Ace Hotel Downtown Los Angeles

Item: Ace Hotel Downtown Los Angeles
Rating: 42
Author: Erica Domesek

Where:
Downtown, Los Angeles
Why:A girls sleepover for my last night in LA
When:February 2014
Who:BFF, partner in crime, soul-sissy aka Amy Risley

STAFF- Oh, the staff is mad dope.

PS- it's a friendly neighborhood.

NYC isn't the only one with B'way. PS- the hotel is located on 9th and Broadway.

The entrance's historic bones have a cool vibe that remains classic but a little quirky with its modern updates.

My first purchase was this charming leather dish. It's my new motto.

Ace Hotel Downtown Los Angeles No, this isn't church‚ it's part of the original theater. After years of restoring, it remains breathtaking. Opening mid-Feb, it's set to house some killer performances, from Spiritualized to the LA Dance Project.

No, this isn't church‚ it's part of the original theater. After years of restoring, it remains breathtaking. Opening mid-Feb, it's set to house some killer performances, from Spiritualized to the LA Dance Project.

FYI- Sunsets on the roof are a must-do.

Aside from being a cozy escape closer to the sky, the attention to detail from the tables to the chairs are stunning.

Everyone who is anyone is Instagramming the view.

PS- I did too...

Pool vibe is off the chain.

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Checkerboard always wins.

Cute, and cozy, my fun-sized room for the night!

The room came with music sheets (instead of plain paper)‚ so I wrote a song, naturally.

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It's a "clean your plate club" kinda heaven. Everything is
incredibly delicious.

SLUMBER PARTY

Ace Hotel Downtown Los Angeles The hotel was originally built in 1927 by United Artists‚ from housing movies to now hotel guests, it remains a landmark and DTLA's newest hot spot.

The hotel was originally built in 1927 by United Artists‚ from housing movies to now hotel guests, it remains a landmark and DTLA's newest hot spot.

Highs & Lows

Overall design and décor. No detail was left unturned.
Most fantastic restaurant and menu from Brooklyn-based team Jud Mongell and Ken Addington of Five Leaves who took their talents (and that famous burger!) West.
Rooftop vibe. Killing it.

Lighting (or lack of) It’s a bit dim in the rooms and hallways.
Sound proofing the windows. Downtown is loud… and their neighbor’s construction is louder.

The Barometer

Design
Website
Mini Bar
Environmental Consciousness
Night's Sleep
Service

Amenities
Takeable Treats
Refer a Friend
Overall Value
Life Changing

Total: 42/50

Important Bits

Type
Boutique.
Vibe
Super artsy meets a hint of hipster and a shake of rad. Get at it. All the cool kids are doing it.
Location
An up and coming area of LA. Downtown is just starting its moment and will continue to expand its presence.
Rooms
166 rooms and 16 suites.
Music
They were all over the board with the tunes from indie pop soul (bar) to classic 70’s hits (restaurant).
Year Opened
Early 2014.
Designed By
Ace's in-house team Ace Atelier worked with Commune Design architecture firm GREC Architects on the restoration and design of the hotel.

Health & Wellness
The rooftop pool is just a tiny slice of downtown heaven.
Restaurant
LA Chapter. Brought to Ace DTLA by Jud Mongell and his partner/Executive Chef Ken Addington, it's delish on every front. There is not one thing on the menu you don’t want to devour. (Editor slash BFF's note: try the La Clarine orange wine, it might just be the new rosé)
Bar
YES! Hella cool scene and fantastic cocktails.
Children
Leave them.
Price
There's something for every budget.