Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Heating
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking throughout
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location near Arts District, Little Tokyo and Union Station
Friendly and attentive staff
Generally clean rooms and bathrooms
Good value/affordable for the area
Spacious rooms and working AC (in many cases)
Cons:
Street noise on weekend nights and late hours
Shared bathrooms/showers and some privacy concerns
No elevator for some guests / stairs heavy with luggage
Extra charges for 'stained' linens reported
Occasional smells/homeless presence outside and limited parking

Categories

Cleanliness
8.2
Mostly positive comments about cleanliness (several guests said rooms, showers and bathrooms were very clean), but a few issues noted (stained sheets charge, isolated smells), so slightly above average.
Service
8.8
Staff repeatedly described as friendly, attentive and helpful; front desk provided earplugs and handled requests — overall strong service impressions.
Location
9.4
Very strong sentiment: repeatedly praised for being close to Arts District, Little Tokyo, Union Station and transit — consistently a top positive.
Room Quality
7.2
Mixed: some rooms described as spacious with working AC, but others reported noisy rooms, occasional AC failures and privacy concerns with shared showers.
Amenities
6.7
Amenities receive mixed/negative notes: shared bathrooms, lack of on-site sanctioned parking, no elevator for some guests, though vending/water dispenser and basic AC available.
Value for Money
8.1
Generally seen as good value/affordable by many guests ('worth the price', 'good price for the location'), with a few guests finding it too expensive given shared facilities.
Food and Beverage
7.9
Standard quality for this hotel tier (not mentioned in reviews).
Overall Experience
6.9
Mixed overall: many guests report pleasant stays and intent to return, but persistent issues (street noise, shared facilities, occasional smells and extra charges) lower the overall experience for some.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:04

Property Description

Convenient Location in Downtown Arts District
American Hotel, nestled in the vibrant Downtown Los Angeles Arts district, offers a prime location just 2.7 km from L.A. Live. With STAPLES Center a mere 13 minutes' drive away, our hotel provides easy access to the city's top attractions.

Comfortable Rooms with Modern Amenities
Each room at American Hotel is equipped with air conditioning and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Select rooms even boast a cozy seating area for relaxation. Guests can enjoy the convenience of free WiFi throughout the property and shared bathrooms.

Exceptional Services and Facilities
Experience top-notch hospitality with our concierge service and car hire options. Whether you're here for business or leisure, American Hotel ensures a comfortable stay. Explore nearby landmarks like Microsoft Theater and Dodger Stadium, both within a short drive from the hotel.

Ready to indulge in a seamless stay experience at American Hotel? Book now and make the most of your Los Angeles getaway.

Important information:

Please note: The entrance to this property is not handicap accessible.

Please note: Special conditions apply if booking 5 rooms or more.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

7.9
Based on 2779 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.2
Service: 8.8
Location: 9.4
Room Quality: 7.2
Amenities: 6.7
Value for Money: 8.1
Food and Beverage: 7.9
Overall Experience: 6.9
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Henryk • extended_group • pl
7
2026-11-07 • via Nuitee
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Ricardo • extended_group • mx
8
excelente precio-calidad
Pros:

ubicación

2026-11-06 • via Nuitee
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Jose Manuel • family_with_children • es
7
2026-11-04 • via Nuitee
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Théa • solo_traveller • fr
10
2026-11-04 • via Nuitee
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willy • solo_traveller • se
2
Cons:

Ingen återbetalning av depositionen, uselt, varför?

2026-11-04 • via Nuitee
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Mnisia • family_with_children • pl
9
Pros:

Spokojny hotelik, w odległości kilku minut do metra, Little Tokyo i Union Station. Byłyśmy we dwie, czułyśmy się bezpiecznie. Toalety poza pokojami ale łatwo dostępne, łazienka z prysznicem zamykana. Na piętrze dystrybutor z wodą i kubeczki. Możliwość przechowania bagażu przed wylotem. Urocza była miseczka w recepcjinz zatyczkami do uszu:)

2026-11-03 • via Nuitee
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wolfgang • family_with_children • de
5
Coole Lage
Pros:

Grosses sauberes Zimmer, interessantes Stadtviertel im Art District

Cons:

Gemeinschaftsdusche und Toiletten
Zu teuer dafuer, dass kein privates Badezimmer vorhanden war

2026-11-01 • via Nuitee
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Astrid Elena • solo_traveller • co
10
2026-11-01 • via Nuitee
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Ainur • couple • us
9
Thank you to Moises, absolutely helpful and very polite!
2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Hana • family_with_children • cz
10
We miss LA.
Pros:

We absolutely adored Arts District and this great place where we spent the best holiday in out lives. We will keep coming back. Thank you for everything. We miss LA.

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Ainur • couple • us
9
2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Dean • couple • au
4
Disappointed
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

A bed to sleep in

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Carlos Yebra Lopez • couple • es
1
Cons:

Extra charges for "stained" (not really) sheets, towels

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Iliana • couple • us
10
Great Spot!
Pros:

Perfect location, close to Little Tokyo and the transit lines that I use frequently when I visit LA. Good price for the location as well. All facilities are clean and I never had an issue with the shared bathroom facilities.

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Jerome • family_with_children • us
10
2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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lizbethys • family_with_children • mx
10
Pros:

Room was spacious and having AC during a heatwave was a plus, subway was a short walk.

Cons:

Maybe a little more privacy for the showers, either adding a curtain on the inside would help.

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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SlipperyChu • solo_traveller • us
7
2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Bradford • solo_traveller • us
8
Pros:

Great location for Union Station and LA Arts District at a reasonable price. Comfortable bed, large room, clean shared bathrooms.
My room was on the loud side of the building (Sat night dance music), but the eat plugs offered at the front desk did the trick. Fun neighborhood for young, hip, artistic demographic.

Cons:

Try to book people away from the music deck on weekend nights.

2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Robin • solo_traveller • be
9
Pros:

Simpel maar goed, op een rustige locatie in Downtown L.A.

2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Phoebe（Mengling） • solo_traveller • nz
7
Pros:

The staff are super friendly, and the location is great. about a 20-minute walk from Union Station and close to Little Tokyo, where there are lots of restaurants. As a solo traveller I felt safe walking to and from the hotel during the day. Super loud at night. I woke up twice before 3am, once from people shouting outside and once from cars revving. I’m a pretty heavy sleeper so I don’t normally wake up because of noise. Not sure if it’s the soundproofing or if other places nearby are the same. But you probably can’t find a better place nearby for the same price, so I’m not going to give it a low rating just because of the street noise. One of the two doors in the women’s toilets wouldn’t lock, but other than that, the shared bathrooms were OK.

2026-10-25 • via Nuitee