Venue is nice. The atmosphere is pretty relaxed for a concert but it gets loud when the regular bar crowd comes in after the show. Be warned the bar can be very loud even during an acoustic concert. Ice drops by bar staff during the quietest musical moments. The shaking of ice drinks is overwhelming during the show. Had to move away from the bar towards the mixing booth. The noise was overpowering unfortunately even the musician made a few comments about the bar noise. It was a rude thing do do many ice drops during the quietest moments of a song. It's folk music do it the thousands of times they are tuning their guitars. read more

I saw the band Bar Italia here a few months ago and I've been looking for a reason to go back. Pretty easy to park in the area. Chill vibe in a really small venue with pretty good sound. Really intimate space to see a band in. I didn't get anything to drink, so I can't offer an opinion on the bar. I recommend it for live music if you get a chance to visit. read more

What an amazing experience!! This place is so true to their profile online. The staff are unbelievably kind and go out of their way to ensure your comfort is top notch and all needs are met. Before arriving I felt prepared due to the wonderful communication with the team and it was so easy during the check in process. My room was comfy, cozy and had the coolest amenities. The furniture was not only gorgeous, but functional and comfortable. The nice touches in the room help when you are on the road and maybe forgot a thing or two. Location is perfect here. A quick ride share gets you around Hollywood, Beverly Hills, etc. in about 10 minutes and to great restaurants even less. read more

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Oh Boy. Saturday Night. What a freaking night. I promised myself that this past Saturday would be the last solo adventure of the year for me. I'm trying to save up for an upcoming trip in February so, I made sure to end this year's solo shenanigans with a bang and started my night at Gold Diggers (followed by 3 other places - reviews coming soon). Now I have to admit, coming to Gold diggers was not originally in the stars for me, buuuuut I did happen upon their calendar and saw they had a funk/soul/90's esque night (called No Jive). I love any combination of these three music genre's so I figured id make a pit stop here before heading out to all the other places I planned on hitting up and I am so happy I did. The only regret I have was that I didn't stay longer. I walked in around 9:15 and took a seat at the bar. Luckily the party started at 9pm so there was still lots of space to sit. I got a drink (8 dollars, not bad at all) and took a peek around the venue to get an idea of the crowd. I love an unpretentious and fun crowd, which is exactly what I was met with. I chatted with a few other patrons who all seemed like down to earth people. I danced my little (well....not that little) butt off for about an hour and had an amazing time. Can't wait to have a grand time at Gold Diggers again read more

Don't let the outside be deceiving.... This is adiamond in the rough! Truly a treasure. The rooms were uniquely decorated with high end appointments. The beds were super comfortable and linens were soft and cozy. Immaculate! I would stay here again and again. We stayed on the top floor in the back... A king suite. Hard to tell there was a concert going on downstairs. The walls were not thin and I never heard anybody walking down the hall or opening and closing a room door. Very nice and quiet. Earplugs were provided if you needed them but definitely not necessary in our room. The shades fit very well inside the windows. I didn't have any problem with light coming in while I was trying to sleep. Just missing a microwave... The bar was pretty cool. Accommodating bartenders always trying to please the customer. Success! read more

Nothing but hipsters and pretentious people. nothing diverse about the establishment. i will say the cocktails are good. me and my girlfriend went there to see a band perform, weren't feeling it so we left to a real LA bar called Frank N Hanks. read more

It is almost too perfect here. You have a great bar, a great venue, a recording studio, and a place to stay overnight. The shows are fantastic. The people are great. Great vibes all around. Love it. read more

Love this place! We came here with a group of 6 on a Saturday around 11PM and found a table. The music was so much fun!

