819 S Flower St, Los Angeles, California, United States | (888) 399-9863
Walkable downtown Los Angeles location, nine minutes on foot to the Staples Center
Contemporary rooms feature smart TVs, coffeemakers, and self-controlled air-conditioning
Guests can use the fitness center on-site and access Gold's Gym next door
Renowned Bar I Kitchen restaurant on-site
D'Vine wine bar is a cool basement spot
Oasis Spa provides simple treatment rooms for massages
Room service available
Sleek meeting rooms on-site
Affordable garage parking next door
Daily service fee covers Wi-Fi and breakfast
Many rooms are small, and some lack windows
No on-site self-parking or valet service
The 67-room O Hotel is a boutique property in downtown Los Angeles, a 10-minute walk to the Staples Center. A low-lit hotel, it has a distinct, modern aesthetic and a fun restaurant, Bar I Kitchen, on its first floor. It also has the D'Vine wine bar in the basement, which is similarly celebrated. Like the common spaces, rooms are contemporary and distinct, but some rooms don't have windows and edge on feeling claustrophobic. The hotel charges a daily service fee, which covers Wi-Fi, a continental breakfast, two bottles of water in each room, and use of the fitness center. Parking is pretty affordable in a garage next door. For something downtown with a social scene and rooftop pool, check rates at the Freehand Los Angeles.
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Scene
Boutique hotel with an artistic vibe
The O is a beautifully and distinctly designed hotel (formerly, The Orchid, built in the 1920s). Its color palette is on the gray scale, with occasional flashes of red, and the looks creates a blending of sharp lines and fluid curves. Upon entering the lobby, guests can turn to enter the hotel's restaurant, Bar I Kitchen, or walk straight toward reception. Above, the restaurant's mezzanine curves in a black wave. The floor is a scuffed, ruddy-toned marble, but the walls are all black, gray, or silver, save for some exposed brick in the restaurant. A generally low-lit property, darkness can be an issue. The design and color scheme make the O memorable, but its distinct aesthetic might not appeal to everyone. Guests are usually tourists who want to stay downtown.
Location
Walkable and gentrified location in downtown Los Angeles
The O Hotel is in downtown Los Angeles, a neighborhood that has become popular thanks to a thriving hipster and art scene. There are plenty of restaurants and shops in the area, including a Macy's across the street and nearby outposts of Sugarfish and Seven Grand. While not in the most renowned area for nightlife, there are bars nearby, including a nightclub right next door to the hotel (noise from which thankfully does not carry over). The hotel is within walking distance of the Staples Center, L.A. Live, and the L.A. Convention Center, making it a good choice for business travelers, as well as those headed to a concert or sporting event. The hotel is also near 7th Street metro stop.
Rooms
Industrial chic rooms with some soft touches -- but some don't have windows
The rooms at the O follow the same aesthetic as the common areas: low-lighting, dark tones, modern furniture and design. Rooms are generally small, and some don't have windows, or have windows that look out on brick walls -- those can feel downright claustrophobic. The Flower Suite is the largest room, with a bedroom and separate living room, which has a low-seat chaise couch and small table. There is little art on the walls, but what's there is modern and adds a touch of color. All rooms come with smart TVs that can access the internet (and even log into Netflix for guests who have accounts), as well as Wi-Fi, coffeemakers, iPod docking stations, alarm clocks, and guest-controlled air-conditioning. Bathrooms are also small (no tubs), but come with fogged glass sliding doors and Bee Kind bath products.
Features
Spa, restaurant, wine bar, and fitness center -- plus a daily service fee
For those looking for leisure, there's the Oasis Spa, where guests can book beauty and body treatments. The hotel's well-regarded restaurant and wine bar are perhaps its stand-out features. The Bar I Kitchen restaurant has been a neighborhood hot spot for years, serving delicious, seasonal, Mediterranean-influenced fare. The basement D'Vine wine bar, which looks more like a speakeasy, has an extensive collection of wines and spirits. Gated parking is available in a garage next door, it's much more affordable than the valet services you'll find around town. A daily service fee covers Wi-Fi, breakfast, and use of the small on-site gym as well as access to the Gold's Gym next door. The hotel serves business travelers with modern, well-equipped meeting rooms, one with boldly painted portraits of mob bosses.
