Gold Diggers Hotel
5630 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90038, Los Angeles, United States
2-star hotel
Guest rating: 4.8 / 5
Overview
Gold Diggers Hotel is a 2-star boutique property in Los Angeles’ East Hollywood area, set inside a former bar at 5630 Santa Monica Blvd. It’s positioned for travelers who want a design-forward stay with a strong music identity and an on-site nightlife component. The hotel holds a high public rating of 4.8 based on 143 reviews.
Rooms & Suites
Rooms and suites are chic and individually styled with midcentury-inspired decor, plus turntables and in-room vinyl libraries; guests receive one complimentary record to take home. In-room tech and comforts include Wi‑Fi, flat-screen TVs, Sonos speaker systems, minibars, and Nespresso machines; some units add features like reading nooks or living areas, and one includes a balcony. Guest feedback also highlights streaming-capable TV, a refrigerator, a kettle for coffee/tea, pleasant-smelling toiletries, and convenient USB charging ports by the bed.
Music, Bar & On-site Spaces
On site, the hotel centers around a lounge and a hip cocktail bar that hosts DJ sets as well as regular live music. There is also a recording studio, aligning the property with creative travelers and music-focused stays. Reviews frequently point to the bar as a standout feature, along with attentive service.
Location & Nearby Highlights
The hotel is about a 9-minute walk from Hollywood Forever Cemetery and places guests near major Hollywood and LA attractions. Notable nearby points of interest include the Hollywood Walk of Fame (1,985 m), TCL Chinese Theatre (2,907 m), Griffith Observatory (3,286 m), Hollywood Bowl (3,427 m), and the Hollywood Sign (4,903 m). Farther afield are The Grove (4,635 m), La Brea Tar Pits and Museum (5,021 m), LACMA (5,226 m), Universal Studios Hollywood (6,381 m), and Downtown cultural venues such as Walt Disney Concert Hall (6,983 m) and The Broad (7,011 m).
Best for
Best suited to couples, solo travelers, and music lovers who want a boutique stay with a cocktail bar, DJ sets, live music, and even a recording studio on site. It also works well for guests who value distinctive room features like turntables, curated vinyl, Sonos speakers, and streaming-ready TVs, plus close access to Hollywood sights such as the Walk of Fame and TCL Chinese Theatre.
Travel tips
Because the property has an active bar with DJ sets and live music downstairs, light sleepers may want to plan for potential noise at night. If an in-room microwave is important for your stay, note that at least some guests reported not having one in the room. For sightseeing, you’re within a few kilometers of the Hollywood Walk of Fame (1,985 m) and Griffith Observatory (3,286 m), with Universal Studios Hollywood (6,381 m) and Downtown museums and concert halls around 7 km away.
What guests say
Guests consistently praise the stylish, retro-leaning rooms and the hotel’s music-forward details, especially the turntable/vinyl experience and the complimentary record to take home. Service is a recurring highlight, with reviews emphasizing friendly, helpful staff and a strong overall experience. Cleanliness and in-room conveniences such as streaming-capable TV, a refrigerator, kettle, and good bathroom toiletries are also mentioned positively. The most common drawback noted is noise from the downstairs bar/live music carrying up to rooms, and at least one guest flagged the absence of an in-room microwave.
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