My friends and I walked into the bar last night, not knowing that to expect. We were pretty adverse to the name at first, wondering if we were going to see 70s shag furniture and musty old carpet rugs. Instead, we had candle light, comfy modern seating, and a brilliant disco ball. Names can be deceiving right? It's a former exotic dance club turned into a swank bar, recording studio and boutique hotel. I'm glad we walked right in, because the live music was bomb. The jazz band had already started and we order pretty affordable drinks. My friends got their $12 cocktails, while I got a Pilsner for $7. A really pleasant space to hang with friends and catch good music. They had a talk with an amazing indie music industry professional there later that night, and although I'm not cool enough to get the band references - I can tell the moderator down to the most humble audience members there really had a passion for good music. read more

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Pretty cool location for the ambiance but the door checker was a rude bitch and the drinks were overpriced. Maybe hire people with good attitudes if you're gonna be charging 13 dollars a drink. Bartenders were cool no problem there and the security guard seemed fine so really just shitty first impressions from someone who can't stand working 2 hours a night apparently. read more

Got recommended this bar and can't see why. Cute interior but service was horrible. About 10 people maybe in the entire place and the bartender couldn't be bothered to wait on us but instead chat with her friends. Had one drink and left. read more

what a fantastic venue with wonderfully attentive staff! i ad such a blast here and cant wait to come here again! read more

These guys are SUPER exclusive. Don't bother to write or call because no one will get back to you. Someday we will all be as cool as these people. They clearly don't need the business and they treat you that way. I can't imagine why anyone would bother with them. read more

I'm long over due to leave a review for my favorite local bar/ music venue / Boutique Hotel! Just arrived to stay the Night for the third time at the Gold-Diggers hotel and I am so happy to be here. As soon as the front door shuts behind me and I make my way up the long stair way I can't help but feel relaxed and delighted by the chill chic vibes and calming fragrance of the eucalyptus in the flower arrangement at the top of the stairs. The room is clean, stylee and comfortable. As soon as I put my bags down I can't help but dig through the cool record collection and what do I find, Betty Davis - Nasty Girl. Yaaasss! So I put that on immediately and take in the rest of the thoughtful details. The lighting is on point, the Beds are super comfortable, I love the cotton linens, towels and robes. They even have a clean yoga mat so you can stretch and get some pilates and Sun salutations in before getting all dolled up for the night. I would surely recommend staying here if you are looking for an adult only environment and you want to enjoy an evening of great music, a great cocktail before tucking yourself into bed. read more

Best hotel in hollywood! There's free parking (slightly off site but still it's FREE!). The service is great, rooms are all very clean and unique. You get drink tokens, automatic entrance to the club downstairs (be sure to book on a night you're excited about who is playing to really take advantage of this perk!), AND since it's a recording studio you get to KEEP a record that has been recorded there which will be provided on your bed upon arrival along with ear plugs and a nice nail file. All the rooms have record players and an assortment of records as well as blue tooth speakers so you can jam out however you like! They've got some drink options for room service and a nice book of recommendations for food delivery in the area. Honestly the only reason I would ever hesitate to review this place is so it doesn't get too popular for me to be able to come back! read more

This place is sneaky, they do a last call and after you order it the bartenders send over security to have you dump it out, literally right after they hand you the drink. Not only they're encouraging patrons to binge drink before kicking them out, this tactic is tasteless and desperate to squeeze out a few more dollars from the tabs before closing. Never going here anymore. read more

Hi tonight on a Sunday evening best music ever met Adam and Jeffrey the bartenders that were nothing but helpful and then you say as well as the guy at the door make sure he checked all bags the only thing missing was the pole that they had here for I don't know how many years before wish him the best of luck and I got an awesome record and a T-shirt and some buttons and stickers love you read more

Live music very eclectic group and friendly, you can find street parking but neighborhood is a little sketch at night. Note small so little to no social distancing, it's fun time, the people and music make this place special read more

I went here to see Wand and this place was tight. Staff was chill and people were hella friendly. Good vibes all around.

My good friend had her birthday meetup here recently and we ended up staying almost the whole night! It's a little divey looking from the outside but the inside has a really cool vibe. There's a stage for live music (although there was none when we went) and the bartenders are SUPER nice and attentive. There's a great crowd this place brings in and everyone in our group had a blast. Will be back again! read more

