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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.
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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3.0 of 5 stars.
Grading the Standard Rooftop is a very piece-meal experience. I love the way it's designed, but looks aren't everything...unless you're Scarlett Johansson.Roof top view: 5 stars. Beautiful sky line...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
- View: amazing- Swimming pool, water beds: amazing- Cocktails: I was too focused on the view and the dance floor to notice if they were good or not.- Music: quite ok. It was mostly remix of very...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love coming here duing the summer months after work.Hanging out enjoying the sun, watching the sun set, and drinking until the later hours here has always been enjoyable. The view is amazing from...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
For all the hype that this place gets, it sure was a disappointment. I went there for a friend's birthday, and it was a lackluster evening at best.First off, valet is $15 if you park in their lot. But...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
A friend had hyped the rooftop bar and, unfortunately, its cocktail waitresses created a really crappy experience. Actually, I wanted to like them. I loved their stylish outfits that merged the looks...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here a few times for various occations. The place is pretty typical, has a typical downtown view, typical downtown crowd, and typical bar quality drinks and prices. The bar itself is...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The room, parking attendants and front desk staff were great. I liked that the place was hip without beating you over the head with contemporary interior design the way a W does. I will say, however,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
a shadow of its former self... too many bridge tunnel, of there were bridges and tunnels in LA.I guess one would say too many 562s and 626s
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The View - well it all depends on what you are looking at, no? FIVE stars - if you are looking at the urban vistas - the buildings all lit up around you are super cool.probably at least FOUR stars if...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Lov, Lov this hotel! This place is ultra modern & chic. The interior is bright 80's colors. A fun yellow dining room and outdoor patio. Maybe, not so fun if you have a hangover! You will probably...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
When you name your hotel The Standard. It means you set the norm, requirement, or process of a hotel experience. Well I can say that The Standard Hotel does set the norm, requirement, or process of...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is mainly for the lounge. I had a great time hanging out with my friend here. Nice view of downtown LA enjoying a cocktail. Another friend and I tried coming on another night we couldn't get in....
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A legendary hot spot in LA. Should be visited at least once. I loved this place the only reason it gets 4 not five stars is because little tricky gettin on sometimes , can be tough to get a drink and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing place but full of weird people....
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
As one of my first lounge experiences as a California resident, it was an eye-opener. There were tons of people, the furniture was absurdly mod, and low and behold, who do I see sitting with friends...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my first review and first five stars. This hotel is absolutely awesome. It's not very costly, but everything is really good. Staff - nice people, always smiling. Rooms are amazing....
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
So, change in plans resulted in my needing to cancel a reservation. Charged one night penalty -- and manager refused to give either a credit for future use or alter cancelation policy even though I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I would give 5 star only for the view of Down town LA from the rooftop.It's just breathtaking. But sorry I gotta give 3 star because....-1 star : pricey drinks, taste terrible.-1 star : neglectful and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Please do not go to Standard Rooftop Bar.The Bouncer who is bald and round is very racist. The Standard needs to hire better people who are more professional then him. He had let several Caucasian in...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The roof top view is amazing! And the place looks great. But I am disappointed that they are running the place in such a cheap way. I ordered a 12 year old scotch and they served it to me in a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like this place, I always have a good time here. The view is amazing! The drinks are over priced but the music is good. The pool is breath taking but i steer clear from it because I'm already clumsy...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
On my first visit, i wasn't offended by the decor as much as i was this time. it's just TIRED. they clearly haven't updated the place since that decor was completely unheard of. they need to get with...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Ooh, Standard. I loved you last week, but you really fell from grace tonight!My friend and I were walking back from a casual dinner and, as he was from out of town, I thought it would be nice to pop...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
No shit this place is expensive and is going to have expensive drinks!!!Hey thats the price you pay when you wanna kick it with Lindsay Lohan and snort blow like a hollywood kid.Oh well!!!When you do...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
get your room on hotels.com for a deal, or fk that and just go to the pool on the roof. nights are euro trashed out so go in the day. Cheesy scene but great view. Daytime crowd much less plastic...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went to the rooftop bar at The Standard for my birthday on a Monday night.Monday nights don't have a cover, but if you are going on a Friday, Saturday, or Sunday..prepare to pay a heavy fee just to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Things witnessed: crotch grabbing, ass grabbing, unconscious girls, puny man-boys dragging aforementioned unconscious girls around, guy falling down escalator FACE FIRST, bathroom brawls, old and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
D and I came here for his birthday weekend, and it was a lovely stay.Things we hated: smelly hallways, lockless bathroom doors (I got sick and D walked in on me throwing up, and I was not down with...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I recieved an invitation text to a friend's birthday party here. I had never been, but I heard about it being on a rooftop and having a swimming pool and waterbeds. So I gathered 7 of my friends and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is super cool. The rooms are ginormous, well designed, and comfortable. The hotel staff is very accommodating, too. We were a little needy on check in, asking for more hangers and help...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the rooms are trendy and clever. We stayed in a medium sized room with an awesome see through shower that probably would've been less awesome if we were say family members instead of a romantic...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
OK so here's the situation. I'm not commenting on the rooftop bar. That's awesome. I'm writing a review of the hotel, which is terrible. First of all, they didn't know where to look for my Hotwire...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
You know what you're getting into when you go. I bunch of douchebags and girls that think they are too hot not to be models. The view and the bar staff are FANTASTIC! Sure it can take a while to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We arrive around 9 to beat the line and it paid off, we were a party of about 10 girls and 3 guys and they made sure we all were allowed in, the guys infront of us weren't due to capacity. The view is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So you want to go to the Rooftop Bar on a Wednesday night.Well, let's try to make this as complicated as possible. 1) Spot neon sign that says "Park Here!"2) Approach Parking Garage entrance, see sign...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I actually like this hotel. It is pretty LA and a bit over-hyped, but... I kind of enjoyed it. I got one of the bigger rooms and the bed was comfy and I really loved the decor. The staff, even...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
In the summer there's a pool party 2pm-9:30pm every Sunday. It's usually a different promotion company every weekend, so you have to check the Standard website to see who's promoting then get on that...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for my 21st Birthday. The drinks were good and it was a nice place in the heart of Downtown LA. Parking was a breeze and I definitely had a good time. The bar was pretty packed and the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome view of downtown LA from the rooftop. Perfect place to take a (first) date. Great place to meet/chit chat/dance with peeps with the LA skyline as your backdrop. If they had a better sound...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
By far one of the best views in Downtown LA, but with the view comes a pretty price and that pretty price is the people. Yuck. Seems like every trying-too-hard douchbaggy cheezoid takes up permanent...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
great view of downtown
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
One word: FOUL.I think my group and I would have been better off in a Motel 6. I felt like I was in the set of a dirty porno during my entire stay. Everything in the hotel (restaurant included) had...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I recently went there for my girlfriend's birthday. They have a package where you can purchase the Penthouse and get so many wristbands for the Bar/Club upstairs... Money was not an object so I said...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great Rooftop bar (with a pool and frequently topless women) with a beautiful crowd every night. Great food especially the sliders and Pomme Frites to write home about.
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The location is awesome...right in the heart of downtown. When I went there, many of the patrons were around my age, business types, who were looking to unwind after a long day at work. It's a cool...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The Standard Hotel is Hollywood, downtown. Unless I'm going to a work event or a friend has a room, I avoid this place. I don't like the prices, attitude, or crowd. If I wanted to hang out with Ed...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
One of the bestee's co-worker (awesome dude, btw) was spinning some good ol' house today so we hit up the rooftop bar at The Standard for a lazy afternoon sippin' on moi's signature grey and cran, of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The atmosphere isreally dope. Water beds, pool, couches,......just great. I love this place aside from the $20 cover charge. The drinks are cool and the dance floor is like as small as my fist. They...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was taken here my first day in LA as a 'very LA place to go' as well as a place to relax. It was in the afternoon but there were a good number of people there. The view was amazing and the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Been here lots of times for many occasions! I like this place because theres a lot of room to walk around and you get a great view of downtown. They have cute beds and couches to sit on and a cute...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great views - crowd is mixed - pain in the ass to get into sometimes - waaaay overpriced drinks.And this is another place where they'll say flat out at the door "If you're a group of guys, sorry,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The roof pool parties are one of the coolest things I've ever been to.
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The hotel needs to improve in customer service. It is a high priced Ikea and a bit over priced. Definitely needs some operational improvemement. The hype for the rooftop is good though and quite...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Yeah... the view is awesome, yeah, the drinks are expensive but not my kind of place. I didn't like the scene, the staff is rude, and the elevators smell like dirt. Come with a crowd it's better that...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The view is amazing, you feel completely alive and like you can fly when you look at the lit up sky scrapers all around you. If you could describe L.A., the feeling you get when you admire the view...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The only thing I can review about this place is the rooftop pool bar and I love it. It screams LA, but is far from Beverly Hills and Hollywood, as is the scene. Downtown LA has its gems among...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing view, beautiful crowd, but the drink's are nothing special and are very expensive ~$14 for a basic cocktail. With that said, it is probably my favorite pool in downtown: a great place to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The sub-Standard is more like it. This place is all style, no substance...picture IKEA wrapped in Ed Hardy. We ran into so many problems during our two night stay it's almost comical. First off, we...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Don't get me started on this place. From day one it was a headache. The valet/car guy would not let us leave our car out front for FIVE minutes while we checked in and dropped off our...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
[[vomit]]so i hope you get what i mean. the standard is kinda cool... when there are no lines and its early in the evening on a weekday (free, mon thru thur). seeing as how it is quite impossible to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The Standard is a nice bar with a nice view but it's just not really my scene. Way too expensive and a lot of the people there seemed like they were trying way too hard to look cool and to be seen.
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The elevator smelled like my old apartment in Korea Town. My cocktail wasn't even a martini (so the pour was smaller) and it was 16.00. Started to play a game of Pool downstairs, but the table was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the venue is AWESOME! i'll have to be back with my bikini to swim in their filled-to-the-rim-overflowing-pool. First step into this place, I was very impressed with the hotel's modern decor. Going up...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The Standard is exactly that, standard. It is your Standard trendy LA bar with a bunch of people drinking thinking they are somebody. This just in: nobody cares about you! Yeah I'm looking at you (the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Standard Rooftop on a Sunday afternoon is a nice way to wind down a long party marathon.PARKING: $7 in the underground lot.ENTRANCE: Line situation is quite ridiculous. If you know anyone who has a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is basically the sweetest place ever. I went on a Sunday night around 10:30 with the ol' ball and chain (aka: my quasi-boyfriend) on a little date night. He scored major points by taking me here,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Loved this place on a Thursday night, April 31st 09 was the night I think... I had great views and a great fun crowd that wasn't too shallow & pretentious like in Hollywood. Get there early like 8pm,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Damn, I'm back - Saturday afternoon at The Standard Rooftop. I feel like a gardener, because all I see is hoes and tools. How did I end up here again? Could it be the delicious Amstel Lite - I doubt...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great fabulous view on the roof. Didn't actually stay at the hotel but the concierge was very helpful. Clean, modern, and very happening on a Wednesday night. The parking is a fit fustrating at first...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The view is awesome and the service was great. There is attitude at the front desk downstairs and at the door to get to the pool but if you can steer clear of them it's all good. I'm a bit of a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Sad. I remember this being so much better a couple of years ago. Now it's just... there. The view is still awesome, and the topiary is amusing, but the classier crowd has definitely moved on to better...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
AWFUL OMG... Came here Friday for drinks around 4pm.. While the view/setting is amazing the service was PITIFUL! First it was not even crowded at all yet the servers lacked any type of personality,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
So this is where all the Gold Diggers hang out . . . was my thought when I went to the Standard. I took a zillion photos of the fabo scenes . . . of downtown LA that is . . . but seriously, who wears...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
stayed here recently with my man and we LOVED it. we stay at a lot of hotels and this was hands down our favorite. after staying at mostly hotel chains its nice to go to something different once in a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not really into paying covers or buying expensive drinks, so I don't frequent the Standard Rooftop Bar often. Can I really mark them down for not accommodating my funemployment budget, though?...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wanna immerse yourself underneath the LA city light ? With an amazing 360 degree view of downtown skyline? the Standard Hotel rooftop bar offers just the experience with a diverse crowd that reflects...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a really tough spot to review. I really want to be able to give it five stars but I just can't.On the one hand, you have the bar itself. Location and setup wise this place is top notch. The...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here a few times. It takes longer than it should to get in, and it's about $20...I've got in for free a couple of times, but even there was some kind of hold up in the front. The drinks...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The evolution of the "ah" at the Standard.Oooo's and ahhh's: First, the view of downtown is quite ah-inspiring. It's so cool to feel like you're standing in the middle of LA. On a roof. It made me...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
people shouldnt have to beg on both knees and suggest sexual favors to go to a poolside and drink. its just a goddman bar with really bad house music. i cant blame the bouncers when people are...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Creepola!We were going to stop here after Remedy closed so damn early (12:30 a.m.!) but there was a fight going on. Some old man was chatting with us about it. Next thing we knew, he followed us to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
this is my first trip to a Standard Hotel. I was here for a wedding and we had a room block here. I was excited to check out a cool hotel in Downtown LA. The check in and the general room was good....
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
LOVE The Standard downtown location, my boyfriend and I got a room just so we could get to the rooftop and ended up in a cool room with the sexiest glass shower I have ever seen.The staff is nice and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I know the standard rooftop bar is supposed to be the best bar in downtown la, but its not my favorite at all. They charge $20 cover on weekends, which you can sometimes get away with if you come...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE rooftop bars, especially during the summer months! Now that I live in LA, I get to frequent rooftop bars during any season since it's always warm here! The Standard rooftop bar is probably the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OHHHHHH THIS pLACE IS BEAUTIFUL. this is exactly how i imagined a swanky outdoor LA bar to be. we got there around 8, right when the sun was setting, and we got a GREAT view of downtown. there was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Standard Rooftop Bar is a great place to meet people and mingle while sipping on a Margarita and listening to GREAT music. Yesterday was my first time at this hotel and I had an awesome time. The...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
There can be quite a long wait on busy nights.View is really nice.Pool adds a modern touch.Seating is comfortable and the dance floor is fun.Drinks good, but pricey, of course.Good spot for a relaxing...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This Place is Minimallistic the rooms are basic and a good value until you velet you car @28 per day "ouch" the have the best pool area in town on the roof with a bar . This place is Chill and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm very partial to outdoor lounges/bars (mostly during the summer) and this one is no exception.It's good to know that DTLA has some pretty cool places to go and since this was my first time there,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fun place to party! That is all I'm going to say ;)
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm conflicted. I have yet to find a place in Los Angeles with a smokin' rooftop bar (if you know of one, please message me). Living in NYC spoiled me.I spend a lot of time downtown digging Disney,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I'll start with the positives...There is a building at the address, and there are beds in the rooms (kind of.)This place is so overrated and awful. Don't bother. It used to be cool and fun but I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Already a place to check out, it was made better by the great girl I went with. It has great views of downtown in all directions, the waterbeds are fun, the pool is cool, the staff is friendly, the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had a good couple of days here on a work trip. A little thrown by the "old school" decor and the random quotes posted in random places, I was otherwise pleased with my service and accommodations....
