Over the years, as studios closed and fascination with Hollywood stars began to fade, the district has undoubtedly lost some of its glitz. But the burgeoning Vinyl District is changing Hollywood's reputation once again. A slew of boutique hotels, trendy restaurants and up-and-coming art spaces – some in repurposed historic recording studios like Grandmaster Recorders – are giving the neighbourhood a makeover. The future of Hollywood looks very hip indeed.

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