Los Angeles Athletic Club

Location: 431 West Seventh Street, Los Angeles, us

Star Rating: 4 Stars

Property Type: Hotels

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 04:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Check-out: 12:00 PM

Amenities & Facilities

• Health or beauty spa nearby
• Electric bicycle charging station
• Fitness facilities (surcharge)
• Parking
• Non-smoking rooms
• Air conditioning
• Swimming pool
• Restaurant
• Terrace
• Family rooms
• Lift / Elevator
• Luggage storage
• Express check-in/check-out
• Fax/photocopying
• Facilities for disabled guests
• Hot tub/Jacuzzi
• Sauna
• Massage services
• Darts
• Squash
• Non-smoking throughout
• Shared lounge/TV area
• Heated pool
• Steam room
• Personal trainer
• Staff adhere to local safety protocols
• Guest rooms disinfected between stays
• Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
• Cashless payment available
• Fire extinguishers
• First aid kit available
• Sanitized tableware & silverware
• Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
• Smoke alarms
• Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
• Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
• 24-hour security
• Delivered food - securely covered
• Key card access
• Broadcast Live sport events
• Aerobics
• ATM/banking
• Front desk (limited hours)
• Express check-in
• Billiards or pool table
• Free wired internet
• Snack bar/deli
• Access to nearby indoor pool
• Self parking (surcharge)
• Free pool cabanas
• Pool sun loungers
• Beach yoga on site
• Fitness facilities (surcharge)
• Internet access
• Housekeeping on request
• Concerts/live shows
• Art gallery on site
• Wine release events
• Reception hall
• Secured parking
• Garage
• Health or beauty spa nearby
• Swimming nearby
• Electric bicycle charging station

Rooms Available

• Superior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, City View (One Bedroom Suite)

  1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

  593-sq-foot room with city views

  
  

  Internet - Free WiFi 25+ Mbps

  Entertainment - 36-inch flat-screen TV with premium channels

  Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and refrigerator (on request)

  Sleep - Pillowtop bed, Frette Italian linens, a down duvet, blackout drapes/curtains, and turndown service

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, bathrobes, and free toiletries

  Practical - Safe, iron/ironing board, and laptop workspace

  Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping

  Accessibility - Closed-captioned TV

  Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available

  Non-Smoking

  Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Satellite channels
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • Premium bedding
  • Turndown service
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free WiFi
  • Down comforter
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • No rollaway/extra beds
  • No cribs (infant beds)
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Closed captioned TV
  • Desk chair

• Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds

  This air-conditioned quadruple room includes a TV with cable channels and a private bathroom. The unit offers 2 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Radio
  • Refrigerator
  • Seating Area
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Alarm clock
  • Coffee machine
  • Linen
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Cots
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Smoke alarm
  • Key card access
  • Carbon monoxide detector

• Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View (Fitness King)

  1 King Bed

  429-sq-foot room with city views

  
  

  Internet - Free WiFi 25+ Mbps

  Entertainment - 36-inch flat-screen TV with premium channels

  Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and refrigerator (on request)

  Sleep - Pillowtop bed, Frette Italian linens, a down duvet, blackout drapes/curtains, and turndown service

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, bathrobes, and free toiletries

  Practical - Safe, iron/ironing board, and laptop workspace

  Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping

  Accessibility - Closed-captioned TV

  Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available

  Non-Smoking

  Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Satellite channels
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • Premium bedding
  • Turndown service
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free WiFi
  • Down comforter
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • No rollaway/extra beds
  • No cribs (infant beds)
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Closed captioned TV
  • Desk chair

• King Room - Disability Access

  Featuring free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a hairdryer. The spacious double room features air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, a safe deposit box and a TV with cable channels. The unit has 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Radio
  • Refrigerator
  • Seating Area
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Alarm clock
  • Coffee machine
  • Linen
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Cots
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Accessible by lift
  • Smoke alarm
  • Key card access
  • Carbon monoxide detector