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Every time I come here, I'm still breathtaken by the views. I think I love this place because I get hooked up by my one and only J.S.Views are amazing. Weather is starting to get warmer. Service is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like this place - A LOT. Great view - check. Awesome DJ playing GREAT music all night - check. Funky, fun decor (waterbeds??) - check. Had a great time dancing under the stars here with friends last...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you want to embrace all of what L.A is, The Standard is the place to go. From the grassy patio to the bulb shaped waterbeds to the infamous view. The Standard is it.As you ride the elevator to the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome place to go to when the weather is nice out. It has a nice view of downtown L.A. from the, you guessed it, rooftop. Gets super packed whenever people feel like being outside which happens a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My bf and I went out to The Standard on Memorial Day for a pool party. We arrived about 3:30pm. We didn't have to pay a cover and there was no line. Parking a few blocks away was reasonable. Drink...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I used to love this place, it used to be our favorite place for a fun night out. A great roof top venue, an awesome view of downtown, loads of comfy chairs to relax in, a water bed to wobble around...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Swimming w/sharks. Bring a Swimsuit. ;)http://www.danceright.net/thankyou.html
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Standard is the standard for rooftop bars.Their red egg shaped waterbed chairs are their signature. Too bad one of those chairs gobbled up my phone. I know I know some lucky fan found my phone...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is insane. It's like stepping into Clockwork Orange.Avoid the weekends and go on a Monday or Tuesday to beat the crowds & really enjoy it.A mojito and a domestic beer= $21. My eyes...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is so coooool! "Los Angeles" is the feel. I love the music. Good stuff. Pricey entrance and pricey drinks, but it's a fun place to go once in a while. Everyone dresses really cute....
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came here last night for my friend's bday, and it was a good time. I definitely enjoyed myself, however (like everyone has said) the drinks are ridiculously expensive. The bar was nice and all, but it...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
i went out with this guy a while ago - tall, curly blond hair, gorgeous smile, eyes so blue you shouldn't stare directly into them - total hottie. and then he opened his mouth. what an idiot. it was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
$8 for a Stella? Yeesh. Even for LA, I thought that was pretty steep. Nice view of the city, though.
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I stayed here one night after I could not remember where I parked my car due to one to many gin and tonics at the rooftop bar. It was a wise and good decision! I think I stayed in the "large" room. I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
One of my buds was having his BDay bash here on a Sunday. With all the hype I heard about this place, I was excited to be pool side and partying. When I first got there and saw the building, I said...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went to the Rooftop Bar last night and had a good time. The vibe up top is just so chill and the view is beautiful. Drinks left something to be desired, but I would have been fine without drinking....
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I forgot I've been to this place last year...blame on the alcohol...yea this is i really nice unique hotel...we went there in hopes of going on the roof top...but apparently they were filming...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
UMMMMMMMMy date and I went there for dinner and then the roof top to hang out...VERY DISAPPOINTED....in the portion of the food.. I think my date finished his food in 2 minutes, I understand "fancy"...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I wish I had something nice to say about the Standard. We stayed one night for my friend's bachelorette. We chose that hotel over others because we wanted to do something in downtown. The room is...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Like another Yelper said, you don't have to go to the rooftop to enjoy this place. We chilled in the lounge/lobby area and had ourselves a good time.Sure we couldn't dance, but we were able to enjoy...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been here once and the most awesome thing was the VIEW. The service at the bar was ok (took to long to get a drink). The people that let you in are rude (not so good customer service). This is...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I absolutely love this bar. The view is so amazing. Sometimes it is difficult to get because it is supposed to be for "hotel guests" but if you are going in a small group of cute girls you'll get in...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Stayed here for an anniversary. Had a nice romantic bath in the large soaking tub which myself and my bf fit in. Bed was VERY comfortable and our view was great. Upon check out, the woman behind the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
A night of drinking in LA is almost a 100% guarantee that I will wind up at some hotel. Why is that? Because I roll with "The Party Don't Stop" crew. Unfortunately, the party continued to one of my...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Let's see......Snooty bouncers that may not let you in - CheckSmokin hot waitresses wearing tight little outfits - CheckInsipid music - CheckVery overpriced drinks - CheckNuts-to-butts packed on...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place sucks!! If you have been to the Hollywood Standard don't expect to have a similar experience! We were surprised to have a trashy server (named Jenn G) who was unkempt, chomping gum and had...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
FYI, you dont need to go to the rooftop to have a good ole time! it's bouji up there anyway! lol. JK. I'll make a trip up there someday, this review is about the lounge downstairs...Stay down on the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What a wonderful bar, but only for happy hour. After that, I hear they charge a $20 cover, which is absolutely ridiculous and not worth it. That said, it's so relaxing to have a drink and look at the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
hmmm....i must say...i don't know about paying nearly $40 before i get in the door ($15 parking plus $20 cover) before experiencing any fun. once inside, i was not too impressed. although i did like...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Worth it for the view. Seriously. It's that good.Lots of complaints about the cover (which I certainly sympathize with. $20 is obscene) however there is no cover on weeknights. Maybe it isn't as...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
View - 20 stars.Crowd - Negative 5 stars.Cover charge- Negative 5 stars.Drink/food prices - Negative 5 stars.Drink/food selection - Negative 5 stars.Pool - 2 stars. It's not even that great of a pool!...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Get to the hotel carrying about 4 bags and asked if someone can help me with my bags. Valet guy says we can't do that. We only have 2 valet guys, so I have no choice but to take it up myself....
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Get your pom poms. Get your groove on. Get your suit on. Get a move on. The Standard, featuring above par fare in every way. Nothing standard about it: From the haiku hotel directory, to the vintage...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i am a fan!!! you know why?because it has awsome atmosphere and nice pretty girls. the dance floor is small, but the dj creates good atmosphere to dance. it is always crowded. moreover, you gotta...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is pretty awesome. Besides the $15 parking street surface parking or parking beneath it 1 floor for $5 less (very odd) this place is nice, pretty upscale and has fantastic views of bunker...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Things I like:1) The Standard's beautiful rooftop bar and pool.2) Itsy bitsy teeny weeny yellow polka-dot bikinis. As long as they flatter my body.3) The LA weather4) Attractive waitstaffThings I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend and I love this hotel as it has been our go-to-hotel for any last minute special occasions. The rooftop bar is a great time with views of all of downtown and there is no cover as long as...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great place for a nightcap. We went there on a Thursday night after dinner (around 1030). There is a parking garage under the hotel, so we didn't have the problem to try to find parking....
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Guess what? I think I got lucky when I came here, my first and only time, it was drizzling, fortunately NOT raining cause it's on rooftop, thank God and it stopped within like 5minutes, I guess people...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Yelp arbitrary star rating system has me down in the dumperoos, questioning the objectivity of ranking systems, upon which my dissertation methodology is partially based. Houston? Houston!!! We...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i've stayed here a couple of times over the last few years and am happy to report that the design has held up brilliantly (perhaps too brilliantly in case of the roof bar color scheme) as did the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really do love coming here, although last night it was breezy and I froze my ass off. Even my colleagues from Chicago were complaining about how cold they were and said Chicago was actually warmer...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Overpriced, plastic, and overall too "cool" for its own good. They try very hard, but the best thing I can associate it with is everything horrible associated with LA/Hollywood. I may go here if...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
If I had a 3rd thumb, I'd give this place 3 thumbs down.At first glance the room looks retro, modern, up-to-date and classy. After you get a closer look you realize that this room is akin to a really...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Who doesn't like a summertime of pool parties and late night dance parties? This is such a cool spot to bring out of towners if you like being in the heart of the real LA. The drinks are nice, and the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
First of all- like some yelper's below have noted.there is a $20 cover charge here! $20!!!That's crazy! Secondly, when I came here, at 8.30PM it was EMPTY. The only people there, apart from us, seemed...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The view from up top is awesome! Been here a couple times, no cover on thursdays. The annoying thing is there's a long line sometimes and they're unnecessarily slow about it. But like everywhere...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's a very hip, cute place in the downtown area. It's been featured in so many movies. They do have good drinks and I love their cute little burgers. I know, it sounds weird to have something like...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
the hotel is simple and nice. I love the fact that there is a roof bar/club with amazing views of downtown LA. GORGEOUS!the rooms are simple, not very cozy but different and a good experience. We were...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE THIS PLACE!!! It's awesome in the summer time cause it's on top of the hotel in the middle of the business district in downtown and it's actually nice and cool. Not some hot pack bar. They have...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The Standard wasn't that standard for me. As a matter of fact needs to take some standard lessons to be standard!1. Since it's in Downtown parking on streets it's kind of hard to find, you can find,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Dissapointed..... I came here for a friend's birthday awhile back. And though the location is nice, and the hotel itself is beautiful, service sucks, at best. The shindig was held on the rooftop...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love the roof top lounge! Has a gorgeous panoramic view of the city... Just make sure that you come out on a warm night. Jumping in the pool for a dip when you are drunk is fun since the pool isn't...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place was huge! I'm not from LA, so when I heard that the bar was upstairs on the rooftop of a hotel, I was confused, yet excited. I didn't kno what to expect. What if it was freezing cold or it...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place out-hipped my Midwestern ass. Came here at night on Thursday for an after-dinner drink with co-workers. Great view, tasty albeit expensive Manhattan, fun music.
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The Standard Rooftop Bar is still "A-OK", but WHAT is up with the bathroom?! 1. I walked in with what apparently was too much momentum and almost walked smack into the back wall. The room is so...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm basing the stars purely on the hotel, excluding the rooftop bar (which is amazing). I stayed here about a year ago on a business trip. I can't believe we were able to get approval for this one,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
not to completely hype it up - but be prepared to be breathtaken! this is my favorite place in LA. beautiful people. beautiful scenery. absolutely perfect for a night out in LA to experience EL AYE.
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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This place is definitely one of the better places to eat outside...Great spot. This and Club Sushi are my two favorite places to eat outdoor because of both of their scenery.
citysearch.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
the views are priceless, and the place is cool on Sunday funday, (summer pool-side party); if you can get in.. Yes, people actually get rooms for the weekend just to hang by the pool and listen to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When people say they want to go somewhere new, you bring them here.When someone is from out of town and they want to see LA, you take them to the roof.Never had a dull night here, it's hot, hip, sexy,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The true sign of a hotel is not how they handle everyday transactions, but how they handle the not so usual circumstances--and whether or not they do the right thing, especially if it is solely their...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If you're from LA or have lived here for long enough, I'm sure you've been here or at least have heard of friends talk about having been here. It's one of those over-hyped hotspots in Downtown LA that...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
the jr suite is very nice. giant foot in the bathroom!the rooftop bar has an amazing view, but no drink menu. come prepared with your signature drink recipe in hand.
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Been here a few times and I cant really say that I've had a bad time here. The worst part is getting in, if you don't have girls with you or are not staying in the hotel, it can be damn near difficult...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
my friends and i stayed there for a night befor going to the lakers game,the rooms are kind of small we had a suite,which was descent size ,but the actual room were small ,the beds are really...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The exact type of bar lampooned in the film "Kiss Kiss Bang Bang" -- childish, tacky... vaguely creepy decor. You toss your trash into a hippo's mouth for god sake. Very weird vibe. Drinks are too...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Haven't been here is a couple of years but I must say I recall the rooftop pool, dance floor, sheek lounge chairs and the whole surrounding area to be awesome! It's so cool to be buzzed and dancing...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here the other night for an alumni event thing. Absolutely awesome location. Fireplace, simply amazing view (this for me was really what made this bar worth it- you simply can't beat the view of...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've not stayed at this hotel, but I have eaten their burgers. You'd never think such a classy joint could dish out such fantastic burger. There's trendy lighting and seating areas. The look is posh,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Standard Hotel is located in the heart of downtown Los Angeles. We had trouble finding the building and had to circle the area two or three times before we found it. We declined on the valet...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I agree with someone else who said it's weird this place is still so popular. The prices are over-the-top ridiculous. Which I can understand paying if the atmosphere/people-watching merits them. But...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
ordered the ahi tuna and for $30 it was like 4-5 bites... smaller than a kids happy meal at mcdonalds.
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I came to this place a day or something before Halloween. They were supposed to be having some costume thing, but I was coming straight from work so I wasn't wearing one. Three of my friends showed up...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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Well I got to this place and stood in the line, I saw the scruffiest looking door guys I have ever witnessed one looked like he was some homeless guy, you get better dressed men on some back street strip club...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
4 StarsWow!One of my friends that lives in LA brought us here last night because we wanted to do something, but didn't want to go to a club. I'll do this the same way i did "The Spot" and start off...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
5 stars because of the overall experience. A night at The Standard was our Valentine's treat, and it really was a fantastic time. Valet parking was a breeze...they keep a list of all hotel guests...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Ugh. I think someone has mistaken having no concept as BEING the concept. Hence, there is a mishmash of styles with Austin Powers-ish space age pods on the rooftop, 70's style forestry wallpaper in...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We wanted a girls night and to do a little cocktail hopping between some places in downtown LA. The Standard restaurant fit the bill since DineLA was going as well. Restaurant itself was smaller...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am finally revealing my favorite college hangout. Check out the posh lounge below the escalators to the rooftop bar. Why? No cover (it's just the hotel lobby), live DJs nightly, two bars (one...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome location - gives a great downtown feel - which is rare for Los Angeles. When busy, it can take you close to forever to get a drink and it gets cold really fast due to the surrounding buildings...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
been around but the rooftop at the standard is one of the coolest places on earth!! perfect place to stay and party in LA.....the hotel staff is awesome however don't forget to get a wristband to get...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
GO: Bring out of towners to wow them with your LA coolness. If you love heights ditto for waterbeds, improptu jumping in pool and/or modern design.AVOID: If your out-of-town guests are...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i love this place, especially to hang out during summer time on sundays. the waterbeds are great and smell clean at all times..rooms are spectacular only problem is the wrist bands. if security is...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hellooo LA Hipsters~Coming from Boston, this was very cool. Cool because its loungey and in Boston, you have bars, a few places where you can actually sit on couches and chill out.Also the view is...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I should of listened to my fellow yelpers, such as Marilee V. and Amy P. because they identified this location perfectly. Staff-- Rude, Brainless, & Inattentive to clients...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I would definitely recommend this place for DineLa. It was $34 for the appetizer, entree, and dessert. I had the spicy albacore crudo, chicken kiev ratatouille, and caramel custard with pear and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for a friend's birthday and he had a huge group of people. Wasn't too bad to get into as long as you arrive early, around 10pm or so. I'm a sucker for nice views and I definitely don't think...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great check in staff, room, view and rooftop was good for a moment. Cons= high charge for valet, no public parking [downtown LA, duh] lobby was full of horny, Coyote Ugly girls and the greasy guys...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I think the Standard can be credited with ushering a new wave of renewal in downtown LA and I think that's great. I've been to the roof for drinks a few times and love it up there. The food...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
ugh. yet another overpriced, overhyped lounge in downtown. i'm so over it. good luck trying to get in if you arrive after 8pm.
