Sunset Marquis

The Sunset Marquis stands out for its high, ivy-covered walls that turn a hectic stretch of West Hollywood into a private, tropical compound. It began as a modest apartment complex in nineteen sixty-three for actors looking for steady work, but it quickly became a refuge for touring musicians who needed quiet. During the nineteen eighties, the hotel built private villas to keep famous guests shielded from the public eye. Neil Diamond once lived here for a year, paying his rent with songs.