AMERICAN HOTEL, Los Angeles – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Historic Arts District Hotel
The American Hotel, operating since 1905, is located in the Arts District of Downtown Los Angeles. This 4-story walk-up building features 7 exterior murals by artists including Augustine Kofie, Ed Ruscha, Andy Warhol, and Kent Twitchell. The property has served as the location of famed music venue Al's Bar and maintains a corner at Traction & Hewitt streets for local street artists.
Varied Room Accommodations
Rooms include single, double, queen, and family-style configurations, some with bunk beds. All rooms feature flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, air conditioning, ceiling fans, wardrobes, safe deposit boxes, and city views. Shared bathrooms on each floor offer roll-in showers with grab bars, adjustable showerheads, and fold-down shower chairs. Family rooms accommodate up to four guests.
Ground Floor Local Businesses
Guests have access to The Pie Hole on the ground floor, serving scratch-made pies including Mom's Apple Crumble Pie, breakfast items, quiches, and espresso drinks. The Metro Bike Station located outside the hotel provides rental bikes for exploring the Arts District.
Central LA Location
The hotel is 500 meters from the Japanese American National Museum, 1 km from the Chinese American Museum and Old Plaza Firehouse, and 1.5 km from The Broad and The Museum of Contemporary Art. Dodger Stadium is 3 km away. Hewitt Street in front of the hotel is frequently used for film production due to its New York City street appearance.
Accessibility & Services
The hotel offers accessible entry doors (41" width), room doors (32" width), and ADA restrooms on each floor. Service animals are welcome, and a TTY machine is available upon request. Front desk staff provide transportation guides and information about the exterior artwork. No onsite parking is available; paid off-street and street parking options exist in the surrounding area.
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Getting around
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Amenities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Safe deposit box
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
Services
- Shops/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