Los Angeles Athletic Club vs Similar Hotels

Rooms are spacious and comfortable; however, some guests mentioned the need for renovations.

Rooms are often described as comfortable, spacious with great bathrooms and character, but several comments mention small or dark rooms, street-noise and small bathrooms in some units.

Room quality varied; some rooms had issues with layout and temperature control.

Mixed reviews on comfort; some experienced issues with room arrangements.

The room was a good size and clean, but some rooms may need renovation.

Multiple reviewers explicitly praise cleanliness (e.g., 'La propreté du lieu est irréprochable', 'clean'); one mention of a sewage issue, but overall cleanliness is reported as very good.

There were notable cleanliness issues mentioned, including dirty carpets and the need for better attention to room cleanliness.

Several reviews mentioned that rooms were old and gross, with some bathrooms peeling.

The hotel has a very good location, close to amenities.

Many reviewers praise the central location and walking access to attractions and dining; a minority note it can feel far from some central areas or that the immediate neighborhood can be seedy with homelessness/urine smell—overall location sentiment is very positive but mixed.

The hotel is praised for its good location with beautiful views.

Hotel is in a prime location with many attractions nearby.

Staff were described as kind, welcoming, and knowledgeable, providing good service.

Service is frequently highlighted as excellent, helpful and hardworking ('staff were excellent', 'staff super-helpful', 'very patient and sympa'); a few isolated reports of unfriendly staff or slow restaurant service, but overall service sentiment is strongly positive.

Staff is described as very friendly, accommodating, and providing good service.

Staff were consistently welcoming and attentive, with specific praise for dining experience.

The renewed restaurant offers good food, but more staffing is needed.

The roof terrace restaurant and food are explicitly praised ('great food at the roof terrace'); there are occasional service slowdowns and temporary closures due to filming, but overall F&B is well regarded.

Breakfast and restaurant offerings were highlighted positively.

Food quality praised, especially service in the dining area.

The hotel offers incredible gym amenities and exceptional shared spaces.

Rooftop restaurant, pool/bar and characterful public spaces are praised; however filming during some stays limited access to main restaurant and gym, and parking/valet issues were noted.

The pool and rooftop areas received positive feedback, enhancing the stay.

Good facilities, though the Club Lounge was closed during the stay.

The price is reasonable compared to others downtown, but not the cheapest.

Mixed sentiment: some call it 'great value' and 'luxury for a nice price', while others describe the hotel as 'very expensive' and criticize high parking/valet costs—net sentiment below the overall target.

Some guests felt the pricing did not match the overall quality, especially with extra charges.

Despite being paid with points, unexpected fees still felt excessive.