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| 10.29.2021
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J O U R N E Y S | T H O M P S O N H O L LY W O O D
OCATED ON WILCOX AVENUE north of Sunset Boule-
vard, Thompson Hollywood — which was five years
in the making — is a first, at least in two regards:
This is the first California property of the Thomp-
son Hotels brand and the first California project
designed by British studio Tara Bernerd & Partners.
Despite the challenge to complete everything in the midst of
a global lockdown, which required many to work remotely, the
result doesn't disappoint. The 190 guest rooms (of which 16
are suites), lobby lounge and bar, and expansive terrace with
pool deck occupy the 11 floors of the building. "It was a dream
project, in a dream location," Bernerd says.
A trellis-covered walkway leads to double Crittall doors that
invite visitors to step inside the lobby clad in timber, while the pale
terrazzo floor is inlaid with a brass pattern. A mix of midcentury
and contemporary furniture combines with bespoke Tara Bernerd
& Partners-designed rugs as well as rich fabrics and textures in a
glamorous atmosphere balanced with an industrial edge.
The refined yet approachable areas flow seamlessly, includ-
ing the lobby lounge and bar where guests and locals can sit
on L-shaped banquettes or vintage-inspired stools and chairs
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