• Double Room

  Providing free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a hairdryer. The spacious double room provides air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, a safe deposit box and a TV with cable channels. The unit offers 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Radio
  • Refrigerator
  • Seating Area
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Alarm clock
  • Coffee machine
  • Linen
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Cots
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Smoke alarm
  • Key card access
  • Carbon monoxide detector

• Deluxe Queen Room

  This room features a flat-screen TV and an iPod dock. There's also a refrigerator, a coffee/tea maker, and an iron with ironing facilities.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Radio
  • Refrigerator
  • Seating Area
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Alarm clock
  • Coffee machine
  • Linen
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Cots
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Smoke alarm
  • Key card access
  • Carbon monoxide detector

• Room Selected At Check-In

  Bed type preference cannot be guaranteed as it will be allocated upon arrival based on availability.

  Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Radio
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Alarm clock
  • Coffee machine
  • Linen
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Cots
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Accessible by lift
  • Smoke alarm
  • Key card access
  • Carbon monoxide detector

• Deluxe King Room

  This room features a flat-screen TV and an iPod dock. There's also a refrigerator, a coffee/tea maker, and an iron with ironing facilities.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Radio
  • Refrigerator
  • Seating Area
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Alarm clock
  • Coffee machine
  • Linen
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Cots
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Smoke alarm
  • Key card access
  • Carbon monoxide detector

• Suite

  This air-conditioned suite has a seating area with a sofa, a flat-screen cable TV and an iPod docking station. A small fridge and coffee and tea-making facilities are also available.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Radio
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Sofa
  • Alarm clock
  • Coffee machine
  • Linen
  • Toilet paper
  • Sofa bed
  • Trash cans
  • Cots
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Smoke alarm
  • Key card access
  • Carbon monoxide detector

