Residence Inn L.A. LIVE bed
Residence Inn L.A. LIVE bed

On July 1, 2014 the city of Los Angeles opened the Courtyard and Residence Inn L.A. LIVE—a unique two-in-one hotel that brings a new punch to the Los Angeles hotel scene. It’s directly across the street from the J.W. Marriott and the Ritz-Carton, another two-in-one hotel.

The Courtyard has 174 rooms and the Residence Inn features 219 suites. The $170 million project not only adds more hotel rooms to the city, but adds to the revitalization of downtown Los Angeles as well.

Residence Inn L.A. LIVE lobby
Residence Inn L.A. LIVE lobby

I spent a night at the Residence Inn L.A. LIVE and learned that the hotel(s) has valet parking ($38 a night), a beautiful open and bright lobby that features Table 901 LA Cafe, offering breakfast, lunch and dinner options, a full bar, and Starbucks coffee. It also has a shared state-of-the-art fitness center and huge rooms.

Residence Inn L.A. LIVE room
Residence Inn L.A. LIVE room

The Residence Inn L.A. LIVE is the only extended-stay hotel in the area that offers studios, one-bedroom and two-bedroom suites that are designed for stays of five nights or more. Each suite has a custom designed fully-stocked kitchen with microwave oven and appliances. And like in all Residence Inns, they offer complimentary Wi-Fi and breakfast (on the second floor).

Residence Inn L.A. LIVE front desk
Residence Inn L.A. LIVE front desk

The beds are not like the J.W. Marriott or the Ritz-Carlton (here are my 10 reasons to stay at the Ritz-Carlton L.A. LIVE) across the street and I could hear the TV and door slam from the room next door or above. But I appreciated the cleanliness of the hotel, the fact that they have blackout curtains, and the friendly staff. Rates begin at $249.

Residence Inn L.A. LIVE
Residence Inn L.A. LIVE
Valet parking at Residence Inn L.A. LIVE
Valet parking at Residence Inn L.A. LIVE
Residence Inn L.A. LIVE lobby
Residence Inn L.A. LIVE lobby
Residence Inn L.A. LIVE lobby shop
Residence Inn L.A. LIVE lobby shop
Residence Inn L.A. LIVE front desk
Residence Inn L.A. LIVE front desk
Residence Inn L.A. LIVE room
Residence Inn L.A. LIVE room
Residence Inn L.A. LIVE bed
Residence Inn L.A. LIVE bed
Residence Inn L.A. LIVE bathroom
Residence Inn L.A. LIVE bathroom
Residence Inn L.A. LIVE shower
Residence Inn L.A. LIVE shower
Residence Inn L.A. LIVE free internet
Residence Inn L.A. LIVE free internet
View from 19th floor of Residence Inn L.A. LIVE
View from 19th floor of Residence Inn L.A. LIVE
Residence Inn L.A. LIVE GoBoard in Lobby
Residence Inn L.A. LIVE GoBoard in Lobby
Residence Inn L.A. LIVE computer to print boarding passes. Credit: Johnny Jet
Residence Inn L.A. LIVE computer to print boarding passes. Credit: Johnny Jet

 

 

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