THE BILTMORE LOS ANGELES, Los Angeles

The Biltmore Los Angeles - A Historic 1923 Downtown Landmark with Indoor Pool, Ornate Ballrooms, and Cultural Attractions

Located beside Pershing Square park in Downtown, this landmark Los Angeles hotel features soaring painted ceilings, marble fountains, and hand-painted murals recognizable from films like Independence Day and The Italian Job. The Biltmore's indoor swimming pool showcases original 1920s blue tiles and brass railings, while Smeraldi's restaurant serves Italian and Californian cuisine including weekday seafood buffets. The Rendezvous Court hosts afternoon tea service on weekends beneath Moorish-carved wood ceilings and a rose marble fountain. Guest rooms include modern amenities like Wi-Fi, refrigerators, and coffee makers, while the property maintains five luxurious ballrooms for events. The hotel sits just 3 minutes from Pershing Square Metro Station and a short walk to Grand Avenue's cultural corridor featuring The Broad museum and Walt Disney Concert Hall.

Pros

Host to numerous Academy Awards ceremonies and famous guests including six U.S. presidents

Original 1920s architectural details preserved throughout public spaces

Gallery Bar known for serving 'the best martini in Los Angeles'

Bugis Street Brasserie offers authentic Singaporean, Malaysian and Chinese cuisine

Cons

Self-parking costs $50 per night

Pool hours limited to 6 AM - 10 PM