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Standard Hotel

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The Standard, in Los Angeles, is a 3 star inexpensive hotel. Sleep connoisseurs described the bed as "comfortable" and "great". Those who recommend it say it's perfect for "families". The hotel is recommended by Fodors (it's one of their hotel "Picks"). The hotel is near award winning restaurants, including Water Grill , Patina , and Philippe The Original . Also nearby: The Los Angeles Theater , Department of Water and Power Building , and University of Southern California, Hertha and Walter Klinger Gallery . Other local places to consider are Farmer's Daughter and The St. Regis Los Angeles.

Expert Reviews of Standard Hotel

Citysearch | Kitschy 24-hour hotel diner fuels the Roof Bar club set with hearty fare.

This trendy diner is a study in contrasts: bright yellow-leather booths surround sleek marble tables; '70s-style wallpaper is juxtaposed with futuristic felt ceiling tiles; waitress wear retro-chic,...
citysearch.com - expert review - 12/18/2006
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Citysearch | The grooviest hotel and rooftop nightclub in downtown L.A.

A new era of revitalization for downtown L.A. took off running with the 2001 launch of this hot spot. The opening night sleepover party that inaugurated this hip property was attended by Hollywood's finest...
citysearch.com - expert review - 07/06/2005
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Citysearch | Sip and dip at this chic poolside lounge atop the hip downtown Standard hotel.

Downtown L.A.'s intimate skyline frames the ultimate outdoor pool and lounge party. Large couches accommodating multiple groups of friends are conveniently located only a huff and puff away from the roomy...
citysearch.com - expert review - 01/20/2005
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Los Angeles Magazine

breakfast-lunch-dinner daily. it's mellow yellow in this mod, '60s-style hotel diner where the food is all about comfort: croque monsieur, roast pork with caramelized apples. dessert mochi ball ice cream...
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Gayot

open 24 hours, the restaurant at the downtown standard hotel serves comfort food with an edge and the staff displays none of the snobbish attitude of the bouncers outside. the clientele is predominantly young...
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Yahoo! Travel

"Find comprehensive hotel information including descriptions, rates & availability, photos, reviews and interactive maps for The Standard Downtown LA in Los Angeles, California. Check the weather, and locate...
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Travelocity

fun furniture, terrible bathroom. not for families. absolutely NO privacy. valet gave me a flat tire and didnt tell me. food is cold.
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Yahoo! Travel

I recently stayed at The Standard Downtown, and while there were pleasant aspects, I think its reputation is inflated.For example: I stayed in a 12th floor room. I thought they were doing me a favor...
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Yahoo! Travel

Standard is notorious in LA, (I know I"m a native) for being a social posh. Most people can't get to the roof top bar (one of the best in LA ) unless you're a guest. So guess what,...
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Yahoo! Travel

This hotel is pretty crazy. Great if you are looking to party. Not so great if you are looking to sleep...
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Fodor's

Originally constructed in 1955 as an oil company's headquarters, the Standard Downtown's modernist building was completely revamped under the sharp eye of owner Andr Balazs. The large guest rooms are practical...
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Hotels.com

The Hotel...It Is A Hight Rise And Former Oil Companys Decadent Headquarters. We Have Added 207 Rooms And Suites With Living Platform Beds, Free T1 Connections, Two Line Phones, See Through Bathrooms, In Room...
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Gayot

A new era of revitalization for downtown L.A. took off running with the opening of the downtown Standard hotel. Three months after the opening sleepover party (attended by Hollywood's finest clad in pajamas),...
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Orbitz

The hotel ' it is a high-rise and former oil company decadent headquarters. We have added 207 rooms and suites with living platform beds, free t1 connections, two line phones, see through bathrooms, in room...
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User Reviews of Standard Hotel

Best Summer Spot

This is a must during the summer; beautiful views of downtown LA and a good crowd of professionals gather here from Thursdays-Sundays.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/15/2008
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Great atmosphere, but awful service and crowd

I went to the Standard for a friend's birthday party a couple weeks ago, and we ended up having an awful time because the hotel staff treated us so badly. While I think the decor is beautiful and worth seeing,...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/02/2007
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Great atmosphere marred by awful service and crowd

I went to the Standard for a friend's birthday party a couple weeks ago, and we ended up having an awful time because the hotel staff treated us so badly. While I think the decor is beautiful and worth seeing,...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/02/2007
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Thinking of Dinner & Dancing at The Standard? DON'T GO! Here's why...(unless you're underage, shhhh!)