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
We were completely ignored by the service staff and were turned off by the stained lounge cushions and passed-out drunks in the cabanas near the fenced off pool. There were three of us and we were...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went there on a Sunday night to celebrate a special occasion for my friend. First and foremost, the view is amazing, all around you have beautiful high rise buildings. The lounge area is alright as...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wonderful venue, amazing view and decor but GET OVER YOURSELVES! go on a Tuesday or Wednesday night for an enjoyable cocktail before you start the evening and also visit the Hollywood location as...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite memories of college: second semester senior year, finals (after senior comps were long done and over), with not a care in the world, a friend of mine and I went on a downtown LA...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
ICE CREAM! I LOVE HOW THIS PLACE SELLS ICE CREAMi would give this place 5 stars but the drinks are ridiculously expensive.....
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place is aweful, cheap and over rated. The carpet is dirty, couches have stains all over them. The pool is a joke, as there are "plastic" wavy benches you're supposed to lay on. When we asked for...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Beautiful place, but the rudest service imaginable.My sister and I sat and waited for 15 minutes to be acknowleged by one of the cocktail servers flitting around. Nothing. They definitely noticed us,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Standard Downtown's Rooftop Bar is way to much fun. Make sure to stay here the rooms are great. Ive been going here for years. we always have a good time the decor is nice the overlooking of the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This review is for the rooftop area, not the hotel.I hate clubbing. Hate it. Can't stand it. Hate the crowds, hate the air of desperation to get laid, hate the way people act when they're drunk,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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I feel like I'm on vacation in the middle of the city. You can almost reach out and touch the buildings next to it.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/09/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I would not recommend this hotel, nor will I ever stay at a Standard Hotel again. They don't clean their rooms well. The washroom was disgusting. The toilet was nasty, and there is no way anyone...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2009
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Don?t let the hip vibe of this delicious little yellow restaurant fool you. The staff was very pleasant and helpful. There was not only light healthy fair for my better half , but there was also some really...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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I am a local so i don't think to go "out on the town" in my neighborhood very often. I had some friends in town so I wanted to show them a truely LA spot without all of the BS. I hadn't been to the Standard in...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE THE VIEW!!!I love the lounge on the roof.. a great place to grab drinks and find a quiet corner to chat with friends.I love getting tipsy and jumping into the round beds... make sure to zip ur...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Everytime I go to LA I stay here. I think it is a fun trendy place to stay. I love the rooftop bar...its a great place to meet up with friends and the restaurant is yummy. Everybody that works there...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i was lucky enough to be staying at the hotel during my only visit (or multiple visits throughout my stay) to the bar. it made it possible for me not to wait in the line downstairs, and also to get a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So I've been here twice and the first time I think I was definitely blown away. My first trip here was during the day and it was (surprisingly) a really clear day so you could see everything. My...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
maybe it's a gimmick, but i will happily dole out four stars for the fact that i made eye contact with someone on the treadmill at the building across the street from the roof. the drinks are pricey,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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ABSOLUTELY UNCONSCIONABLE !!! One thing I should say for the management of the hotel and the rooftop bar, IF YOU ARE GOING TO HAVE A PROMOTER LIST AND CHARGE VIP ENTRANCE ADMISSION- THEN CLEARLY INDICATE THAT...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A group of us hit this up on St Patty's Day and luckily got in right before they started charging. It was a cool vibe and quite a mix of people. The dance floor was kind of small, but everyone made...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Dig it mainly for the vibe & mix crowd. Chilled here twice. Both during evening.1st time w/bf & his friends to checkout gorgeous lit city view, stylish rooftop patio. Though retro, very modern feel...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Standard Downtown's Rooftop Bar is pretty much one of the best bars in the USA. It's got something a lot of other bars don't have - and just going there you'll see what that is. Sure, there are...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is so full of itself and phony but yet it's kinda fun. I was here during Siggraph and to my surprise I think our group were the only nerdy conference representatives there! The night we...
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2008
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my experience with this place was great, i had great staff to help me out, if you go onto the roof you see the whole city and its just incredible. the rooms were great and getting checked in was easy.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My biggest complaint is the room lighting: the energy-saving CFLs give off a cold, blueish light. However, our room had great views, a big bathtub, and a very cozy platform bed. Room service was...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
So disappointed in this place that we didn't stay here. Way overpriced. This place was trying to do something, but didn't succeed. The first room we were sent to reeked of stale cigarettes. The...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the standard. It's so simple that it relaxes me. I tend to go on Thursdays (there's no cover and the crowd is much more relaxed). The open outdoor seating encourages you to be social while...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great rooftop bar and pool, amazing views. Fun and whimsical French bistro, with decent steak and fries.
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Sometimes retro is just ugly !I have been to the Standard's restaurant before, but I never realized how ugly it is. Yellow ? Mmmm-kWe knew it would be a little overpriced, I guess that is to be...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place gets major cool points for being featured in Crank, one of the best movies in the history of movies, right up there with alphabetical shelfmates Casablanca and Citizen Kane. It's also a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2008
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This is a great place to lounge with your friends. Plenty of seating areas and not to mention the beautiful atmosphere as you're surrounded by all the lights and buildings!
citysearch.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am reviewing the restaurant, which I found to be pretty darn lovely. The food was fine and the St. Germain gin and tonic was delicious, but the real star was the setting. The patio was made very...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you are going to visit Los Angeles, consider staying downtown instead of Hollywood or Sunset. And when staying downtown- The Standard sets the standard. The designers of this hotel have created a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2008
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You cannot beat the view from the top floor, however your patience may be tested if you go on a weekend and do not get in before a line forms.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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One of my favorite spots in LA. I love the rooftop, especially at night because you're surrounded by all the skyscrapers. Just a beautiful sight to see! Plus, they always have events there, which are usually...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place still holds up in my book. Sometimes I gotta go back and look at my reviews of places from 2 years ago and change em' up a bit based on progression, but this place is still awesome. The...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of those hotels that puts a lot of emphasis on the front, but not a lot on the back. The lobby, restaurant, lounge & bar are very well done - trendy & unique. However, if you're actually...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Weekend crowds can get pretty loud, so if you can, come during weekday after work. And guys, if you want to woo your date, bring her there for the sexy and hip ambience. The line to the bar can be...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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i just got my capital one bill. i have two illegal charges that were made there on my card number. my card was never lost or stolen. somebody got my number and manually put the number in to make charges at...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's nice to come here on dates or in small groups because there's a nice rooftop view with lots of seats to lounge around and just drink and talk.The staff is accommodating and it's a diverse crowd...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Probably a decent spot to pre-game it before heading out but it's pretty expensive. The view is amazing though!
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I stayed 2 nights and they were a Friday and Saturday so it was way to busy for me. Everything is over priced. I would probably go back on a weekday when its less crowded.
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
frankly, i'm not certain how we got into the club on the roof. if you're looking for info on the room, that comes later on when we somehow ended up at someone's bday party. but let's start from the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
my then-fiancA� (now husband) and i stayed here for a long weekend for an event at the convention center. the location was great for this purpose, a nice walk to the convention center and the subways....
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
such a fun atmosphere among the rooftops, the centered serene pool, the amazing bar and absolutely wonderful dj's. a great place to go toward the end of your night out, to wind down and perhaps miss...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i had a good stay at the standard - just stayed 1 night while on a business trip. the rooftop bar is definitely 4 stars - great view, lots of seating, service was just ok. my room was spacious, bed...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2008
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The party starts at around midnight...but you may just have to be the first person to start it around 11:30. The dance floor is tiny. It is basically a square set off in the corner of the roof. On the Thursday...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I came here with my boyfriend (now husband) when I was 20, so I didn't get to go to the rooftop bar at night (it's free for hotel guests). =( But that's okay because our room was nice and big and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've had a great time both times I was there. It helps that I had awesome peeps with me. Admission and drinks are expensive, but what club in LA isn't. Awesome view. The places to lounge is chill,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ya know this place isn't half bad!! As long as there isn't some BIG event going on. It is a little pricey but my god the view you get is pretty amazing!!
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We came here on a Thursday.. therefore no cover and not as many people. This place is really nice. From the view of downtown LA to the cool breeze of a summer night. I really like the lay out of the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down the worst place downtown. I hate, hate, hate, hate the standard. I live like three blocks away, and I refuse to ever go to there. The view: not that nice. The promoters and bouncers:...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is fun and beautiful. The only downside is that there are no guest lists and no promoters (at least to my knowledge). Everyone pays and everyone waits. Still, I am quite the fan to the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place. It's a chill bar/lounge to hang and have a conversation with friends. The crowd is pretty mature (I've only been here on sunday nights), and the view of downtown LA is gorgeous....
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Fantastic view but the crowd totally blows. Boring, unintelligent, superficial and typical LA losers. Drank a little too much wine and actually got in one of those pods with my friends. The bouncer...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yes the drinks are pricey....Yes valet parking is $15...Yes you have the Asian tourists flashing their cameras left and right...Yes there are long lines....AND yes some of the bartenders are...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Standard Hotel has a rooftop bar on the 12th floor. Since I was visiting for the weekend, I wanted to experience as much of L.A. as I could and I wasn't disappointed. When you first enter the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Rooftop Bar at The Standard Downtown has mellowed out since its debut in 2002. Expensive cover, crowded lines, and the hipster scene all detracted from the Bar's awesome views of the downtown LA...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was so nervous to go to the standard since i've heard some pretty snooty things about it. i had guests from boston and new york with me, so we had a great time. the drinks are pricey, but what do...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yeah, it's cool and ultra-LA, but the rooftop love gets pretty old pretty fast. The water bed pods are cool but feel a little unclean. The last time we came here, we kicked it with Adam Sandler....
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's a pain getting into, but I have a great time every time I come here. They never overpack the place (thus the pain getting in). The DJs are constantly changing and good. The drinks are...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2008
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When this place first opened it was the place to be. However, thugs and drugdealers hang out here on the weekends. lots of mexicans. The drinks are small and expensive. You're better off at the Edison bar and...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The best time to go to the Standard is on a weeknight, to avoid a $20 cover and waiting in line.Essentially, the Standard is a hotel bar turned super trendy by the recent revival of downtown LA. Even...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
one of the nicest hotels ive been to...their beds are super comfy....see through shower facing the bed....rest of the bathroom is not so nice though....they have a nicely stocked up mini bar...woo...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great (small) store in the midst of Downtown LA! Unusual collection of sunglasses, jewelry, magazines, music, gifts Kid Robot, Kiehl's, etc...very eclectic, tucked inside The Standard Hotel...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
so i came back because i was starving and the library bar had no food on the weekends. since the standard hotel is across the street and i knew that they served food until pretty late, we came by...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Who says there's nothing to do in DTLA? Okay, there actually isn't THAT much to do, but if you're in the neighborhood, check out the Standard's rooftop lounge.There was no cover that Saturday night...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
we came here on a tuesday night. there was no cover. we got a room b/c we're responsible drinkers and plus on nights where it was hotel-guests only, we were guaranteed entry and wouldn't be on the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Eh..its OK, if that. Pretty people OCCASIONALLY. The view is beautiful, the air feels better from way up there.Drinks are ridiculously overpriced. And oddly enough, everyone strikes me as being...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i booked a room here so that we could drink a little less responsibly and enjoy the view again in the morning. i was very pleased when the front desk upgraded the room from a medium room to a large...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
4 stars for decor/location and vibe!okay so I've been here a few times both for specialty events.its a great rooftop bar, nice view ambiance and chill bartenders. Its cool spot to chill at but I will...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The standards rooftop bar is absolutely amazing. Theres a beautiful view and gorgeous ambiance. There's a pool and a little dance floor. It is more of a lounge with comfortable seatings. It is...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The best thing about this place is the view of the downtown LA skyline! The decor of the bar is also cool, modern, and chic. The drink prices are expensive and parking can be a pain. Getting into this...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
3.5maybe 4went on a tuesday with some friends to hang outthe ppl were chillthe bartenders were nicepretty busy for a tuesday, but not super packedthe view is amazingthe pool was fun to look at, some...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The rooftop bar/lounge offers a great 360 degrees view of the skyline in downtown LA. On a clear night, the view is beautiful. The water domes are the best feature this place offers but I dont...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I stumbled into The Standard by accident Tuesday night while I was in LA on a business trip. After a delicious dinner at Cuidad with my cousin and his wife, I wasn't quite ready to go to my room, so I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The rooftop is absolutely beautiful! I went during the week and it was free of charge, but I believe if you go on a Friday or the weekends, there's a $20 cover.
