Short Stories Hotel Near The Grove

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8.7 (1171 reviews)
115 South Fairfax Avenue , Los Angeles , us

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location across from The Grove and Farmer's Market
Friendly/welcoming staff and helpful valet
Charming retro/vintage style and pleasant courtyard
Rooms often described as clean and comfortable
Close to many restaurants and shops
Cons:
Reported cockroach sightings in room (major cleanliness concern)
Occasional indifferent front-desk staff and poor billing/communication
No in-room coffee and limited in-room amenities
Small bathrooms, limited counter space and no luggage racks in some rooms
Security/motel-style layout with limited on-site security

Categories

Cleanliness
7.8
Generally reported as very clean in several reviews, but a serious negative (multiple guests reporting cockroaches) lowers overall cleanliness sentiment.
Service
9.5
Many comments praise welcoming, friendly staff and a helpful valet; however a few reports note indifferent reception staff and poor communication around billing—overall service is strong but inconsistent.
Location
9.9
Consistently praised: right across from The Grove and Farmer's Market, walking distance to shops, restaurants and easy access to LA attractions.
Room Quality
8.1
Rooms described as clean and comfortable and some spacious, but complaints include small bathrooms, limited counter space, cold bare floors, no luggage racks and at least one misaligned door.
Amenities
8
Nice courtyard, cool foyer/bar and valet service noted; lacks in-room coffee and had limited in-room conveniences (e.g., luggage racks), giving a mixed amenities impression.
Value for Money
8
Several guests find it good value or well priced for a short stay, but others were upset about high nightly rates, unexpected charges and a perceived lack of refund/price adjustment handling.
Food and Beverage
8.4
On-site bar and lobby coffee available (but limited timing); excellent nearby dining (Farmer’s Market, Du Pars) supports positive F&B sentiment despite limited in-room offerings.
Overall Experience
9.9
Many guests enjoyed the quintessential vintage LA vibe, location and friendly elements (courtyard, valet), making overall stays positive despite isolated cleanliness and communication issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-11 23:16

Property Description

Tranquil Urban Retreat
Short Stories is a new hotel experience located in the center of it all. We’re a short walk to the best shopping, dining, and museums the city has to offer. Drawing inspiration from Los Angeles’s breezy natural aesthetic, our hotel serves as a tranquil retreat in an urban core.

Artistic Rooms
Well appointed and thoughtfully designed, our rooms offer a comfortable place to call your own. Each room features local artwork by Kenton Nelson and custom décor creating unique, unforgettable spaces. Each of our rooms has been designed to provide you a space that feels like home. Including custom artwork and furniture, every room is outfitted with its own unique appointments.

California Cuisine
Short Stories Restaurant serves our take on California cuisine. Inspired by our nearby farmers markets, fresh, seasonal ingredients are sourced to create dishes influenced by the cultural diversity of California by way of the Far East, Latin America, and the Mediterranean.

To experience the tranquility and creativity of Short Stories, book your stay now.

Important information:

The hotel only accepts credit cards with chips in them. Cash is not accepted.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.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: LAX

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 1171 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.8
Service: 9.5
Location: 9.9
Room Quality: 8.1
Amenities: 8
Value for Money: 8
Food and Beverage: 8.4
Overall Experience: 9.9
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Jasmine • family_with_children • us
2
Pros:

Old and tired.

Cons:

Place was scruffed up. Just like a related motel

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Erika Noelle • couple • us
8
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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abegail • couple • ph
10
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Safa • couple • tr
10
2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Mark • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

I enjoyed the history of the hotel

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Liam • extended_group • au
9
Very lovely accomodation and location
Pros:

The hotel was very nice overall. I would go back for the location and that traditional California feel. Maybe a little overpriced for the age and condition of the property, but that is LA. It would be hard to find a better location / property / service / parking ($45 USD at time of writing this). Being across from the Grove is a real bonus. The reception staff are lovely, they gave me a room upgrade just because and I didn't ask. Rooms have a fridge as well.
The onsite restaurant and bar also a bonus as it's not that hotel vibe, more a place you would go to for the evening.

