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Los Angeles, United States

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W Hotel is located in Hollywood, Los Angeles, and is part of the W Hotels brand operated by Marriott International. W Hotels pioneered a distinctive design concept featuring muted colors, brushed metal, and a living room atmosphere in the lobby, reimagining the traditional hotel experience.

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Location and setting

W Hotel is situated in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California. The property is located near several verified luxury hotels including Sofitel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills (5.5 km away), Four Seasons Los Angeles at Beverly Hills (6.6 km away), The Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles (8.2 km away), JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. Live (8.3 km away), and InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown (8.3 km away).

W Hotels brand and design philosophy

W Hotels is an American hotel chain now owned by Marriott International, operating around 70 upscale hotels worldwide. The brand was launched in 1998 with W New York, created by Barry Sternlicht when he was CEO of Starwood Hotels and Resorts (1995–2005).

The W Hotels concept introduced a distinctive design language featuring dark, muted colors, brushed metal, photographs, and hotel staff in black T-shirts. The lobby was reimagined as a 'living room' concept, replacing the traditional hotel lobby with a social gathering space centered around a bar. This philosophy differed from conventional hotel layouts.

The brand is known for requiring all-white bedding, which led manufacturers to develop specialized fabrics that maintain cleanliness without weekly dry cleaning.

Global expansion

Following its 1998 launch, W Hotels expanded rapidly across the United States. W New York - Times Square opened in 2001 and became a design model for expansion over the following decade. W Hotels opened its first hotel in Europe in Istanbul in 2008, housed within the renovated Akaretler Row Houses, historic structures built in the 1870s for Dolmabahçe Palace employees.

W Barcelona opened in 2009 as the brand's first in Western Europe. In 2012, W Singapore-Sentosa Cove on Sentosa Island opened, marking the brand's 43rd hotel worldwide and its seventh in the Asia-Pacific region. Marriott International incorporated W Hotels into its portfolio in 2016 following its acquisition of Starwood.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is W Hotel located?

W Hotel is located in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California.

What is W Hotels?

W Hotels is an upscale hotel brand operated by Marriott International, with approximately 70 properties worldwide. The brand was created in 1998 by Barry Sternlicht at Starwood Hotels and Resorts.

What is the W Hotels design concept?

W Hotels features a distinctive design with dark, muted colors, brushed metal, and a 'living room' concept in the lobby that functions as a social gathering space. Staff wear black T-shirts as part of the brand's modern aesthetic.

What luxury hotels are nearby?

Nearby verified luxury hotels include Sofitel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills (5.5 km away), Four Seasons Los Angeles at Beverly Hills (6.6 km away), The Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles (8.2 km away), and InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown (8.3 km away).

Who owns W Hotels?

W Hotels is owned by Marriott International, which acquired the brand in 2016 as part of its purchase of Starwood Hotels and Resorts.

Is W Hotel a luxury hotel?

W Hotel is affiliated with W Hotels; this was confirmed on the brand's own website or hotel list, and the hotel was matched to its official website by our editorial board.

Where is W Hotel?

W Hotel is in Los Angeles, United States. Address: Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States.

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Hotel facts

LocationLos Angeles, United States
AddressHollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
Brand / allianceW Hotels
Official websitemarriott.com
Area guideLos Angeles luxury hotels
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