9/28/07 Maybe it's drunk food? You know the food that only tastes decent when you've had more than a few drinks, and you just want something to coat your stomach. Our mistake was--we were sober! Without a...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/29/2007
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The Downtown Standard is disgusting!!!!

This hotel is beyond disgusting! I stayed here for business and it seems that the hotel only cares about the club-goers. The customer Service was horrible, the valet guys were very unprofessional and wouldn't...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/24/2007
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So tacky...

DOWNTOWN STANDARD is so tacky. I saw violent and agressive Mexican gangsters there. There are no longer young profressionals and trendy people hanging out there anymore. They are all tacky people who are BUTT...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/18/2007
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Gross crowd

The atmosphere was decent but the tackiest people in LOS ANGELES can get in. The crowd was disgusting and ugly. The music and drinks were pitiful. Not worth it. I was dragged there for someone's birthday and...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/17/2007
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Best view of downtown, WORST SERVICE in all of Los Angeles.

I have been to the Standard many times as I live in Downtown Los Angeles. I usually bite the bullet and pay the ridiculous 20 dollar cover when friends come to visit because the view is that impressive. This...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/14/2007
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Go for the view!

The standard downtown is city chic! I went during the week at night to the club where there is no cover during weekdays. The ambience is incredible- the skyline is beautifully dizzying at night. The scene is...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/07/2007
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Worst customer service ever, RUDE, INCOMPETENT STAFF

The Standard has ZERO standards when it comes to its staff and service. Last Saturday night my husband I were enjoying some drinks at this ridiculously over-priced bar. The night was winding down and we were...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/12/2007
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Cheesy, wanna-be club scene vibe

Regarding the bar in the Standard, this pretentious establishment might be an okay place to take out-of-towners who have never been to L.A. The crowd is early twenties, cheesy... lots of shiny shirts and...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/06/2007
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Great View, pain to bring friends

we stayed at the "wow" room which was huge and very cool. but the price we paid would've expected more than just two wrist bands to the roof top bar. Roof top bar had such grdeat view but it was such a pain to...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/15/2007
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All name, no substance. The bar is cool, staying at the hotel is not.... read on if you are considering it.

I was staying here for 3 nights on business. I felt like I needed to shower after walking from the elevator to my room. For 2 days there was food thrown all over the hallways that I had to step over to get to...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/04/2007
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Your guide to a good time at The Standard

It's a red flag when reviews speak in absolutes. "It's the best ever!" or "Hated everything about it!" As is often the case, the truth is somewhere in between. Getting in: Easy before 9pm or on most week...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/03/2007
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Pain in the A** to Get In:

But well worth it when you do. I was lucky that we had friends staying there so a group of us just used their room key. For the Non-guests however, it looked like a pain getting in on Saturday. Hot chicks,...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/26/2007
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IT WAS A JOKE

Went 2 Sundays ago for the first time - I was always hesitant to go because of the poor reviews about bad service, but it was my friends birthday so I figured hey things change.......was I WRONG. First I am a...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/06/2007
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User Review

The best word to describe this hotel would be Quirky.The sign out the front is upside down so straight away you know you are in ...
gusto.com - user review - 03/27/2007
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anyone else amused that this is deemed a budget hotel by editors of citysearch?

I don't know...when I think of budget hotels, I think cheap. I think not-the-comfiest. I don't think upscale, ritzy, charge you up the wazzoo hotels whose only similarity to a budget is the fact that they...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/22/2007
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Trendy, quality hotel

When assigned to a client in downtown L.A. for three weeks I had to choose between the regular (boring) hotels or the Standard. Worked out a deal with the reservation department (discounted rate for a "huge"...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/27/2007
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Downtown Nightlife

I went only to the rooftop bar/dancefloor for a friend's birthday, and I really liked it. The art-deco furniture was very fitting with the whole cityscape environment, and the view of Downtown LA was pretty...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/20/2007
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best eggs benedict ever

i usually order eggs benedict everywhere i go. so i eat A LOT of these dishes everywhere in the country and sometimes canada too. on a sunday morning i ordered the eggs benedict and it was everything i could...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/18/2007
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The Standard in Downtown is the spot to stay at if you want to go out in LA. The rooms aren't overly priced and offer ...
gusto.com - user review - 02/04/2007
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Great View Definately worth the trip

