Why book?
For a budget-friendly, industrial-chic hotel set on a jewel-box block of buildings from Hollywood’s Art Deco architectural golden age.
Set the scene
Set in the historic United Artists building and surrounded by Art Deco and Old Hollywood architectural glamour, the Stile Downtown LA is in the thick of urban Los Angeles. Next door is the Spanish Gothic–style United Theater, and it is not unusual to spot a red carpet for a film premiere taking place during your stay.
The backstory
Originally the site of the historic United Artists building, the hotel was formerly the Ace Hotel Los Angeles. Recently Kasa Living, Inc., a tech and hospitality company, partnered with Aju Continuum, a global investment company, to reopen and manage the hotel property as Stile DTLA.
The rooms
Rooms are designed in an urban industrial-chic style with glass-panels and tiled partitions separating the sink and tub from the bed in an open-concept space. While mostly decorated in grayscale, there are pops of color and midcentury-modern lighting details throughout that help brighten up the space. The shower/tub is a bit treacherous to climb in and out of but there is a step stool for extra assistance. Once inside, you’ll find Stile-branded shower products. The bed was my favorite feature of the room—I found it to be incredibly comfortable and the perfect balance of firmness and softness to sink into after a long day. The hotel provides a sound machine and earplugs to help with the outside city noise, which can be quite loud.
Food and drink
There is a fun rooftop lounge and pool serving cocktails; it makes for a relaxing space to check out the incredible view. A small café is open during the daytime serving coffee, espresso drinks, and light pastries. The hotel is excited to recommend local restaurants including tapas and ramen within walking distance.
The neighborhood/area
Based in DTLA, the neighborhood is filled with the glamorous buildings of Hollywood’s Art Deco architectural golden age. I loved looking out my window at the emerald-colored Art Deco–style Eastern Columbia building opened in 1930 and designed by Claud Beelman. Down the street is the Orpheum Theater and next to the hotel is the incredible Spanish Gothic–style United Theater. Beyond the architecture, the neighborhood is centrally located but can be rough around the edges, particularly at night.
The service
Service is self-led and highly automated. Guests are asked to self check-in although there is usually someone at the front desk. You are given a code on a piece of paper to access the building, the elevator, and your room, and if you need assistance there is an automated text service checking in on you.
Accessibility
Entry to the lobby and the floors is accessible with elevators however many of the rooms are not ADA Compliant. Guests are instructed to call for more information on accessibility.
Anything left to mention?
Beyond the 182 rooms and suites the hotel offers event space and meeting rooms, with a focus on supporting the local film industry by hosting film festivals and independent productions.
929 S Broadway, Los Angeles, California 90015
United States
https://kasa.com/properties/stile-downtown-los-angeles-by-kasa
(650) 451-3444