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're traveling as a couple.
Short answer
Is Ace Hotel Downtown Los Angeles worth it?
Ace Hotel Downtown Los Angeles deserves a place on most first itineraries.
The answer depends on your budget, time and travel style; the breakdown below shows who gets the most value.
Why
- 01
Bohemian and design-savvy, it leans into its old movie-palace bones with a rooftop bar and the restored theater downstairs.
- 02
Characterful and reasonably priced for downtown; rooms can be small and the area is gritty in spots.
Is it a fit?
Go if
You only have one day
Short trip or not, keep Ace Hotel Downtown Los Angeles.
You're traveling as a couple
As a couple, Ace Hotel Downtown Los Angeles is an easy yes.
You're traveling solo
Solo, Ace Hotel Downtown Los Angeles is an easy yes.
You care about the visual experience
Ace Hotel Downtown Los Angeles rewards a trip built around beauty & photography.
Think twice if
You're traveling with kids
With kids, skip Ace Hotel Downtown Los Angeles.
You're watching the budget
Ace Hotel Downtown Los Angeles can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.
The night matters
Ace Hotel Downtown Los Angeles offers some nightlife, but not enough to make it the reason to go.
History and culture matter to you
Ace Hotel Downtown Los Angeles offers some history & culture, but not enough to make it the reason to go.
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