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We stopped by only because we were staying at the hotel and didn't have to wait in that silly line. The bar itself is very cool, you are surrounded by all the skyscrapers in downtown LA, and we had...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i've only been here two times, both on random weeknights when there was no cover charge or line. both times my friends and i got ridiculously drunk off of champagne & chambord and apple martinis. i...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
2.5 starswe were in town in for USC vs. Ohio State, so there were a lot of buckeyes staying at the hotel as well as downtown LA in general. The options were limited in downtown and the standard was...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We stayed here for my hen night - the room was clean but starting to look really quite shabby which was surprising as I didn't think the hotel had been open that long. My friends room did seem in...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I didn't think I'd like it but I did. The view and comfy couches won me over so if you're waiting for your first time, it's almost worth the full $20. Also, my friends and I didn't end up paying for...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I had to stop by the other night to say hi to a few coworkers. It was a weekday, so there wasn't a line or cover charge. I verified my previous observation--this place sucks. It's pretentious city. I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Things to know about this review:-I was on a Guestlist of the DJ. (Therefore I am unable to give advice for the line/entry fee)-It was a Friday night. (Music selection - Hip-Hop/Mash-Ups/Club style...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's a cool place. Nice decor, well sectioned into different areas for whatever you feel like that night. The main problem is it doesn't do anything in particular very well. It's difficult to get in,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The rooms are below standard, the staff was incompetent, unaccommodating, and rude. You definitely do not get what you pay for at this hotel; its only saving grace is the view and atmosphere of the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've eaten at the restaurant in this hotel and hung out at the rooftop bar. But I did not spend the night here.This place reminds of Ikea so much. Don't know why, maybe the fashionably designed...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i really enjoy the standard but i just hate the lines and the prices. recently brought some friends here and came early and waited in line for less than an hour. the bouncers and security are all...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I feel it's my duty to share with you what I do before coming here.To make it short and sweet -- PRE-PARTY.That's right. That's the only way to save yourself some dough. The drinks they serve here run...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
waterbedpods. drinks are a little pricey though.
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If you are ever looking for a place to eat and Denny's isn't exactly the 24 hour - late night/early morning hang out you were looking for then the restaurant (not the rooftop bar) at the Standard is a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You never know what you are going to get at The Standard downtown. That's part of the reason why I like coming here-- its such an eclectic group of people and everyone comes for one reason and one...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite lounge in LA. Great view, and great drinks as well. Rooftop swimming pool and water beds in the heart of downtown. The drinks are a little costly, but the with this sort of spot, you...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Come on you really think you're going to get in here with six dudes deep to one of the most well known LA hot spots. I mean you probably seen this place on Entourage (the episode with Seth Green) so...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I started hanging out here when it first opened. I remember when there was no cover charge, Tobey McGuire and Leo came walking in and I drank tequila with Tera Reid. An old bartender from one of my...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for my friend's 22nd birthday~!!If you booked a room at the DT LA Standard Hotel, you get two wrist bands for free admission into the bar.If you have more guests, they need to pay $20 cover...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We waited in line for a LONG time to get up here on Saturday night. I was thinking "This better be good." It was! I didn't even order a drink once we got up there. I just marveled at the scene....
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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i went on a Thursday night with a group of about 30 or so people and the overly pretentious bouncers wouldn't let us up to the rooftop bar. It was clear that the only people getting in were guys that came with...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/13/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
the place is more of a lounge than anything that covers the whole rooftop, it's nice for sure but not worth the wait or the $20 cover (girls still have to pay cover) nice waterbed/view/pool. drinks...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I hate clubs. I am using the word hate here, about clubs.Lines, bitches, too loud bad DJs, celebrities, short skirts, sleaze balls, bottle service, the whole shebang I hate it. What I love is dancing,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Consistent with everything at the Standard, the bathroom at the rooftop bar was way too hip for my taste. The semi-communal sink really creeps me out. I was afraid that someone in the girl's...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I lost my virginity for the umpteenth time recently here.
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been here twice...my first time... was for a friend's bday party... he got a room... so we got to the rooftop bar pretty quick... i heard the wait for people outside was 45min to an HOUR!...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great place to enjoy a few drinks on the roof top.I like the silver sticker on the toilet paper that show a figure pooping and on the bottom of your trash can is a red figure barfing. The glass shower...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
My stay at The Standard in downtown L.A. was by far the worst hotel experience EVER. If you want to stay in a night club, you might like the place because that's how it feels. There is a phony...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I heart this place and the rooftop bar. Thursdays are the night to go, as I refuse to pay $20 to go up on a weekend. There's nothing like dancing under the stars while holding your $15 cocktail....
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
like everyone says, the view is incredible. day or night, the city is beautiful.everything else? i can do without...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
nice posh atmosphere...nice lounge with good music. roof top bar has a great view of the city, but def. get there early if you want to go up there. it gets crowded pretty fast. overall nice place to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Oh the Standard...What a reputation...Not upheldWell after hearing my room wasn't going to be ready for a bit I decided to head up to the well known rooftop bar. After getting the third degree about...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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We arrive around 9 to beat the line and it paid off, we were a party of about 10 girls and 3 guys and they made sure we all were allowed in, the guys infront of us weren't due to capacity. The view is very...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
this place is okay. heard about it many times, but it didn't live to my expectation. small dance floor, and not enough room. bar stock goes out quick. one positive thing this place has is a nice view.
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So it's my brother in law and my cousin cruising SOCAL's mean streets. We're running around downtown Los Angeles....checking out Olvera St....Union station traffic, chinatown absurdities, random movie...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I go to LA about 4 times a year on business and this place is right across the street from the office where I work. As a hotel I'm a huge fan. The rooms are modern without being cluttered and all of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have been here several times. Several times I have stayed at the Standard Hotel after a night at Staples Center and as a hotel guest you get arm bands to go to the Rooftop Bar. I also have a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ayelet's guide to the Standard Rooftop Bar:-Go upstairs and immediately check out the gorgeous Downtown L.A. view, which is worth being stuck on a rooftop with a whole lot of douchebags and Barbie...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The Standard Bar has a beautiful view, and it was especially nice when I went because it was such a comfortable night weather wise. The view comes with a price though ($20 cover charge). The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
On the way up there, you feel like you're in a David Lynch movie. Notably Blue Velvet. Once out of the red, stupor inducing elevator, you'll feel oh-so-LA-super-chic. The drinks here are nothing...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Got kicked out of here about 2 years ago and have not been back. The few hours we did stay in the room were pretty nice though. Took a little nap in the comfy bed, and I did get to enjoy the glass...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorite places in L.A.I ALWAYS have a good time at the Standard. A bit pricey but totally worth it. Much cooler than its West Hollywood counterpart.
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
the standard is a nice place, overlooking LA. This is a really good date spot, only if you want to spend a killing on crappy drinks. The water beds are pretty cool, but the crowd sucks. It was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The BEST!Awesome ratio, hot girls, amazing place, how come there aren't more pictures of this lounge? It's the coolest place IMHO.But you HAVE TO GET THERE AT 8:00PM - 8:30PM TO GET IN!!!Don't listen...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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The rooftop bar of the Standard hotel is a great place to meet friends for drinks. Drinks are a little on the pricey side but it's worth it to take in the great views of downtown LA. The waterbed pods are a...
kudzu.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If I absolutely have to go to a semi-uppity bar, I will try to convince others to go here because of the convenience factor. Why drive really far when you know, it's not going to be your thing?It...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
pros:absolutely beautiful view of downtown l.a.cool as hell waterbed pod things awesome decorcons:weak/pretentious/douchebag patronseven weaker drinksi went on a wednesday night and it was chill and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The Standard kind of makes me laugh when I think of the "door guy" that let's me into my hotel. Upon entering the lobby, i notice that its nice, quirky, impressive, and small. The staff is pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a review of the hotel's restaurant next to the lobby, with the outdoor patio and yellow umbrellas.I've been here twice for lunches and gotten the beet salad both times. Pink beets, French...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Whatever happened to good ole fashioned service here? Apparently none of the wait staff know how to smile or wait for that matter. The bartenders were stoic scruffy looking guys who looked like they...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
If you are looking to hang out at a bar with a bunch of wannabees, you have found the perfect place. They made us wait for thirty minutes downstairs before finally letting us go up to the roof to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was once having a conversation with one of my 'creative-type' friends, a very high-brow conversation about art, film, etc... My friend made reference to one of our mutual acquaintances and how he...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
the rooftop was pretty amazing but crowded. downstairs is pretty sleek too.
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My old company put me up at the Standard for two nights on a business trip. Good news. I had to share the room with a coworker. Bad news.Ordinarily, I don't mind sharing rooms, to save the company...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I went to this place with a group of people on thursday night. The people at the door are soaring on a power trip. When we first got there they said they were only letting hotel guests up. We went to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
5 Stars!Very very happy with my stay here...***More to be written later
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This view is great.. the drinks are okay but pricey and the appetizers are okay, the lunch is alright.. veggie sandwich but just the views itself is worth being there... great on the weekends too!
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great view of Downtown, best yet. Unfortunately, overpriced drinks in small plastic cups. Also, be weary of the red pods... in addition to the occasional sex scene, there may also be some folks...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Most likely it started with your mother. She lifted you up and made you feel special, like you were the only person in the world that matters. Now, as an adult, you are lost in some oedipal...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've never been to a bad pool party at The Standard.You can't beat the view, the vibe, the people-watching, and the comfy lounge chairs (if you arrive early enough to score one!).See you there next...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When I come here I'm a baller. I've got dice in my pockets. Ice on my fingers. I've got my LV wallet swinging on a chain from my pants. I have my benjamins rolled up in rolls of 5's. You can find me...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's aiight. I like the rooftop view and how nice it is out on deck in the summer. But paying $25 for parking AFTER I got validated for my attendance at another event was a bitch. For that kind of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The boyfriend and I went here for his friend's birthday, who was staying at the hotel. He recommended we get there early to get a wristband, since they eventually stop giving them out. $20 later, we...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite LA spots. You can't beat the view. They usually play good music. If you go on the weekend be prepared to stand in ridiculous lines and fork out a cover. Get there before 10 if you...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Dude, this place is hyped up for no reason. The Standard and I got off to a bad start at the valet parking lot. Asshole John, points at a sign that says Valet is full. Me: Excuse me, I'm trying to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i reviewed the hotel but i guess i never got around to the bar.so i've been here a lot of times. luckily i never had to wait in line or pay a cover. usually its 20 bucks but luckily knowing bouncers...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2008
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Except culinary treats at the hotel's restaurant. The patio outside offers a romantic setting and invites with a cozy atmosphere to extensive wining and dining. The salmon I had was succulent. It came with...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The best views of any bar...hands down. And I am not just talking about the city views. Seriously, The Standard has got to be among the best places to view the LA skyline and Hollywood Hills. The...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Way too trendy for an average night. And skanky. Kind of like spring break in cancun with older, better dressed, and yes fatter people. Fun to bring out-of-towners so that they can marvel at what an...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place has sleek lines and a 360 degree skyline view! I was not happy with the long line to get in, but, once in...I was sold! Great outdoor bar...beautiful people...and a bit pricey. Trendy?...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Standard Downtown is by far my favorite trendy bar to go to. I guess I'm a sucker for great views and ambience. There's also a small dance floor if that's your thing. Typical clientele are...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Snob lame-o fest or a good investment in an evening?Both, really. It just depends on the night. I've had nights where the line was long and bribing the door chick a LOT of money didn't work.**That...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i came here on a saturday afternoon expecting a $10 cover for swimming with sharks. it turned out that we missed that event by a week but they let us up anyway without question. it wasn't too crowded...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
"Quintessential LA" basically sums this one up. If the super-mod plastic tables didn't do it for you, the waterbed pods by the pool certainly should (and I really don't want to know what's gone on in...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Having a skyline view is obviously awesome. $12 drinks in a plastic cup is not. A good place to bring friends or dates who have never been. I believe there was a $20 cover as well. And the wait to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Every time I go to the Standard it's out of brute force. Although I do enjoy the Euro and International crowd/feel, it's not enough to change my mind about the Standard. So allow me to break it down...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Eek! Yay! It makes a good first impression. The only outside VIEWS of the beautiful Downtown LA. This place is great for a lot of people to party. Overall. I highly recommend going with some friends...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One thing is a must before going here - you HAVE to call in the day you're going and just make sure that the place wasn't reserved for a private party.I called the morning of the same day and they...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Probably one of the better rooftop bars in LA, no doubt. If you like Corona's as much as I do, you'll be paying $1.70 an ounce. That's a little steep for a Corona, but on a sunny day it may be worth...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A good place to stay when you are in downtown LA, much more interesting than alot of the older, boring hotels in the area. The restaurant is good but you can walk across the street to Daily Grill if...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The trick to the Standard is to show up during the work-week. On the weekends there's a line, often a cover charge, and an abundance of aloof d-bags. Let's be real: You don't want none of that.But on...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My honey have had some great times here...Wether it's chilling out on a Sunday afternoon, or hanging out with friends on a Friday night, we are never disappointed....Great crowd.....
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I just watched the movie "Fracture," and I was stoked to be able to say, "I was there! That's the Standard!" But rewind a month when I paid a visit to the venue.I'm getting tired of these clubs with...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Away from the rest of LA
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
thump thump thump, ROOFTOP BAR, thump thump thump, PLASTIC BOOBIES, thump thump thump, STRIPED SHIRTS N HAIR GEL!!!! I only go here when I have a room and even then I leave in search of a less...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the view of downtown from the roof top at the Standard. The entire place feels like your on the set of a White Strips video. If you're feeling adventurous and want to lounge out in a water bed...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great downtown view, but very overpriced drinks.
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place (or rating) is all about the view and the water bed pods. It's just gorgeous and a must-see at least once.However, the scene is very trendy, and the drinks are uber-expensive on top of a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Free swimming.