I have to say I was very suprised to read some of the poor reviews. I was there for the first time about two months ago and have been back several times since. True ...the bartenders are a little rude but...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/29/2007
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fun, comfortabe, wonderfully friendly

I don't get the reviews saying the service is rude or pretensious. everyone has been so incredibly nice. the rooms are a welome departure from what you probably have at home. the party at the bar is fun...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/26/2007
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Not up to any standard

All I can say is one beer and two drinks came to $31. A complete waste of money. I brought friends here from out of town because others had recommended it to me. The bartenders are REALLY mean and snobby. I...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/17/2007
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worst service ever!

i was at the standard about two weeks ago on a saturday and had practically the worst service ever from this hotel. we had a suite at this hotel and the service ws horrible. first off, the front desk men and...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/28/2006
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Expensive Drinks

I love the view of this place it's especially nice on a warm evening. I have only been there on the weekdays when it as not as crowded. The only problem I found with this place is that the drinks are kind of...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/14/2006
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don't even bother

Although a friend of mine says it's an ok spot to chill at on weekdays, don't even bother on weekends. All they care about is how much dough you can shell out before you can even get in. The staff is...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/05/2006
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Great Atmosphere

This place is beautiful but can be difficult to get into. There is a lot of the typical LA BS but if you try to go early or on the weekdays, you will be able to enjoy this great place. The best thing about it...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/05/2006
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Great atmosphere, good crowd, expensive drinks

This is a great place to hangout with friends to chill out. Very cool and trendy decor. Not too crazy, unless you go on a night when there is something going on at Staples. If you're a guest at the Standard,...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/03/2006
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Anything but Standard

If you want an escape from the typical LA bar/club scene, The Standard is the place to be. Located in Downtown LA, the bar comes with nice views of the city skyline, unique setting and decor and overall a good...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/01/2006
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Inattentive Service

Food - mostly the fish, was quite good. The wait staff was inconsistent. What was ordered was served twice, including the appetizer when we were having coffee! But was NOT ordered (wine) was also served and...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/31/2006
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NY views in downtown LA

this place is amazing. Feels like you are in NY city w/ all the sky scrapers around you, The lighting here is awsome. The hotel is beautiful as well. Much better than it sister property in hollywood (which i...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/27/2006
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you cant go wrong..

this is such a great place to go just to get away for a night. i live in santa monica, but sometimes we just stay the night (so cheap) and feel like we are away in a big city. FUN FUN FUN. crowd sometimes is...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/27/2006
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Great Views, Unique & Cool Atmosphere

Rarely do I trek downtown but for the The Standard's Roof Bar it is 100% worth it. The views are just amazing, and the bar's atmosphere is so neat with this modernist style. I love those big Jetson looking...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/24/2006
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Who does not serve breakfast at 11 am?

While downtown, I was looking for a place to have a decent breakfast so decided to stop into the Standard. It was a little after 11. I asked for the breakfast menu and the host informed me that breakfast was...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/09/2006
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best place to chill

I would go every Friday night to have fun and enjoy the nightlife and be with my husband and true love Wesley Jonathan. It would be a night to remember. I Love L.A.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/22/2006
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cool day and night

went here to lay by the pool with a bunch of friends on sunny afternoon and had such a good time we decided to come back later that night for some after-dark fun! great drinks, crowd, no problem getting in-...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/11/2006
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The Standard Restaurant

The Restaurant is located on the first floor of The Standard hotel, just past the downstairs lounge area. I've been here for breakfast, lunch and dinner and have great food every time. It may seem a bit...
menupages.com - user review - 08/31/2006
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A L.A Must!!

Everyone who is an out-of-towner must come see this hotel! I've partied here before on the rooftop but had the awesome opportunity to stay here! I loved the rooftop and the view of downtown skycrapers! Can't...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/09/2006
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SUPERB Service...

