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Los Angeles Map: Omni Los AngelesOmni Los Angeles Frommer's Highly Recommended

Address
251 S. Olive St
Location Downtown
Phone 800/444-6664, 213/617-3300
Fax 213/617-3399
Web site www.omnihotels.com
Room Information 453 units
Prices $179-$390 double; from $499 suite. Inquire about weekend rates and packages (as low as $179 when this guide was published), which may include breakfast
Credit Cards AE, DC, DISC, MC, V
In Room Amenities A/C, TV w/pay movies, dataport, Wi-Fi w/Select Guest membership, minibar, hair dryer, iron
Parking Valet parking $30

Frommer's Review

The Omni chain forsook its old location (now the Wilshire Grand) to assume this boxy 17-story tower at the top of Bunker Hill because, as they say, location is everything: It's adjacent to the Museum of Contemporary Art and within walking distance of the L.A. Music Center, Walt Disney Concert Hall, and the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, making the Omni Downtown's best base for culture buffs. Recognizing the geographical appeal, the hotel caters to theatergoers more than any of its peers, with complimentary car service until 11:30pm (great for dinner/show evenings), late-night dining during performances, and good-value theater packages.

An eager-to-please staff runs the property beautifully, and public areas enjoy a graceful air thanks to elegant accents and artworks from the likes of Jim Dine and David Hockney. The spacious, conservatively styled rooms are amenity-packed and offer floor-to-ceiling views and oversize bathrooms with tubs and showers; larger rooms also have a chaise. Business rooms feature extra-large work desks with halogen task lighting and desk-level inputs (most also have a fax/copier/printer). At $50 extra for two, Club Level rooms are a great value considering the accompanying freebies: continental breakfast, all-day beverages and pastries, evening cocktails and appetizers. Another reason to book a room here is the Omni's flagship restaurant, Noé, which has been garnering high praise from the local press for its progressive American cuisine with Japanese influences. Tip: Request a room overlooking the Walt Disney Concert Hall.

Facilities: Restaurant; lounge; outdoor heated lap pool; updated exercise room; access to nearby health club; Omni Kids program; concierge; courtesy car within 3-mile radius; business center w/secretarial services; room service; babysitting; laundry service; dry cleaning; executive-level rooms

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.


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