Cette propriété
The DoubleTree by Hilton Downtown LA occupies a prime position in the Financial District, positioning guests within walking distance of the historic core and Arts District—a reliable, mid-range option for business travellers and culture-seekers who value central location over luxury polish. The lobby carries the understated professionalism of the Hilton brand: neutral tones, efficient check-in, and the signature warm chocolate chip cookie on arrival. This hotel suits the practicalist: someone attending conventions at the nearby Convention Center, exploring Grand Central Market, or using downtown as a transit hub to explore greater Los Angeles. It lacks the boutique charm of independent properties but delivers dependable comfort and strategic proximity to public transport.
️ Chroniques de la ville
Los Angeles was founded in 1781 as El Pueblo de Nuestra Señora la Reina de los Ángeles, a Spanish colonial settlement, before becoming a major American city following the 1848 Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. The early 20th century oil boom and the arrival of the film industry in the 1910s–1920s transformed LA into a sprawling metropolis of aspirational culture and architectural experimentation—art deco towers rose downtown whilst bungalow courts spread across suburbs. The post-war era saw the triumph of the automobile, suburban sprawl, and the construction of the freeway system that now defines its geography. Today, Los Angeles is a globally influential cultural capital, home to the entertainment industry, a centre of contemporary art and design, and a city of profound economic and ethnic diversity where downtown's revitalisation over the past two decades has restored historic grandeur alongside new creative energy.
️ Meilleur moment pour visiter
Le guide completLes meilleurs mois
October and November offer the ideal balance: daytime temperatures between 24–27°C, humidity remains moderate, summer crowds have departed, and the marine layer clears more predictably. May is equally excellent—spring warmth without the June heat spike—though hotel occupancy begins rising as summer tourism approaches.
🔥 Peak / Festival surge
June through August dominates peak season: families travel during school holidays, international visitors flood the city, and average highs climb to 28–30°C with occasional heat spikes exceeding 35°C. Downtown hotels capitalise on convention season and entertainment industry activity; DoubleTree rates typically rise 25–40% above shoulder rates. Summer festivals, the Hollywood Bowl season opening, and theme park holidays drive sustained demand.
La saison des épaules
April–May and September–October provide the sweetest shoulder window: temperatures remain pleasant (21–26°C), rainfall is negligible, and hotel rates drop 15–25% below peak. September particularly favours budget-conscious visitors, as families return to school and summer tourism tapers before autumn events begin.
Météo & emballage
Los Angeles in June is famously dry and warm but deceivingly cool at dawn and dusk—the city experiences a marine layer that burns off by mid-morning, creating a quirk where jumpers are essential for evenings despite afternoon heat. Pack layers (light cardigan or bomber jacket), high-SPF sunscreen (non-negotiable), and sunglasses; the June sun is deceptively intense even as temperatures feel moderate.
Le Live City Briefing
- The Metro B (Red) Line, which services downtown directly, continues expansion and refinement; check real-time service alerts as weekend maintenance sometimes affects schedules. The DoubleTree's downtown location makes Metro access critical for visitors avoiding car hire.
- The Arts District (east of downtown, 10–15 minutes' walk) has consolidated its status as LA's leading contemporary creative hub: new galleries, vintage fashion boutiques, and craft breweries continue opening in converted warehouses. June sees increased foot traffic as warm weather draws crowds to outdoor street art and weekend markets.
- Grand Central Market, a 1917 LA institution one block from the hotel, remains a must-visit for local food culture, though June heat and summer tourism create crowding by mid-afternoon; early morning visits (before 11 a.m.) offer the best experience of its 37 independent vendors.
