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American Hotel

303 South Hewitt Street, Downtown LA, Los Angeles, CA 90013, United States of America – Great location - show map

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7.5
Good
1,059 reviews

It was excellent and very good value and perfect for my stay with very friendly staff.

Michael Ireland

I loved the views, the neighborhood, the wonderful atmosphere and exceptional service

Ana United States of America

- Location is close to a very nice artsy of town + Little Tokyo - Simple & clean facilities but everything you need is provided (towels, soap and shampoo available in shared bathroom) - Not much contact with staff, but they were friendly and happy to help with requests

Allison United States of America

great location ,staff where great and it’s really clean the front office lady made it really easy and simple to check in. will be staying here again

Armando United States of America

The area! I grew up in the building and it was a pleasure to be surrounded by familiar things.

Moses United States of America

Can't really beat the location. Best district near DTLA for easy walks to all forms of food, coffee, beer. Clean for age of building.

Eric United States of America

People working on the reception were pleasent. Nice and clean room with bed, fridge and chair. Shared bathroom -also very clean. Excellent location! Around 20-30min walking to Union Station and Little Tokyo. Many restaurants around. You could check in earlier than possible -Best value for LA !!!

Angelovska North Macedonia

I liked the great price & location. The setup was nice & the room was clean as well. The sheets smelled nice.

Parada United States of America

Nice Staff. Clean Room. Clean Shared Bathrooms. Quirky Style and Up and Coming Neighborhood.

Larry United States of America

Very nice hotel, very nice area, the room was beautiful, everything was clean, I slept like a baby, and just downstairs there is a little shop until almost midnight to buy munchies and drinks if not wanting to go out.

Mpgreene Chile
7.5
Good
1,059 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “It was excellent and very good value and perfect for my stay with very friendly staff.”
    Michael Michael Ireland Ireland
  • “I loved the views, the neighborhood, the wonderful atmosphere and exceptional service”
    Ana Ana United States of America United States of America
  • “- Location is close to a very nice artsy of town + Little Tokyo - Simple & clean facilities but everything you need is provided (towels, soap and shampoo available in shared bathroom) - Not much...”
    Allison Allison United States of America United States of America
  • “great location ,staff where great and it’s really clean the front office lady made it really easy and simple to check in. will be staying here again”
    Armando Armando United States of America United States of America
  • “The area! I grew up in the building and it was a pleasure to be surrounded by familiar things.”
    Moses Moses United States of America United States of America
  • “Can't really beat the location. Best district near DTLA for easy walks to all forms of food, coffee, beer. Clean for age of building.”
    Eric Eric United States of America United States of America
  • “People working on the reception were pleasent. Nice and clean room with bed, fridge and chair. Shared bathroom -also very clean. Excellent location!”
    Angelovska Angelovska North Macedonia North Macedonia
  • “I liked the great price & location. The setup was nice & the room was clean as well. The sheets smelled nice.”
    Parada Parada United States of America United States of America
  • “Nice Staff. Clean Room. Clean Shared Bathrooms. Quirky Style and Up and Coming Neighborhood.”
    Larry Larry United States of America United States of America
  • “Very nice hotel, very nice area, the room was beautiful, everything was clean, I slept like a baby, and just downstairs there is a little shop until almost midnight to buy munchies and drinks if not...”
    Mpgreene Mpgreene Chile Chile

Categories:

  • Staff8.6
  • Facilities7.5
  • Cleanliness7.8
  • Comfort7.7
  • Value for money7.8
  • Location8.1
  • Free WiFi8.1

Stay in the heart of Los Angeles

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American Hotel is located in the Downtown Los Angeles Arts district in Los Angeles, 1.7 mi from L.A. Live.
STAPLES Center is 13 minutes' drive away from American Hotel.

Every room at this hotel is air conditioned and features a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Some rooms feature a seating area where you can relax. Rooms come with a shared bathroom. American Hotel features free WiFi throughout the property.

You will find concierge service at the property.

