Meh...
There's no denying that this is a hip property. It seems that they've put about 90% of their brainpower into making it visually interesting and, let's face it, hip. Too bad they couldn't think about function with equal weight against form.
The reviews that describe it as "dark and depressing" are certainly correct. Lighting is a problem. I couldn't even figure out how to read in bed. There are lots of visual bells and whistles but they don't make sound like bells and whistles should. They just sit there suggesting, "look at me. I'm a pretty bell or whistle".
Specific issues:
- it's crazy expensive. I wouldn't have issue with this except for the fact that crazy expensive should translate into a good experience.
- minor maintenance issues like a TV remote that doesn't work and a shower door handle loose. Lame for this category of hotel.
- Did I mention it's dark and I can't figure out how to turn on the various sculptural lamps?
- Location is fine if you have a car, I suppose. I cabbed it, thinking I'd be near the Beverly Hills shopping area. I was wrong. There's nowhere to walk to. At least that I could see.
- Mirrors everywhere. I'm not a movie star. I don't want to see myself out of every corner glance.
I will say that the service was very good, the bed very comfortable.