Guest Reviews

• gaia (7/5): -
• Carlos (10/5): -
• Zac W (7/5): Solid hotel for solo travel with room for improvement - The hotel is located in an area of downtown that makes it easy to explore part of Los Angeles in all directions. There are delicious taco vendors nearby (Tacos La Cuevita!) and you can snag a bus, rideshare, or e-bike/scooter easily. The front desk staff was pleasant. The bed was comfortable. And guests have access to the impressive gym/pool area. The bathroom conditions did not meet my expectations. It felt like a hospital bathroom in need of upgrades - the ceiling tiles were disheveled in places, there were several chips in the white tiles on the floor, the overhead light flickered sometimes, and there was mineral buildup on the shower head. The main room's lighting is too dark and the windows could use more soundproofing in some capacity. Also, I would not recommend this hotel to families or couples who are easily spooked by the colorful riffraff one is likely to encounter around this part of the city. You will regularly encounter homeless and mentally ill individuals while walking in the vicinity. For security purposes, the hotel makes you buzz the front door at a certain point in the evening. It worked fine as a solo traveler from Chicago.
• Robert (9/5): Best place to stay DTLA - Clean, attractive, comfortable room, gym and pool amenities, convenient location DTLA and Metro transit Liked everything. I’ve stayed there many times.
• Gregory (3/5): -
• Sinan (8/5): - The gym facilities, style and decor Was a bit old and noisy - bathroom could use an update
• Yoshiko (9/5): -
• Simon (8/5): Amazing for traveller who likes to stay fit - Great pool and gym etc. Standout for a hotel, anywhere. Really lovely staff. Well situated in downtown (itself maybe not LA's most exciting area but...)
• Aparajita (8/5): -
• Fiona (7/5): -
• Antonio Manuel (8/5): -
• Vince (10/5): -
• Oskari (10/5): -
• Catherine (10/5): -
• Alessandro (6/5): - Great location , spa , staff. Beautiful interiors. Bar closes too early. Parking should be free for guests or heavily discounted. $40 a day is steep.
• BAHTIYAR (9/5): Generaly a good stay in LA dowtown - The room size was very large and confortable The facility has two doors to 2streets. To one street there is only exit, no entrance. When you arrive with luggage to exit only door by Taxi it's difficult to reach the entrance on the other street.
• Nelda (3/5): would not recommend - Just Ok, nothing special The Room and hotel are a quite worn with use. Scuffed furniture, carpet in room that seemed dirty. Edges of carpet have not seen a vac in months if not years...No convenient charging options, only an extension cord on the floor that one has to dig out from under bed.
• Ring (7/5): -
• Steve (10/5): -
• Olga (8/5): Great club and pool, the hotel can use a refresh - It used to be my absolute favorite place to stay in LA, both because of the fun decor and an amazing athletic club. But now the rooms look a bit tired, the breakfast is no longer included. The club is still great, but they charge $$ for an access $$ for breakfast, club access, and parking
• Greg (9/5): - Close location to crypto stadium , friendly and helpful staff.
• eliane (7/5): nice oldschool hotel in the center of DTLA - nice restaurant and bars, amazing sport options, room abit back iin the days vibe, very old fashioned the room as quite dark, curtains could purposly be opened
• ILIA (5/5): -
• R7734DNcharlesr (10/5): So much fun! - This was my first experience at any athletic club and the atmosphere was amazing! I felt part of history, surrounded by photos of athletes of old. I enjoyed live jazz and great drinks at the bar, I was transported to another time. There was a secret stairwell, fun to explore! The suite was cozy and plenty of fun for…activities. The view was awesome, and even more so on the roof. Staff was very helpful as we hand an administrative issue. They helped us solve it quickly and politely. A very interesting place to stay!
• T3177QFalann (8/5): Would Return Again - Great customer service the entire time me and my girlfriend stayed. Melissa was our first impression of the hotel, and she was very kind! We also went back to the front desk because we forgot a toothbrush and they provided some at the front. The view from our room was great, and there is access to the rooftop which gives an amazing view of the city. The location is near many things downtown including lots of activities and food places. Reason for the 4 star is that the bedsheets had an old smell to them, the walls are quite thin in terms of noise, and a few minor cleanliness things around the room, but overall the room was relatively clean.
• NicP_2005 (10/5): No hassle experience… - I have stayed here in the past and the gym facilities and nostalgia bring me back. This time around I was checking in fairly late and Melissa at the front counter made everything so simple. Would recommend to those in town for business or couples looking for a night or two somewhere without the kids.