If you love music with your whole soul, this is a MUST STAY. I'm never going to stay anywhere else in LA - even though my friends don't charge me for a room, I'd rather pay to stay HERE. ;) This is my new home away from home. I fell in love with this hotel the second I saw it online and it did not disappoint, in fact it exceeded every hope and expectation. First of all, the interior looks like the hallway from "Friends", so that's an automatic bonus. There are hand sanitizers EVERYWHERE, including in each room. The staff is incredibly helpful and friendly; Mackenzie (hotel manager) and Autumn (front desk) noticed I had 2 heavy bags when I arrived and offered to carry them up for me. I have neck/ back injuries so I gratefully took them up on their offer (they didn't know I was injured when they offered). So they carried my giant suitcases upstairs like it was no problem at all, and they NEVER made me feel like I was an inconvenience. They also carried them downstairs when I checked out (then back upstairs when my flight was delayed to the next day and I checked back in, then back down when I checked out again the next day). Ha! I have never been so happy to have a flight bumped, I didn't ever want to leave. ;) It's exactly as it's described on their website, so I encourage you to read it thoroughly - this is probably not the place for you if you like to go to sleep and/or get up early (they are very forthcoming about this on their site, which is why I recommend reading it). Every room has a Sonos speaker and they encourage you to use it! For the record, I never heard anyone else's music or tv. It could be possible that mine was too loud to hear anyone else's, ha! I turned it up pretty loud and went into the hall to check the volume level, you would've had to stand directly in front of my door to hear it. Most of my stay I was in the "loudest room" (located directly above the lounge), but I didn't notice any extreme noise. Then again, most of the time I was IN the lounge! Magdalena, Blake and Alex will take good care of you down there! Note that Alex makes the perfect Side Car. :) Last but certainly not least, the housekeeping staff (Isabel & Oscar) are WONDERFUL. They are so kind, and more importantly they are extremely thorough, everything felt CLEAN. I also saw them cleaning other rooms throughout my stay and I can personally attest that every corner is being cleaned and disinfected. In these days of Covid we're living in, that's a top priority - it's clearly it's a top priority to them too. If you can spare it, please leave them a tip. They work so hard to keep the guests safe, and they do it with a smile! I stay in hotels a lot because I'm a gambler, and Vegas is known for catering to their invited guests. Autumn and Mackenzie blew all of my casino hosts out of the water when it comes to customer service and responsiveness - that's no easy feat! I probably interacted with them the most, they truly made me feel like I belonged there. I love that I could just send them a text with a random question and they'd reply immediately (even if it wasn't urgent). Oh! As if this review wasn't long enough - the vinyl you get to take home, made exclusively for guests? AWESOME. I'll have to come back when the season changes to get the newest one! ;) I really can't wait to get back there. I'll take any excuse! Anyone reading this review need me to come to LA?!?! ;) ---- UPDATE: I wrote that review in JULY after my stay and completely forgot to post it. Today is October 7th... obviously I excel at procrastination. But I figured I should probably post the review before I see everyone again... and since I'm on a flight to LA RIGHT NOW, this is my last shot because I'LL BE THERE TONIGHT AND I'M SO F$&KING EXCITED TO BE BACK! And it's a new season, which means I get a new vinyl! :) They make you feel like family and I'm so excited to see them all again! Gold Diggers, are you hiring? Since I'm here, I can be ready to interview - then I never have to leave. Haha! On that note, I will shut up now and post this from my Uber on the way to the hotel from the airport. See you all in about 30 minutes - did I mention how excited I am to be back???? read more

Great low-key bar. Lived in the area for a few years and didn't discover this gem until I moved away. Good selection of liquor and good bartenders. There's a cool screening room in the back for rent. Crowd was a little low energy but sometimes that's just what you need. read more

Came on a Friday night hoping for a fun night. Dj and the guy next to him could not have been more rude when we asked if it was 90's night. Really wish this place would have been fun. Oh well. read more

Stayed here this weekend and it was exactly what I was looking for. A charming hotel with an easy check-in! They even gave us a free record and tokens to have a free round of drinks at the bar downstairs. Also, it's super close to dinner and a movie in West Hollywood to make a perfect staycation. Definitely recommend. read more

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Wasn't treated fairly here by anyone that worked here, as respectful as one maybe be, but unfortunately it resulted in being denied to spend my money here. Go somewhere else read more

Love this place, such a great vibe. Thank you for requiring proof of vaccination!! Safe place for people to go, let loose & have fun!

