Downtown Los Angeles Attractions

 

Downtown Los Angeles Main Attractions

 

The Standard Downtown LA is centrally located in the heart of resurging downtown Los Angeles, just blocks away from downtown LA’s primary attractions – including the Staples Center, Nokia Theater, Walt Disney Concert Hall, Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, LA Financial District, Little Tokyo and Dodger Stadium.  Enjoy these sites and return to the Standard in just minutes to enjoy top shelf amenities, 24 hour restaurant, and the award winning Rooftop bar with great city views. 

LA Financial District (0 blocks)

The Standard Downtown LA is in the epi center of the Financial District – with most major banks within a few blocks: California Bank and Trust is just across the street, Citigroup Center, US Bank Tower and City National Plaza are just a block away. Wells Fargo Center, Bank of America Plaza and Mellon Bank are just 2 blocks and Union Bank just three blocks. Walk to all main downtown attractions come back to the Standard to relax at the pool and great food at our restaurant.  See downtown LA map

Walt Disney Concert Hall (4 blocks)

Designed by architect Frank Gehry, the Walt Disney Concert Hall is the new home of the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Designed to be one of the most acoustically sophisticated concert halls in the world, the Walt Disney Concert Hall provides both visual and aural intimacy for an unparalleled musical experience.  From the stainless steel curves of its striking exterior to the state-of-the-art acoustics of the hardwood-paneled main auditorium, the 3.6-acre complex embodies the unique energy and creative spirit of the city of Los Angeles and its orchestra. See downtown LA map

Dorothy Chandler Pavilion (5 blocks) 

Part of the famed Los Angeles Music Center that also includes the Mark Taper Forum, Ahmanson Theatre and Disney Concert Hall, the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion boasts one of the largest stages in the country with 3,200 seats.  The centerpiece of an eleven-acre, four-theatre performing arts complex, the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion spreads over four elegant tiers, with chandeliers, wide curving stairways and rich décor.  See downtown LA map

MOCA - The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles (4 blocks)

MOCA is the only museum in Los Angeles devoted exclusively to contemporary art.  MOCA has developed one of the nation's most renowned permanent collections, now numbering over 5,000 works and steadily growing.  See downtown LA map

Nokia Theater L.A. Live (7 blocks)

A preferred indoor venue for performers and fans alike, the 7,100-seat NOKIA Theatre L.A. LIVE offers guests mid-sized intimacy, with no seat further from the stage than 220 feet, exceptional comfort and amenities.  Anchoring the new L.A. LIVE entertainment district, NOKIA Theatre L.A. LIVE will is the largest stage in southern California.  See downtown LA map

Staples Center (8 blocks)

 As the home of five professional sports franchises - the NBA's Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers, the NHL's Los Angeles Kings, the AFL's Los Angeles Avengers and the WNBA's Los Angeles Sparks - STAPLES Center has proven to be a home court advantage for the local teams.  See downtown LA map

Dodger Stadium (5 minutes)

Dodger Stadium is one of Southern California's most treasured landmarks with a breathtaking view of downtown Los Angeles to the south; green, tree-lined Elysian hills to the north and east; and the San Gabriel Mountains beyond. Dodger Stadium field was named the best in baseball by Sports Illustrated in 2003 in a poll of Major League players. Of the responses, 23.2 percent of players rated Dodger Stadium as the best-quality playing field, more than twice as many as any other stadium.  Take advantage of The Standard's - Dodger Home Run Hotel Package and stay over and enjoy Downtown LA

Little Tokyo (11 blocks)

Little Tokyo, also known as Little Tokyo Historic District, is a National Historic Landmark District.  The Japanese American Cultural & Community Center is located in Little Tokyo, as well as the Japanese American National Museum. Also located in Little Tokyo is The Geffen Contemporary and East West Players, one of the nation's first Asian American theatre companies, specializing in live theater written and performed by Asian American artists, is located in Little Tokyo, performing in the David Henry Hwang Theater.  See downtown LA map