• katerinasJ9059SR (10/5): Best staff experience in LA - Amazing facilities and very welcoming staff. Truly the people made the experience for us. Shoutout to Melissa at the front desk who made sure we got the most out of our stay and instantly set a very warm and friendly tone for our weekend. We were so impressed and are now considering signing up for a membership because of it.
• Amy (9/5): -
• N4093NPanns (10/5): Did not disappoint - Good location if you want to be within walking distance of sites of downtown LA. Room was fine- clean and nice sheets. Not fancy but certainly met our needs. The athletic facilities are amazing- and worth a stay just to use them. Pool was beautiful. Lots of working spaces in the building. Bar/restaurant with lots of sports history and leather furniture. Good bar food and cocktails. Hotel rate was easy on the purse.
• 71jerij (10/5): A slice of Los Angeles history! - The Los Angeles Athletic Club far exceeded our expectations as a perfect place to stay in LA! We work in the music industry and were here for the Grammys, and it was the perfect place to land at the end of a long day. It’s beautiful and full of interesting historic detail. The amenities are wonderful. But best of all, the staff members really take care of of the guests. Bryan, Melissa helped us several times, always with a smile and great, caring attitude. Jasmine was great too. Five stars from me!
• Nicele (10/5): Amazing!!! - Maravilhoso, lindissimo! Cada andar uma surpresa, vale a experiência. Imperdível o espaço do quarto andar, parece cenario de filme. Tem rooftop com uma vista incrível de downtown a noite. Para quem gosta de esportes, é imersivo. Os corredores e elevadores mais lindos que já vi. Colchão está na hora de trocar. Não estava ruim, mas dava para sentir as molas, se fosse um hotel simples ok, mas foi o único aspecto que destoou de toda sofisticação. Estacionamento caríssimo de 40 dólares por dia, mas todos em downtown são esse preço.
• Ida (9/5): Spændende hotel med referencer til OL og elitesport - Smuk, spændende indretning. Central beliggenhed lige midt i Downtown LA tæt på Metro med forbindelse til LAX Fantastisk fitness og svømmehal. Morgenmad serveres i en café - hyggeligt men vi foretrækker en ‘hotel morgenmads buffet’.
• DYLAN (6/5): - Restaurant staff was very slow when no one was in the restaurant
• kelly (5/5): - The hotel was fine and I would give it a rating of 7.5, maybe even a 8 but there is an issue between the hotel and booking.com in terms of invoicing so be careful if you need an invoice for billing purposes. This issue has definitely influenced my low score.
• Sebastian (9/5): - Nos alojamos con mi familia durante una semana, todo excelente, la atención, la ambientación y las instalaciones son muy recomendables. Estuvimos recorriendo todo Los Angeles, y no pudimos disfrutar más de todas las comodidades y las instalaciones deportivas en profundidad, pero la cancha de básquet y el gimnasio son excelentes. Todo de acuerdo a lo previsto. La ubicación geográficamente es buena para recorrer la ciudad, no tan así para pasear por los alrededores.
• David (10/5): -
• Lauryn (10/5): -
• Rosy (1/5): A complete disaster — the hotel gave away my fully paid rooms, lied about upgrades, and left us stranded at 2 AM with no - The property looks nice overall I made a reservation around 9 PM for two rooms, which I paid for in advance, as my friends and I were celebrating my birthday and wanted to play it safe by staying at a nearby hotel. We arrived around 1 AM, and the front desk clerk casually told us, “Today’s your lucky day, you’re getting a suite because I gave away your room.” At the time, we didn’t question it, assuming the suite would be an upgrade. However, after 30 minutes of waiting, the “suite” still wasn’t ready. When we followed up, the story changed — we were now told there was no suite available, but they could offer a king room with a rollaway bed. I was willing to accept this if a refund for the missing room could be provided. Instead, they refused any refund and offered only free parking and a late checkout — far from adequate compensation for the $600 I had paid for two rooms. Eventually, they handed us a key and asked for an additional $100 deposit, but at that point, it was clear we were being misled. It felt like they were trying to take advantage of our group, possibly assuming we wouldn’t push back because we had been out drinking. The bottom line is this: the hotel gave away our fully paid, pre-reserved rooms to another guest — someone who had stayed the previous night and extended their stay last minute. Rather than owning up to their mistake, they tried to cover it up by offering subpar alternatives and refusing to adjust the charges. We ended up leaving the hotel an hour later, at 2 AM, with no room and nowhere to stay. The experience was not only frustrating and unprofessional — it was unacceptable.
