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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
