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're traveling as a couple.
Short answer
Is Downtown LA Proper Hotel worth it?
Downtown LA Proper Hotel 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
Kelly Wearstler interiors, a buzzy rooftop and a central downtown location make it a stylish, more attainable luxury pick.
- 02
Great for design lovers and nightlife; parts of the surrounding downtown blocks still feel rough at night.
Is it a fit?
Go if
You only have one day
Short trip or not, keep Downtown LA Proper Hotel.
You're traveling as a couple
As a couple, Downtown LA Proper Hotel is an easy yes.
You're traveling solo
Solo, Downtown LA Proper Hotel is an easy yes.
You care about the visual experience
Downtown LA Proper Hotel rewards a trip built around beauty & photography.
Think twice if
You're traveling with kids
With kids, skip Downtown LA Proper Hotel.
You're watching the budget
Downtown LA Proper Hotel can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.
The night matters
Downtown LA Proper Hotel offers some nightlife, but not enough to make it the reason to go.
You want the trip to feel easy
Downtown LA Proper Hotel offers some relaxation, but not enough to make it the reason to go.
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