Cons:

Price if you don't use booking.com as it's pretty expensive. But you can find sales / room discounts.

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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EMILY • family_with_children • gr
8
excellent stay, we come every year, that tells it all
Pros:

location excellent.restaurant very good, we come every year and we feel it like family, the staff very professional and kind.

Cons:

It could be cheaper for what it offers, the pillows could be more comfy.

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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LynnW796 • Family • Boston, Massachusetts
10
LA’s Hidden Gem
Pros:

This hotel is a hidden gem! It is conveniently located across from the grove and is a quick ride to many LA attractions. The hotel is clean and trendy. The bartenders were exceptional. We would only stay at this hotel in LA.

2026-08-28 • via Tripadvisor
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johnnielandreth • Friends getaway • Cupertino, California
10
What keeps us coming back to the Short Stories Hotel?
Pros:

Short Stories Hotel is located in close proximity to: The Grove, Farmer’s Market (including Dupar’s), Academy Museum and Peterson Car Museum, plus tons of restaurants. The staff of Short Stories is Exceptional! They went above and beyond to make sure our stay was wonderful! The rooms are comfortable with tables and chairs right outside our room. I left clothes and the front desk staff even sent them to me! An espresso machine was provided per my request and the bar staff each day provided a little milk (small cost) for my cappuccino. This is our second time and we will be back for our third time.

2026-08-25 • via Tripadvisor
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Lorenzo • extended_group • it
9
2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Stara • solo_traveller • tt
7
2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Tsybenko • family_with_children • nl
9
2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Yuval • solo_traveller • de
10
2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Hussain • family_with_children • pk
4
Not coming again!
Pros:

The location is great! It's right opposite the Farmer's market and the Grove.

Cons:

The female receptionists in the morning aren't very welcoming - 'mind your business' type - they were constantly browsing on their cellphones infront the customers. Having said that, the male receptionist at night was very welcoming.

They charge 100 usd desposit for each night, so for 4 nights we had to pay 400 usd deposit, which is unheard of even in the big chains of hotels.

The rooms are tiny.

After our stay here, we moved to another hotel nearby, which was a better value.

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Mikiko • extended_group • jp
8
便利で素敵なホテル👍✨
Pros:

立地が最高！雰囲気とインテリアが素敵でした。また来たいです！

Cons:

ベッドが少し狭い。シャワーをすると、隙間からトイレの方に水がもれる。

2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Mari • solo_traveller • jp
7
2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Mehdi • solo_traveller • fr
10
Pros:

Le personnel est très accueillant. C'est notable.
L'hôtel est très beau, style retro.
Le voiturier est très sympa.
En fait tout est bien dans cet hôtel.
Bravo !

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Amy • couple • us
5
Unfortunate
Pros:

The hotel is darling. It is located across the street from the Grove and has a beautiful courtyard for morning coffee.

Cons:

Unfortunately, we discovered a large cockroach in our room. I understand these things can happen, and we killed it. However, when we saw another one in the morning, in another location, it was VERY upsetting. This was not a cheap hotel, and having spent over $350 for the room and parking, I do not expect to encounter cockroaches!

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Clement • couple • us
8
Quintessential vintage LA experience.
Pros:

It's walking distance to The Grove and Farmer's Market. Ideal if you just want to chill and not deal with LA traffic. Great shops and restaurants. An easy way to spend an afternoon and evening without feeling FOMO.

Cons:

Perhaps the only concerns I have about this place are two things — security and coffee. Since the hotel is a modified motel-style facility, there is no security other than the card lock key to the room. Yes there is a safe in the room . That's it. There's no coffee set up in the room. It's available in the lobby at 6:45 am.

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Aakriti • couple • in
10
2026-07-20 • via Nuitee