The hotel also offers car hire. Microsoft Theater is 1.7 mi from American Hotel, while Dodger Stadium is 13 minutes' drive away from American Hotel. Los Angeles International Airport is an hours' drive away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.1 for a two-person trip.

American Hotel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Dec 3, 2015

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Most popular amenities
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Facilities for disabled guests
Laundry
Air conditioning
Heating

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.1)

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Availability

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Room Type
Sleeps
 
1 queen bed
Bedroom :
1 queen bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
2 bunk beds
and
1 queen bed
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
8.6
Facilities
7.5
Cleanliness
7.8
Comfort
7.7
Value for money
7.8
Location
8.1
Free WiFi
8.1
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Michael
    IrelandIreland
    “It was excellent and very good value and perfect for my stay with very friendly staff.”
  • Ana
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “I loved the views, the neighborhood, the wonderful atmosphere and exceptional service”
  • Allison
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “- Location is close to a very nice artsy of town + Little Tokyo - Simple & clean facilities but everything you need is provided (towels, soap and shampoo available in shared bathroom) - Not much contact with staff, but they were friendly and...”
  • Armando
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “great location ,staff where great and it’s really clean the front office lady made it really easy and simple to check in. will be staying here again”
  • Moses
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The area! I grew up in the building and it was a pleasure to be surrounded by familiar things.”
  • Eric
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Can't really beat the location. Best district near DTLA for easy walks to all forms of food, coffee, beer. Clean for age of building.”
  • Angelovska
    North MacedoniaNorth Macedonia
    “People working on the reception were pleasent. Nice and clean room with bed, fridge and chair. Shared bathroom -also very clean. Excellent location! Around 20-30min walking to Union Station and Little Tokyo. Many restaurants around. You could...”
  • Parada
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “I liked the great price & location. The setup was nice & the room was clean as well. The sheets smelled nice.”
  • Larry
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Nice Staff. Clean Room. Clean Shared Bathrooms. Quirky Style and Up and Coming Neighborhood.”
  • Mpgreene
    ChileChile
    “Very nice hotel, very nice area, the room was beautiful, everything was clean, I slept like a baby, and just downstairs there is a little shop until almost midnight to buy munchies and drinks if not wanting to go out.”
Property questions and answers
Browse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the property
The property usually replies within a few days
  • What do mean shared bathroom? Share with who?
    Our rooms do not have their own bathrooms. Our bathrooms are located in the hallway shared by the guests on each floor.
    Answered on 30 July 2019
  • Do you offer a place to store our luggage before check in times?
    Yes. Please see the front desk and let them know you'd like to drop off luggage before check-in.
    Answered on 6 August 2021
  • Room description says no parking, where do guests staying with you park?
    There is street parking, and a public parking lot next door to the hotel.
    Answered on 29 January 2020
  • What’s the easiest and most cost effective way to get from LAX to your hotel? Your listing says 1 hour but google maps says 30 minutes
    We would recommend taking the LAX FlyAway Bus from LAX to Union Station, which costs $9.75 for a one-way trip as of April 2022. From Union Station to ..
    Answered on 24 April 2022
  • Is there a nightly deposit? Do you clean the rooms daily?
    There is a $100 deposit per stay. There is no daily housekeeping.
    Answered on 7 November 2021
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Amenities of American Hotel
Most popular amenities
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Facilities for disabled guests
Laundry
Air conditioning
Heating
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shared toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
View
  • City view
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Media & Technology
  • iPod dock
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • TV
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Baggage storage
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Safe
General
  • Convenience store on site
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

American Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

3:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of USD 100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 21

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa Discover Diners Club American Express American Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Please note: The entrance to this property is not handicap accessible.

Please note: Special conditions apply if booking 5 rooms or more.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

A damage deposit of USD 100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about American Hotel

  • The prices at American Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • American Hotel is 0.7 miles from the center of Los Angeles.

  • American Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Room options at American Hotel include:

      • Double
      • Suite
      • Family

    • Check-in at American Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.