I decided to stay at the Standard Downtown despite the reviews I read in regards to poor service (especially at the rooftop bar). I have never before had such a pleasant surprise! It FAR exceeded my...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/26/2006
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the best view in LA..

the standard is def. a fun LA weekend getaway -- i came here for a romantic weekend (random, but WAY cheaper than the bel air hotel or other more traditional choices) and we had a great time. the room is fun...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/06/2006
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The perfect weekend getaway in LA. The rooms are large, and cheap for the size. Can't f***ing be beat for a hip LA spot.
gusto.com - user review - 06/21/2006
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what can i say but: That's HOT.

honestly i think the crowd is better on the weekdays and another bonus is that there is no cover on these nights! it can be a strange mix of hipsters & traveling business men. great place to bring a lot of...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/19/2006
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Huge rooms

We got upgraded to a huge room upon check it and it had a great view of downtown. The hotel is a fun place to stay if you want to enjoy the rooftop bar (which gets packed on the weekends).
citysearch.com - user review - 06/07/2006
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Cool Place to Hang Out

My girfriend and I went to the Standard a couple of weeks ago on a Friday night. The valet boys were cute, but the guests weren't. Take a jacket because it can get pretty cold, unless you're going to dance the...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/14/2006
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Pleasantly Surprised

I was a little nervous heading to the Standard after reading these reviews but I was very pleasantly surprised. We ate on the patio which was comfortable, beautiful and well-heated. Perhaps because our waiter...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/03/2006
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party here..dont eat

dont even think twice about the standard for food the only appeal is that it is "the standard" the service is HORRIBLE..SLOW..RUDE my friend had a birthday here... made reservations well in advance even paid a...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/10/2006
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Staff are jerks

The title says it all. I think it's a prerequisite for working here; only complete A-holes need apply. I've stayed here 4 times, swearing that I wouldn't again each time, but it's actually a fun place...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/06/2006
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Once is more than enough

As soon as we exited the elevator, the Micky Mouse music was an immediate indication the club was going to suck. The $20 cover and $8 choice of 4 beers is enough for me not to return. The view is good for...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/26/2006
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Hipster Hangout

Great spot, if you can get a seat next to the heat lamps. Food is excellent, service is a bit snotty.
citysearch.com - user review - 03/22/2006
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The W on acid!

Everything about The Standard is funky. The rooms, the items in the minibar and the waterbeds in the bar on the roof. People keep saying it is overpriced. Where do you normally stay? Super 8? The Standard 's...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/04/2006
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High in the Sky

Interesting place downtown. Good drinks, great vibe - Servers remind me a bit of Austin Powers Femmebots, but good service. Love the outdoors and the pool.
citysearch.com - user review - 02/09/2006
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The Best in LA!

Last night I went to the Standard downtown for the first time. After reading reviews here I expected a beautiful place, but poor service. I was amazed at how friendly all the staff was. Everyone from security...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/16/2005
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Visiting for a weekend first date

I visited California this weekend and went on a first date on Friday after-work time. We had a couple of drinks which I think were about $9 each. The view was cool, including the movie playing on a building...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/22/2005
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Bad Kitchen Workers

We own a couple of businesses in downtown LA and we often have meetings at restaurants.We had a business meeting for lunch today and a client ordered a Grilled Cheese with NO BACON. The sandwich came and it...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/15/2005
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WHAT A VIEW !!!!!

Love Love Love,,,,, the decor, real sexy, cozy it's like you are in a different planet, totally sexy, I liked the crowd, very diverse,,,, only thing I didn't like was the food, it was terrrriiibbleeee, I would...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/07/2005
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User Review

In our stay at the Standard we were blown away, but also it is everything that you think about LA all packaged up into one building. It is like a circus, with really plastic, really beautiful people walking...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/01/2005
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The Party is Amazing ... The Staff isn't

The Standard Downtown's rooftop bar has breathtaking views of the surrounding highrises, a lighted pool, a fireplace, and waterbeds where guests can mingle amongst the crowd or find an intimate nook. A limited...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/05/2005
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The Good, Bad and the Ugly...

Good: - Great Vibe - Attractive Crowd - Great Music and Dancing Upstairs - Chill Lounge Bad - EXPENSIVE $$$ - Somewhat Snooty - Can Get Busy = Where's the Bartender? - For us guys $20 bucks just to spend 10...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/12/2005
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hip, cool, and comfortable

just a fun, playful, and beautiful place. the upstairs bar is amazing. the food is great. the scene crazy and ecclectic. some velvet ropes but worth the wait, and if your staying at the hotel, not a problem...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/01/2005
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I love/hate the Standard

I am torn between loving and hating this place. Everytime I go there, the woman at the door is incredibly rude. She gives people dirty looks and acts like she's really important. It's best to keep your mouth...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/20/2005
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Good location...bad management!