• Jorge (1/5): No WiFi very poor customer service worst room service ever and misleading charges won’t ever go back not even with a di - Worse filthy place to stay misleading charges They where more focus to close early than than taking care care of the guests
• Laurel (10/5): -
• Lisa (10/5): -
• Satoru (10/5): -
• prabhu (8/5): Awesome property for any gym lovers and runners - Good gym , swimming pool Nothing
• montgomeryo2022 (10/5): Excellence in action - Upon arriving, exhausted, I first met Monica. Her friendliness was the first thing I noticed about the property. She was helpful, engaging, warm and professional. I was very impressed, delighted by the service. She guided me to the front desk and offered me water, I was obviously parched. At the desk I met Melissa. Without exaggeration I can say she was the most helpful person who has ever served me. She completely understood my needs without over explanation, as if she naturally understood the needs of her guests. Her service and professionalism were incredible. She knew my son's name and engaged him, communicating (he has special needs) in a kind and considerate manner. These two women made the LAAC experience beyond amazing. 11 stars!
• S2914MFbobj (10/5): Incredible Venue Made Incredible by Incredible Staff - FABULOUS. Melissa, Jackie, and Alek especially. THANK YOU
• Laura (8/5): - L'accès au métro près de l'hôtel. Le rooftop sur le toit
• 687marcyt (10/5): Wonderful stay - I’ve been staying at the athletic club for many many years and love it here after they being away for two years. I walked in the door and was greedy like I had left only yesterday. Melissa was fabulous.! She remembered me even down to the fact that I always request a tea kettle in my room. We had a great conversation. She remembered my sister who often travels with me and as a bonus gave me an upgrade. The staff here is wonderful. They take really good care of me as an older woman traveling alone, and I enjoy the manly comfort of the rooms. Another plus for me is that as a photographer I love to go up on the roof and gaze at the world around me. And yet another plus is that there are some great restaurants within close walking distance. I recommend HATCH and bodega Louis. Love this place and will return again and again.
• kathysV6485GY (10/5): Excellent stay! - Love staying here. Great location and of course the workout facilities are incredible. Melissa was particularly helpful at the front desk. She changed our room to not be by the elevators and was extremely helpful and friendly in finding our way around the club.
• Pekka (9/5): Super location and unique historical building - The breakfast was good but not inclusive. The room bid and the bed were comfortable . we were on 12th store not on the street side, so the room was quiet. The hotel has a very special atmosphere, the old historic building, with unique old furniture, which was really nice and stylish. It was like living in a museum:) The key cards were not always working.
• David (10/5): -
• David (10/5): -
• Judith (3/5): Wouldn’t go back - Location When we checked in, they had ran out of key cards so they had to escort us up to our room and then every time we wanted to leave and come back, we had to be escorted to the room and let in because we didn’t have a key card
• Stone (7/5): Nice room at a decent price. Large in space but the hotel needs attention and updating to be competitive with other hote - The facility, gym, restaurant and bar were all excellent. The bar was a particular highlight. The rooms need updating, cleaning and maintenance. I stayed in the polo suite and it was very dusty. Additionally the tvs were old and remotes didn’t function properly. The bathrooms were absolutely not on par for a suite. Felt old with paint and wallpaper peeling and tub and toilet area felt more like a motel 6. A significant update is needed for this to be competitive with other suites in which I’ve stayed in La. The lamps in the room were also broken and a minibar in the bar area should’ve been available. Furthermore there wasn’t a single USB port anywhere in the room. Again absolutely not on par for a suite let alone a standard hotel room in most hotels. Having to plug my phone charger into the back of the tv to charge it is not an acceptable option. Another point of frustration was the “one way door” in the lobby. Forcing us through the gym entrance is odd and having to show my room key to the gym attendant every time I came in was annoying. There seems like zero reason the actual lobby entrance isn’t available for entry to the hotel as there are people in the lobby attending to check in.
