The Standard Hotel Property Sold, New Name Venue Will Be Resurrected In Its Sunset Strip Location

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UPDATE:  One of the Sunset Strip’s landmark hotel locations has been sold and plans to reopen under a new name.The Standard Hollywood property — once one of the most iconic hotels on the Sunset Strip — has been purchased by developers Ian Schrager (the Studio 54 cofounder and hotelier) and Chelsea hotel founder Ed Scheetz, reports the Real Deal.The website reports they intend to purchase signage rights and the operating lease.

They will rebrand the hotel under a different name.The Standard was beloved by the celebrity and nightlife set, but closed in 2021 after the pandemic decimated its business.

It also had a downtown location, which remains closed and is not part of the Sunset Strip deal.No time frame has been set for the reopened Sunset Strip location.EARLIER: Sunset Boulevard celebrity hangout The Standard hotel in West Hollywood is scheduled to close Friday, ending a 22-year run as a site for numerous Hollywood parties.The venue, formerly owned by hotelier Andre Balazs, who also owns the nearby Chateau Marmont, opened in 1999 with the financial support of Leonardo DiCaprio, Cameron Diaz, and Benicio del Toro, among others.

The site’s showbiz roots were reflected in its interiors, originally created by film set designer Shawn Hausman.“It is with a heavy heart that we must announce the closure of The Standard, Hollywood, which will shut its doors indefinitely on Friday, January 22nd,” said a post on the company website. “Despite 22 years of unconditional love for our hotel, our guests, our team and our community, the hotel was unable to prevent a significant increase to its lease, which makes operating the property impossible.”The post continued, “Alive with personality & personalities, and the backdrop of countless