Our stay at the SLS got mixed reviews. The teenagers thought it was cool; my husband found it stylish and innovative. I thought it was too weird to really feel comfortable. The whole Phillippe Stark style made me feel like I was at MoMA (or maybe a less celebrated Modern art museum)--the pool, especially, surrounded by frames and mirrors was just too weird for me. It was basically like Tim Burton's vision of Alice in Wonderland--if you liked that, you'll love this hotel.
The furniture was all meant to be impressive but not particularly functional, For example, there were not outlets near the bed, and the side tables, while chic, didn't have full shelves so things kept slipping down onto the floor. The shower doors did not close well so things kept dropping to the floor when the door was "slammed." One had to walk behind the bed to get places, and trip on wires (ah--there were the outlets!!)
Service was good--the valet staff was very friendly and prompt and the registration desk was staffed by energetic people. They raved about the fitness center which turned out to be just okay. I didn't need the concierge at all, which is probably just as well--I'm sure they could have directed me to clubs, etc., which I am way too old for.
Bottom line: not the right scene for a suburban mom.
hotel reviews