
West Hollywood EDITION
Best for contemporary nightlife, a larger spa program, and multiple on-site dining and entertainment venues.
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West Hollywood EDITION is a contemporary, design-forward full-service hotel on the Sunset Strip with rooftop nightlife, a Forbes Five‑Star spa and a guests-only pool—read this if you want modern nightlife, a large spa program, and multiple on-site venues. Sunset Tower Hotel is a smaller historic boutique-luxury property on the Sunset Strip with old-Hollywood cachet—read this if you prefer classic Art Deco style, a quieter, storied stay, and a single signature restaurant and bar.
Updated · about 1.2 km apart

Best for contemporary nightlife, a larger spa program, and multiple on-site dining and entertainment venues.

Best for travelers who want a small, historic Hollywood hotel with old-Hollywood character steps from Sunset Strip landmarks.
When West Hollywood EDITION wins: choose EDITION if you want modern design, a lively rooftop bar/club scene (The Roof and Sunset nightclub), a larger room roster (190 rooms) and a full Forbes Five‑Star spa and sizeable event facilities.
When Sunset Tower Hotel wins: pick Sunset Tower if you prefer a historic boutique setting, a shorter list of intimate outlets (Tower Bar & Restaurant), and a quieter, low-key hotel with classic Hollywood provenance on the Strip.
Bottom line: both are on the Sunset Strip and put you within easy walking distance of the same nightlife and music venues; EDITION is the choice for contemporary nightlife, spa and more venues, while Sunset Tower is the smaller, old-Hollywood alternative.
| Category | West Hollywood EDITION | Sunset Tower Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Contemporary, design-forward, nightlife-oriented | Historic Art Deco, boutique-luxury, low-key |
| Location | 9040 W. Sunset Blvd., on the Sunset Strip where Sunset meets Beverly Hills | |
| Size | 190 rooms (including 48 suites and 2 penthouses) | 81 guestrooms |
| Star rating / guest rating | 5-star positioning (Forbes Five‑Star spa; Marriott/EDITION positioning) | 4.5-star, guest rating 9.2 |
| Pools | Rooftop outdoor pool (guest-only) with cabanas and skyline views | Outdoor pool (1) |
| Restaurants & bars | Multiple venues: Ardor (signature restaurant), The Roof (rooftop), Lobby Bar, plus Sunset nightclub | Tower Bar & Restaurant (restaurant + bar), 24-hour room service |
| Spa & wellness | Forbes Five‑Star spa (6,000+ sq ft, six treatment rooms, saunas, meditation) | Not published |
| Nightlife/late night | On-site nightclub (Sunset), rooftop late-night bar/service to 12:30 AM+ on weekends | Historic hotel bar/restaurant atmosphere; quieter evenings |
| Accessibility & services | 24-hour front desk, valet-only parking, EV charging, event spaces, complimentary gym | 24-hour front desk, concierge, valet/covered parking, porter, limited event space |
| Family / age policy | Minimum check-in age 18 (adult‑oriented environment) | Adults only: false (not adults-only) |
West Hollywood EDITION sits at Sunset and Doheny on the Sunset Strip with immediate walkable access to live-music venues and nightlife.
Choose EDITION if you want a highly walkable, nightlife-forward Sunset Strip base with modern transport conveniences.
Sunset Tower Hotel also sits on the Sunset Strip, a short walk to classic music clubs and late-night venues.
Choose Sunset Tower for a classic Strip address with historic character and easy access to the same local attractions.
West Hollywood EDITION has 190 modern rooms and suites with floor-to-ceiling windows and two penthouses.
EDITION offers more room types and larger inventory for groups, suites and penthouses.
Sunset Tower Hotel is a smaller boutique property with 81 guestrooms in a classic Art Deco setting.
Sunset Tower suits travelers who prefer a smaller, historic hotel with straightforward room options.
West Hollywood EDITION provides several on-site venues for breakfast, dinner and late-night drinking.
EDITION is the pick for variety: daytime coffee, rooftop breakfast, dinner and late-night clubbing on property.
Sunset Tower centers its food-and-drink offering on Tower Bar & Restaurant and 24-hour room service.
Sunset Tower is fine if you want a single, classic hotel restaurant and plan to eat out for variety.
West Hollywood EDITION’s rooftop pool is a guests-only deck with cabanas and skyline views, integrated with rooftop dining and a club.
EDITION’s rooftop pool ties into the hotel’s nightlife and rooftop dining program.
Sunset Tower Hotel features one outdoor pool for guests.
Sunset Tower’s pool supports a quieter, low-key stay rather than a rooftop party scene.
West Hollywood EDITION pairs a Forbes Five‑Star spa and 24-hour gym with an on-site nightclub and rooftop programming.
EDITION is better if you want integrated spa treatments by day and nightclub energy by night.
Sunset Tower provides classic hotel comforts and a quieter nightlife profile tied to its Tower Bar.
Sunset Tower fits travelers who prioritize historic ambiance and a low-key hotel rhythm over large spa-and-club programs.

West Hollywood EDITION — Forbes Five‑Star spa with multiple treatment rooms, saunas and wellness programming.

Sunset Tower Hotel — classic Art Deco atmosphere and long-standing Sunset Strip cachet.

West Hollywood EDITION — rooftop bar, rooftop pool and an on-site nightclub (Sunset) for late-night socializing.

Sunset Tower Hotel — smaller footprint and single signature restaurant make for a lower-key stay.
West Hollywood EDITION — it has The Roof rooftop bar and an on-site nightclub (Sunset) with late-night hours and regular programming.
Sunset Tower Hotel — it’s a historic Art Deco property known for old-Hollywood style and a discreet, boutique atmosphere.
West Hollywood EDITION’s rooftop pool is guests-only; Sunset Tower Hotel lists one outdoor pool for guests.
Not published — Sunset Tower’s supplier listing does not document a comparable Forbes-rated spa.
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