| upgraded rooms add japanese-style tubs and rainfall showers. guests receive discounted admission to the on-site spa, which offers massages and body treatments for a fee, and also has hot tubs, saunas and a steam room. this contemporary hotel fronted by a towering wooden pagoda in the little tokyo historic district is a block from the japanese american national museum and the closest light-rail station. amenities include a sushi bar, a cocktail and karaoke lounge, and a cafe serving light bites. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. the relaxed, minimalist quarters with glossy wood furnishings feature free wi-fi, plus minifridges, flat-screen tvs and heated bidets
Los Angeles International Airport 27 min
Los Angeles County Museum of Art (21 min)
This 20-acre campus with diverse collections spanning art history also offers screenings & concerts. Los Angeles Zoo (13 min)
Zoo & botanical gardens open since 1966 containing more than 250 animal species & 800 plant species. Hollywood Sign (20 min)
Erected in 1923, this symbolic landmark on Mount Lee is often viewed from Griffith Park Observatory. GRAMMY Museum L.A. Live (7 min)
Interactive exhibits & showbiz artifacts honor music greats past & present at this sprawling center. Angels Flight Railway (11 min)
World's shortest railway, built in 1901, with 2 funicular cars that travel on a 298-ft. incline. Griffith Observatory (21 min)
This art deco landmark from 1935 features a high-tech planetarium, public telescopes & city views. The Broad (13 min)
Modern art museum with a honeycomb-like facade housing rotating exhibits, plus a shop & restaurant. Griffith Park (13 min)
Urban oasis featuring hiking & equestrian trails, plus city views, the Greek Theatre & L.A. Zoo. Universal Studios Hollywood (13 min)
Sprawling amusement park with a cinema theme, featuring rides, restaurants, shops & shows. The La Brea Tar Pits and Museum (20 min)
Ice Age–fossil excavation site with an adjacent museum, plus a re-created prehistoric garden. Grand Central Market (8 min)
Emporium hosting food vendors & florists, plus game nights, movies & other events, since 1917. TCL Chinese Theatre (16 min)
This iconic, opulent theater hosts movie premieres & immortalizes hand- & footprints of the stars. Walt Disney Concert Hall (11 min)
Frank Gehry-designed music hall with striking steel architecture & pristine acoustics. Dodger Stadium (7 min)
This classic ballpark, one of baseball's oldest, has hosted the Los Angeles Dodgers since 1962. Dolby Theatre (16 min)
Besides the Oscars, this chic, state-of-the-art theater hosts film premieres, shows & public tours. | 
