Getting around West Hollywood from the hotel
From 1 Hotel West Hollywood (8490 Sunset Blvd) you can walk to nearby Sunset Strip clubs and Hollywood Boulevard, use the hotel’s complimentary area shuttle for short trips, or take local buses, rideshares, or the hotel’s town car service for longer outings. The rooftop pool, Harriet’s Rooftop, and lobby restaurants are easy to reach within the building; the front desk is open 24 hours and can arrange shuttle, valet, and car service.
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Arriving and leaving the hotel
The hotel’s address is 8490 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069. The 24-hour front desk can help with check-in, luggage and transport arrangements.
Valet parking and in-and-out privileges are available for a surcharge; the property also has an electric-vehicle charging station and wheelchair-accessible parking. The front desk and concierge can arrange town car or limo transfers on request.
- Standard check-in begins at 4:00 PM; check-out is 12:00 PM (noon). Early or late check-in/out may be possible for a fee, subject to availability.
- BookResorts agents (24/7) can be reached at +1 (888) 605-1350 for booking help.
- Guests must present photo ID and the credit card used to book at check-in.
| Service | Available |
|---|---|
| 24-hour front desk & porter | Yes |
| Valet parking | Yes (surcharge) |
| Limo/town car service | Available on request |
On-site short trips: pool, dining and wellness
Most of what guests need for a day on-site is within the hotel: the heated rooftop pool, Pool Bar, Harriet’s Rooftop, 1 Kitchen and Juniper Lounge and Garden.
Bamford Wellness Spa (East Tower, 2nd floor) and The Field House Gym (open 24 hours) are both on-property; the front desk can book spa treatments, fitness classes or private training.
- Rooftop pool open daily from 8:00 AM until sunset; Pool Bar hours vary by day.
- 1 Kitchen serves breakfast and lunch (daily 7:00 AM–3:00 PM); Juniper Lounge opens afternoons/evenings.
- Harriet’s Rooftop is accessed via a dedicated elevator from the lobby; reservations are recommended.
| Venue | Typical hours |
|---|---|
| 1 Kitchen | 7:00 AM–3:00 PM |
| Juniper Lounge and Garden | 3:00 PM–11:00 PM (Sun–Thu); 3:00 PM–12:00 AM (Fri–Sat) |
| Harriet’s Rooftop | Starts around 5:00 PM most weeknights; varied weekend hours |
Using the hotel shuttle and local shuttles
The hotel operates a complimentary area shuttle for nearby destinations (the property’s materials describe a 2–3 mile radius service). Ask the front desk about routes and schedules during your stay.
Outside WeHo, the hotel can arrange paid town car or limo transfers for airport trips or longer excursions; BookResorts or the concierge can confirm availability.
- Complimentary area shuttle covers short trips—ask front desk for current radius and times.
- Trip planning: the WeHo Cityline shuttle and WeHo PickUp run free local routes (check local timetables).
- For airports, rideshares or booked town cars are commonly used; the front desk can call or pre-book vehicles.
| Option | Typical use |
|---|---|
| Hotel area shuttle | Short nearby trips |
| WeHo Cityline / WeHo PickUp | Local free routes (check schedule) |
| Town car / limo | Longer trips or airport transfer (surcharge) |
Walking to nearby attractions
1 Hotel West Hollywood sits on the Sunset Strip, making several nightlife and sight-seeing spots walkable. The hotel’s location is described as a 1-minute walk to Sunset Strip and a short walk to The Comedy Store.
If you prefer a stroll, Hollywood Boulevard, the Walk of Fame and some live-music venues are within easy walking distance; for attractions farther afield consider a shuttle, rideshare or public bus.
- Sunset Strip: ~1 minute walk from the hotel.
- The Comedy Store: ~2 minutes (0.1 miles) on foot.
- Whiskey a Go Go: roughly a 13-minute walk; Roxy Theatre about a 17-minute walk.
| Place | Approx. on-site time |
|---|---|
| Sunset Strip | 1 min walk |
| Hollywood Boulevard / Walk of Fame | 5–15 min walk (sources vary) |
| Whiskey a Go Go | About 13 min walk |
Public transit and buses
West Hollywood is served by multiple Metro and local bus lines; check current schedules for lines that stop near Sunset Boulevard. Metro bus routes connect to the wider Los Angeles transit network.
The hotel’s concierge can point you to the nearest bus stops and advise which routes will take you to destinations such as Santa Monica or downtown LA; transit times can vary significantly with traffic.
- Common local Metro bus lines serving WeHo include lines like 2 and 4 among others—verify current routes and stops before travel.
- A Metro bus can link you toward Santa Monica, though trips to the coast may take 45 minutes or longer depending on the route and time of day.
- If you need the Metro rail, ask the concierge about the WeHo Cityline shuttle or other links to the Hollywood/Highland Red Line station.
| Transit | Use |
|---|---|
| Local Metro Bus lines | City connections and to Santa Monica (varied times) |
| WeHo Cityline shuttle | Local circulation and link to Metro |
| WeHo PickUp | Weekend/nighttime trolley along Santa Monica Blvd |
Getting to airports and day trips
Nearest airports: Hollywood Burbank (BUR) is the closest by distance, and LAX is also commonly used; travel times depend heavily on traffic. The hotel can arrange town car or limo service for airport transfers.
For day trips (The Grove, LACMA, Getty, Santa Monica) a rental car, rideshare or arranged car service is usually the fastest option from the hotel; public transit can work for some destinations but takes longer.
- Hollywood Burbank Airport: listed as roughly 20–35 minutes by car depending on traffic.
- LAX: typical drive times vary widely; allow extra time for peak traffic.
- Original Farmers Market / The Grove and other central LA museums are short drives—ask concierge for best route and current traffic info.
| Destination | Typical travel by car |
|---|---|
| Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) | ~20–35 minutes (traffic dependent) |
| LAX | Varies widely; allow 30–60+ minutes |
| Santa Monica / Pier | 20–35 minutes off-peak; longer in traffic |
