Tell us a little about this hotel: Where is it, and what does it look like?
This is the high-design hotel from the Sydell Group (of Nomad and Freehand fame) that put LA's Koreatown on the map for visitors when it opened in 2014. Among the site-specific eye-catching elements is the blue and purple ombre overhang above the check-in desk, made of painted and dyed Hanes T-shirts.
Who else is staying here?
Plugged-in travelers, likely in their 20s to 40s, who care about design and food and shop at Opening Ceremony.
Onto the good stuff: Tell us about the rooms.
Its 388 minimalist rooms—which range from 300-square-foot King rooms to the 1,200-square-foot Hollywood Hills View Apartment Suite—are set inside a brutalist building. Befitting the architectural style, walls are mostly bare, featuring plain (and original) concrete. Chairs upholstered in Mexican blankets and vibrant throw pillows add pops of color. There's also original watercolor artwork by Austin-based Claire Oswalt and custom commissioned photography by Kevin Hanley and ACME Gallery.
Any other little things that made your stay more comfortable?
The minibar is stocked with a mix of Korean and Western snacks.
How about the bathrooms? What was the best part?
They're stocked with Buckler's Remedy products.
How do they score on the tech front?
Wi-Fi is free, and rooms include large flat-screen LCD HD televisions equipped to stream personal content.
Any other services or features you're dying to call out?
There are Complimentary Sunday tai chi classes and Linus x The LINE Bicycles (plus custom ride maps). Guests also can join the Koreatown Run Club, a weekly running club that meets and ends at The Line. The second-floor pool is located next to the greenhouse that's home to the Openaire restaurant, led by chef Josiah Citrin.
Break Room 86—a project from nightlife impresarios Jonnie and Mark Houston—is an '80s themed lounge inspired by its Koreatown location, with four karaoke suites. Expect an on-theme soundtrack, as well as live performances and guest DJ sets. The lobby bar serves up inventive cocktails on tap and snacks (on a recent visit, there were crab bites and mini Cuban sliders), with music by resident and guest DJs Fridays and Saturdays. Head to the coffee shop, Alfred, to caffeinate and grab food to-go.
Bottom line: worth it?
The top-notch food, design, and location are all worth it.
3515 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, California 90010
United States
https://www.thelinehotel.com/los-angeles/
(213) 381-7411