I heard this is the "happening" place to be downtown...little did I know! The line was ridiculous, the staff was very rude, drinks were pricy, and after 5 minutes on the rooftop I realized I had just wasted...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/07/2005
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Sub-Par Service and Room, Very cool bar

The rooms are very subpar, if you're in your early twenties and looking for a party hotel, this is it. If you're looking for the comforts of a nice hotel, this is definitely not the place. No vending machines...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/04/2005
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Great party scene; not so great hotel

This hotel is worth visiting for the rooftop bar scene alone. The rooms themselves are a different story altogether. Rooms come equipped with virtually no amenities (shampoo and soap were thrown in, but that's...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/12/2005
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Food is OK, but one of the coolest spots in L.A.

Young professionals and fashionistas flock to this trendy spot. The ambience and lounge decor are the biggest draws for the young, rich & beautiful. The food is ok, nothing to rave about. But the drinks are...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/05/2005
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Avoid primetime

We went Saturday early evening and there was no line. And tis true, the drinks are pretty pricey, but I can't really comment on the service since we only had a couple of martinis and the place wasn't that...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/19/2005
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Wasted potential

With it's great views and rooftop pool and bar, the Standard had little competition standing in its way of becomming the best bar in downtown. HOWEVER, add a lot of cheap tacky furniture, cheap tacky people,...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/16/2005
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If you're downtown, might as well go

One of the few places to go in downtown - great views, interesting people (as interesting as you can get in LA). Definitely worth a visit if you haven't been - not sure if it's worth a special trip out to...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/16/2005
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great spot

this is one of my favorite spots in LA - and well worth the trek to downtown. beautiful views under the stars. the occassional celebrity sighting, beautiful people. the drinks are a bit pricey and the line to...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/11/2005
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Cool Place in the City

Been here on several occasions. The first time I went to The Standard, it was a Saturday night at 11:00PM. Big mistake.........they weren't letting anymore people up to the pool. On the other occasions I...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/15/2004
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Less than Zero

I went for a birthday party for a friend. Arrangements had already been made as far as any cover charge, so I really can't speak for the "greasing" of doormen. While I probably won't go back just to hang, I...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/01/2004
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Must've gone on a good night...

Went for lunch and I thought service was pretty good -- maybe a little slow but they were attentive and very friendly. Food was good too. When dessert took a little too long, they even comped it. Would...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/24/2004
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It once was...

As tends to happen in Lalaland... this once secret but happening place has become a hang-out for the fakers. Unfortunate, but you can still experience its original greatness during weeknights.
citysearch.com - user review - 04/14/2004
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NEVER AGAIN.....

RUDEST employees I've ever encountered in my life. If you want to get up to the roof-top, be prepared to be shaken down by the doormen and "speak their language" which is CASH (and a lot of it). This means...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/07/2004
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Great Place

Stayed here while on business, all other co-workers did the usualy coroporate hotel chains but they wanted to hang out with me at the Standard! Awesome tubs, great big towels, spacious rooms and the bars and...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/10/2004
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Love this place!

My friends and I go to this bar all the time. It is a lot of fun. The doormen, bartenders, wait staff, and security team are always really cool to us. We have always found it to be a good place to just kick...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/03/2004
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I really enjoy this hotel

The downtown Standard is a great hotel. Valet, bar drinks, room service, and the restaurant can be a little pricey, but the room rates are relatively low so it balances out. The decor of the hotel is very cool...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/03/2004
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Worse Service Ever

The service was ABSOLUTELY MISERABLE. The waitress messed up the order, gave us the wrong food, and forgot to bring our french fries, and accidentally overcharged us. When we pointed out her error she got mad....
citysearch.com - user review - 12/15/2003
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Beautiful and Fun

I had a great time. I went during the week and there was no cover. There were a lot of people but it was not to crowded like many other trendy bars. The view is amazing and the design of the place is...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/11/2003
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Deja vu...

it's just too bad that such a great bar has gone to waste... if you want to see the same club hoppers you saw on saturday at your ex fav club.. go there.. it's horrifying how everyone looks the same... and way...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/26/2003