Modern Retreat in Koreatown - Perfect for Your LA Stay!

Hotels
5.9 (11 reviews)
South Catalina Street , Los Angeles , US

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Facilities

Free wired internet
Internet access
Non-smoking throughout

Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent Koreatown location — close to downtown and metro
Spacious units, suitable for families
Good amenities (oven, stove, washing machine, reliable Wi‑Fi, climate control)
Comfortable beds
Views (Hollywood sign visible from window)
Cons:
Slow or poor owner/property manager responsiveness
Check-in problems: incorrect lockbox codes and lock‑fob failures leading to long lockouts
Initial cleanliness issues (unchanged sheets, used towels, missing supplies)
Maintenance issue: toilet not fixed during stay
Refund and dispute handling reported as unsatisfactory
Limited/uncertain parking availability

Categories

Cleanliness
3.5
Multiple guests reported the unit was not cleaned on arrival with used towels and unchanged bedsheets; cleaning was later resolved after follow-ups.
Service
3
Consistently poor responsiveness and rude property management: slow owner replies, incorrect lockbox codes, long lockouts and difficult refund/charge disputes.
Location
8.5
Very positive — centrally located in Koreatown, close to downtown and metro, convenient for sightseeing with a Hollywood sign view from the window.
Room Quality
7.5
Generally good: spacious for families, comfortable beds and reliable climate control; some maintenance issues (toilet) noted but overall room was nice.
Amenities
7
Well-equipped apartment with oven, stove, washing machine and reliable Wi‑Fi; parking availability was limited/uncertain despite a garage.
Value for Money
7
Viewed as good value by guests (spacious and well located) despite service and cleanliness problems that impacted perceived value for some.
Food and Beverage
5.9
Standard quality for this hotel tier (no food & beverage information mentioned in reviews).
Overall Experience
4.8
Mixed experience: great location and amenities but undermined by poor check-in/service, initial cleanliness failures and occasional maintenance issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:32

Property Description

Convenient Location:
Situated in the heart of Koreatown, our hotel is just minutes away from iconic landmarks and attractions in Los Angeles.

Comfortable Accommodations:
Enjoy 4-star quality rooms equipped with modern amenities such as free WiFi, air conditioning, and kitchen essentials for a relaxing stay.

Nearby Attractions:
With popular destinations like the Microsoft Theater and the LA Memorial Coliseum just a short distance away, there's plenty to explore during your stay.

Experience the best of LA at Modern Retreat in Koreatown - Book your stay now!

Important information:

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.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

5.9
Based on 11 reviews
Cleanliness: 3.5
Service: 3
Location: 8.5
Room Quality: 7.5
Amenities: 7
Value for Money: 7
Food and Beverage: 5.9
Overall Experience: 4.8
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Thomas • extended_group • gb
9
Great area and apartment but slow response time from owner
Pros:

I really enjoyed my stay in Los Angeles, especially because the place was located in Koreatown. The location was very convenient, as it was close to downtown and easily accessible thanks to the nearby metro system. Getting around the city was simple and efficient. The apartment itself had great amenities, including an oven, stove, washing machine, and reliable Wi-Fi, which made the stay comfortable and stress-free. Overall, it was a great combination of a central location and well-equipped accommodation.

Cons:

One of the toilets at the apartment didn’t have a working which I messaged the owner about and they said it would be fixed but never got fixed within my stay there.

2026-02-22 • via Nuitee
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Seungmin • solo_traveller • us
1
여기 절대가지마셍요
Cons:

코드도 다 잘못알려줘서 2시간넘게 못들어가서 환불해달라니 환불도 안해줌 절대 가지마세오

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Tasneem • extended_group • gb
10
Would recommend, excellent value for money
Pros:

Very spacious for a family of five ….location was perfect for all the famous sites, we could see the hollywood sign from our window !

2026-01-01 • via Nuitee
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Ayaz • extended_group • us
1
2025-12-24 • via Nuitee
V
Varnado • couple • us
10
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

I liked everything

2025-12-07 • via Nuitee
M
Mujefu • solo_traveller • us
8
2025-11-30 • via Nuitee
K
Kingsley • family_with_children • us
1
2025-11-07 • via Nuitee
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Ryan • extended_group • us
6
2025-10-20 • via Nuitee
R
Raub • with friends • us
5
Passable
Pros:

The unit was clean, nice. The beds were comfortable.

Cons:

I was not able to get in and out of the building freely. The property manager was very rude. I had to complain about the key fob not working from the first day. Also, the code for the lock box was incorrect in my email for check in. The property manager was not available. They do not live on site. Once I was able to enter into the unit after 2hrs of being locked out, and starting to rest. There was a " fire" in another unit and we had to evacuate the property. property manager accused me of " misplacing" a lock box that was located in the front of the building in public. Thus trying to charge me $300. The unit itself was very nice. The property is in Korea town. Downtown LA. There is no parking on the street except for 1hour at a time. No guarantee of garage parking, even though the property itself HAS a garage for parking. The property manager made me feel as if I was not telling the truth about the key fob not working. Once I complained ( several times) I feel they tried to retaliate by saying I stole the lock box. I was the one that informed the property that the box was missing. I had to call for my check out instructions. They were never emailed to me.

2025-03-21 • via Nuitee
B
Brian • family with young children • us
4
Disappointing
Pros:

Location was convenient as it was walking distance to places in Koreatown. Wasn't too far from Universal which is where we went to visit as well as other places of interest. Climate control is great in the apartment guaranteeing that it is a comfortable temperature.

Cons:

It was not cleaned when we got there and it was not refilled with any necessities like toilet paper and hand soap. The bedsheets were still not changed from the previous tenant and there were used towels left around the apartment. We did get it resolved eventually with the staff being helpful but it did take multiple follow ups to get everything we needed and the cleaning person came by to clean while we were there. They did a great job cleaning just wish all of this was done before we got there.

2025-02-22 • via Nuitee
J
Jennifer • with friends • us
10
Exceptional
2024-12-18 • via Nuitee