Ace Hotel Downtown Los Angeles
A creative-class hotel in the restored 1927 United Artists building, with a rooftop bar and historic theater.
The call
Worth it if you only have one day and you are traveling as a couple.
Why
- 01
Bohemian and design-savvy, it leans into its old movie-palace bones with a rooftop bar and the restored theater downstairs.
Our read - 02
Characterful and reasonably priced for downtown; rooms can be small and the area is gritty in spots.
Our read
Is it a fit?
Go if
You only have one day
Even on a tight schedule, Ace Hotel Downtown Los Angeles earns the hours.
You are traveling as a couple
As a couple, Ace Hotel Downtown Los Angeles works.
You are traveling solo
Solo, Ace Hotel Downtown Los Angeles works.
You care about the visual experience
For beauty & photography, Ace Hotel Downtown Los Angeles delivers.
Think twice if
You are traveling with kids
With kids, give Ace Hotel Downtown Los Angeles a miss.
You are watching the budget
On a budget, weigh it — Ace Hotel Downtown Los Angeles isn't cheap for what it is.
The night matters
For nightlife, Ace Hotel Downtown Los Angeles is hit or miss.
History and culture matter to you
For history & culture, Ace Hotel Downtown Los Angeles is hit or miss.
What you're near — and what you're not
- Broadway theater district
- Arts District and dining
- Downtown galleries
- Beaches and the Westside
- Hollywood
- Quiet residential calm
What you're paying for
Rooms range from compact to larger lofts in the historic tower, with a bohemian, design-led aesthetic. The rooftop bar and the restored theater are the social anchors. Good value for the downtown location.
Plan it well
- Cost
- Moderate