Gold Diggers
Rock-and-roll creative campus. Think mid-century velvet and brass, Andrew Savage paintings on the walls, vintage vinyl on the turntable, and a bar downstairs running until 2am every night. Deliberately gritty, deliberately cool.
Check in through the bar (7pm-2am) or text 323-716-1990 for daytime arrival — there's no traditional front desk
Why It Matters
Originally built in 1924 as an inn above a tavern on what was then Route 66. The building later became a dive bar, then a bikini bar, and is rumored to have been a rehearsal space for The Doors and Jimi Hendrix. The soundstage in the back was used by Ed Wood for films including Plan 9 From Outer Space. The neon sign still hangs above the door. Owner Dave Neupert opened the hotel in 2018 after a renovation led by Wick Architecture & Design. Tablet Hotels named it one of the 25 Coolest Hotels in the World. It won three 2019 AHEAD Awards and the INDIE Congress Award for Best Hotel Bar.
Gold-Diggers is a former bikini bar on Santa Monica Boulevard that got a second life as one of LA's most singular boutique hotels. Ten rooms sit above a nightly live music bar, and behind it all is a full professional recording complex. The slogan — Drink. Sleep. Record. — is not a gimmick. It's the actual offer.
Where You'll Stay
10 room types available
Room 1 – Queen Suite
A suite with a separate lounge area. One of the larger layouts in the hotel with distinct sleeping and living zones.
Queen
Room 10 – King Apartment
The most spacious room in the hotel, with an apartment-style layout. Best option for an extended stay or anyone who wants more room to spread out.
King
Room 11 – King Suite
A suite with separate sleeping quarters. Solid choice for a couple who wants designated bedroom and sitting spaces.
KingRoom 2 – King ADA Studio
The ADA-compliant room, designed to be accessible for any guest. Features a roll-in shower and grab bars. Lift access available.
King
Room 3 – Queen Single
A spacious single-room retreat. Comfortable and self-contained without the separate lounge of the suites.
QueenRoom 4 – King Suite
Iconic Hollywood views and a separate sleeping area. One of the most sought-after rooms for its views and layout.
KingRoom 6 – Full Single
The most intimate room in the hotel. Has a private balcony and a wall mural painted by local multimedia artist Kristi Head. Notably, this room has a cassette player instead of a record player — load up a David Bowie tape.
FullRoom 7 – Queen Suite
A suite with a separate sitting area and views of Downtown LA. Also one of the quieter rooms, positioned at the back of the hotel away from the bar.
QueenRoom 8 – King Studio
Downtown views from a single-room layout. Like Room 7, positioned toward the rear of the hotel for a quieter night. Good pick for anyone who still wants the vibe without the full bar noise.
KingRoom 9 – King Single
Intimate and luxurious single room. The king bed fills the space well — this is a snug, comfortable stay.
KingThe Property
Eat & Drink
1 venue on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
A full recording complex presented by Kingsize Soundlabs, with 7 professionally designed and acoustically engineered studios. Equipped with vintage Neve 8014 consoles, ATC monitors, API, SSL, Universal Audio, Pultec Tube-Tech, Neumann mics, and more. Studios run 24/7. Hotel + Studio packages are available. There is also a multi-use soundstage — the restored Ed Wood soundstage — for live recordings, screenings, showcases, and events.
Every room (except Room 6) has a turntable and a curated selection of vintage vinyl. Room 6 gets a cassette player instead. The Aquarium Drunkard x Gold-Diggers 12" vinyl is yours to take home at the end of your stay.
Nightly shows curated by Justin Gage of music blog Aquarium Drunkard. Ranges from up-and-coming indie acts to surprise sets from established names (Stevie Wonder has reportedly played here). All-vinyl DJ sets on non-show nights. 175-person capacity keeps it genuinely intimate.
The bar/venue space is available for private events and showcases. Tech specs are available for download on the website for DJs and performers.
The entire hotel — all 10 rooms plus the guest lounge — can be booked out as a group. Popular for bands, music industry events, or creative retreats.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
A virtual tour of the property is available online.
Hotel guests receive complimentary entry to all live shows during their stay, plus drink tokens for the bar.
In-room minibar stocked with kombucha, cold brew, craft beers, curated snacks, and — in true rock 'n' roll fashion — hangover patches.
Provided in every room — a practical necessity given the nightly live music below.
Every room has an Alexa-enabled Sonos speaker system. Stream your own music or queue up the curated in-room vinyl or cassettes.
Secure lot located at 5731 Santa Monica Blvd, 1-2 blocks west of the hotel. Park anywhere in the lot. Gold-Diggers is not liable for damages.
No children. No cribs or extra beds available. No pets allowed.
Guests receive a 4-digit code upon check-in for contactless entry to the hotel and individual room. Valid from 3pm check-in to 12pm checkout.
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