• 71dann (10/5): A Mind-Blowing Experience, and a Fitness Enthusiast's Dream! - As someone who has traveled to 68 countries on six continents, I thought I had seen everything until I stayed at the Los Angeles Athletic Club. It's not a hotel, it's an experience! First and foremost, staying at the hotel gives you free access to world class fitness facilities. There are two complete gyms with free weights on two different floors, a huge swimming pool, full court basketball, racquetball, squash, etc. There are all kinds of classes on yoga, sculpting, etc. 7 days a week...there's even an Aqua Zumba class in the pool! A lot of hotels will charge you extra for use of their gyms, but what is totally mind blowing is that at the Athletic Club, all of this is included for free in your hotel stay. It's almost too good to be true! There's a surprise around every corner in this hotel. There are two beautiful pool tables, an ornate lounge that looks like something out of an old movie and plenty of places to stretch out and work. The front desk staff was super friendly and helpful, and Melissa in particular was so accommodating and informative, and she's the one who tipped me off to the Blue Room, a hidden speakeasy that you can only get to by finding a secret door. Melissa made me feel so comfortable that a great experience was made even more wonderful thanks to her help. The club is located in a super walkable area, so there's no need to have a car. There are great restaurants nearby, as well as a Whole Foods and a CVS one block away. One can take the Metro subway a few stops to Union Station, and from there one can get to Los Angeles Airport on the Flyway bus. There are also trains from Union Station to San Diego, Palm Springs, etc. so it's a super convenient location. One thing is for certain, whenever I'm staying in LA, I'll always stay at the Los Angeles Athletic Club. I can't wait to return.
• Candess (10/5): -
• Joel (10/5): Iconic stay at a beautiful hotel - Huge room, comfortable beds, baby cot, incredible facilities
• Lily (9/5): This was a wonderful stay, there were so many positive surprises and we would definitely recommend! - The access to the pool, spa, jacuzzi, and workout classes was such a plus! We didn't end up getting our room serviced after we purposefully took off the DND sign.
• 758mcb (10/5): Healthy get away with some LA history! - WOW! What a lovely and special hotel! I couldn’t help but think “Who stayed in this room 125 years ago? That strong man on the wall from 1925? The smiling girl on the LAAC diving team in 1940? What a spectacular historic building to discover and learn about LA’s history. As a hotel guest, you have full club access which is 6 or 7 floors of athletics. The locker rooms are superbly clean with wonderful amenities; including a cold plunge! Staff was magnificent, especially sweet Melissa at the front desk, Ciara in Dukes and don’t forget to book a massage and facial with Dora in the spa! I’ve had many estheticians and masseuses over the decades; Dora is top notch!!! Now beware, as a guest, you must reserve a swim lane in advance and they were booked/full 95% of the time we were there. When we couldn’t get a lap lane when we arrived in the early evening, after driving 4+ hours, we were really disappointed as they do charge you a daily club fee. So make sure to reserve if you must have a daily swim. The pool is just fantastic and not too chemically laden for an indoor pool. Oh! The pilates equipment is not openly available either unless you book a private, but they do have mat classes and other daily classes available with your membership fee. We HIGHLY recommend this hotel for a healthy get away. If we lived in LA, we’d be members for sure. We will definitely be back next time we have a show to catch in DTLA or if we need to be in the area for work. Thank you everybody for making us feel welcome. 🙏🏼 MC & Bouba B. -Central Coast
• Avellanosa (10/5): Amazing! - Uniqueness and comfort. None!
• mai (2/5): - .
• Aslan (10/5): -
• Jeanette (10/5): Will definitely book here again - Everything!
• Alexs (10/5): -
• Avellanosa (10/5): -
• I7489IEandrewt (8/5): Hyper Masculine Hotel Decor - Overall atracks rated 7.9/10. We stayed overnight. You get an incredible amount of amenities if you were a gym person. Multiple floors of the equipment and even access to their steam room sauna cold plunge, etc. The decor is very hyper masculine, which is interesting because I’ve never seen that in a hotel. Almost dark environment. But can be relaxing if you were into that. Cost $190 and up depending on day of week. As high as $450.
• DEMIS (6/5): Good and safe hotel. Restrooms should be completely renovated! - Very good location! The club is nice and slowly the are renovating the hotel. The renewed restaurant is nice and the food is good. People are good and service is ok. This is a safe hotel with parking. I’m using this Hotel for more than 15 years 2-3 times a year. Location is good but rooms should be renewed and especially the restrooms should be completely destroyed and rebuild ex novo. This not a suggest this a mandatory thing to do to keep your loyal customers. :)
