Although I'm not a huge fan of Downtown LA, I enjoyed my stay at the Kyoto Grand. I was in town for a convention at the Center so it's proximity was important (within 2 miles of convention center and Staples stadium). Fortunately there was a shuttle going to and from, otherwise the transit was a bit loopy to get there.
The Good:
The gardens in the hotel are stunning! Having breakfast outside in the gardens was wonderful and I really enjoyed that part of the hotel.
The staff were quick with check in and room service. The food was delicious (I had a chicken caesar salad). The beds were well made and comfortable.
The Bad:
The overall location of the hotel is a bit wishy-washy. It is mostly a business district and doesn't have much appeal surrounding the hotel. There are a few restaurants dotted around the area at least. The view along one side of the hotel is a giant flat grey wall of another building. It was a little disappointing.
The layout of the hotel is a bit cramped, and the angled hallways can be confusing and a bit creepy with all the corners.
There is no pool!
The Ugly:
Nothing comes to mind that was overly bad about this hotel. Good experience!
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