This is a great location on Venice Beach with spectacular views. The roof top deck is a nice addition to this remodeled hotel. It is a perfect place to watch the sun set and a good place for a date. However, it really is a one drink place as drinks are super expensive especially for what you get. The same with the appetizers. There are no happy hour specials. We were automatically charged 18% gratuity. Don't get me wrong, I am certainly not adverse to tipping and usually tip very well but this was quite a surprise. Most importantly, we were not told about this ahead of time. I am assuming they do this because a lot of tourists from other countries will probably stay at this hotel but this was a big turn off to my friends and I. There is no main area to hang out by a bar; you have to be seated in tables which are in groups and blocked off from other tables.
Pros: Great View, Rooftop lounge
Cons: Expensive Drinks, Automatically Charged Gratuity
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