Freehand Los Angeles

Location is great. Rooftop is amazing. Very kind and helpful staff.

The hotel aesthetic is so nice the lobby is comfortable and inviting (minus the no outside food/drink signs) a great place to sip coffee or wait for your ride. The shared female quad is nice, I usually like the upper bunks but I’m glad I got a lower. There’s no shade covering for the lengthwise of the bed, the only shade covering is at the footbed which could make sense in a six or 8 person room. Idk why there isn’t a shade it can be easily added but that being said expect little privacy in your bed. The bed is comfortable, the blanket is one of those flannel covers hotels usually use in between flat sheets, very thin and best to bring another blanket or wear a sweatshirt if you run cold. Sheets were very white and very clean. No shampoo/soap/conditioner in the bathroom which was fine for me the room came with one towel, which was in the locker. Don’t forget your lock.

Liked the design of the room and the easy reach to plenty of amenities and things to see around DTLA. That shower was heavenly. The water pressure was incredibly good. A large CVS within walking distance and a very small convenience store across the street. They have a small ATM and essentials for whatever you may need.

I looked forward to hiding away in my bunk. Make sure to bring ear plugs, just in case someone snores. The staff switched me to a all female room at arrival which was awesome. And my roomies were all quiet and nice, from all ends of the globe. I wish my towel had been changed one more time during the one week stay, and I wished for more towel hooks in the bathroom.

Excellent staff behaviour (reception + housekeeping staff). Situated at a prime location in the city. There were music events and solo performances by various artists at the lounge region in some of the evenings that were accessible to all the residents. The basement has a gym and the rooftop has a pool which is accessible to the residents ( both of which are maintained by the staff). I would probably opt to stay here if visiting L.A. in the future.