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About The Kress

The Kress is a storied, NRHP-listed Art Deco building on Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles, now a multi-use entertainment and dining venue. While the live-venue operation ended around 2011 and the property has since been redeveloped under Ovation Hollywood, the space remains a landmark for historic architecture and upscale events. This page covers current venue options, seating ideas, parking, transit, and nearby hotels and dining to help you secure your next gathering with ease.

For planners and guests, The Kress offers a mix of intimate and grand spaces—each with its own character—perfect for celebrations, corporate events, and social gatherings. We’ve got you with reliable information on how to access the venue, where to park, how to reach it by transit, and nearby accommodations and dining that fit a range of tastes and budgets. And if you’re looking for places to stay or eat in the area, our affiliate hotel and restaurant partners can simplify arrangements so your event stays smooth from start to finish.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 6608 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028.
  • Venue type: NRHP-listed historic Art Deco building repurposed as a multi-use entertainment/dining venue (restaurant, mezzanine, rooftop lounge, third-floor banquet center, lower-level nightclub).
  • Capacity by space (per venue directory): Kress entire space 98–130; lower-level nightclub 240–320; mezzanine 98–130; restaurant 210–280; rooftop patio 32 (standing) / 20 (seated); third-floor event center 98–130.
  • Seating chart: no public, published seating chart available; capacities described in official venue directories and press coverage.
  • Parking: full acre of parking space in the rear can be rented for events.
  • Transit: located on Hollywood Boulevard; nearest public transit access includes the Hollywood/Highland station (Metro) nearby.
  • Nearby hotels: Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel and Kimpton Hotel Wilshire are in the vicinity.
  • Notable events hosted: Oscar-week gift suites and various high-profile parties during the Kress era; the rooftop and banquet spaces were marketed for upscale events.
  • Demolished/renamed: The Kress live-venue operation ended circa 2011; the building has been redeveloped and is currently associated with Ovation Hollywood.