️ Votre séjour
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🏨 Room Intelligence
Insider tipsBefore you check in to DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Los Angeles Downtown, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Rooms on floors 15-25 with city views, corner suites, rooms ending in 05-08 and 15-18 for optimal view angles
Rooms to avoid
Ground floor rooms (street noise), rooms facing 5th Street, rooms near elevators and ice machines, rooms above the lobby restaurant/bar area
Best views
South and east-facing rooms with views of downtown LA skyline and City Hall, higher floors (18+) provide clearer sightlines
Quietest floors
Floors 20-27 tend to be quieter with fewer foot traffic paths
🔊 Noise notes
Downtown location means street noise, especially from 5th Street and Olive Avenue; weekend nightlife noise from surrounding bars and restaurants; room condition varies significantly by floor and age of renovation
💡 Insider tips
Request renovated rooms (completed 2022-2023) for better soundproofing; ask for rooms away from elevator banks; high floors command premium pricing but justify with views and reduced noise; building can feel institutional; front desk responsive to room change requests if noise is an issue
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Les installations de l'hôtel
Complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi (50+ Mbps) in rooms and public spaces; Hilton Honours members receive premium tier; no login constraints beyond standard credential entry.
Full elevator access to all 19 floors; no stairs-only sections; modern lift infrastructure throughout property.
Complimentary digital newsstand via Hilton app (Wall Street Journal, USA Today, LA Times); physical papers available at front desk (LA Times, Daily News) 06:00-09:00 weekdays.
Standard check-in 16:00, check-out 11:00; early check-in subject to availability at no charge; late check-out $50 per hour after 11:00.
Complimentary storage before check-in and after check-out for registered guests; $15/bag per day for non-guests.
Full ADA compliance; step-free entrance from street level, accessible ground-floor entrance via valet/side approach; wheelchair-accessible rooms (roll-in showers, grab bars), elevators, restrooms; accessible parking spaces on-site.
Valet parking only (no self-park): $45/night; nearby public lot (LA Flower Market parking structure) 2 blocks away ~$15/day; no EV charging on-site; nearest Electrify America station 1 mile away.
Frais, taxes et dépôts
City / tourist tax: Los Angeles Tourism Development Fee 14.0% plus City Tax 8.5% applied to room rate; approximately $40-50 per night total on standard rates.
Deposit & card hold: One night's room charge required at booking; $250 incidental hold at check-in, released post-checkout.
Dining & Hours sur place
Faith & Dietary à proximité
- Church (Roman Catholic): The Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels (0.8 km / 10-minute walk northwest on Temple Street)
- Buddhist: Nishi Honganji Buddhist Temple (1.2 km / 15-minute walk southeast in Little Tokyo)
- Synagogue (Conservative Judaism): Wilshire Boulevard Temple (4.5 km / 12-minute drive southwest)
- Mosque: Downtown Islamic Center (Masjid) (1.8 km / 8-minute drive south)
Halal: Saffron Mediterranean Grill (halal-friendly mezze, halal chicken) 0.6 km / 8-minute walk on Spring Street; certified halal butcher at Grand Central Market 0.3 km away.
Kosher: Baruch Hashem Kosher Market (groceries, pre-made meals) 2.1 km / 10-minute drive; nearest full-service kosher restaurant in Hancock Park area ~5 km.
Vegan/Vegetarian: Veggie Grill (100% plant-based chain) 0.5 km / 6-minute walk on Flower Street; Flower Child health food cafe 0.7 km away for smoothies/vegan bowls.
Le style de vie et la récréation
Grand Central Market (historic arcade with 50+ food/produce vendors) 0.3 km / 4-minute walk; Santee Alley (fashion district knock-offs, textiles) 0.8 km south; Macy's/retail at The Bloc mall 1 km away.
Best: walk north along Spring Street to Chinatown (0.8 km, flat, historic storefronts); or east to Arts District murals (1.2 km, paved); Pershing Square park (0.4 km) offers seating but minimal green space; terrain is entirely flat, urban concrete.
The Broad (contemporary art, free admission but timed tickets required) 0.6 km north; LACMA (art, paid $20 entry) 4 km west; Japanese American National Museum 1.2 km southeast; Natural History Museum 3 km south.
Walt Disney Concert Hall (classical, avant-garde) 0.6 km north; Microsoft Theater/LA Live (concerts, comedy, theatre) 1 km south; Broad Museum adjacent to Walt Disney.
Arcade UFO (retro arcade, pinball, vintage games) 2.1 km / 7-minute drive northeast in Arts District; TopGolf (golf simulation) 3 km away in LA Live complex.
️ Environnement & Santé
☀️ UV index: June 2026 peak UV 9-10 (Very High); recommend SPF 50+, reapply every 2 hours if outdoors, avoid 11:00-15:00 peak sun exposure, wear hat/sunglasses; typical LA June: dry, 25-32°C daytime.
