kodō hotel - Heart of LA Arts District

Beautiful and very stylish stay in the amazing Arts District

Pros: We loved our stay in kodo hotel, it's a really special place. The design is beautiful, the bed is seriously out of this world - we had the best night sleep ever and we slept in a looot of hotel beds :D When it comes to the location it was perfect for us as we wanted to explore Arts District and Downtown during our stay, but bare in mind that it's kinda far away from a lot of the main tourist attractions. The coffee in the coffee shop downstairs is delicious and you get one drink and a pastry for free everyday - which was a nice addition to our stay. We recommend trying the strawberry matcha latte which was amazing. The contact person was also really helpful, especially when we had some issues with blocked credit card at the beginning of our stay - thanks for the understanding! Overall we really enjoyed our stay in kodo hotel and if we're ever back in LA we would definitely stay there again.

Cons: When it comes to the design of the room it is really outstanding but not very practical from our experience. We kept hitting our heads on the concrete lamp shades next to the bed which was pretty painful each time :D Also our room (room nr 1) had a very sharp step on the way to the bathroom which we also found pretty dangerous, especially at night. The hotel isn't very well sound-proofed: you can hear noises both from the outside and the room next door as well. We didn't mind it too much as we used earplugs, but it's worth keeping in mind.

Overall, it's a good place if you travel alone, and maybe good if you travel with your partner.

Pros: The staffs are very nice, even though I didn't meet them, but they messaged me to see if I was enjoying the stay. The room is also beautiful and clean, and I was able to relax after a long flight.

Cons: There's a painted scroll right above the bed, and I don't think that where a painted scroll is supposed to be. The shower and the washbasin are in a semi-open space, and there's no door/cover between that space and the bedroom/living room. I was ok because of traveling alone, but if traveling with a friend, that would've been very awkward.

Pros: 非常有特色的格局與建築，因為是由老建築改造而成。房間內的布局我很喜歡，燈光設計與天花板的結構外露也是很有氛圍的部分。大廳的設計同樣令人眼睛為之一亮。提醒想來住的人 浴室跟睡覺空間是完全沒有任何遮擋的，情侶或獨居比較適合。其他的我很滿意。飯店本身以及附近有幾家不錯的餐廳與麵包店，不用擔心沒東西吃。

Large room with fantastic decor

Pros: Very nice decor in this Japanese-themed location. Room was super quiet when we stayed there. Pretty big room with a very comfortable bed.

Cons: Location is a bit away from the main attractions in LA. There is no kitchen or microwave to reheat any food so have to eat out or order in

Aesthetic Paradise

Pros: I loved the bed that is settled into the floor, the shower, and the bar downstairs and the cafe downstairs.

Cons: I loved everything about this hotel

Clean, stylish, functional room -- at a good price.

Pros: Rooms are very stylish, if spare. Bed was quite comfortable. Helpful to have a steamer in the room for our clothes. The check-in process is entirely online (a lot of WhasApp messages!) and ours was a bit glitchy, but we were able to reach the hotel by phone and they quickly resolved the issue.

Cons: We reserved the smallest room, so there was no room for a sofa or chair. But it would have been nice to have a small stool -- anything to have a space to sit since the bed is on the floor.

Ideal spot for an individual or couple planning downtown LA travel. Would book again!

Pros: Great location and staff, comfy room and great amenities.

Cons: I was unable to pair my phone to the TV besides that everything else was great.

A big thank you to everyone at kodō for making our anniversary so special.

Pros: The room was so cool. The simple Japanese elegance made us feel like we were in a chic artist's loft. The restaurant was delicious, the staff was very nice and accommodating. Highly recommend the Kodo Hotel to anyone looking for a stylish and friendly place to stay in the city!

Stunning architecture, relaxing get away from Los Angeles bustle

Pros: I loved how beautiful everything was! This felt like a getaway from the busyness of LA and was so serene. The shower was the best part for me! The coffeeshop and restaurant downstairs were both so hospitable and the extra fee was worth every penny for delicious cocktails, coffees, and matcha.

Cons: I think the instructions for everything could have been more clear. A lot of the information I got was from visitor reviews instead of the business themselves.

Loved our stay here. Would definitely stay here again.

Pros: Unique boutique style hotel in a really interesting building in a character filled area of LA. We really like this area of LA- fully get its not for everyone. Do your research. We went to the restaurant in the hotel one night and it was great. Coffee in the morning at the coffee shop in the lobby also great. There is an abundance of style designed into this property and we loved it. We stayed there the day after the hotel officially opened so there weren’t a lot of other guests there. We had very prompt and helpful responses from the concierge through text Ok now the room- this was a gorgeous room and very unique. Big windows, extremely high ceilings, beautiful lighting, very cool minimalist style and furniture. Loved the toiletries and little details. We would stay here again

Cons: Not a huge deal for me and my husband but I would just flag for less mobile people that there is no elevator… when we checked in there was someone at the front desk who helped us with our luggage up the stairs to our room which was nice- The rooms are up only one level from the main floor but the ceilings are high so the staircase is long. Again, not a complaint at all, just something others may want to consider and be sure they’re ok with when booking here. Only other note is we would love an outdoor space - like k said the hotel was brand new so whether that’s in the works or not I don’t know… but a pool or at least a patio (preferably rooftop) would be amazing. The lobby does open right up to the outside which is gorgeous and there is a nice patio on the main level which we didn’t use (I think maybe it’s just for the restaurant ?)