• Marie (10/5): -
• Tiemo (10/5): Excelente - Break Buffet would be nice The place needs more staff
• Diana (9/5): Linda experiencia - Muy lindo todo, y la chica del counter Melisa; increíblemente especial y todos los demás también! No recuerdo sus nombres! Pero muy lindas personas todos!
• Whitney (8/5): -
• Mark (10/5): A classy and historic gem! - What a magical and historic property. It made me feel like a part of the town, not just a visitor. Also fantastic workout facilities. nothing
• Brett (8/5): A unique hotel steeped in LA history with wonderful common areas and welcoming staff - The staff that greeted me at the reception was really kind and helpful. The room was a good size and clean .The bathroom had a bathtub, which is beginning to be quite rare to find in hotels. The breakfast was good and substantial and the waiters/kitchen staff were very friendly and welcoming. The athletic facilities are impressive. There are some beautiful common areas ( bars/study lounges) decorated with beautiful photographs and books that are very impressive and unique. The outside entrance to the hotel was not very appealing. It does not look like the picture of the hotel in the advertisement. Once you go inside, it is fine. The price is not uber expensive compared to other hotels downtown, but it is not the bargain of the century either.
• Leon (8/5): Sehr nobel, leider nur eine Nacht. - Der Zugang zu allen Club Aktivitäten Zu wenig Zimmerkarten, und kaufartikel im Zimmer
• Carey (10/5): It was cozy and charming. I want keep it all to myself! - Loved the decor choices and thoughtful items in the room.
• Fondeur (10/5): Couldn’t be better!❤️❤️ - First and foremost most the staff Abe, Raul at front desk are true hospitality personnel welcoming, warm & knowledgeable very helpful in all aspects.
• Sasha (9/5): Beautiful hotel with world-class facilities - Beautiful hotel in a historic art deco building with amazing facilities. The basketball court is world class, the pool is excellent. Rooms are spacious and comfortable, beds are soft and cosy. I also appreciated the environmentally conscious policy and free filtered water dispensers on every floor.
• Michael (8/5): Fantastisch voor de sporter, minder prettig voor de slaper. - De sportfaciliteiten zijn van een hoogwaardig niveau. Ze beschikken over de meest uitgebreide gym die ik ooit heb gezien, een fullsize basketbalcourt, zwembad, track, squash, racketbal, spa, etc. De kamers zijn verouderd en stoffig, de airco werkt niet echt en er is veel geluidsoverlast van buiten.
• Marilyn (10/5): -
• Fondeur (8/5): I’d love to come back to much more than just the cool “spa and workout” side of it it should be a home run in ALL aspect - Staff performance; very knowledgeable, friendly, and most importantly connecting. Small attention to details were on point! Entertainment; The spa, pool, sauna and cold tub F&B; does not impress enough to input a bond at a connectivity level that establishes a loyal return or even attract to stay and dine-in. :( this was unfortunate due to the potential the building has for an amazing local rooftop. Rooms; Can use a touch of historical/modern mix styled connection The separate entrance and exit. The key reader in the elevators don’t work it provides a touch of “unsafely” feel.
• Alison (10/5): Home from Home In Downtown LA - The athletic facilities are excellent. I’ve never seen so many floors of so much sporty choice. A full sized basket ball court on one floor and a full sized pool on another for example! It’s very historic old school clubby in vibe and decoration, but with a cheerful, friendly and inclusive attitude. Very central LA. Ubers arrive in minutes. Rooms are large with huge comfortable beds with good linen. Choice of huge quiet club rooms to work in, bars to party in, and a roof terrace with a huge 360 degree view of LA! It was a great bolt hole for a week whilst we visited family. We will return! I’m splitting hairs as we liked everything. The decor is dark and clubby but in a good way. There is a bit of big US street noise like sirens or honking that can we heard on the 12th floor, but hey, it’s LA! Shower was a little dated but clean.
• Linda (8/5): -
• Alicia (8/5): Excellent staff and wonderful facilities and okay rooms. - The staff is friendly and helpful. Melissa was excellent and she is the reason for the high rating along with the workout facilities, pool, and beautiful locker room. Our bathroom really needed updating and it was very small and lacked any counter space. The bed was okay but not great. However, the cleaning team does a fantastic job and everything was spotless.
• TINGFANG (9/5): -
