THE STANDARD, WEST HOLLYWOOD

Embrace the motel vibe. This is LA at its most primal and true to character – and it’s where New York honey Carrie Bradshaw stayed in Sex and the City when she finally ventured out of the Tri-state area and went west for a change, circa season three. A true original since day one, The Standard sits in the legendary Sunset Strip in West Hollywood. From the wavy mid-century modern facade to the blue AstroTurf pool deck to the floor-to-ceiling shagged lobby, the hotel abounds with curious, unexpected touches at every turn. The laid-back public spaces include the restaurant, the beloved top-top-secret nightclub mmhmmm, and the desert backdrop Cactus Lounge.