple bedrooms for families. Other amenities include an outdoor swimming pool, a pickup stop for sightseeing tours, a courtyard and an activity and tour desk.
  
  Saharan Motor Hotel
  
  7212 Sunset Blvd.
  
  Hollywood, CA 90046
  
  866-211-6431
  
  saharanhotel.com
  
  

The Standard Hotel

• The Standard Hotel is nestled in the communities of West Hollywood and Hollywood, just two minutes east of the intersection of West Sunset Boulevard and North Spaulding Avenue. With features such as a restaurant that never closes and the Cactus Lounge, visitors to The Standard Hotel will have a true Southern California experience. Hotel amenities include an outdoor pool, complimentary robes, silver bean bag chairs, organic bath products and mood lighting. The 24/7 Restaurant also features the Purple Lounge, where guests can enjoy cocktails while listening to a variety of music ranging from disco to Indie and surf rock.
  
  The Standard Hotel
  
  8300 Sunset Blvd.
  
  West Hollywood, California 90069
  
  323-650-9090
  
  standardhotels.com/hollywood