• Noelle (9/5): I will be back for a repeat on this lovely visit!!! - This is an iconic property that celebrates its history. I loved it. The building is gorgeous-but expect it to have some aging that to the right eye is lovely. The staff was remarkable!-especially Melissa who helped me navigate scheduling a swim in the stunning pool. I also had the chance to eat dinner and breakfast-and these spaces were lovely and the food was quite good. Finally, the roof deck was a wonderful surprise and a nice bonus!!! Will be back! Walking around the property is a little challenging as there are many people trying to seek comfort.
• Peter (10/5): -
• Cuge76 (10/5): - La stanza é un pò stile retro, ma la struttura dell'albergo é strepitosa! La palestra, la piscina, il campo da basket ed i bar sono meravigliosi Il bagno della stanza andrebbe un pò ammodernato
• Mario (6/5): - Rooks a bit dated, tiny TV, food on site poor
• Philippe (10/5): - I love that hotel and this is my 7th stay. The bathrooms in the guest rooms do need a refresh. So does the TV in the room.
• mike (10/5): - Nice clean pace nice people
• Maria (10/5): - The staff were amazing and super friendly/attentive. And my daughter and I had a wonderful experience at the spa where we could then use the hotel’s extensive amenities afterwards. It was very modern and relaxing.
• Karina (10/5): - Check in was easy! Front desk agent was super helpful. The hotel and rooms were clean and smelled good. Just because this is something I was looking for - the hot tub closes at 8pm I believe and then opens again at 8am. Not a problem just something I wanted to know when booking lol overall great stay with great amenities!!! Also you can use the athletic club for free during your stay!
• Philip (9/5): A great little find in downtown LA - The staff were terrific, and the location very central with lots to do in walking distance, and nearby railway stations when we needed to travel a little further. In house meals and bars were of a very high standard.
• Forrest (10/5): - Really good place to stay! Gym, sauna, ++
• Jae (10/5): - Nice and convenient location. Classic decor and loved the club room lounge that can be used for share office.
• Laurie (10/5): - Convenient to our friends’ apartment, shopping and dining.
• Adrian (4/5): - While the facility was great and the and the amenities were nice the room left tremendously. I noticed entering the room. The smell was somewhat stuffy. The carpet seemed very muggy and dirty. I stepped barefooted on something sticky. There are stains on the carpet. The bed linens felt like I was sleeping on a 300 thread count sheet and the toilet paper was like wiping with sandpaper. Not very suitable if traveling with family or as a female. My husband didn’t seem to mind it very much. Getting ready in the morning our sink clogged while brushing our teeth we went to go have coffee came back in the room, and the sink was overflown with water dripping on the floor. We called the front desk to have the problem resolved, and a service man to fix the problem which later resulted in them telling us to just use the locker rooms to get ready. Me and my husband couldn’t enjoy any personal time because we now have two men trying to fix the sink in the bathroom. We definitely would stay here again slowly based off what the amenities offered. hopefully this review leaves it open for them too fix and improve their issues with the rooms.
• VIVIAN (6/5): - The hotel is a wonderful landmark building and a sports club, people go there to play basketball, swim, and dine and drink. The decoration is elegant, has a touch of art deco, beautiful, it has photographs from athletes but it feels like the set of a scary movie. The Shining for example. That have sounded very childish but well, what I really dislike is the extra charges at this hotel. Upon check in they ask for a $200 deposit that will be refunded in case you don’t spend it on food or beverages. At time for check out they told me about another fee per day of $62 just for staying at Los Angeles Athletic Club. I ended up paying $124 dollars extra plus my room rate. Either it was written with small letters or it didn’t say.
• Erik (10/5): - I enjoyed my stay. My room was compact but clean, and had everything I needed. There was a drinking fountain/bottle refill station down the hall, which was nice. The fitness facilities are great and the staff was friendly and helpful. The area outside the hotel is a little sketchy, but that's downtown L.A. these days.
• Matthew (10/5): - Great staff, great room, wonderful accommodations, rooftop unbelievable. Smells great. Pool was iconic.
• Jose (10/5): - Awesome staff with amazing attitudes, extremely friendly and very welcoming. The gym itself offered everything you could want and need, the facilities were extremely clean!! Will be coming back my next visit.

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