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like it. Good view of downtown. Good date spot...get a lil tipsy and make out on the chaise..but don't get sloppy now. The drinks are average priced..I thought. If you go there too late I think...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2008
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The view from this outdoor, rooftop bar still takes my breath away every time I?m there. I love the venue's red, art deco architecture and couches that recline so far back you can almost lay down. Coupled with...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Making a bid, rather late in the game, to be the better of the two Standards.Not a damn thing to dislike about this place, except for the fact that downtown's growing popularity as a nightlife...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
ahhhh... The Standard.We've had many a great times haven't we? Sneaking off during our 15 min. breaks from work onto the rooftops to have Bombay Sapphire martinis (3 olives, Dry) from a tethered &...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Note to single guys: the Standard is not a good place to take dates.Date: "Wow, this view is *stunning.*"John: "Yep, same view you've been staring at for 10 minutes. I have an idea: let's get to know...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I havent actually stayed at the hotel. I have attended parties on the rooftop (another review) and eaten here.Okay, downtown gets 4 stars BECAUSE it has such an amazing ambiance and energy to it,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am going to rate this place based on asthetics. As an artist, this place had an amazing view! Tuesday evening with some drinks at hand, lounging along one of their nice chaises with a great...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 stars for the diner. I've been here once or twice and the food is pretty good and has some nice seating for groups.Tonight I came at midnight for dessert and (hot) tea. It was ok. I think my...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The best rooftop lounge in Los Angeles.Great views of the urban landscape and reminds me of Ava Lounge in New York. Forget about conversation because the music is deafening. No ones sh*t smells up...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is so funky, and retro its really hard not to have a good time especially when with a good group of your favorite buddies, who will get hammered and roll around in the waterbed pod type...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I recently stayed mid-week at The Standard Hotel. I was very happy with the high level of service and over all nice people. I loved the minimal room decor. Does anyone actually use the dresser...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This review is only for the restaurant (named The Restaurant, duh!), and the Rooftop bar only. OK, and the general decor in the common areas too. This place is pretentious at best. Maybe the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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The best thing about this place is the roof top view and pool. I've gone on Sunday nights when there is not a huge crowd. I've heard trying to get in on Friday and Saturday nights is near impossible. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My review for the Standard is based on a lunch experience. Working in downtown LA, my coworkers and I just needed to get away from the city. It was suggested that we go to the Rooftop Bar for lunch. I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love, love, LOVE The Standard. The views from the rooftop are amazing, I get drunk on atmosphere alone! Sure, it's a mixed crowd, but that is why I like it. You never know who your going to meet-...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fabulous... wait a second... did I just type 'fabulous'... please dear god, tell me I did not type 'fabulous'... oh shit, I did.Well it was... and I don't want to talk about it...OK, just this once...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't been here for a LONG time. But I was a DJ here and the first time I came here it blew my mind. Skyline, topiary, pool, waterbeds, dj, a playland of retro-futuristic cool.
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So I'm not crazy about the room decor (think minimalist meets tres chique 70s decor), but it was clean and the bed was comfy. You need to go here with your honey because there's no privacy here - no...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
dating sucks but mr wonderful took me here and I was romanced and the view was so beautiful that I cant remember what it looked like. i remember the pool is beautiful or was that his green eyes?
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I constantly thought an elaborate practical joke was being played on me.How anybody could ever say that this place is chic, impressive, modern or whatever is totally beyond me. Upon arrival outside of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
as mentioned half a million times, nice view. i don't think LA is ever that beautiful. the crowd is kind of sparse but i kind of like it that way. there is plenty of room to sit, besides the pods....
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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The rooftop bar is my favorite place to party in LA. I've been there quite a few times and I finally got to stay at the hotel last weekend. When I was on their website booking the room, I found the promo code...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Posh would be the word. The Standard is posh.I was in LA for the day with a college friend from home. . . Cover charge starts at 7. . . So we rushed towards downtown and found parking in this shady...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not going to add to any of the reviews as I'm just here to share probably the BEST tip ever. You know how pissed you get when you order two drinks and the bill is about $30? Well, get this.........
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I stayed there twice so far after a long flight.. it fits the style that i like and they serve room service's food menu selection was not that expensive and also decent food I thought.. Room was good...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Other than being one of the priciest hotel to stay in LA, this downtown location has a must see rooftop section, where some of the hottest parties are thrown at. The vibe is really cool especially...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The view from the Standard rooftop is impressive. You get a great view of the surrounding skyscrapers and downtown life!! From Sunday to Thursday there's no cover and I think they charge like $20 a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is hot, circular waterbeds, rooftop pool, movies projected on the building across the street, small dancefloor with a good DJ. Just get drunk first because the drinks are comically...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One star for the novelty of this place and the L.A. hipster vibe (although that can be a negative at times). One star for the cool, creeper-inducing waterbeds. One star for the incongruously placed...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Downtown Standard went down like Downtown Julie Brown.Downtown Standard was a Debbie Downer.I used to love the Rooftop at the Downtown Standard. Lights, Outdoor Rooftop, Buildings surrounding you. I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here on a little none date date and had a really good time. The view of downtown was beautiful a real mood setter. Anyway if your looking to woo a lady or stunt like your somebody this is the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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YOU HAVE an AMAZING ROOM! What I mean is that their rooms are HUGE!!! The decoration and design is pretty nice too! The price is not bad for what you are getting.
kudzu.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had a pretty good time here at the Standard. But dude..it gets really cold and sometimes windy! It's very posh and modern with the pool, romantic lighting, and waterbed pod stations...but it's cold...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you wanna impress someone in downtown LA area, look no further than Standard hotel. From the modern waterfall entrance to sleek pool table at the lobby area, this is the ultimate chic destination....
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had a helluva (hell of a) time here. The view is a little overrated as the standard actually rises above most of the buildings and you're just staring out into space. The music was good and so were...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
if it's one of those nights that you want to dress up a little more and chill with some friends in a picturesque downtown lounge and don't mind paying more for drinks.. this is the place for you.i've...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is nice. The decor does seem like an upscale Ikea, but the size of the rooms are GINORMOUS for what you're paying for. Very modern and classy. two thumbs up.
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place was cool. Granted, when the people I was with and I got there we had already taken advantage of the Library Bar's happy hour drink specials so it is all a bit fuzzy. The view was beautiful...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Come on, rooftop poolbar. Jeez. I had one of the best nights of my life here; though that night the bar was open. Otherwise, the drinks are nuts expensive. I'd say, go here for one drink as the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
i ate at the lobby restaurant with two friends a couple of nights ago after a night out on sunset. the food sucks and its overpriced. the double whammy. our waitress was really nice, but it took...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
really?? i'm just not sure what the hype is all about.a bunch of 30 somethings trying to dance their way into their youth in their drunken stupor. not too crazy about that kind of show.i think its...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place is one of those places where you're paying for the view. I went there for my birthday last year and they only let me & 3 other friends up in the club bc we were hotel guests. The rest, they...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was there last week (end of March), and this place rocks. Being from Hawaii it was FREEZING on the roof (I thought L.A. was supposed to be hot), but they had heaters up there that made it better....
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place's got a nice view of Down Town LA. I love the pool, the couches, and the funny looking pods where I've seen many people make out~! There is a fireplace area for the cold days... but...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have downtown phobia, but this bar is cool. The standard hotel is artistic place, the view from the bar is awesome. Just not for a chilly day.
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been to the Rooftop once. It was ok. The view was excellent. You can tell the staff are the cliche "I'm a server who's aspiring to be a model/actress/ writer/ etc" but at least they weren't...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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I came to L.A for the fabled nightlife and the fabulousness that i see in the tabloids. i found it at the standard. It was a friday night and it was crowded as hell but the bouncer (who happens to be hot as...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
amazing nightttt!!! i celebrated my 18th here last night and it was the best bday ever! made reservations for 9 at the restaurant/diner and got seated right when we got there(we were even a little...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i recently came here with a friend...and i thought it was awesome. it's in the nice downtown area of Los Angeles and it's on the roof of the Standard hotel....and it is an awesome view!with this...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hotel room: A big thumbs up for the spartan modern furnishings. I stayed here for 2 weeekend nights and didn't find it overly noisy, granted I did come back late on Friday night.Rooftop bar:...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i watch a LOT of mtv sometimes...its rather embarassing...but, one thing ive learned from it is that the LA standard rooftop bar is where the cool kids hang out. ive been there both times ive been to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Have you ever felt like you were sick of staying at your own house and just needed to get away and stay at somewhere cool for a night? Well that's exactly how I felt yesterday. So I called my...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place has it's pro's and con's. I have kind of a love hate relationship with it, sometimes I truly love it, sometimes I'm like I gotta get out of here. Pro's: The View (amazing!)Drinks Very...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing view! Right when you walk in, the lobby and escalators are lit with neon lights...beautiful job with the lighting, though I'm not too sure how the place looks like during the day. Go up the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really enjoy the Standard Rooftop Bar. I don't go there for the scene, and I don't go there to dance. This place is not a club. It fits comfortably into the category of hotel bar. And in this...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
ONLY go on Monday thru Wednesday, maybe Thursday. It's free to get in during the week plus i've never had problems getting in. As for the weekend, there's usually a $20 cover charge. I'd rather go...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i had brunch here with a friend the sunday afternoon of the LA Marathon. I had their omlette and watermelon juice. I believe it was freshly squeezed from a real watermelon! pretty impressive....
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is so cool, polar bears wear sweaters around it. I'm being slightly facetious, but this place really was pretty hip.A pool table and awesome lounge areas inside and out (including a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The view is amazing and especially when there is special events going on. There's an event on St.Paddy's Day at the Standard Rooftop. I heard it's going to be good with Leprechaun DJ's, Dancers and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i like the standard, i like the standard alot. so when some frisco friends wanted to go i talked them out of it. why you ask? because they are the type lookin for some hood rats to spit game to....
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great view of downtown....you actually feel like you're in a city which is rare in LA.On any night of the week there's always a cool crowd.MUST TRY the peanut butter, marshmallow and banana panini...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The key to getting in - act like you have money to spend and you're not interested in standing in line. This is done with the simple, very subtle expression reading "are you freaking kidding me? I am...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Me likey!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It's so much fun here! Still waiting to go back. Pricey, but it's worth the fun for the money, especially the pancakes they deliver at any hour of the day. You can hit...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We visited a friend who was having a party in the Standard, so while we didn't stay here, our brief visit to his suite was enough to discern this is a run-down hotel with a cheap veneer of style. I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh Concrete Jungle, how I love you so. To dine amongst the skyscrapers in the good ol' DT...The patio at the Standard is a great place to have lunch out under the sun. It's shielded far enough away...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite sky bars!I ordered a vodka tonic, but I could have sworn that the bartender served me vodka on the rocks. Ew! But it's alcohol, so I can't complain. I love any bar that I can feel...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i always have a good time here, i love the way the hotel is set up & the rooftop bar is bitchen overlooking los angeles... good times...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great environment for mingling, if you know how to mingle.***********I did not eat food, I did not buy drinks (being sober driver), I did not blast a dookie. That said, I thought the rooftop lounge...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2008
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It was my first time at the Standard and I was expecting to have a great experience there however, it was all but true what I have read and it looks like nothing has changed. I got there at 11:30 on a Sunday...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is definitely my kind of scene and my kind of viewI love hotels and I love lounges with a skyline view to bootIt's a beautiful marriageI like the mod decorI like the clean look (even though it's...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
One beer here is the price of an entire 6 pack at Ralph's. Semi touristy spot but very nice to lay back and enjoy the sun when its out.
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Do not go upstairs,Go, pass the escalators,And next to the toilet is: a color photo booth.Smile!
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I spent last night at the "Huge" room at the Standard in downtown LA... My boyfriend and I had a party to go to at the same hotel so we decided to stay the night, it's more comfortable that way....
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I think the Standard is kind of boring. The staff was friendly and low key. My room (a spacious 'extra-large') was like most other boutique hotel rooms, plus a gigantic tub (no mirrors over mine...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I actualy really liked the room we stayed in. We upgraded to a suite, and it turned out to be really nice for 5 girls. I was completely taken with the rubber foot thing in the restroom area.. in...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I wouldn't call this a comfort zone, but it's a fun, laid back, reasonably priced hotel downtown. The rooms are a novelty, no question about it. But novelties are... well, I guess you would say,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Standard Rooftop Bar has earned its place as a landmark for the new Los Angeles. Its just high enough to ignore the street noise but not too tall to feel a sense of vertigo. Nothing special about...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Next step in my "200th review" evening:George M had been craving and raving about the burger at the Standard Hotel Diner and actually having eaten there several times I mentioned I had fond memories...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2008
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Amazing view!! Like any place in LA, group of cute girls = no cover, no wait, fast service (sad but true). The bar service is a little slow but you can marvel at the beautiful downtown skyline while you're...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/30/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The review is for the cafe on the first floor and the upkeep of the hotel only.The cafe is over priced, full of wannabe Hollywood attitude people, service sucks, the menu sucks, the only good thing...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2008
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Worst experience ever. Avoid the grouchy young female stylist with tattoos everywhere at all cost. She became irritated with me when I explained to her what I wanted. It was as if I was bothering her for being...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/26/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The bar on the roof is a great location. Some of the dishes are good. I like the crab cakes. The couches are interesting....if I'm hanging with friends, leaning back is not my way of relaxing and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Everything is nice except the price, line at the bar and the cocktail waitresses -- they are slow in every-which-way*pool table downstairs.. ;)
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
came here twice, both times we had friends who stayed at the hotel. first time:stood at the front of the line since we were hotel guests but still waited awhile before the snooty girl checked the list...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2008
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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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4.0 of 5 stars.
