AIDEN LOS ANGELES DOWNTOWN DRAGON GATE INN, Los Angeles

Best Western Plus Dragon Gate Inn - A Chinese-influenced hotel in Downtown LA's Chinatown with complimentary business services

Located in the heart of Chinatown, this 52-room Los Angeles hotel features distinctive Chinese architectural elements including ornate lanterns, red walls, gold dragon sculptures, and a decorative waterfall. Best Western Plus Dragon Gate Inn offers air-conditioned rooms with heating, desk space, and cable TV, with some units providing additional seating areas. The property houses two lobby computers and one in the coffee shop for guest use. On-site amenities include a fitness center, beauty salon, and pharmacy. The Hill Street Café serves meals, while the surrounding Hill pedestrian mall hosts Chinese restaurants, gift shops, and a wishing well adorned with red lanterns. Best Western's location provides direct access to Metrolink and Amtrak at Union Station, connecting guests to Santa Monica Beach and San Diego. The hotel stands within 2.5 miles of Dodger Stadium, 2 miles from STAPLES Center, and 1 mile from Walt Disney Concert Hall.

Pros

Daily sightseeing tours depart directly from the hotel

Diverse guest mix includes European tourists, Chinese tourists, and Amtrak travelers

On-site shops include a traditional Chinese herb and acupuncture shop

Surrounded by authentic Chinese restaurants within 0.5 miles

Cons

2 miles from STAPLES Center

Rooms feature basic amenities without luxury additions