The bungalows themselves will be converted into the above-mentioned restaurant, a separate bar, and a handful of suites.
That property was lumped into the sale when Klein bought the hotel (along with a rehab facility, of all things, that will stay put).
Most of the rooms will be moved from the group of bungalows that comprise the hotel into a new building set to rise behind a historic post office across the street. Klein immediately evicted at least one meth dealer, eliminated the clothing-optional policy, and gave the hotel a temporary renovation-all while planning a more thorough transformation that will turn the gay countercultural landmark into an upscale boutique hotel. Historically known for its clothing-optional policy and liberal attitudes toward drug-use, the men-only hotel was a holdout of West Hollywood’s wilder past until Sunset Tower hotel owner Jeff Klein purchased it in 2013. Wehoville reports that after a few delays, construction is set to begin on a major renovation that will add three rooms, a restaurant, and off-site parking to the 29-unit establishment. West Hollywood’s once-notorious San Vicente Inn is finally getting a long-anticipated makeover.