It was Sunday night and the party was BANGIN'. Ah yes, I'm in LA. The crowd wasn't obnoxious. Well... except for the couple in the corner who couldn't keep their hands off each other and kept...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite hotel in LA. I love the people, the pool, and the breakfasts.I like that it's away from the madness of Sunset. The staff is nice and I dealt with management once after a computer power...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like Rooftop better. The rooms here are grittier and older.Like Motel 6 gone bad. You can't polish a turd, folks.Having drinks near the pool at night was nice, but the pool was really dirty in the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I didn't really like the crowd but I loved the view and bar. There's nothing like enjoying the LA nightscape with a drink in hand on a beautiful night. The drinks are expensive but I got in for free...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
all i can say is wow! this rooftop bar was amazing. the decor is super nice. i loved the heated lamps, pool and water bed pods which alot calls the SEX/MAKEOUT pods so i didnt really want to hang in...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Went here twice, and wasn't all that impressed. First time I came with some co-workers with supposed hookups, and that ended badly. Apparently the only mealticket up the escalator to the pool party...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Like most things populated by faux-hipsters in LA - it's all hype, no substance.I agree with the reviewer that compared the hotel rooms to an Ikea showroom circa 1998. I understand the hotel is...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After booking a room here for NYE, I was as giddy as a little school girl. I've been to the rooftop bar before, but never stayed. I couldn't wait to experience the actual hotel.Well, not gonna lie, I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i want to dislike this place but i find myself going there to escape my normal life, feel like i'm from out of town and live amongst the downtown skyscrapers. this place reminds me of the transition...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I have only 'snapped' twice in my whole life - the first time was back in 2001 when I misplaced a $5K winning lottery ticket, the second time was at The Standard Downtown. Lettuce begin:Like a bad...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
D-bag in a scarf and a cowboy hat, pretty standard. Beyond the d-bags, though, a rooftop oasis awaits. Sometimes you wonder why you are paying $12 a drink, but with the view from the top of this...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Lovely view, color changing illuminated pool gets 4 stars from me but the ick factor: douchey guys (one pulled my hair first grade style because he "liked it", one LA native kept insisting that THE...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Make that a -1 star. I would rather pluck my arm hairs out one by one with a pair of dull tweezers than to ever come here again.I hope this place burns down in a raging ball of flames. The worst...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I *heart* The Standard. This is the *real* Standard, btw, not the wannabe place over on Sunset. Love the rooms (and their sassy glass-wall-facing-the-bed showers), love the wallpaper in the rooms,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went here with my company (Naughty America) for an after-party during the LA Erotica expo.The atmosphere was amazing, I really liked the shared bathroom sink that encourages you to play 'handsies'...
yelp.com - user review - 12/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of the most visually appealing bars i have ever been to. The surrounding skyscrapers cast a beautiful glow all around this roof top bar. i love the space pods with water beds inside,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
very hip hotel in downtown los angelos. I love the glass wall shower so you can watch your partner shower. the ipod dockable radio was great since i love to listen to my own music. big platform...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've stayed in some swank places (Loews in Philadelphia, The W on Lexington, The Georgian, Bel Air), but this place doesn't do it for me. It's a once in a lifetime experience as in, "I'll stay here...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
our first room smelled like vomit so we switched to another room that somewhat smelled like urine. it smelled better than vomit though and we were late for a party so we didn't want to change the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
what can i say, everyone who was anywhere near this hotel was a wannabe, inside the hotel looks like ikea threw up all over the place, it is trying to be the next best thing to the W, but if they want...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Be careful and try your hardest not to pay any cover to get in.Befriend the bouncer or the door lady because this place ain't worth any money just to get into.I like The Standard for only one reason,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
fallback work happy hour.. dont come here unless ur willing to deal with snooty servers and EVEN SNOOTIER customers... high-class is as high-class does.. so seriously check ur attitude at the ground...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Warning narrative pseudo review follows. Please scroll to bottom for my main impressions. kthx!Sooo... a man who greatly resembled Che Guevara bummed a cig from my girl and I on the street corner...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The night i came here, i didn't have to pay $20 to get up to the roof. I guess it was "Low Class Night", or something to that effect. Anyway, two beers cost 18 bucks! When he told me the total, I...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
As soon as you walk up to the door it's a stiff crowd. Women all dolled up & metrosexual men...$20 to gain admission to a rooftop bar? WTF?? But I guess my friend is a regular & hooked it up w free...
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What a fabulous location in downtown LA at the top of The Standard Hotel, overlooking the entire downtown scene.It's classic "LA" and perhaps a bit pretentious, but it's fun...Rooftop Bar has people...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Eh. This hotel is just ok. Rooms are a little too weird....seems like they are trying too hard to be cool/different. Rooftop bar is nice with the pool and cool seating...it would be fun with a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Classic "take your out of town friends to an LA bar". Super expensive, known to occasionally add phantom drinks to your tab, and pretty ridiculous in every way.But also sort of fun. I've been there...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Do NOT come here if you have body image issues. Haha. I only say that because there are plenty of people here who, let;'s just say look like they hit the gym every now and then. The pool is small, but...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Only went to the bar/lounge that you get to through their diner/restaurant. No cover, yay!!We arrived at The Standard at about 10:30 - it was completely dead. We got drinks and by the end of the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is kinda perfect. You can dress up if you want or wear jeans. I like that, The crowd is hella diverse. I like that as well. The serve Hangar One vodka. I love that.I love the pool because...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my default anytime's a good time to go place. Can't beat the view from the rooftop and they have yummy cocktails and munchies. Although you would pay more here than other places for drinks,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place will bring out the 007 in you.Everything is red and modern. Kinda freaky, but once you had a few drinks around the beautiful people of LA at The Standard...nothing else matters.My friend...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When I drove up to the valet and he told me it was $15 and to pay now, I knew it wouldn't be a good night for my wallet.Drinks range from 11-14 (the Mojito was probably my favorite) plus tip of...
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION!Great view - tasteless fries- expensive drinks.It's worth it to check it out though ... as it is an experience and a sight to see.
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place is kinda bullsh!t if you ask me. This is the epitome of what I don't like about certain bars/clubs in L.A. or Hollywood. Look, I don't care how you got up here, nor do I care who you know...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, fine. Last night was pure debauchery. Started out at McCormick's for a happy hour and met some old friends and well we ended up at The Standard. One got a room, solely to be able to get up to...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The view is what seals the deal here. The frites were kinda McDonald's-y, the drinks were a little more than I like to pay, and the service was a tad slow. That said, my friends and I felt so...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
FAQQ: I'm a native, I don't need to stay here, where can I drink?A: There's a lounge/bar downstairs and the rooftop bar. Forget trying to make your way up there on the weekend. It's overrated. But go...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here after work for some R&R. When I got into the hotel I was like "am I in a hotel or a club?" The hotel was so hip! The lobby doesn't look like a typical hotel lobby. There were a bunch of...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is entertaining and it has a mini plethora of things to do here. For all the times Ive been here it has been good fun. A warning though that since it got really popular in the last 2...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Why do super-sheik hotels have super-small rooms? I've never stayed here but I've been in the rooms and they're ridiculously tiny and for someone 6'4" like myself, I need room. I can get more at Motel...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Hmmmm, so many mixed reviews. Service is shit, I would give them 1 star in this arena. Late night front desk guy had a stick up his ass. Thought he was too cool to give good service. KInda like "Look...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I go to this place for happy hours. Last time I was there, we spent over $500 in drinks. However, we still received crappy service from this tall dude dressed in red-- he really looks like a clown....
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of a kind setting. Their cocktails are better than they need to be, though they are pricey. C'mon, people, you're too dour if you're not having fun here.
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Call me a party pooper, but I don't like the standard. Hate would be a strong word, but I really don't like it. Tons of people from my old job in downtown LA love the standard, so I rolled with the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This review is of the bar/coffeeshop/yellow place downstairs. It's very yellow. They made it as yellow as they could and added a splash of yellow. It was a coffeeshop I'm sure at one time and they...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When you want to feel like you're in the city - I mean the downtown feeling, this is your place. Rooftop pool & bar can't be beat. Drinks are small & pricey, but the view, ambiance, & vibe can't be...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this place is awesome. the hotel is fantastic and the rooms are not too expensive for what you get. i always have a blast at the roof top bar. the view of the downtown skyline is amazing! its better...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2007
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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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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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4.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 Atmosphere is amazing, but this place is too cool for me, which includes the trendy people, bartenders, and expensive drinks. I was dressed in casual wear, and everyone's black outfits made me...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Completely overhyped!!! I thought the Sunset Standard was a parody in an of itself, but everyone claimed that the downtown Standard "rooftop bar" would rock my socks off. Uh, NAWT! This isn't the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've stayed at the Standard multiple times for work purposes, and despite the business I've given them (i.e. always booking a penthouse suite for 10 days at a time, at least 3 times a year...) they...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2007
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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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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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3.0 of 5 stars.
Very fun hotel. I stayed here with my girlfriend Lauren, and we were shocked that the bathroom walls were glass and that the shower is completely visible from the rest of the room. Fine for friends....
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
114 reviews, do we really need another one?? um.. YES.so, $800 a night, 12th floor "wow" room. 710sq ft of YUCK.the carpets were dingy, the sheets on the bed looked government issued, and i've...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Oh I see.
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite hotels! Hip, trendy, and in Los Angeles! What else do you want. Rooftop bar was amazing. Not many like there were I live. Love the decor in the hotel. Had a blast here! Will come...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2007
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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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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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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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2.0 of 5 stars.
It's 'aight. The view is pretty cool at night, the grilled cheese sandwiches and the fries taste good (what doesn't after 4 cosmopolitans?), and the mushroom water chairs are pleasing. The bisexual...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
cute roof top bar located in the business district of downtown L.A1.Doe swam in the outdoor pool and was handed two towels by a staffer when she was finished.2. Great manager Steve Sway3. Fresh Air...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I guess it doesn't take much to entertain lala land people. The Standard's rooftop bar is o.k. I will say that it is one of the few unique places around in Downtown L.A. to hit up for drinks but it...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2007
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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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4.0 of 5 stars.
I wish I was here, lounging at the pool, soaking up the sun and the spirits and getting a contact high off of La Lohan et al, instead of sitting in the cubicled smoke and gray haze that is the SF Blah...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been here a few times and I have to give it up! First, the girl who runs the line was not so bad. I'm sure if you give her attitude you're screwed but we patiently waited to get up there- a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Apart from getting in problems, being on the list, standing in the line and all that bullshit, Standard redeemed itself by its notorious pool parties. All summer long, different vendors, different...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Overpriced drinks but very unique environment. I've seen some t.v. commercials that were shot up there. Of course you have to be a model to swim there otherwise you're judged harshly. It's got alot of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Lots of ink about the rooms; I'm not a big fan myself, but some dig the spartan style of room. Give me a luxe room anytime.This is more a rundown on the rooftop bar scene on Sunday, which just ended...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Consist mostly of pretentious people. Always a line to get to the rooftop bar only people with rooms or people that hang out with people that have rooms are allowed. You get your typical...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Getting drinks on top of the hotel roof while overlooking the pool and the city....what's not to like. I like it on the weekdays cuz it wasn't too crowded.This location is a lot better than the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A must when you have to entertain out of town guests! It's SOOOoooo L.A. Seriously, what's not to love. They have a roof top pool..., weird pod-like water beds, hot waitresses, amazing view,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Was in the city of Angels for a couple days for work (professional ass kicker of the stars) and I got to hang out in this hip/fly hotel for the duration. I'm a sucker for gimmicks and so I was a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I didn't stay here. I didn't want to stay here. But I was DEAD CURIOUS about this hotel during my random travelings this summer. I made reservations at the Biltmore down the street and after checking...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
In my first year in LA this was probably my most visited night spot in town, if for no other reason than it being across the street from my danky (sp? not swanky) downtown apartment. I think that to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I did a shot in my hotel room. The rooms has great views. My room had a glass shower dividing the bathroom and the bedroom. Other wise it was a very simple room. Not really worth the price. The bed...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I usually don't go to places like this by choice. The drinks are expensive and I don't like the crowd. I went ghetto and met friends there and brought a flask. They have a lawn on the side with these...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A great place to hang out with friends. I love the roof top atmosphere,they even have a pool and 2 water beds. I always have so much fun hanging out there with my friends and so far all my friends...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Stayed here with a wedding party last weekend.It was a big hotel - 13 floors - and very "designed" and stylized. The rooftop pool was awesome and the lounge/restaurant/bar downstairs was too. The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
IT DOES NOT DESERVE ANY STARS BUT THIS REVIEW WONT ALLOW ME TO NOT PUT ANY STARS...Drinks - OVERLY PRICED ($15 for a lowball glass filled with ice - which took me 3 sips to finish)Crowd - Mixed,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
"Take me somewhere that will either make or break my decision to move to LA."That's what I asked of my friends on my second LA trip this past February. When I visited last year, we walked around...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I loved every second of my stay here. This is a party hotel and if you party on the roof its advisable to just spend the night. The trash can comes with instructions on how to throw up in it, which...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had to get in and out of L.A. for business and wanted a (kind of) central location between Orange County and my usual digs in West Hollywood/Bev. Hills. I stay @ both locations of these Andre...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The rooftop bar here has a pretty great view of downtown. The modern decor is unique with its mushroom-looking waterbeds by the pool. The I've been here a few times for drinks and it is pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2007
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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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3.0 of 5 stars.
The standard is a must see at least once. Once you have gone there, I think that is enough. The beer is very expensive and the plastic bottles do not help. I understand that it is a safety issue...but...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The ex booked us a room here a couple of months ago. He was always so easily seduced by hype and shiny things. Don't get me wrong, if you are young and everything is new to you go to The Standard...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2007
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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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5.0 of 5 stars.
i have to admit..i do love this place. it is soo LA and soo surreal. being on the roof, in downtown, especially when the sun is setting and the colors of the sky reflect on the buildings. it's an...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is so awesome its is the definition of "its so LA" I gotta say I understand its a major VIP location. I've only gone on the weekdays as the weekends I've heard nightmare of only girls going...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Your guide to a good time at The StandardIt'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....
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Carl's Jr step aside. I had a hamburger at the Standard Hotel tonight. Let me tell you I have a new appreciation for a well cooked Angus burger and from a swanky hotel kitchen no less. Wow I am...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Maybe I've whiled away too many afternoons and evenings with boys in baseball hats and pitchers of beer lately. Maybe I've forgotten what it feels like to wear high heels and jewelry. Maybe I've been...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There are certain rules for Epic Summer:1. Epic Summer never happened.2. Epic Summer never happened.3. When throwing a birthday party at the Standard Downtown with a muthafuckin PENTHOUSE!!! room,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The rooftop bar at the Standard Hotel in Downtown LA is above standard, both literally and figuratively. Surrounded by glittering skyscrapers, the amazing 360 degree views of downtown LA from the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
sunday nights are no cover...which means that's the only night i go. beautiful views of downtown from the rooftop...beautiful seamless pool...and really awesome red space ship tent/seating area type...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love this retro minimalist chic hotel! Every time I have stayed here usually with my gal, Teresa, I have an awesome time! I adore the simplicity of the rooms; bed on a platform on the floor, see...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2007
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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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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love... Love...Love The Standard Rooftop bar..... Located in downtown LA. The bar comes with nice views of the city skyline, unique setting and decor which is very chic and modern. Absolutely...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
UPDATE 10/08/07: BF surprised me for our anniversary. He booked a room at The Standard and got us tickets to the Downtown Detour concert. We get to The Standard for check in but we were told that...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
$12 for a lukewarm tiny martini? gross. old douchebags who come here in their suits and ties after work to hit on cougars? also gross. it's like the marina district of san francisco threw up all...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great to go if you have friends visiting from out of town and would like a place to see a great view of LA and check out the local scene. But once you've been on the roof for about 30...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2007
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I was staying here for 3 nights on business. I felt like I needed to shower after walking from the elevator to my room. For 2 days there was food thrown all over the hallways that I had to step over to get to...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/04/2007
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It's a red flag when reviews speak in absolutes. "It's the best ever!" or "Hated everything about it!" As is often the case, the truth is somewhere in between. Getting in: Easy before 9pm or on most week...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/03/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Drinks are over priced, but roof top bar is fun, but such a scene.As far as food goes lunch is fun. get a bottle of wine and order some crab cakes to start. Not amazing/best ever or anything, but fun...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sunday afternoon are where you can find good house all summer. _C$
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The Standard is well....Standard??Yeah I know, clever, but there isn't all that much to say about the rooftop bar -- it is very cool, hip, etc. Amazing view with the rest of downtown towering above...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
just restating the obvious: if you're a dude, don't bother trying to get upstairs unless you're with pretty girl(s)
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
the restrooms and the lobby are aesthetically pleasing in a minimalist kind of way. the front desk staff were helpful, and professional. the general manager's assistant was pleasant to talk to the day...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2007
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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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5.0 of 5 stars.
