HOTELS
Trends:
After an exciting couple of years welcoming properties like The
Conrad, Downtown LA Proper, The Hoxton and more, Downtown Los Angeles remains
at the centre of hotel innovation with the Delphi opening in what used to be
the Standard featuring a newly designed lobby and bar, and the long-awaited
dual-branded AC and MOXY property opening earlier this summer. These conjoining
hotels welcome fun-loving guests to enjoy sweeping views of the city, artistic
design, signature dining and meeting spaces just steps away from LA Live and
the Los Angeles Convention Centre.
RECENTLY
OPENED
Dual-Branded Moxy Downtown Los Angeles and AC Hotel Downtown Los
Angeles
Open now
With a multitude of experiences under one roof, Moxy Downtown Los
Angeles and AC Hotel Downtown Los Angeles are DTLA’s newest destinations for
visitors and locals. Located in the heart of Downtown, directly across from the
Los Angeles Convention Center and Crypto.com Arena, the two hotels offer a
total of 727 guestrooms and an unprecedented 13 dining and entertainment
options, including Level 8, a collection of restaurants, bars and lounges that
highlight the neighbourhood’s diverse cultures and cuisines. The property will
also feature a Miami-meets-Copacabana pool deck and over 13,000 square feet of
flexible meeting and social events space with a design inspired by DTLA’s industrial
heritage.
https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/laxox-moxy-downtown-los-angeles/overview/
https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/laxav-ac-hotel-downtown-los-angeles/overview/
Palihotel
Hollywood
Open
now
Designed
to be a charming hideaway in the heart of Hollywood, Palihotel Hollywood will
include 74 rooms and suites, a guest-exclusive café and bar, and a courtyard
pool at its prime Sunset Boulevard location. Interiors will reflect Palisociety’s
signature designs, with inspirations from vintage Los Angeles. The property
will also feature the inviting Benny’s on the Blvd. serving a delicious daytime
menu, poolside snacks, and playful cocktails.
https://www.palisociety.com/hotels/hollywood
The
Delphi Los Angeles
Open
now
In
Ancient Greece, Delphi was considered the centre of the world. A few thousand
years later, that essence now resides at 550 Flower Street: a staple of
Downtown Los Angeles’ silhouette. Once the headquarters of Superior Oil, and
then, the focal point of the city’s early 2000’s revitalization, the address is
once again home to creativity, culture, and hospitality. Their 207 rooms and
two penthouses err on the side of understated, yet teem with high-touch
amenities and design elements. Denae’s Diner has recently opened on the ground
floor, offering all-day dining in a modern-day interpretation of the classic
diner.
https://www.thedelphihotel.com/
RECENTLY
ANNOUNCED
Mama
Shelter Downtown Los Angeles
Opening
2026
It
was recently announced that the second Mama Shelter location in Los Angeles
will transform the existing Mart South Building in the Downtown Fashion
District. The property will boast 145 standard rooms and four suites, as well
as a three festive food and beverage offerings with an all-day dining concept,
a café on ground floor and a rooftop bar and terrace overlooking the city. The
new concept is expected to open in early 2026.
ATTRACTIONS
& ENTERTAINMENT
Trends:
Los
Angeles attractions and theme parks offer something for the entire family, from
state-of-the-art rides to behind-the-scenes tours that celebrate films and
storytelling. Get up close and personal with seasonal events, interactive
dining experiences, and new statues honouring our heroes - Wonder Woman and the
late Kobe Bryant.
RECENT
UPDATES
Universal
Studios Hollywood
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Halloween Horror Nights returns to LA with a terrifying 2023 line-up featuring the demonic
“Evil Dead Rise” and frightening original houses, “Monstruos: The Monsters
of Latin America” and “Holidayz in Hell.” The notorious “Terror Tram”
returns with “Terror Tram…The Exterminatorz” to petrify guests starting
Thursday, September 7 and running select nights through October 31.
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Toad joins SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™ as a new walk-about character and will now be on hand
to meet and interact with guests visiting from around the world. Since
opening in early 2023, SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™ is located within an expanded
area of Universal Studios Hollywood. Within the vibrancy of colors and
architectural ingenuity sits the groundbreaking “Mario Kart™: Bowser’s
Challenge” ride, as well as many interactive activities to engage the
entire family within the captivating Mushroom Kingdom.
https://www.universalstudioshollywood.com/
Warner
Bros Studio Tours
The
Wonder Woman Statue was recently revealed for locals and visitors to enjoy. As
part of an ongoing partnership between DC Comics, Warner Bros. Discovery, the
seven-and-a-half foot tall bronze Wonder Woman statue stands as a Warrior for
Peace at the entrance to the Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood in Burbank,
California.
https://www.wbstudiotour.com/
Fork
n’ Film
Fork n' Film brings the best cinema to life with the finest
culinary experiences with multi-course, pre-set menus, complemented with
specially crafted mocktails. Each element of the dining experience is
thoughtfully curated to transport you into the world of the film that serves as
our inspiration. Coming to Los Angeles in Little Tokyo and at an array of other
unique locations throughout Los Angeles offerings movie screenings like
Ratatouille, Harry Potter and Elf. https://www.forknfilm.com
UPCOMING
Bluey
X Camp Interactive Experience
Opening
November 6
Calling all Bluey fans! Come laugh, play, and pretend with
Bluey, Bingo, Mum, and Dad, everyone’s favourite family. At Bluey x CAMP the
entire family can step inside Bluey’s house for an unforgettable immersive
adventure that ends with a meet-and-greet with Bluey and Bingo. Head over to
the Westfield Century City Camp Store to venture inside the Heeler house and
into what feels like a live episode of the show.
https://camp.com/bluey
Kobe Bryant Statue
February 2024
The Los Angeles Lakers will pay tribute to Hall of Famer and
former Lakers All-Star Kobe Bryant with a bronze statue in front of Crypto.com
Arena, previously Staples Center, where Kobe played his entire 20-year NBA
career. The statue will be unveiled on February 8, 2024 before the Laker's home
game that evening.
https://www.nba.com/lakers/news/lakers-to-unveil-kobe-bryant-statue-on-2-8-24
Universal
Studios Hollywood: Construction begins on new roller coaster
Themed
to Universal Pictures’ iconic Fast & Furious film franchise and equipped with a state-of-the-art ride system uniquely
created to engulf guests within the dynamic Fast
& Furious universe, this all-new roller coaster will benefit
from Universal Destinations & Experiences’ decades-long expertise in
revolutionizing the development of the contemporary roller coaster across its
global theme park destinations. Stay tuned for updates.
https://www.nbcumv.com/mediavillage/