Andaz West Hollywood facts for kids
| Andaz West Hollywood | |
Quick facts for kids  Andaz West Hollywood hotel on Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood, California |
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| Location | 8401 Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood, California |
| Coordinates | 34°05′43″N 118°22′23″W / 34.0953896°N 118.3731942°W |
| Opening date | 1963 |
| Management | Hyatt Hotels |
| Owner | Hyatt Hotels |
| No. of rooms | 239 |
| of which suites | 20 |
| No. of floors | 14 |
The Andaz West Hollywood is a hotel in West Hollywood, California. It is located on Sunset Boulevard and is part of the Hyatt Hotels family. The hotel has 239 rooms and is known for its history with famous music groups.
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Hotel History
Early Days and Famous Guests
The hotel first opened in 1963. It was started by Gene Autry, a famous cowboy singer and actor. Back then, it was called Gene Autry's Hotel Continental.
In 1966, the hotel was sold to Hyatt Hotels Corporation. Its name changed to the Continental Hyatt House.
During the late 1960s and 1970s, many famous rock bands stayed here. This was because the hotel was very close to popular music clubs. Bands like Led Zeppelin, The Who, and The Rolling Stones often chose this hotel.
The "Riot House" Nickname
Because so many rock bands stayed there, the hotel earned a nickname. People often called it the Riot House. This was a playful way to refer to the hotel, hinting at the lively and sometimes wild activities of the rock stars.
Name Changes and Renovation
Over the years, the hotel's name changed a few more times. In 1976, it became the Hyatt on Sunset. Then, in February 1997, it was renamed the Hyatt West Hollywood.
A big renovation project started in 2008. The hotel reopened on January 8, 2009, with a new name: the Andaz West Hollywood. This was one of the first hotels in Hyatt's new "Andaz" brand.
The updated hotel has 14 floors and 239 rooms. This includes 20 special suites. There is also a restaurant inside called RH.
Modern Design and Art
The renovation was designed by Janson Goldstein LLP. They are an architecture and interior design company from New York.
One special feature is an 11-foot sculpture. It is made of hand-painted metal disks. This artwork was created by a well-known artist named Jacob Hashimoto.
The hotel also has famous balconies. These balconies were part of many stories about rock stars. Now, they are glass-enclosed sunrooms. They offer great views of Sunset Boulevard.
