Former 1931 Presbyterian Church in Silver Lake Reopens as Hotel Lucile
The boutique Hotel Lucile, which opened in September 2026, occupies a three-level building in Silver Lake, Los Angeles, that was formerly a Presbyterian church built in 1931. The transition followed over a decade of controversy, including bankruptcy, and the new hotelier is Casetta, based in Santa Barbara.
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According to the South China Morning Post, the boutique Hotel Lucile has opened, succeeding a Presbyterian church that was constructed in 1931, after more than ten years marked by change and controversy. This three-level, whitewashed structure, situated near Sunset Boulevard in Silver Lake, Los Angeles, is no longer used for religious services, despite retaining features such as a cross on the roof, stained glass windows, and an upstairs choir loft.
Hotel Lucile is a 25-room boutique lodging that commenced operations in September 2026, featuring a bar and a restaurant located within the high-ceilinged sanctuary where church attendees previously met. This opening follows a period exceeding a decade of transformation and community debate, which included a bankruptcy and the introduction of a new hotelier in 2020.
The new hotelier is Casetta, an entity based in Santa Barbara that focuses on repurposing older buildings and maintains properties across California and New Mexico, such as Casa Cody in Palm Springs. The establishment is noted to bring additional vibrancy to the Sunset Junction area, which is a primary pedestrian center in Silver Lake and already hosts venues like the Silver Lake Farmers Market, Pine & Crane Taiwanese restaurant, 33 Taps sports bar, and the Photobooth Museum.
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