Two words best describe how to maximize your experience at The Standard -- THE. ROOF.The bar on the twelfth floor offers an experience like you will not find anywhere else. Great music. Funky mod...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I stayed in the hotel on Saturday and was told that I couldn't use the hotel pool on Sunday because of a "private" party. The "private" party of course was some promoter inviting 500 of his closest...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
5-stars for the view. 3-stars for being overrated. 4 overall stars for being a trendy, "be seen" meet-up place.We went there on a Friday night and it wasn't as crowded and crazy as it could be. Sure...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the most pretentious, obnoxious place I think I've ever been to. It's completely overpriced, there is a $20 cover to get to the roof bar on weekends, and it's hard to make eye contact with...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know if this the right one....but the rest of this little story doesn't even make sense. So I go clubbing for the very first time wearing something that looks like a prom dress and I end up...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you're in your 20s-30s and you haven't been to the rooftop parties on Sunday afternoons...you need to. The hotel is of course catered to uber hipsters and the like - so it's hard not feel like...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was pretty pysched to stay at this hotel on my recent So Cal trip but after experiencing some not so friendly service, I'm not quite sure if I would go back. Sure, the bathroom shower is kinda cool;...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The ultimate in Southern California boutique hotel experience where the lobby gives you the rock-star vibe, neon lights contrast the dark, hip funky chairs and pool tables. A minimalistic check-in...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is very Los Angeles. As we drove into the parking lot girls with giant sunglasses and bikinis passed us after soaking up UV at the famous rooftop pool attempting to capture the Sex and The...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So, my boyfriend and I were looking for a good place to stay for his 30th birthday trip to L.A. (and Coachella) and we found this location of The Standard and thought the pictures online were amazing....
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The rooftop is one of the best spots to people watch in LA (the downtown view doesn't hurt either). The crowd is just too good to be true and you never know what kind of interesting characters you'll...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this bar. It's on top of the Standard Hotel...hence the name "Rooftop" Bar. It's really modern...the pool is nice, and the view of the LA skyline is simply sexy. As for the people that...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A little too hoity toity for my taste. I much prefer a bar where you can just saunter in and get drunk without worrying about who's watching you. The bouncer that was there last time I went was a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Bring out of town people here for late afternoon/early evening drinks. As the sun sinks behind the buildings, sit near the fireplace and figure out where to go for dinner. Then check out the view,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Thank you Standard. your rooms are great, so is your lobby. so is the party. Sorry for barffing down your stairwell, your pretty bathrooms, your hallways. sorry for barffing on every floor of your...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went for a party a while back, it was fun, but this past week I went for the summer pool party.... who goes to a pool party and doesn't bring their swim suit people!?! The water is heated for gods...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place used to be fun and really cool when they didn't have cover charges or long lines.. when the crowd came to chill by the rooftop pool, in the water-bed pods. They played a good mix of music...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This was a happy hour must-go for my LA initiation, but I'm not sure what all the fuss is about. I love great views, but I get that from my office, as does probably a large portion of the working...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the only hotel I actually enjoy staying in when coming to LA. Kitch and MOD paintjob for the rooms, and I love the interesting layout of the corner room I stayed in. Of course the rooftop is a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a hot spot in L.A. night life scene. You'll find yourself on the rooftop surrouned by high-rises in the heart of downtown L.A. sitting in a swanky bar scene. After about 6ish It gets hot up...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What could I possibly like about a place that serves small semi-overpriced drinks and has the obvious cons that come with being an LA "hotspot"?Simple. The view. The Rooftop Bar offers a pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I know it goes against everything I stand for as a dedicated drinker, but I freakin' love the Standard! Keep in mind as you read this review that it refers primarily to my experiences here during...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
On looks alone, the Rooftop Bar would get a 5, but the crowd, bitchy bartenders, and ridiculous expensive drinks reduce the score bitches.However, if you are visiting LA or have never been I would...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have to give this place 4 stars because of the view and the seating. Wow. When I went, we just enjoooooyed the view. Nice couches, nice heaters, nice view of LA. Unfortunately, not much else of the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i don't want to love the standard downtown, but i do! the bar is fun, the roof is fun, and i love the restaurant here at all hours of the day and night. the food is good and reasonably affordable...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2007
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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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3.0 of 5 stars.
THE GOOD: staff, visually pleasing, some good foodTHE BAD: drink prices, cigarette smoking on the rooftopTHE UGLY: no double pained windows so noise from outside as well as inside (music, partiers)...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Been coming here for a several years, always thought the drinks were overpriced but the views made up for it. Its only when I started living in LA and started coming here more often is when I saw the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food, the MUSIC, and the view!!!!!! What a great Monday night combo to get that work week started. I'm not just saying that because i'm the Dj for the night, but...... Ooooh HELL!!! Come see for...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Lunch at the Standard was pretty good. The inside of the restaurant looks like it's covered with bright yellow egg cartons--a little too much for my eyes--so we sat outside instead. Within half an...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I hate to admit it, but I love this place. I usually hate hopelessly hip places, but the setting is so incredible. A rooftop bar! It feels New York, but it's LA. How can this be? I thought everything...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The rooftop bar is one of my favorite after-work hangouts. Great views of downtown in your usual trendy/hip LA hotel bar setting.
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely where you want to be if you're staying downtown. The rooftop bar is definitely worth doing, although you'll need about 60 bucks to get any sort of buzz on. The pricey drinks are a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The see-thru showers were a trip -- definitely an unexpected surprise. I think the room was well priced for the location and the "coolness" factor, and the access to the rooftop bar, which was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Aaron got a drink for $9? What did you order, Aaron -- tap water?When I am really pissed off at a vendor I make him take me to this place. The view is great and the prices are insane [$12 beers]....
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The bar attendees were not hot young women with rich older men like I thought it would be...or like I assume the Hollywood location to be. They were all hard-working business men and women who needed...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Unless you are a gold digger or the after work suit crowd, go find your entertainment elsewhere.They nearly kept my friend from coming in because he was dressed as a regular guy and not a LA downtown...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not reviewing the hotel, but the restaurant. Not impressed. Waiter was super sweet, but disappeared for lengths at a time. Lunch for two with no booze was over $50 and it wasn't that good. I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Gorgeous downtown LA view, great music and last but not least ROOFTOP dancing. Really crowded on Saturday nights, week nights are great time to visit. Valet parking $10. The decor is very modern and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place when it's not crowd. I came here during the weekend one time, and it was too crowd, and we couldn't get to the roof top. I will recommend you to come early and enjoy the view and get...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2007
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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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3.0 of 5 stars.
Walk in, up the security guarded Escalator and up the elevator to the rooftop bar. Real city views, reminiscent of NYC, but with the LA city skyline. totally absurd uncomfortable couches everywhere,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I always say, an ROTD should be celebrated in style. Haven't you heard me say that... 'cuz I'm always saying that. Really, for like a whole two moths now. Ever since someone told me what an ROTD was....
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Hmm. Once again I'm reviewing a Schrageresque place. When will the madness end?Standard would get four stars for the rooftop which SUCKS except at off hours, but still has a nice view and is a decent...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cool rooms. Love the glass showers/see through to room and the rooftop bar. Love the fries at the main floor restaurant.
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Puh-leeze. A "too cool for school" hellhole that dishes out just what all of its pathetic trendoids all deserve. It's a former office building in downtown LA for God's sake. They will never get the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2007
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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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5.0 of 5 stars.
Slip it in.Seriously. That's what the room key says.Minimal, modern furniture; sleek design; retro-kitschy toys (Mr. Bubble!), accoutrement and mini bar items; see through shower facing the comfy...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Why were they playing Lionel Richie at the bar on the roof?! Then the bangles, then aerosmith. Consistency in music would be awesome. I think it sucks that some places who try to be really hip and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I stayed the night and hip and trendy and retro (?!) Standard hotel in downtown LA. The last time I was there was three years ago and the place hasn't changed since. I really enjoyed the view from the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Do they clean the sheets on those waterbeds? How often? Otherwise, it's a cool little spot. A bit of a scene but enjoyable nonetheless. The DJ's are a crapshoot. Some nights are excellent, other's...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really the bottom line here is the view. People can bitch and moan about arrogant people and expensive drinks, but what happened to people being responsible for their own happiness? I visited this...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2007
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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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4.0 of 5 stars.
This Standard is MUCH BETTER THAN the one on Sunset. 1. IT's got a pool you can actually swim in if you like. I was told you can only go in either naked or in lingerie. I went in on some cold...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yay, The Standard.....otherwise known as the only place to get a drink and hang out in downtown LA. The first time I came here, I got kicked out with my friends due to being intoxicated, and the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Basically this is a place to go if you are willing to be treated like a nobody and over charged for drinks in order to hang out with an incredible view of downtown. I went on a Wendsday with some...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2007
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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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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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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fabulous spot. Drink menu and wine selection lacking but with this atmosphere they can kind of pull it off.
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The Standard angers me. It angers me to the point where when colleagues who are traveling to LA for work ask me for suggestions on where to stay (I'm becoming an in-house expert, thanks to heinous...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Met old friends for spontaneous drinks on a Thursday evening. Since we hadn't planned it, we didn't even bother to get on the waitlist for the rooftop and ordered drinks and food in the lobby....
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Beautiful! what a great place. It's great to go during the week because you don't have to worry about waiting in line or paying cover. On the weekends it gets pretty busy. I highly recommend going mid...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The W Hotel ON ACID! That is what I told the manager of the Standard. The rooms are bizarre with stripes on the wall and giant foot print bath mat. Pencils with text that say "GRIP ME" and key...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
There are only TWO reasons why the Rooftop Bar gets any stars: #1: Awesome views of downtown LA that remind me why LA is a beautiful city. #2: Cool waterbed pods to play in! :)Why it doesn't...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite spots when I lived in downtown LA.To me, it has much more of an East Coast vibe than most other trendy spots in the city.
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Beautiful, scenic space to chill with friends and knock back w/ some pricey drinks. I love the view of the whole downtown skyline, lots of pretty people, and the pool. Food wasn't bad either and if...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I would've liked this place much better had we not paid $20 at 12:30 to get in and then a mere 20 minutes later, herded out because it was closing time. Seriously- you'd hope the bouncer would have...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the only places to eat after 10 in downtown LA. I can only review the restaurant, but it was pretty great. After arriving 3 hours late (Thank you so much, Southwest), and missing a dinner...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2007
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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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1.0 of 5 stars.
It was a cold night, it's essentially an all outdoor bar/seating area... I ordered a hot chocolate.. I was told it was $3... I asked how much to add Bailey's... $13!!!!!.... I said... just give me the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've stayed at the Standard multiple times..and I've been a happy customer! I like the fact its not your "standard" hotel..they have clear glass mirror overlooking the bathroom, platform beds. I do...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2007
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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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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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1.0 of 5 stars.
i finally bit the bullet and went to see what the fuss is all about...attended a toy release/signing event by the standard & kidrobot. the event was supposed to start at 7pm and we arrived to a line...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wanna impress some visiting friends from out of town? Or the California Senator? Take them to this place, but just make sure they can get in. I've heard horror stories. If you've set up for a bar...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2007
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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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4.0 of 5 stars.
5 stars for design, 3 stars for comfort. i suppose this goes for many trendy boutique hotels. you sacrifice comfort for design. very modern, the rooms look like they came out of a DWR catalog, and on...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Maybe I'm a sucker for a cool view of the skyline, but I love this place. It's sexy, sophistication combined with Los Angeles glitz. Plus, there are often porn starts in the pool! On any given night...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i loved this place...I've read that the staff was rude...i saw nothing of the sort, everyone was very nice and accommodating..the rooms were a perfect size, see-through showers awesome, lobby was so...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So after dinner we headed over with our local friends to the Downtown Standard to have a couple of drinks on the roof.I have heard alot about this place but I was skeptical. I mean who gives a rats...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I liked the vibe and my gimlet and didn't think it was so overpriced. Good people-watching and views. Cool retro/funky lobby!
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The space is cool.It's open 24/7 which is great!The service kinda sucked for not being busy - got our coffee after we finished eating dessert.Dessert was good.
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE the rooftop bar here. It's beautiful. If you wanna come and see Downtown in all it's glory, this is the place. In the summer at sundown, it's amazing. It's best to come on a Thursday night, cuz...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Say what you will about dollar-to-value ratio -- from a raw hotel/guest standpoint, the rooms are definitely different...you gotta give them that. And the beds are very, very comfortable.There are...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's all about the roof top bar! Where else can you go to see amazing views of the city? Alright I'm sure they're other places but this is The Standard we're talking about.... bitch.My friend and I...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
THE ROOFTOP BAR is all-time. Lounge on the loungy, low couches or the hershey kiss shaped water beds while you sip a glass of Veuve. Though this is a place for the "cool" it's not as overpriced as...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This review isn't about the hotel itself (which, IMHO is overrated). This review is for the restaurant downstairs - which, again IMHO is overrated. The food is mediocre - ie - you order fish & chips,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
HOLY MOLY. The view here is breathtaking! Probably the best view on a rooftop bar I've ever been too. This place is just high enough to be amongst the buildings at the perfect hieght. There are...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2006
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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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4.0 of 5 stars.
Haven't stayed in the rooms yet (they were booked, waa), but the scene up on the rooftop bar was aesthetically pleasing and relaxing after a long day's work. Drinks were about $10-12 and I had a nice...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this spot...drinks at nice and overlook the city on the roof....come during the day- bring your laptop..soak in some rays and throw back some tasty cocktails while you "work" by the pool on a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
With 45 reviews, WHO needs my two-cents? But, Im making a list so here we go:The restaraunt downstairs BEST burger downtown! The bar upstairs - giddy up, daddy. With the best view in town this is the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2006
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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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3.0 of 5 stars.
This review is about the hotel itself. It's not 5 star quality, really it's 3.5 stars because the place was missing key things, like glasses in the bathroom, but read on.This place isn't the Ritz, by...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I will say... if you plan on getting on you better get there earlllllllly!!!
