The Standard Downtown LA

(213) 892-8080

550 S Flower St
Los Angeles, CA 90071 34.0507 -118.2566

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Neighborhoods: New Downtown, Downtown, Central LA

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Daily 24 hours

Last updated 1.16.12

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Hotel Pool

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What People Are Saying About The Standard Downtown LA

Featured Review

Mar Yvette

Contributor

Blame this tower of hipper-than-thou power for igniting the Downtown L.A. revival back in 2001. Since then, this quirky cool sleepover spot has become a de rigeur destination as much for the bedroom action as for the lobby billiards and rooftop bar and pool, which draw a colorful mix of tourists and local scenesters. Rooms--available in sizes ranging from Huge and Gigantic to Humongous and Wow!-each feature a retro-futuristic look: Shiny silver throw pillows, barcode-inspired wall designs, low-lying platform beds, lava lamps ... you get the idea. The rooftop bar and pool is the center of the…

Editor's Tips

Know Before You Go:
Raise the roof: Sunday afternoon means it's party time at the rooftop pool with a live DJ from 12pm-7pm. Entry is $20 after 2pm.
The Extras:
Lest you forget, this is L.A.--don't forget to check out the cheese-tastic workout room, decked out in wood paneling walls lined with posters of such '80s heroes as the Incredible Hulk and Rambo.
ambiance
88.24000358581543% positive
  1. loved the rooftop and the view of downtown skycrapers!
  2. The view is very nice, very nice lounges, decent girl to guy ratio.
  3. the party at the bar is fun without being to pretensious.
  4. Overall, I was glad to have stayed there and recommend this location over the much noisier Sunset Standard.
  5. The hotel is a fun place to stay if you want to enjoy the rooftop bar (which gets packed on the weekends).
  6. crowd sometimes is questionable, but i love the decor.
  7. We got upgraded to a huge room upon check it and it had a great view of downtown.
  8. The decor of the hotel is very cool and the rooms are very modern.
  9. The rooftop bar had spectacular views and a local friend couldn't believe he hadn't spent more time here - although the DJ was horrible and the drinks were served in nasty plastic goblets - musta been a security thing.
  10. The one redeeming quality of this bar is that it is on the rooftop & you get a nice view.
  11. great atmosphere
  12. The art-deco furniture was very fitting with the whole cityscape environment, and the view of Downtown LA was pretty amazing.
  13. the best view in LA.
  14. The bed and sheets are very comfortable and the closet has enough space for three weeks worth of clothes.
  15. So, if you can get over the overly rude staff, then you'll have fun.
  16. The floor to ceiling glass shower is by far the best part of the rooms, along with their comfortable beds & pillows.
  17. Anyways, he served us Hello Kitty shots which was SO fun.
dessert
100.0% positive
  1. Instead it is served with Italian burrata that our server explained is a combination of fresh mozzarella and cream.
drinks
69.84000205993652% positive
  1. The one redeeming quality of this bar is that it is on the rooftop & you get a nice view.
  2. Great rooftop bar and pool!
  3. They enjoyed wine and beer in the restaurant.
  4. The bar is cool, staying at the hotel is not.
  5. the party at the bar is fun without being to pretensious.
  6. the coffee shop downstairs is all yellow and has good food.
  7. The DJ was excellent and the drinks, though overpriced, were very strong and good.
  8. Valet, bar drinks, room service, and the restaurant can be a little pricey, but the room rates are relatively low so it balances out.
  9. The hotel is a fun place to stay if you want to enjoy the rooftop bar (which gets packed on the weekends).
  10. the upstairs bar is amazing.
  11. decided to stay at the Standard Downtown despite the reviews I read in regards to poor service (especially at the rooftop bar).
  12. The rooftop bar is my favorite place to party in LA.
  13. went on a Thursday night with a group of about 30 or so people and the overly pretentious bouncers wouldn't let us up to the rooftop bar.
  14. But, be prepared to take your wallet, as the bar is definitely expensive.
  15. There are a lot of great bars to go to but none as lovely as this rooftop bar.
  16. And last but absolutley not least Rodney, a bartender from the rooftop bar was FABULOUS!
  17. There food is good and reasonable and the drinks are pricey but well made.
  18. The drinks are tasty and the pool is warm.
  19. The drinks are on the $$$ side, but its a nice spot to take a date for after dinner drinks.
  20. The drinks are a bit pricey, but well worth it.
  21. The rooftop bar had spectacular views and a local friend couldn't believe he hadn't spent more time here - although the DJ was horrible and the drinks were served in nasty plastic goblets - musta been a security thing.
food quality
76.66999816894531% positive
  1. the coffee shop downstairs is all yellow and has good food.
  2. The drinks are tasty and the pool is warm.
  3. Instead it is served with Italian burrata that our server explained is a combination of fresh mozzarella and cream.
  4. limp, tasteless chicken on soggy "sour"dough bread.
  5. the food is great.
