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No, it's not an actual hotel. The name comes from an old sign hanging that owner Jerry Kleiner took from a transient hotel. Here he's drawn on minimalist late-century lounge for a look and feel that might say your place or mine?, including decadent walls full of naked celebrities. It's not for its constant crowded smash of bodies and colognes. Unfortunately the surly staff and the goomba patrons marking their territory can sometimes ruin the vibe.
Get here before 9pm if you want to snag a seat on the couch or chair in one of the front-room lounge areas. The space is open and sleek, but the furniture makes the crowd thicker than it needs to b... read more
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