🤧 Pollen & allergens: Grass pollen (low-moderate), tree pollen (low in June); wildfire smoke possible mid-June onward; air quality generally moderate; check AirNow.gov for real-time AQI, recommend N95 if sensitive.
5 minutes de radios essentielles
Citibank ATM in hotel lobby (0 m walk); Wells Fargo branch 0.2 km south on Spring Street; Chase ATM Grand Central Market 0.3 km walk; no foreign ATM fees at Citibank for most international cards.
Rite Aid Pharmacy 0.6 km east (Spring & 3rd Street) 07:00-22:00 daily; CVS Pharmacy 0.4 km south open 24/7; nearest 24h pharmacy: CVS above.
CVS Pharmacy (24-hour) 0.4 km / 5-minute walk south on Flower Street; 7-Eleven convenience stores scattered (Grand Central Market area) 0.3 km, open 24/7.
Pershing Square Red/Purple Line Metro station 0.2 km / 3-minute walk east; 7th Street/Metro Center station 0.5 km south (multiple lines); Dash A/B/D mini-bus stops nearby (free-$0.50); Metro day pass $5, TAP card required (buy at station), valid all local buses/metro.
Monnaie & Monnaie
Get a travel card →United States Dollar, USD
Bank of America branch (Spring Street, 0.5 km) fair-rate currency exchange; avoid airport exchange (poor rates -8%); currency exchange kiosks on Spring Street tourist corridor mark up 5-7%; local banks offer best rates with passport.
Contactless/Apple Pay/Google Pay universally accepted in restaurants, shops, transit (tap Metro card readers); Visa/Mastercard standard; some small vendors cash-only; chip cards standard but magnetic swipe still works.
Restaurants: 18-20% standard on pre-tax bill (automatic 18% often added for 6+); bars $1-2 per drink; hotel housekeeping $2-5/night; valet parking attendants $2-3; taxi drivers 15-18%; street vendors/coffee optional $0.50-1.
Manger, faire du shopping et voyager sur un budget
Cheap car hire →Intelligentsia Coffee (specialty, artisanal) 0.6 km / locals' favorite, $5.50 flat white; Ace Coffee (chain, reliable) 0.8 km, $4 Americano; Starbucks everywhere ~$6; best budget: 7-Eleven drip coffee $2.49.
Grand Central Market food stalls (tacos, pho, pupusas) 0.3 km, $5-8 per meal; Olvera Street (Mexican street vendors) 0.8 km, $3-6 combo plates; Chinatown dim sum 0.9 km, $6-10 per person; Alebrije (Mexican) Spring Street $7-9 burritos.
Leo's Mexican Restaurant (Spring Street) $9-12 enchiladas/burritos; Chego (Korean-Mexican fusion) $10-13; Gjelina-style casual eats, Arts District 1.2 km, $11-15 mains; chains: Chipotle $8-9, poke bowls $9-11.
Olvera Street pedestrian market (north, 0.8 km) churros ($4), tamales ($2-3), elote corn ($3-5); Grand Central Market (0.3 km) numerous carts, food stalls, highest density of cheap eats; Chinatown plaza vendors (0.9 km).
Whole Foods Market 1.5 km west (Bunker Hill area), upscale; Smart & Final (budget supermarket) 2.1 km south, $0.20-0.50 cheaper than chains; Trader Joe's 2 km south (Flower Street), good for snacks/prepared; Grand Central Market produce 0.3 km, competitive farmer pricing.
Santee Alley Fashion District (0.8 km south) knockoffs, fast fashion, $3-15 items (haggle); Urban Outfitters (The Bloc mall, 1 km) mid-range; Target 2.5 km, budget-friendly; vintage thrifts on Broadway (downtown, 0.6 km), $5-20 vintage pieces.
Metro day pass $5 (unlimited all day); DASH minibus $0.50 per ride; to airport LAX from downtown: flyaway bus $10 (go to 7th/Flower station) vs Uber/Lyft $35-50; rent bike via Bikeshare (docked stations nearby) $3 per 30min ride, monthly $20.
