South Park Los Angeles, California
Renovated
2018
Price
$$
Rated for
Heritage Design SocialOutside the door
The house
HyattSpanish Colonial refuge
Heavy timber beams, terracotta tiles, and plaster arches frame a lively lobby decorated with works by Southern California female artists.
“Now, rooms feature leather headboards, curvy lines, and original artwork for a stylishly feminine look that suits the building’s history.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
A 1926 Spanish Colonial hostelry founded by the YWCA as a safe haven for solo female travelers.
Notable
Restored Spanish Colonial interiors pairing heavy timber beams, hand-troweled plaster, intricate tilework, and local female art collections.
Notable
Open-air cocktails at poolside La Casita and drinks beneath vaulted arches at Bar Magnolia.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
The rooms are equal parts Twenties throwback and contemporary luxury boutique style, all of them decorated with original works by local artists.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Located in Downtown's South Park, the hotel sits right across from L.A. LIVE and just steps from Crypto.com Arena.
The rooms
Bedrooms combine custom leather headboards and brass fixtures with subway-tiled bathrooms, Sferra linens, and curated art from local women.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Downtown's only ground-level heated pool retains its historic 1920s coffin shape, bordered by candelabra cacti and an outdoor fireplace.
The gym
The 24-hour fitness center sits under exposed ceiling beams with cardio equipment, free weights, and a mirrored wall.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
Cafe Fig
Green leather banquettes open onto the pool courtyard, and the dining room serves breakfast, lunch, and weekend high tea.
you’ll notice more and more photographs on each wall as you stroll past the elevators and into a grand room with plentiful tables and seating areas
At the table
Bar Magnolia pours evening drinks beneath tiered plant shelves, and La Casita mixes agave cocktails outdoors by the pool.
How it began
The YWCA opened the building in 1926 as a women-only haven under Maude Bouldin, the country's first female hotel manager.
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How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.