I've now stayed at the Standard Hollywood, Downtown and Miami, and I have to say there is no consistency in any of them, except they are all quirky in their own right.
As expected with downtown LA, it is not a nice place and I'd be amazed why anyone would chose to stay in this location for any reason other than business. Walk two blocks in the wrong way and you start to see what can only be described as third world style poverty, its horrible, although this hotel is in a safe enough area.
As far as hotels go, it's ok. The rooms are quite 'out there' with a low down bed and see through bathroom (be prepared!) - if its short term it's probably ok, but if you're there for any length of time, you'll feel like you're in the Big Brother house.
Service is ok, but could be better. Decor in the lounge and bar area is spot on, although the pretentious LA crowd will look down their noses at you.
Stay at the Hollywood version if you can!
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