Opposite the Grammy Museum at the Downtown L.A. Live entertainment complex, this upscale hotel dating from 1926 has Spanish Colonial styling, and is 7 minutes' walk from sports and concerts at the Staples Center. It's also a mile from the Harbor Freeway.
Relaxed rooms with artsy accents feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, minibars and loaner iPads. Suites add sitting areas and coffeemakers; upgraded suites provide wet bars, separate living rooms, and balconies or terraces.
Amenities include a chic Mediterranean restaurant, a stylish bar and lounge, a cocktail bar, and covered terrace dining beside an outdoor pool.