Downtown LA Proper Hotel
A design-forward hotel in a restored historic downtown building with a rooftop pool.
The call
Worth it if you only have one day and you are traveling as a couple.
Why
- 01
Kelly Wearstler interiors, a buzzy rooftop and a central downtown location make it a stylish, more attainable luxury pick.
Our read - 02
Great for design lovers and nightlife; parts of the surrounding downtown blocks still feel rough at night.
Our read
Is it a fit?
Go if
You only have one day
Even on a tight schedule, Downtown LA Proper Hotel earns the hours.
You are traveling as a couple
As a couple, Downtown LA Proper Hotel works.
You are traveling solo
Solo, Downtown LA Proper Hotel works.
You care about the visual experience
For beauty & photography, Downtown LA Proper Hotel delivers.
Think twice if
You are traveling with kids
With kids, give Downtown LA Proper Hotel a miss.
You are watching the budget
On a budget, weigh it — Downtown LA Proper Hotel isn't cheap for what it is.
The night matters
For nightlife, Downtown LA Proper Hotel is hit or miss.
You want the trip to feel easy
For relaxation, Downtown LA Proper Hotel is hit or miss.
What you're near — and what you're not
- South Park and downtown
- Arts District and dining
- Crypto.com Arena and convention center
- Beaches and the Westside
- Hollywood
- Quiet residential calm
What you're paying for
Design-forward rooms and suites in a restored historic tower, with the rooftop pool and bar as a highlight. More attainable than the grande-dame hotels while still feeling distinctly luxe.
Plan it well
- Cost
- Upper-moderate to high