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🚨 Emergency Contacts
Los Angeles🍽️ Where to Eat
Reserve on OpenTable →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Los Angeles, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Se faire entourer
Book trains →LAX Ground Transportation Level → Kimpton Hotel Palomar Los Angeles - Beverly Hills
💡 Most budget-friendly option. Transfer to Line 14 or 16 heading north on Olive Avenue. Best for daytime travel with flexible schedules.
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Kimpton Hotel Palomar Los Angeles - Beverly Hills
💡 Download apps before arrival. Meet pickup location is clearly signed at LAX (Zone 7-8). Surge pricing during peak hours (7-10 AM, 4-7 PM). Often cheaper than traditional taxis during non-peak times.
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Kimpton Hotel Palomar Los Angeles - Beverly Hills
💡 Use the official LAX taxi stand on the lower level. Avoid unmarked taxis. Prices are metered and regulated.
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Kimpton Hotel Palomar Los Angeles - Beverly Hills
💡 Take LAX-It to Green Line station, transfer to Red Line northbound toward North Hollywood, exit at Wilshire/Vermont, cab from there.
Questions fréquemment posées
What are the best rooms at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Los Angeles Downtown?
Rooms on floors 15-25 with city views, corner suites, rooms ending in 05-08 and 15-18 for optimal view angles
Which rooms should I avoid at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Los Angeles Downtown?
Ground floor rooms (street noise), rooms facing 5th Street, rooms near elevators and ice machines, rooms above the lobby restaurant/bar area
Is DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Los Angeles Downtown noisy?
Downtown location means street noise, especially from 5th Street and Olive Avenue; weekend nightlife noise from surrounding bars and restaurants; room condition varies significantly by floor and age of renovation
Which rooms have the best views at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Los Angeles Downtown?
South and east-facing rooms with views of downtown LA skyline and City Hall, higher floors (18+) provide clearer sightlines
What are insider tips for staying at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Los Angeles Downtown?
Request renovated rooms (completed 2022-2023) for better soundproofing; ask for rooms away from elevator banks; high floors command premium pricing but justify with views and reduced noise; building can feel institutional; front desk responsive to room change requests if noise is an issue
What time is check-in at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Los Angeles Downtown?
Check-in at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Los Angeles Downtown is from 15:00. Check-out is by 11:00.
Does DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Los Angeles Downtown have Wi-Fi?
Complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi (50+ Mbps) in rooms and public spaces; Hilton Honours members receive premium tier; no login constraints beyond standard credential entry.
Is there a city or tourist tax at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Los Angeles Downtown?
Los Angeles Tourism Development Fee 14.0% plus City Tax 8.5% applied to room rate; approximately $40-50 per night total on standard rates.
Where can I eat cheaply near DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Los Angeles Downtown?
Grand Central Market food stalls (tacos, pho, pupusas) 0.3 km, $5-8 per meal; Olvera Street (Mexican street vendors) 0.8 km, $3-6 combo plates; Chinatown dim sum 0.9 km, $6-10 per person; Alebrije (Mexican) Spring Street $7-9 burritos.
What is the cheapest way to get around from DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Los Angeles Downtown?
Metro day pass $5 (unlimited all day); DASH minibus $0.50 per ride; to airport LAX from downtown: flyaway bus $10 (go to 7th/Flower station) vs Uber/Lyft $35-50; rent bike via Bikeshare (docked stations nearby) $3 per 30min ride, monthly $20.
When is the best time to visit Los Angeles?
October and November offer the ideal balance: daytime temperatures between 24–27°C, humidity remains moderate, summer crowds have departed, and the marine layer clears more predictably. May is equally excellent—spring warmth without the June heat spike—though hotel occupancy begins rising as summer tourism approaches.
️ Les meilleures attractions
💡 Don't miss the stunning chandeliers and art installations. Free WiFi and rooftop views available.
💡 Visit in July-August for blooming lotus flowers. Rent a paddle boat for just $20 for an hour.
💡 The rose garden is spectacular in spring. Free parking and plenty of shade for a relaxing afternoon.
💡 Visit on clear nights for the best stargazing experience. Arrive early as parking fills up quickly, especially on weekends.
💡 Reserve timed entry tickets online in advance. The gardens and architecture are as impressive as the art collection itself.