Beautiful rooftop bar with great views
Lots of amenities for business travelers
Huge 4th floor rooftop pool deck
In L.A. Live center – home to the L.A. Lakers, Kings, and Nokia Theatre
Far from most L.A. attractions
Rooms with two double beds feel small
Daily parking fee
Built in early 2010, this 878-room hotel offers a beautiful pool, great views from the rooftop bar, tons of meeting space, and plenty of restaurants. Although the L.A. Live Center is a huge hub in downtown Los Angeles (home to the Staples Center and Nokia Theater), the neighborhood is far from most other tourist attractions.
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Scene
Although the hotel feels mostly like a business hotel, there are also many restaurants and a beautiful pool.
The 878-room hotel is located in the L.A. Live center, also home to the smaller, 123-room Ritz-Carlton, many restaurants, a bowling alley, nightclub, Grammy museum, the Staples Center, and the Nokia Theatre.Just three blocks from the Los Angeles Convention Center, it stands to reason that the hotel attracts lots of business travelers. And while there’s enough for families to do, the hotel’s surrounding area is generally pretty desolate (except for during sports games or concerts at the neighboring Staples Center or Nokia Theater), and a car is needed to get pretty much anywhere in the city.That said, the J.W. Marriott at L.A. Live is sleek and tastefully decorated, with splashes of color to spice up the predominantly white rooms. The huge atrium-style lobby is inviting and looks modern, though not as modern and trendy as the nearby W Hollywood. And while it’s certainly a step up from a regular Marriott, as you would expect from the nicer J.W. chain, it falls short of being truly luxurious (like its neighbor the Ritz-Carlton, for example).
Location
In downtown L.A., which is pretty desolate (despite recent development) and far from most popular tourist destinations.
Being in downtown Los Angeles is great if you’re going to a sports game at the Staples Center, a concert at the Nokia Theatre, or a business meeting at the Convention Center. In fact, the J.W. Marriott is the closest hotel (besides neighbor Ritz-Carlton) to all of these attractions. But otherwise, you won’t find much to do in the way of entertainment. The area is pretty desolate when no events are going on, and you will have to rent a car to get just about anywhere. There are nearby bars and restaurants, but they are mainly large chains.- In the L.A. Live center, along with the Nokia Theatre, Regal Cinema, Staples Center, and many restaurants and cafes
Rooms
Rooms are clean and nice, though nothing out of the ordinary
Rooms start at 375 square feet and most come with an option for two double beds or one king. But be warned, having double beds makes the room feel smaller than it actually is, as you’re giving up floor space to fit two beds. But business travelers will appreciate the rooms’ thoughtful touches: well-placed electrical outlets and very comfortable desk chairs.All rooms include:- Wi-Fi, wired, and wireless internet available for a fee per day
Features
Huge pool, 24-hour room service, and lots of space for business meetings
All-Inclusive / Food
Lots of options, from a Chinese restaurant to an Italian coffee shop
Chairman Suite
Deluxe Room
Executive King Room
Executive Lounge Concierge Guest Room
Griffin Suite
Hospitality Suite
Junior Suite
JW Suite
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