A historic Bethany Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles' Silver Lake neighborhood has been reborn as Hotel Lucile, a 25-room boutique hotel that opened this week. The repurposed 95-year-old building retains elements of its past, including stained-glass windows and a rooftop cross, while offering modern amenities.
The former sanctuary now houses Sous Sous, a New American French restaurant and bar helmed by executive chef Patrick Costa. A mezzanine lounge occupies the space where the church choir once performed. The hotel's 25 guest rooms feature high-end comforts such as Aesop bath products and Parachute linens, alongside custom stained-glass coasters created by local artists.
The building has a history of multiple uses. Beyond its time as a church and now a hotel, it previously served as the home for the East West Players, the nation's first Asian American theater company, and later as an antiques shop.
"Throughout this restoration, our focus was on honoring the many lives this building has already held while creating something that feels distinctly of Silver Lake today," said general manager Anthony Gutierrez. "We hope Hotel Lucile continues to evolve alongside the neighborhood through the artists, neighbors, guests, and collaborators who become part of it."
The hotel also includes a cocktail pool, meeting spaces, and a rooftop deck. Contemporary art pieces will be featured throughout the property, with some available for purchase, aiming to create a