Koreatown Los Angeles, California
Renovated
2014
Price
$$
Rated for
Social Design LocalOutside the door
The house
The LINEBrutalist social stage
A midcentury concrete high-rise transformed into a high-energy Koreatown crossroads, buzzing from morning espresso in the lobby to late-night karaoke.
“LA-based designer Sean Knibb with the task of infusing funky guest rooms with a hint of Korea.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Retro karaoke suites and late-night disco lounges draw an active neighborhood crowd.
Notable
Raw concrete walls meet bleached ash furnishings and vibrant Mexican serape textiles.
Notable
Minibars stock Korean snacks, alongside loaner cruiser bikes for exploring surrounding Koreatown.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler, Wallpaper* and AFAR.
its stylish minimalist rooms and its buzzing public spaces have quickly become iconic.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Set at Wilshire and Normandie, all-night Korean barbecue restaurants and cocktail lounges surround the property, directly across from the Metro station.
The rooms
Floor-to-ceiling windows frame the Hollywood Hills, contrasting raw concrete surfaces with bleached ash furnishings and vibrant Mexican serape fabrics.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The second-floor heated outdoor pool sits surrounded by citrus trees and sun loungers beside the greenhouse.
The gym and sound baths
The 24-hour gym offers Peloton bikes and free weights, and practitioners lead sound healing sessions with singing bowls.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
Openaire
Hanging ferns fill this sunlit glass greenhouse, where chef Josiah Citrin serves seasonal Californian fare and weekend brunch.
Its 388 minimalist rooms—which range from 300-square-foot King rooms to the 1,200-square-foot Hollywood Hills View Apartment Suite—are set inside a brutalist building.
At the table
Vintage stereo speakers frame the speakeasy bar at Break Room 86, and the lobby bar serves craft cocktails.
How it began
Built in 1964 by modernist architecture firm DMJM, the Brutalist tower once served as a Hyatt before its 2014 creative rebirth.
“The hotel would have been nice enough had the concrete midcentury building not been entirely reimagined by designer Sean Knibb…”
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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.