Trendy apartment in the heart of downtown LA. On our first night, we didn't venture more than 3 blocks out and had 2 amazing meals, awesome cocktails, and visited a super cool bookstore/art gallery (the last bookstore) Great spot to feel like you're getting the true LA experience.
I've learned that part of the LA experience is enormous inequality; there are a lot of folks living on the streets. We only felt uncomfortable when accidently going to skid row - don't do that.
Otherwise, killer food, drinks, parks, and culture. We'd love to stay here again when next we're in town.