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2006
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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3.0 of 5 stars.
standard rooftop bar....I would have to say great location. Good place to go if you have never been there. Best nights to go if youre into saving money, want a chill environment monday, tuesday....
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A decent place to hang your hat if you must stay in downtown. The smaller rooms have a see through glass encased show all shower....so only room with people you are comfy showering infront...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2006
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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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3.0 of 5 stars.
Very nice view at night. Drinks a lil pricey and the staff need to take tree trunks out of their azz, but it is nice and different there. Weekdays are better than weekends. You have to go at least...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place makes me miss LA. Though it could be uber crowded at times the scene here gives LA hope! The only draw back was getting home.
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2006
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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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4.0 of 5 stars.
thank you standard hotel for giving me hope--hope that there are still los angeles clubs that care about their patrons. picture it, friday night, two girls out to see what all the mumbo jumbo is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Alright - without being absolutely inappropriate I must say the suites here are very sexy - I wouldnt mind spending a hot evening here in a room. But for the bar on the roof - the simple fact is this...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2006
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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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3.0 of 5 stars.
Rolled in here on Tusday night for drinks with the girl, and her coworkers to celebrate a bday. I had never been to the roof top bar, because well yeah, I am a loser. Loser as in I refuse to wait in...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We came down from Chicago to see some friends and stayed here for the weekend. I loved it! $99 for a little studio room with super little exhibitionist shower. The platform bed I thought was...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2006
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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 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...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The rooftop pool is very cool but uber crowded. It was wall-to-wall bodies inside the water on a weekend which kinda sucked because I was a guest and it's open to the public, and I didn't really feel...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Again a review of the roofdeck.I went on a Sunday, just to check it out. I was turned away with 6 other people for not having a wrist band. So I marched over to the Valet area and asked them, point...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have never stayed there. i just found it to be very amusing. i love love love the retro feel to the place. it is fitting and appropriate to the sea of LAs young and those with too much money....
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've never actually stayed at the hotel, I used to be involved in the local Hotel Industry and trust me, you dont want to stay here. I'm strictly reviewing the rooftop.The rooftop is one of the more...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2006
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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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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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4.0 of 5 stars.
1 for the rooftop make-out view ... a breath-stealing picture of downtown Los Angeles. The "standard" is anything but. Expensive drinks, difficult to get to the top on weekends and waiters that...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tis a phatty date place after work with the view everyone's talking about and decent drinks. You'll get some static if you try to get up on this same room on weekends after, like, 8:30pm. Give a hoot,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Sadly, Im not cool enough to review this place :(
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had my "LA moment" here a couple of years back atop thier well known rootfop bar. The entire hotel has an ultra mod design made unique by encorporating elements of the stark white/steril with faux...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
On the rooftop bar only: Hip place to go, very hard to get in on a Friday or Saturday though. I love the style of the place, futuristic pods and some of the bartenders swimming in the pool at night....
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i love the roof, it's so bomb. the drinks are fab, the food however, upstairs and downstairs, stinks. i'd rather eat a microwaved pizza. here's a weird thing, the dj downstairs almost always is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2006
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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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5.0 of 5 stars.
I will give this place 5 stars, because quite frankly you cant beat the city views, however as a word to the wise, if you happen to have a camera on say your birthday with say a big group of your...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2006
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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.
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a review of the bar upstairs. Later in this will be a review of the restaurant downstairs. For both of them, their waiters are snooty, unkind, and make me feel like they have better things...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2006
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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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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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4.0 of 5 stars.
nice scenery...both for it's environment and the chickies that run around the joint. however, that one asshat from the real world or whatever works there and can't make drinks for his short-lived...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What a great time. I went to the rooftop bar for drinks after work. Arriving around 5:30, there was already a little bit of a scene. The wait staff was attentive. I would definitely recommend...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2006
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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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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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4.0 of 5 stars.
the sign is upside down, and sometimes girls there are topless. great!
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
COOL!I guess I'm a little late to comment....
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2006
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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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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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3.0 of 5 stars.
The Standard Rooftop Bar is one of the trendiest place you can go in L.A. It's all about who you know at this place - particularly the host or hostess who's guarding the guest list. While I've never...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the rooftop bar is so pretentious and la - i love it! there were some girls in front of us who were turned away because there was a "private party" going on. my friend and i step up and the hostess...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Dear travel agents, give me a real hotel, not this place. I don't mind funkiness or modern abstractness. I do mind an uncomfortable bed on the floor, and the fact that many of the amenities of nice...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2006
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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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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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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best hotel I have EVER stayed in. The price isn't unreasonable compared to other hotels in the area. The rooftop bar is outstanding on a summer afternoon but you better be either extremely built...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2006
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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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3.0 of 5 stars.
Rooftop bar is phenomenal and a must-see LA experience. The rooms are very minimal. I felt like we were staying at my Ikea-inspired dorm room.Worth a visit to the bar on the rooftop. Fun people,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This was a classic LA experience in the very fact that after telling the huge crowd that was waiting, that they would have to wait at least 45 minutes longer...we get up there to find that it is MAYBE...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A great place to hang out at!I love the decor in the lobby of the hotel. Very modern looking with lots of places to sit and hang out. In the lobby they have these LED message boards that go from the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2006
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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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3.0 of 5 stars.
Trendy!! The roof top bar is really cool but maybe a little too cool. A friend of mine ordered a drink with two different shots in it (I think it was some weird combo of whiskey and amaretto) and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Swankety Swank is all I can say.Very modern, swank up-class bar, on the rooftop with a nice view.Come here to look cool, or be cool.Bartenders are hip and sassy, ask Olga for her jelly ring with the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'd give this place 5 stars for rooftop view alone. Go on a dead evening (when that would be I dont know) but it's spectacular. I don't know if I'd pay money to hang out there (I know ppl who work...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a little too cool for me but since no one seems to notice or mind...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2006
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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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5.0 of 5 stars.
I stayed here for a week while in town for work, and I agree with almost everything Gourmet G. has to say...but those things are all to the good in my opinion.Great bars with good people watching,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2005
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I love this hotel because their furniture and decoration is so original!! Their rooms come in different sizes from cheap to humongous and wow sizes! We stayed in one of them that had like a shower in the...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/24/2005
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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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Standard Hotel is so cool. It's so different from many other hotels and yet it's called Standard!! The sign standard, though, is upside down on the building. They have a rooftop pool, bar and a club that often...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/22/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Hidden behind the facade of the one-time headquarters of the Superior Oil Company is a hotel with an over-the-top decor that screams hip, trendy, and ultra-chic . . . for those who like their...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2005
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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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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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4.0 of 5 stars.
i celebrated my birthday at this uber la bar/lounge/hotel a couple years back, and it was actually fun!the drinks were strong, the people are pretty, the pool and waterbed/chairs are hip, and the view...
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2005
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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 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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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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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 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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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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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love rooftop bars and the Standard in downtown L.A. has an awesome one. It's super mellow on weeknights, and is a great place to have drinks and apps. If you get hungry, the Standard has a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2005
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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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3.0 of 5 stars.
upside: mod/minimal rooms, cheap rates, sweet rooftop bar and so-so restaurant. downside: it's in downtown la, some of the staff have serious la attitude, often a cheezy crowd at the rooftop bar,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2005
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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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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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I've been here when I went to visit my friends in the Los Angeles area and I was impressed with the place, the view is spectacular. The only thing bad about this place is the price of the drinks, as you can...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/28/2005
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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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4.0 of 5 stars.
Late night on a business trip, shoulder sore from computer bag. Hip lobby adorned with young rock star look-alikes, or are they real? Smartly attired and helpful but inexperienced desk clerks,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2005
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
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This has got to be the most overrated place on the planet. I stopped by with a friend to get a late bite to eat after seeing some music, and the wait service was abysmal. The hostess had so much attitude, you...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/13/2003
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I live in Downtown and was elated when the Standard moved into my area. The bar is one of the hottest places in the area, (okay, the only real hot place in the area.) The food is so-so, the bartendars like to...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/10/2003
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Had problems before with getting back in once going downstairs to the cafe to eat. But most recent visit was great. We went swimming in the beautiful pool at 1am, the water was perfect. Shared a water-bed pod...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/07/2003
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I love that place!!!!!! The Tuna Tartar is to die for and the service was super great. As I wandered off to the rooftop, I had the time of my life with the- NY ish flare. It was very romantic and super sexy to...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/06/2003
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The view of the city is outstanding, but that is the only reason to check the bar out. Drinks are horrifically overpriced and the crowd acts as if you should bow down and offer to buy drinks for them.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/22/2003
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Definitely a cool place to bring a group of friends and end the night... it's got a really chill vibe, and it's a place you gotta see at least once. It's a lot of fun, as long as you don't have to blow too...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/19/2003
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I'd eaten here once, and was happy, then returned recently and had a horrible experience. The wine list is typical overpriced fodder, so I requested an aperitif the bar was out of. Then asked for calvados,...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/18/2003
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The view is great. That's what this place definately has going for it. The service is slow and not all that great. Problem is the crowd. There's a ton of tourists and the rest are people who think their...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/14/2003
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This place is so hot right now comin' from Mike and Noelle. The coolest place to lounge and chill. If you're young and hot like Mike and Noelle make sure you go thursday or weekends to avoid the downtown...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/10/2003
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The only reason to check out this trendy retro bar is the view. i recommend coming up here during the day to get a glimpse of the city w/ your cocktail. Be warned, the parking under the hotel is tight, to say...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/01/2003
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The decor in this place is horrendous. The overabundance of yellow is totally unappetizing. Don't ever eat here if you're prone to dizziness or hungover!!! The food that we were able to eat was actually pretty...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/06/2003
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Too bad they charge cover after 7pm, or else this would be my all time favorite
citysearch.com - user review - 03/05/2003
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This is one of my favorite places to go in LA. It is a great place to meet people and have good drinks. The service is great, the people are cool and the music is fun. It is a little touristy because it is a...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/02/2003
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We stayed here for a weekend in early Feb. This place was grea.The roof bar makes it a nice place to visit....Great View, Good People, Nice music. Recommend getting a room here - worth the price and easy to...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/22/2003
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For some reason it was OK back in the early 90s to spend too much for drinks and put up with bartenders and bouncers with chips on their shoulders. Not any more. There are too many sweet places in LA to hang...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/22/2003
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I guess I got censored earlier. This place is the SNOBBIEST place I've been to (wife and I go to a lot of places and usually have no problems) The employees are in dire need of an attitude adjustment. Cool...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/20/2003
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Let me first say that my review is not based on one occasion but on 5 separate occasions. I started going to the Standard Hotel early last spring when it first opened. I have stayed at the hotel 3 times....
citysearch.com - user review - 02/16/2003
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Great place to kick back after work, take in the sunset and watch (laugh at?) the LA caricatures strut their stuff. The drinks are expensive-- $10 or so-- but at least they're strong. Grab a waterbed pod and...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/11/2003
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This bar must have been started for just pure profit as the service is terrible, the staff is rude, and the scene is not even trendy cool. Its a group of has beens and people who are trying to follow the cool....
citysearch.com - user review - 02/09/2003
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Over done, way fake, and just trying too hard. Too expensive and no parking. Great for tourism!
citysearch.com - user review - 02/05/2003
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i love this place. it's so cool in the lobby. if you make it up to the roof bar, that is a really hot scene. for a more quiet drink have one outside by firepit. rooms are small and very basic but cutely...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/29/2003
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IF YOU WANT TO LOSE YOUR SHIRT, GO HERE AND HAVE MORE THAN ONE DRINK. WORSE YET, HAVE A COUPLE DRINKS AND BUY ONE FOR A FRIEND. THAT $100 WILL NO LONGER BE IN YOUR POCKET. ON TOP OF BEING OVERLY EXPENSIVE, THE...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/24/2003
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We stayed during the Christmas break and as jaded New Yorkers we were impressed with this LA vision of SoHo. The staff was attentive and freindly, even if some were a bit clueless to the history of their...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/23/2003
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Weekends(thurs-sta) If you dont know someone or aren't on the list dont bother. The only way to get in is to rent a room which only gives you two passes. This place is great if you like paying 10 dollars for a...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/17/2003
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the view is as beautiful as the weather and you can kick back with your girlfriends without being harassed! however, it is totally la scene, so be ready to stand in line and be cut in line by self-important...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/16/2003
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I tried to have a birthday party there. The bouncers wouldn't let half my friends in and they were totally giving attitude about it. Unless you're a girl, or a guy who comes with lots of girls, don't expect to...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/10/2003
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We went to this place last friday. The DJ was spinning some CLASSIC tunes! I never danced sooo much as I did that night. The view is incredible. The crowd was a bit snobby, but screw em. I wasn't there to see...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/10/2003
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lucky for me i was not the one paying for the stay otherwise fur would have flown. the rooms, while being cool looking upon closer inspection and usage were obviously not meant to be slept in. but when you...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/20/2002
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Went Monday night, feels like a penthouse party. Great atmosphere. Photo shoot was done here and is in this months GQ magazine. Can't wait to go again.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/15/2002
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I think this bar is over-rated. The concept was cool, being up on the roof was excellent but the crowd stunk and it wasn't a very classy place - sort of dumpy. Didn't like how much of a hassle it was to get...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/15/2002
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The Standard in downtown LA is a great place to go have a few drinks and relax with friends. The atmosphere upstairs is unbelievable. You have to go there. Unfortunantly, the service at the door is terrible,...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/13/2002
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It is hard to think of a wierder mixture of furnishings. And the croud is out of a movie. Still I like the feeling of being transported to another planet. Good drinks but expensive.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/09/2002
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This place is great for drinks during the week. The crowd on the weekends suck in LA and specially the Standard in Downtown!
citysearch.com - user review - 12/02/2002
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Nice sky view and inspirational. The price fits the place, sometimes $20, or $10 depending of the day. They have mostly a very good service. Nice setting/decoration and distribution of tables, warmers, couches...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/01/2002
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You would think that this place would be a cooler place to go and hangout at. However, the days of cool are over for this "once" downtown hotspot. Here are the good and the bad things about the bar. The Good:...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/01/2002
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I like the bar very much.I can make a new friend at the bar.I can dance very well and sing softly.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/30/2002
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If you're looking for a classy, hip place to go, this is NOT the scene. The bar is filled with L.A. downtown-ites (for lack of a better term). The people all seem to go there to relive their highschool raver...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/30/2002
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I with my frequent business stays in downtown I was thrilled to have a fun,hip alternative... However I am deeply disappointed with my stay. Desk clerks were rude and unhelpful. The room was cool but had NO...
