Creating an oasis of tranquility in the heart of downtown Los Angeles is what the 21-story Kyoto Grand Hotel and Gardens is all about. Its newly renovated accommodations feature an Asian-fusion dycor that sets a tone of elegance with sophistication. Combine this with the full-service attention one would expect from a world class hotel and the result is a chic, distinguished place to stay in downtown Los Angeles.
Each of the hotel's 434 guestrooms has deluxe bedding, a spacious floor plan, floor-to-ceiling picture windows, and such modern amenities as WiFi Internet access and premium television channels. Standard amenities include a multiple-line telephone with private voicemail, an iHome clock radio with docking station, a laptop computer-sized safe, a refrigerator (on request), a coffee/tea maker, hairdryer, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, premium bath amenities and complimentary weekday newspaper. The entire hotel is 100% nonsmoking and TAG approved.
Standard accommodations at Kyoto Grand Hotel and Gardens feature a one king bed or two queen beds with crisp, white linens and a flat screen television in deluxe rooms. The hotel's twenty Kyoto Grand Suites have tatami mats and futons, private sleeping quarters and a separate living space. All guestrooms are ADA compliant.
On the premises of the hotel, guests will find a gift shop, an ATM for banking, a dry cleaning service and laundry facilities. A fitness center is available for guest use, featuring weight training and such cardio as treadmills, an elliptical machine, lifecycle exercise bikes, and a StairMaster. The on-site business center offers use of a copier, scanner, computer stations, and printer as well as Internet access. Don's Hair Salon is the hotel's full-service beauty salon, and LA City Senseis provides a concierge service with expert guidance on local events and attractions.
Complete meeting and event planning services are available along with 15,000 square feet of flexible banquet and conference space, including the hotel's 6,000-square-foot outdoor garden on the roof. Spaces for groups up to 650 people can be booked for catered meals, receptions, weddings, business meetings and social activities.
The Kyoto Grand Hotel and Gardens also offers a number of restaurants and chic lounges for dining and private parties. These range from the Azalea Gardens with its traditional California cuisine to the award-winning Thousand Cranes restaurant specializing in Japanese cuisine and the tappanyaki-style Garden Grill. Beverages and after-hours socializing can be enjoyed at the garden-level Genji Bar, the Rendezvous Lounge off the lobby, and the al fresco Pangea Garden on the roof. Room service is also available from 5:30am to 11pm daily.
The Kyoto Grand Hotel and Gardens is located at the intersection of Los Angeles and Second streets. The address is 120 South Los Angeles Street, Los Angeles, California 90012. To get there from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), take the I-105 East to I-110 North and exit at 4th Street. From here, turn right and continue about six blocks to Los Angeles Street, and then turn left. The hotel is two blocks down on the right. In addition to valet and self parking, complimentary shuttle transportation is provided to Los Angeles/Hollywood attractions within three miles of the hotel.
