The American Hotel Los Angeles is a simple 2-star hotel on Hewitt Street, in the Arts District, east of the centre. It is a good fit if you want to sleep close to Downtown with the basics and do not mind sharing a bathroom.
Location and getting around
You are about a 20-minute walk from Union Station and another 20 from Grand Central Market, in the heart of Downtown. Crypto.com Arena and L.A. Live are about 2.9 km away, a distance for which the Metro, a bus or a taxi is better.
Union Station is useful if you plan to travel by train or Metro around the rest of the county.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms have air conditioning and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels; some add a seating area. Wifi is free throughout the building.
Bathrooms are shared. According to the property, there is a concierge service and car rental can be arranged at reception. Breakfast is not served.
Who it suits
- Solo travellers who want to keep costs down and put being near the centre first.
- Guests going to a concert or game at L.A. Live who need nothing more than a bed.
- Those travelling by train who want Union Station close at hand.
Good to know
- The bathroom is not in the room.
- Check-in runs from 15:00 to 23:00; check-out is until 11:00. If you will arrive late, tell them beforehand.
- Photo ID and a credit card are required at reception.
You will find more hotels in this category in our list of 2-star hotels.