Cute boutique hotel in a great location.
Didn’t use the small pool or rooftop bar, but did check it out, and it was hoppin!! Seemed very popular, even with non-hotel guests. There was always a line to get in through the walk-in entrance downstairs. I couldn’t have used it if I’d wanted to, honestly — it was too crowded. So for someone who paid to stay there, that would’ve been a huge disappointment. And honestly, I wish I didn’t have to pay the amenity fee for the local yuppies to enjoy it...
The cafe in the lobby was out of several things on the menu when we tried to get breakfast there. The girls working it were very friendly and agreeable, but it’s too nice of a place to be out of things that are advertised! The sandwich and coffee we did get were very tasty.
The location is very walkable! My also female friend and I got to dinner and to the Staples Center and back on foot feeling very safe.
I didn’t even try to use the expensive valet parking. The Joe’s garage is attached to the building — easy to get to even with luggage and very reasonably priced. It was advertised as $28 overnight, but we were only charged $12 on a weekend night.
Lastly, if you use AirBnB be warned that you’ll get charged a deposit through the hotel itself even after you’ve paid AirBnB. It supposedly will get canceled when you check out. Still waiting for that to happen at this point.
Overall great stay!