| set in a cozy building on a leafy commercial street, this modest budget hotel is 1. the low-key rooms come with flat-screen tvs and free wi-fi, as well as minifridges. there's also a year-round outdoor pool with a sundeck and sunloungers. complimentary perks include continental breakfast and parking. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. 1 mile from the huntington library, art collections and botanical gardens, and 5 miles from the rose bowl
Los Angeles International Airport 40 min
Grand Central Market (20 min)
Emporium hosting food vendors & florists, plus game nights, movies & other events, since 1917. Walt Disney Concert Hall (19 min)
Frank Gehry-designed music hall with striking steel architecture & pristine acoustics. Los Angeles Zoo (14 min)
Zoo & botanical gardens open since 1966 containing more than 250 animal species & 800 plant species. Hollywood Sign (24 min)
Erected in 1923, this symbolic landmark on Mount Lee is often viewed from Griffith Park Observatory. Griffith Observatory (25 min)
This art deco landmark from 1935 features a high-tech planetarium, public telescopes & city views. Descanso Gardens (14 min)
Picturesque botanic gardens & oak forests showcasing native plants, water features & a casual cafe. Elysian Park (19 min)
Sprawling park, the oldest in Los Angeles, features hiking trails, bike paths & a disc golf course. Angels Flight Railway (19 min)
World's shortest railway, built in 1901, with 2 funicular cars that travel on a 298-ft. incline. Griffith Park (14 min)
Urban oasis featuring hiking & equestrian trails, plus city views, the Greek Theatre & L.A. Zoo. Norton Simon Museum (7 min)
Unconventional building housing a noted collection of European & Asian art plus a sculpture garden. Rose Bowl Stadium (8 min)
Arena home to a storied annual college-football championship game & a notable monthly flea market. Dodger Stadium (17 min)
This classic ballpark, one of baseball's oldest, has hosted the Los Angeles Dodgers since 1962. The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens (4 min)
Expansive complex housing art galleries with famous works, rare-book collections & lush gardens. Los Angeles County Arboretum (9 min)
Sprawling manicured grounds filled with plants & featuring roaming peacocks & a Queen Anne cottage. Old Pasadena (9 min)
Downtown historic district, now a popular destination for shopping, dining & entertainment. | 
