ARRIVAL/CHECK-IN: After a long day of travel, I arrived at The Wayfarer DTLA and was welcomed by a friendly staff member who held the front door open. The lobby feels chic and comfortable, with a large bookcase to the left and cozy seating to the right. Check-in was smooth, and my room was ready when I arrived.
GUEST QUARTERS: My room felt more like a furnished bedroom than a typical hotel space. To the left was a high-top desk, shelving, and pegs for hanging personal items. On the right, the bathroom featured a walk-in shower, a standard toilet, and a sink. In keeping with eco-friendly practices, the shower was supplied with full-sized shampoo, conditioner, soap, and lotion dispensers instead of single-use mini bottles.
An accent wall behind the bed featured a blue-gray sky motif with soft cloud-like shapes, which enhanced the room’s residential feel.
The TV was wall-mounted; although it wasn’t a smart TV loaded with streaming apps, it provided access to YouTube for music and podcasts. A small box next to the bed held a compact speaker that matched the room’s aesthetic. I didn’t spend long stretches in the room to use it much, but the speaker was a charming detail.
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SERVICES/AMENITIES: One standout feature at The Wayfarer DTLA is a lobby beer wall—a self-serve tap wall that guests access with a prepaid card from the to-go food and beverage cart. The wall offers about ten different draft selections, letting guests sample multiple flavors. When I mentioned my delayed flight at check-in, the receptionist gave me a card for two complimentary pours. The taps were temporarily out of service when I tried them, but the staff honored the card and provided a can of Mango Cart instead.
The hotel has three dining venues: The Gaslighter Social Club, Lilly Rose, and the Rooftop. The Gaslighter, adjacent to the beer wall, functions as a grab-and-go spot, while Lilly Rose and the Rooftop are sit-down restaurants. My visit was short and busy, so I didn’t get to dine at any of them this time, but I plan to return to experience the menus and rooftop views.
TOP TAKEAWAYS:
- Location: Conveniently located within a 15- to 20-minute walk of the GRAMMY Museum, L.A. Live, Microsoft Theater, and Crypto.com Arena, making it easy to enjoy the weather while walking to meetings and events.
- Distinctive lobby feature: The beer wall provides a memorable and social amenity that appeals to beer enthusiasts and younger travelers.
- Rooftop dining: The rooftop restaurant delivers excellent views of the Los Angeles skyline along with attractive outdoor dining space.
THE WAYFARER DOWNTOWN LA, TAPESTRY COLLECTION BY HILTON
813 S. Flower St.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
tel 213 285 4400