  6. There food is good and reasonable and the drinks are pricey but well made.
  7. The pork chop was amazing, tender and should have come with it?
  8. let the hip vibe of this delicious little yellow restaurant fool you.
  9. use the standard fresh mozzarella.
  10. Without a doubt I knew that food was horrible.
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. There was not only light healthy fair for my better half , but there was also some really great meaty options for me sink my teeth into.
overall
100.0% positive
  1. There is a lot of the typical LA BS but if you try to go early or on the weekdays, you will be able to enjoy this great place.
  2. this is such a great place to go just to get away for a night.
  3. If you're looking for the comforts of a nice hotel, this is definitely not the place.
service
64.7100019454956% positive
  1. I'm friendly, down to earth, and enjoy meeting people (not hitting on women, but meeting all types of people).
  2. great staff
  3. And while the reception staff are not overly friendly, they have always been cordial and professional.
  4. The staff was attentive and freindly, even if some were a bit clueless to the history of their owner.
  5. It is like a circus, with really plastic, really beautiful people walking around in various looks of clothes.
  6. went on a Thursday night with a group of about 30 or so people and the overly pretentious bouncers wouldn't let us up to the rooftop bar.
  7. Not only did I absolutely love the hotel itself, every single staff member that I encountered went above and beyond to make my experience perfect!
  8. Downsides: Most of the staff, particularly reception and security, weren't particularly friendly or helpful.
  9. The restaurant staff is superb and always attentive.
  10. just don't understand how bouncers are stupid enough to deny entry to 30 people who were all ready to spend large amounts of money on alcohol.
  11. Over all the room was pretty cool, but the staff at the hotel left something to be desired.
  12. So, if you can get over the overly rude staff, then you'll have fun.
  13. The staff was very pleasant and helpful.
  14. and againt he service has been great.
  15. always meet great people here.
  16. The service is beyond horrible.
  17. Instead it is served with Italian burrata that our server explained is a combination of fresh mozzarella and cream.
  18. don't get the reviews saying the service is rude or pretensious.
  19. Its a good scene to people watch and be seen.
  20. Last time we went we met this really great bartender.
  21. The customer service was horrible, the valet guys were very unprofessional and wouldn't let us park in the lot and we were hotel guests!
  22. Some waitresses were great; they were very helpful and asked a lot of questions.
  23. Valet, bar drinks, room service, and the restaurant can be a little pricey, but the room rates are relatively low so it balances out.
  24. they need to pay attention to the people actually staying there otherwise they might be crushed under one of those giant feet (if you've stayed there you'll know about the big foot)
  25. And last but absolutley not least Rodney, a bartender from the rooftop bar was FABULOUS!
  26. would not recommend this hotel, they are not concerned with customer service, and it seems they are only concerned with the pretentious club-goers on the roof top.
  27. This place is full of pretentious people.
  28. Great modern design offset by below average service.
  29. must say that the service was extremely friendly.
  30. Even after my trip itself turned sour, the staff, who I came to know by name after several days, made the stay so much more enjoyable.
  31. It was clear that the only people getting in were guys that came with a lot of girls or blondes with huge breasts.
  32. decided to stay at the Standard Downtown despite the reviews I read in regards to poor service (especially at the rooftop bar).
  33. Desk clerks were rude and unhelpful.
  34. my experience with this place was great, i had great staff to help me out, if you go onto the roof you see the whole city and its just incredible.
value
66.66999816894531% positive
  1. We got upgraded to a huge room upon check it and it had a great view of downtown.
  2. just don't understand how bouncers are stupid enough to deny entry to 30 people who were all ready to spend large amounts of money on alcohol.
  3. Valet, bar drinks, room service, and the restaurant can be a little pricey, but the room rates are relatively low so it balances out.
  4. highly recommend the "huge" room.
  5. But, be prepared to take your wallet, as the bar is definitely expensive.
  6. The bed and sheets are very comfortable and the closet has enough space for three weeks worth of clothes.
  7. The DJ was excellent and the drinks, though overpriced, were very strong and good.
  8. The drinks are a bit pricey, but well worth it.
  9. I've gone on Sunday nights when there is not a huge crowd.
  10. Worked out a deal with the reservation department (discounted rate for a "huge" category room).
  11. Drinks are expensive.
  12. There food is good and reasonable and the drinks are pricey but well made.
  13. It was clear that the only people getting in were guys that came with a lot of girls or blondes with huge breasts.
wait time
100.0% positive
  1. Service fast and efficient (got towels and roll-out bed in matter of minutes)
4 Star Rating: Recommended

03/24/12

Great Location Near Staples Center

by cdlittletx

We recently spent 4 nights at The Standard as part of our trip to LA for the Grammy's. It's a great hotel but if any of you are looking to save some $$ then book it at SweetHotelDeals.us They usually have some pretty good deals on there!

3 Star Rating: Average

05/23/11

Rooftop bar = overrated

by bendarby

Everyone talks about the rooftop bar at the Standard in DTLA. The service is great, but the atmosphere and the drinks are a solid 2.5 stars in my book. The steep parking rate isn't worth it to go spend a few hours at an overplayed downtown bar.

*The wife is reading this over my shoulder and she wanted everyone to know that the "lemondrop was really good"

3 Star Rating: Average

04/23/11

Standard

by Ohiocal

Here's a good review of the standard in downtown and Hollywood!

www.examinerDOTCOM/nightlife-in-los-angeles/which-sets-the-standard-downtown-or-hollywood-review-1

Make sure to replace the DOTCOM above with what's usually used... Apparently we can't post other reviews on this site! Geez... =\

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

02/19/11

Great Htel BUT...

Contributor

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5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

04/29/09

Stunning View

by KelleyBelly

This place is a gem in LA. There are a lot of great bars to go to but none as lovely as this rooftop bar. It's great for a date or a night out with your gal pals. I went here with my bf a lot when we first start dating and just relaxed on the sofas and looked onto the buildings and into the starry night sky. The heat lamps keep you really warm too!

I have also been several times with my posse. Last time we went we met this really great bartender. I think his name was Mike? Anyways, he served us Hello Kitty shots which was SO fun. First of all the the liqueur thats used in them is called Ty Ku and the bottle LIGHTS UP!! It's also mixed with vodka. Went down real easy. It made our night very entertaining lol.

I always meet great people here. If I could, I'd come every weekend.

  • Pros: GORGEOUS!
  • Cons: Parking

The Details on The Standard Downtown LA

Place Categories:

  • huge category room
  • not recommend hotel
  • great restaurant staff
  • great bars
  • poor room service
  • pricey bar drinks
  • good food
  • loved view
  • gross unisex bathrooms
  • enjoy meeting people
  • just incredible experience
  • comfortable bed
  • very cool decor
  • really cool lobby
  • great party scene
  • not stupid bouncers
  • fresh mozzarella
  • helpful downsides
  • rude desk clerks
  • rude reception staff
  • full place
  • great awesome tubs
  • great place
  • fast service
  • great big towels

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