The Valorian Los Angeles Debuts on Sunset Strip

Former Mondrian Los Angeles transitions to Curio Collection by Hilton

Apr. 6, 2026 at 2:06pm

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The former Mondrian Los Angeles has relaunched as The Valorian Los Angeles, Curio Collection by Hilton, marking a repositioning of the long-standing Sunset Strip hotel in West Hollywood. The transition introduces a new identity for the property while maintaining ties to its history dating back to its 1996 debut and subsequent redesign in 2018.

Why it matters

The Valorian's relaunch represents the evolution of a landmark hotel on the iconic Sunset Strip, preserving its creative spirit while elevating the guest experience under Hilton's Curio Collection. This transition reflects the broader changes and revitalization happening along the famous West Hollywood thoroughfare.

The details

The Valorian is now operated under Pivot, the lifestyle operating group of Davidson Hospitality Group. The property retains key design elements from previous iterations, including its 30-ft. entry doors and rotating art installations, while introducing a refined new identity. Guestrooms and suites offer views of the Sunset Strip, Hollywood Hills, and downtown LA. The rooftop space has been reintroduced as White Rabbit Sky Lounge, replacing the former SkyBar concept, and the hotel's primary restaurant, Casa Madera, will continue operating without interruption.

  • The Mondrian Los Angeles first debuted in 1996.
  • The property underwent a redesign in 2018.
  • The Valorian Los Angeles relaunched in April 2026.

The players

The Valorian Los Angeles

A hotel on the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood, California, formerly known as the Mondrian Los Angeles, that has relaunched under the Curio Collection by Hilton brand.

Pivot

The lifestyle operating group of Davidson Hospitality Group, which now operates The Valorian Los Angeles.

Randy Diamond

The regional VP of operations for Pivot.

Brooke Thomas

The brand leader for Curio Collection by Hilton.

Casa Madera

The primary restaurant at The Valorian Los Angeles that will continue operating without interruption.

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What they’re saying

“The Valorian marks the next evolution of a hotel that has long helped define the Sunset Strip. We are preserving the edge, creativity and sense of occasion that made this property iconic, while elevating the guest experience through a refined new identity, Hilton's global platform and the introduction of White Rabbit Sky Lounge for the next era of West Hollywood.”

— Randy Diamond, Regional VP, Operations, Pivot

“The Valorian is a natural fit for Curio Collection by Hilton. It captures the creative spirit and cultural energy that define West Hollywood, while delivering a one-of-a-kind experience that is deeply rooted in its location. That is exactly the kind of experience Curio Collection is built to offer across its growing global portfolio.”

— Brooke Thomas, Brand Leader, Curio Collection by Hilton

What’s next

The Valorian Los Angeles is expected to unveil additional design changes to its rooftop White Rabbit Sky Lounge in early summer 2026.

The takeaway

The relaunch of the former Mondrian Los Angeles as The Valorian under Hilton's Curio Collection brand represents an evolution of a Sunset Strip landmark, preserving its creative spirit while elevating the guest experience for the next era of West Hollywood hospitality.