American Hotel

We arrived around 8 a.m. Firstly we talked with Masuma she was so friendly. She told that we should wait till clock in hour but we can take a shower (restrooms common) we can put our backpacks to office etc. We felt really happy thanks to this hospitality. Then, in 10 mins she arrange our room and we checked in earlier. Also location is great because after subway we walked just 7-8 mins. Thank you for everything. You felt us like in our home!

Ok, it's downtown LA so the area isn't amazing, but we always felt safe day or night walking around here and over to Little Tokyo. The hotel itself is decent enough and good value for the price. The room was spacious and comfortable. Bathrooms were good too, there was one on each level that was private as well as ones with cubicles so it wasn't a problem sharing. They always seemed to get cleaned well too. Didn't have too many interactions with staff but those we did were good, let us check in early which after a 12-hour flight was amazing. Taps in the sinks in the bathrooms were a bit annoying because you couldn't control the temperature. When we return to LA we will probably stay in somewhere like Santa Monica, but can't complain for DT.

It was a long ride from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to the American Hotel located at the center of the inspiring Downtown Arts District. Quite an expensive taxi ride; nonetheless, I gladly reached the place where I had to stay for almost a week before my onward journey to Asia. Fortunately, someone came running down the steep stairs to open the door; and he assisted me with my heavy luggage. His name's Justin if I wasn't mistaken. (I had no idea what the door code was!) There was no elevator in the hotel, and I had to ascend the steep stairs to check in on the second floor. A security deposit of US $100 had to be given upon check-in but the same was refundable on check-out time. However, I haggled for $50 deposit which was then refunded back to my debit card after a week. My room was on the second floor and it had a double bed that was comfortable enough, conducive to a good sleep. There was a convenient water and ice dispenser on the same floor. The shared toilets and bathrooms were very clean. What I appreciated most was the concern and helpfulness of the staff, especially regarding the television. The remote control was not working for the TV system; and they did not stop rectifying it till the next day. When I opened the door the next morning, a new remote control was by my door with a note, "this one should work now; and in case still not, let us know.". A warm "Thank You" to the staff of the American Hotel. Your property had complemented my visit to Los Angeles, California.