Formerly a speakeasy and then a rather seedy hotel, the Grafton was given a huge makeover prior to its reopening in 2000. It's now pretty modern, but its four suites pay homage to Hollywood troublemakers of yore: the Rat Pack is (or attempts to be) a swingin' bachelor pad, while the Jane is dressed with come-hither satin sheets. The other rooms are decorated with an eye on the funseeking hipsters who constitute the target audience. The Mediterranean-inspired garden area is a real boon, and the salt-water pool is another attractive feature.
Area Los Angeles
Transport Bus 2, 302, LDHWH/I-10, exit La Cienega Boulevard north .
Telephone 1-323 654 4600
Rates $209-$249.
Facilities Business centre. Bar/café. Concierge. Gym. Internet: Wireless (paid) ($3.99), Shared terminal (free). Parking: Parking (paid) ($26). Swimming pools. Restaurant. Room service. Smoking rooms. TV: Pay movies.
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