Boutique brand Casetta has opened Hotel Lucile, a 25-room hotel in a restored 1931 church in the Silver Lake neighborhood of Los Angeles.
Hotel Lucile is part of Santa Barbara, Calif.-based Casetta Group’s portfolio in the state, which includes Hotel Marina Riviera in Big Bear Lake, Hotel Willa in Taos, The Pearl Hotel in San Diego, Casa Cody in Palm Springs and The Surfrider in Malibu.
The property retains the building’s stained-glass windows, soaring arches and former chapel. The hotel also includes a pool, rooftop deck, restaurant and bar, communal spaces and an art program featuring works by local and regional artists.
The building was originally designed by architect Scott Quintin as Bethany Presbyterian Church. The hotel’s architecture and interiors were designed by Electric Bowery, led by Lucia Bartholomew and Cayley Lambur. The design incorporates custom furnishings, antiques and contemporary artwork while retaining the church’s original architectural elements.
“Hotel Lucile reflects the approach we take across Casetta. Every project begins with a respect for the history of a place and the community that surrounds it,” Anthony Gutierrez, general manager of Hotel Lucile, said in a statement. “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. We hope Hotel Lucile continues to evolve alongside the neighborhood through the artists, neighbors, guests, and collaborators who become part of it.”
The former chapel houses Sous Sous, a New American French restaurant and bar led by executive chef Patrick Costa and operations and beverage director Lee Zaremba. The restaurant was developed with the team behind Los Angeles restaurant De La Nonna.
Hotel Lucile’s 25 guestrooms are arranged around an interior courtyard and include Petit and Signature King rooms, Loft layouts and the 536-sq.-foot Lucile Suite. Rooms feature original wood flooring, steel-framed windows, vintage furnishings, hand-crafted fixtures and artwork. Bathrooms include stained-glass windows, Parachute linens and Aesop bath amenities. Select rooms have private outdoor courtyards and city views.
The property also includes a guest-only rooftop deck, courtyard and cocktail pool, as well as the Choir Loft, a mezzanine-level lounge in the former chapel. Additional meeting and event spaces include the Chapter Meeting Room and Organ Loft.
The hotel’s art program was developed with Rhett Baruch and Patty Sanchez of Rhett Baruch Gallery and Uprise Art. It includes rotating installations and works by local and regional artists, with some pieces available for purchase. The property also plans to host artist talks, literary gatherings and live music.