The Historic Mayfair Hotel is centrally located in downtown Los Angeles within the vicinity of many cultural landmarks and attractions. Our downtown hotel in Los Angeles is an ideal fit for foreign tourists and exchange students with extended stay suites and budget European-style accommodations. The Mayfair was modeled after European hotels in the 1920s. Shuttle service is available to and from the Los Angeles International Airport and the Burbank Bob Hope Airport; contact the hotel concierge for scheduling and pricing. There is a spectacular view of the Hollywood sign from the windows of many Deluxe rooms in the Mayfair. Visitors can take a trip through entertainment history during their stay in Los Angeles with Hollywood close by. Many of Los Angeles’s most iconic attractions are only 15-20 minutes away from the Mayfair by Metrolink, bus or car. You can also take the train from Union Station, just a few miles away, to other parts of California or even other states!
Points of Interest
Take a stroll around downtown and visit Angel’s Flight on Bunker Hill to ride the shortest railway in the world, and the updated Pershing Square, a park that often shows evening movies and hosts lunchtime concerts. You can attend a convention at the Los Angeles Convention Center or take the Metro to the cultural areas of Little Tokyo, Chinatown, Koreatown or Olvera Street. Discover Asia and our neighbors in Mexico while visiting Los Angeles with authentic cuisine, architecture and novelty gift shops in these areas.
Theatres & Venues
The Mayfair Hotel is the best hotel for those attending events at the Nokia Theatre, L.A. Live, or Club Nokia. You can catch all kinds of live entertainment between the three hotspots, from festivals to marathons and concerts at the nearby Staples Center. L.A. Live is the “most entertaining place on the planet” with restaurants, movie theaters, The Grammy Museum and so much more. You can also witness an incredible music performance from the Los Angeles Philharmonic at the Walt Disney Concert Hall as part of the Music Center in downtown Los Angeles. Another nearby popular historic music venue is the Wiltern Theatre in Koreatown. Watch a show at the Orpheum Theatre, home to historical Hollywood performances as well as filmings of the hit TV series “American Idol.” You can relive moments in entertainment history by visiting the Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall, former home of the Academy and Emmy awards. Experience a true American pastime by watching a baseball game at the Dodger’s Stadium and don’t forget to try a Dodger dog!
Museums
When you stay in Los Angeles, you are surrounded by art and culture in the form of museums. You can take a trip to the Museum of Contemporary Art’s main hub in downtown Los Angeles for an education in art created after 1940. MOCA holds around 5,000 pieces of visual media ranging from abstract expressionism and pop art by emerging artists. If you’re more interested in history, visit downtown’s Japanese American Museum in the heart of Little Tokyo for real portrayals of Japanese life before WWII and beautiful cultural art such as origami. To witness the intersection of art and history, venture off to the Los Angeles County Museum of Art to see collections of Asian, Latin American, European and American art. Visit the Page Museum at the La Brea Tar Pits for an education on paleontology and Los Angeles before the movies. For more adventures in science, take the kids to the California Science Center to see the new permanent home of the Space Shuttle Orbiter Endeavor, along with 100 other interactive science exhibits. You can also learn about the history and winners of the Grammy Awards at the Grammy Museum in L.A. Live.
Shopping Areas
Need to find souvenirs to bring home to your loved ones? You can get your shopping fix at the nearby Macy’s on Flower Street. We are also just blocks away from the famous Los Angeles Fashion District; 100 blocks of apparel, accessories, textiles, flowers and lofts. Visit the festive Santee Alley for over 150 shopping options for the whole family including toys, perfume gifts and so much more. Also part of the Fashion District is the historic Jewelry District and the Flower District, home to the largest floral selection in the United States. Come in the early morning to see every variety of cut flower, potted plants, dried, silk flowers and floral supplies. If the Fashion District doesn’t meet your shopping needs, you can ride the city bus, town car or taxi to Beverly Hills. Take a stroll along the famous Rodeo Drive and marvel at designer brands such as Armani, Gucci, Chanel, Cartier and Tiffany. The European-style shopping complex is a great place for pictures, window-shopping and finding designer clothing. You can also explore the many retail shops of the Grove and sample ethnic food from all over the world at The Farmer’s Market.
Theme Parks
Looking for thrills for the whole family? Visit Universal Studios Hollywood for movie and television themed rides and attractions. You can be part of “Transformers,” “Terminator 2,” “Jurassic Park,” “Revenge of the Mummy” and many more of your favorite films. As the entertainment capital of Los Angeles, Universal Studios is also home to a working movie studio and a shopping/dining center. At Universal Citywalk, you can experience nightlife, restaurants and catch a movie at the AMC theater. The fun doesn’t stop here-you can take the Purple or Red Line Metro to Union Station and transfer by Amtrak to Disneyland! After just a few hours you’ll see why it’s called “the happiest place on Earth” with rides and attractions inspired by the entertainment of your childhood.
Nightclubs
Downtown is one of the hottest places for Los Angeles nightlife. Visit the Edison, a speakeasy nightclub located in the Higgins Building basement for an education in industrialized Western architecture, known as the sub-genre of science fiction “steampunk.”. You can party the night away at the Belasco Nightclub, formerly a theater, or the trendy rooftop Elevate Lounge. Those who enjoy dancing to house music should check out Exchange Los Angeles for its amazing sound system and dark interior lounge.
Bars
If bars are more your scene, grab a beer at the Library bar, a gastropub with shelves of books for a cozy atmosphere. For good music, whiskey and bourbon, check out Seven Grand on 7th Street. The Golden Gopher has a great selection of liquor, arcade games, pool tables and a photo booth to keep you entertained all night. You can also spend an afternoon catching the latest sports game at the Bonaventure Brewing Company with a pint of your favorite brew.
You won’t regret choosing Los Angeles for your vacation as there is plenty to do, see and explore. Make an online reservation to stay at the Mayfair today! For upcoming downtown Los Angeles events, please visit our blog.
