Property

A 1931 Romanesque Revival church in Silver Lake, once a theater, sanctuary, and antique market, now reborn as Hotel Lucile.

History & Design Spaces Partners Amenities

history & design

Originally constructed in 1931 as Bethany Presbyterian Church, the building served as a gathering place for generations of Silver Lake residents during a period of significant growth and change across Los Angeles.

Over the decades, it evolved alongside the neighborhood itself, taking on a range of community, cultural, and commercial lives: an early home to East West Players, one of the nation's first Asian American theater companies; a place of worship for later congregations; and, in time, an antique market that filled the former sanctuary with objects and histories of their own.

Defined by its Romanesque Revival architecture, stained glass windows, soaring sanctuary, and prominent corner location at Griffith Park Boulevard and Lucile Avenue, the building has remained a recognizable fixture within Silver Lake for nearly a century.

Today, it enters its next chapter as Hotel Lucile, carrying forward a legacy of gathering, exchange, and continual renewal.

spaces

THE CAFÉ

A new gathering place within the former church, serving morning espresso, pastries from Friends & Family, and daytime fare from Sous Sous, with room to stay awhile.

Pool Deck

A sun-filled retreat tucked within the grounds of the former church, where loungers, shaded cabanas, and a plunge pool make room for long afternoons and a cocktail or two.

FITNESS CENTER

A contemporary addition to the historic property, this intimate, guest-only fitness space is thoughtfully equipped for daily movement, from a Peloton ride to a morning stretch.

CHOIR LOFT

Once part of the church's sanctuary, the Choir Loft sits beneath original stained glass, overlooking Sous Sous below. Today, a quiet place to read, work, or linger over coffee.

ROOF Deck

Set beneath the church's original bell tower, the rooftop looks out over the rooftops of Silver Lake. A quiet perch for morning coffee, afternoon work, or an evening drink.