I love Gold Diggers the atmosphere is always welcoming, to the hotel, to the recording studio and the bar. I highly recommend. And the happy hour between 5-8 is always fun. Definitely worth checking out. I recommend it. read more

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Three thumbs up! Great bar. Great hotel. Great recording studio. I've had incredible nights at all. It's run by some of the most decent folks I've encountered in LA. HIGHLY recommended. read more

I saw the reviews were decent fo this new spot near Hollywood. I scheduled a week before I was supposed to travel and with COVID my office had an outbreak and we are not allowed to take our work trip. The hotel said because I booked out 5 days before my stay, I don't get a refund because it wasn't 14 days. Literally no flexibility and no compassion on their end. Save yourself from the drama of dealing with a business who thinks they're better than they are. Lipstick on a pig :) read more

Great cocktails. Old building with lots of charm and great sound if you are going to see a band play. Parking is very difficult, so uber if you can. read more

This is a fantastic venue. We had an awesome time. The live band was amazing and I'll definitely be back.

As you can see by my RICH review history, this is not really my thing but I had to stop and write. I can tell by the area this might be a diamond in the rough, but the hotel is great. Is there a sketch parking thing? Maybe..I didn't park..but the rooms.. Adorable. I was here during an event and the sound did not feel too loud on the third level at 11pm. The beds are great. It's SUPER clean and the laundry smells amazing. May be a dumb thing..but clean sheets are very important. The service was great, and I was checked on a lot during my stay, via text. I would stay here again for the great quirky room. the amazing robe and the attention I felt the staff paid. Worth it. read more

Went to an amazing show on a Saturday night, on the day of the dead. The atmosphere was amazing the show was amazing the bartenders were amazing. The only thing I have to say is the doorman is prejudice, and sexist. He let under age white women into the bar with no ID, but would not let My non-bianarya friend into the bar to use the restroom. The person is obviously of age and they would have spent money equaling success for the whole establishment. I think it is a very unfortunate that in this day of age I person of that stature is discriminated against. So sad great venue & great performances read more

I'm old, no no I am, so I remember what it was like going to bars in Hollywood in the 80's and Gold Diggers has captured that on their Metal night. The DJ played a great mix of Heavy Metal and the crowd looked right out of 1986. Definitely a dive bar but not in a way where you fear you might not make it out of the place alive if I had one complaint it would be you can't park within three miles of the place, which is not necessarily a bad thing as if you're going to drink you should drive there to begin with. If you're tired of the upscale lifeless hipster bars that have plagued Hollywood just head Southeast a bit and check out Gold Diggers. read more

Fantastic small venue for a music show. From the outside it doesn't give confidence about what may be beyond the door, but inside is done nicely--an intimate venue for great music. read more

What an awesome venue. We came here last night to see HOLYCHILD perform, and it was an incredible experience. Friendly bartenders serving up amazing cocktails, and the tallboy/shot combos were a great deal. The acoustics were excellent as well, some of the best I've heard in a smaller venue. Looking forward to coming back for another show/Happy Hour! read more

This place is so major! The bones are old, if you get lucky you maybe will see the Slayer spray paint in back. The drinks are decently priced, the DJ was solid the random Wednesday night I found myself in this local watering hole. Meet a bar tender order a Rattlesnake (shot of illegal mezcal & Olympia, aka sounds like fun. ) This spot is for folks who dig a tune or can play the juke box! I enjoy this spot, if I venture out of the friendly confines of DTLA. read more

It was a little slow and smaller than I thought but we still had a bangin time. Met some interesting people! Will go back for espresso martinis read more

Just reopened and completely remodeled. Lots of music live and DJs on the weekend for dancing. read more

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Honestly not worth it at all, you will have way more fun at another bar. We got there when they first opened and still had to wait in line to get inside for 1.5 hrs. Once we got inside it's hot, musty, sweaty, and honestly stunk terribly. After the hour wait to get in, it took another 45 mins to be Served a drink at the bar. The waitress kept waking off and taking shots with random people, forgetting out drink orders, and then made the most disgusting cocktails I've ever had, I pulled out cash to pay for our drinks , put the exact amount down for the bill and was legit about to pull another bill out of my wallet for a tip, when the bartender roller her eyes at me and snatched the. $ away before I could tip :/ honestly just a disappointing and rude experience read more