AMERICAN HOTEL LOS ANGELES, Los Angeles
Hotel Details
American Hotel - Historic Arts District landmark with movie filming location and artist murals
Located in Downtown's Arts District, this historic Los Angeles hotel has operated for over 100 years since 1905. The 2-star American Hotel features seven exterior murals, including works by Kent Twichell, Augustine Kofie, and El Mac, plus interior pieces by Ed Rusha and Andy Warhol. The four-story property offers single rooms, doubles with bunk beds, suites, and family rooms, each equipped with flat-screen TVs, air conditioning, and safety deposit boxes. Shared bathrooms on each floor include walk-in showers and hairdryers. The building's facade on Hewitt Street regularly serves as a filming location for Hollywood productions due to its New York City aesthetic. The Pie Hole restaurant on the ground floor serves fresh-baked pies, breakfast items, and espresso drinks.
American Hotel: Pros
- Ground floor access to multiple local businesses and restaurants - Located within walking distance to Little Tokyo and Arts District galleries - Front desk staff provides detailed art tours of the hotel's murals - Metro bike station positioned directly outside the building
American Hotel: Cons
- Four-story walk-up building with no elevator - All bathrooms are shared facilities
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General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- No parking
- Safe deposit box
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Security
- Baggage storage
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
Services
- Stores/Commercial services
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Dining table
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Sink
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor