Kyoto Grand Hotel and Gardens

11/06/06

Japanese-style luxury in downtown L.A.

by Contributor at Citysearch

The Scene
While the New Otani chain may be based in Japan, this large and elegant high-rise hotel offers the choice of Japanese or Western-style suites, both designed with a starkly elegant Japanese aesthetic. For superb views, the city's most authentic Asian garden and an unusual Japanese experience, this grand hotel delivers.

The Details
All of the guest rooms offer Western comforts, and the suites are outstanding, overlooking the half-acre Shinto garden with its tranquil waterfall. Decor throughout the hotel is uncluttered and understated, a purely Eastern way of designing. Business travelers will find all the typical amenities, plus extras like authentic Shiatsu massage in the spa.

06/13/07

Average hotel, okay stay.

by mk407 at Citysearch

Stayed here one night w/friends in early December. Hotel lobby & ambience are incredible. Good location - close to Little Tokyo & all the Japanese restaurants. Parking garage was decent, felt safe leaving my car there. Room was average (clean but a little worn out) & a little on the small side (booked the regular room with two beds, stayed there w/6 ppl). Beds were okay & clean. Bathroom was clean. Did not try the restaurants or spa on site, but their menu items looked really good. Visited the garden - it was okay. Just wish the parking was free. All in all an average stay.

• Pros: Location (close to/in Little Tokyo)
• Cons: Parking is not free & there is no continental breakfast