http://www.travelpost.com//hotels/Figueroa_Hotel/hid67785 TravelPost.com - Hotel reviews, information, and rates from thousands of websites http://www.travelpost.com//hotels/Figueroa_Hotel/r547106 Sunset magazine was right - this is truly a gem in the heart of LA. Not for the chrome, tile, and plush carpet set but if you are looking for a lot of character and great ambiance this is it. Clean, comfortable, and very unique. Buffet breakfast http://www.travelpost.com//hotels/Figueroa_Hotel/r547106 http://www.travelpost.com//hotels/Figueroa_Hotel/r389406 So this may not be the fairest posting, but in researching hotels in the area I called the 1-800 number on their website, and recieved a muffled "...hello?" I thought I had the wrong number so I asked if I had the hotel, she replied sounding put out http://www.travelpost.com//hotels/Figueroa_Hotel/r389406 http://www.travelpost.com//hotels/Figueroa_Hotel/r1123167 I can spill my secret now that I no longer do business in LA, but will sincerely miss this hotel. We stayed here for years, it evolved from Santa Fe style to Moroccan since Staples Center went in and the downtown was cleaned up. The hotel manager gets bored and is constantly fixing it. Very well priced, and great location. Truly charming bartenders, and they always take good care of you! Hi Uno, Peter and Sidee (sp?) http://www.travelpost.com//hotels/Figueroa_Hotel/r1123167 http://www.travelpost.com//hotels/Figueroa_Hotel/r1123159 we dropped by the bar at the hotel on the recommendation of a friend and despite the very empty saturday night street, were pleasantly surprised at what we found inside. getting to the bar required walking through the ornate and exotic hotel lobby. entrance, indeed! the bar is reminiscent of a resort bar with tables nestled into little pockets near the shrubbery around a coffin shaped, color-changing pool. very romantic or perfect place to bring fascinating guests who you'd actually like to speak with all night. not a scene-y place by any means. a fresh breath of air. they closed up a little early, which in l.a. means you're back on the hunt before the clock strikes two. luckily, it's right across the street from the 24 hour eatery, the pantry. http://www.travelpost.com//hotels/Figueroa_Hotel/r1123159 http://www.travelpost.com//hotels/Figueroa_Hotel/r504039 I was forced to stay here for a convention I was attending for work. For $180 per night, I was certainly expecting something like working phones, showers and sinks that drained properly, and central air. Ohhh, not here! Here is what you do get for $180 per night: TV's with 4 working channels Not 1 clock in your room, let alone the entire hotel Strange black cats wondering around the pool area Dirty grungy hallways leading to your death pad of a room Chinsy decorations Noisy window mounted a/c units Worn out bath towels that were the size of dish towels Needless to say, I probably would not recommend anyone staying here. Your better off sleeping on the streets with the 4 bums that occupied the 2 corners of the intersections. http://www.travelpost.com//hotels/Figueroa_Hotel/r504039 http://www.travelpost.com//hotels/Figueroa_Hotel/r378424 My mother and I (her daughter) recently stayed here during a Los Angeles anime convention. At first glance, the hotel is a paradise. Beautiful architecture despite an outward unattractiveness, incredible pool and garden area, and comfy - if small - rooms. We were especially pleased with the location, as it is a simple and comfortable walking distance from some nice restaurants and the convention center itself. Don't let yourself be taken in by this!! Upon settling in, we found a flea on one of our beds (we know it couldn't have come with us, because we live in an area where fleas can't survive). Upon returning home, we were infuriated to discover bug bites all along our arms and legs - anywhere our PJs didn't cover (we are not 100% certain these were picked up during our stay there, but the flea didn't really offer his vote of confidence). If you request a room and a hotel doesn't have it, they'll generally upgrade you as an apology - not here! We were downgraded to a room that could barely accomodate our needs. We were told after having several visitors - and not ONCE beforehand - that visitors, outside food, and generally being a social human being are not permitted. The bathrooms are tiny, and your water temperature while bathing is determined by who on your floor is flushing the toilet at any given time. Our third guest found this out when someone three doors down flushed...and she suffered a minor burn. We were forced to pack a lot because of circumstances presented to us, and the manager openly accused us of lying about how many we were housing - first over the phone, and then to our faces! As if this wasn't enough, when we attempted to defend ourselves, he screamed at us in front of the entire lobby: staff, customers, and everyone else! I have never felt so undermined and insulted in my entire life, not even in grade school. He offered us no chance to explain ourselves, and proved to be incredibly rude and obnoxious towards us (yet we noticed he treated his male customers with much more respect)! When we tried to seek another audience with him, he ignored us and started badgering his staff. Oh, and one more thing - they advertise 'free wireless,' but they make you pay eight dollars. And they won't accept cash; you must pay with a credit card or you don't get your internet. People there for business and e-mailing had best consider themselves warned. In conclusion, AVOID, AVOID, AVOID! I didn't even want to leave my dead skin cells behind, much less my mother's hard-earned money! That was the worst hotel experience of my entire life - and my family frequents a whole lot of hotels. http://www.travelpost.com//hotels/Figueroa_Hotel/r378424 http://www.travelpost.com//hotels/Figueroa_Hotel/r504040 My mother and I (her daughter) recently stayed here during a Los Angeles anime convention. At first glance, the hotel is a paradise. Beautiful architecture despite an outward unattractiveness, incredible pool and garden area, and comfy - if small - rooms. We were especially pleased with the location, as it is a simple and comfortable walking distance from some nice restaurants and the convention center itself. Don't let yourself be taken in by this!! Upon settling in, we found a flea on one of our beds (we know it couldn't have come with us, because we live in an area where fleas can't survive). Upon returning home, we were infuriated to discover bug bites all along our arms and legs - anywhere our PJs didn't cover (we are not 100% certain these were picked up during our stay there, but the flea didn't really offer his vote of confidence). If you request a room and a hotel doesn't have it, they'll generally upgrade you as an apology - not here! We were downgraded to a room that could barely accomodate our needs. We were told after having several visitors - and not ONCE beforehand - that visitors, outside food, and generally being a social human being are not permitted. The bathrooms are tiny, and your water temperature while bathing is determined by who on your floor is flushing the toilet at any given time. Our third guest found this out when someone three doors down flushed...and she suffered a minor burn. We were forced to pack a lot because of circumstances presented to us, and the manager openly accused us of lying about how many we were housing - first over the phone, and then to our faces! As if this wasn't enough, when we attempted to defend ourselves, he screamed at us in front of the entire lobby: staff, customers, and everyone else! I have never felt so undermined and insulted in my entire life, not even in grade school. He offered us no chance to explain ourselves, and proved to be incredibly rude and obnoxious towards us (yet we noticed he treated his male customers with much more respect)! When we tried to seek another audience with him, he ignored us and started badgering his staff. Oh, and one more thing - they advertise 'free wireless,' but they make you pay eight dollars. And they won't accept cash; you must pay with a credit card or you don't get your internet. People there for business and e-mailing had best consider themselves warned. In conclusion, AVOID, AVOID, AVOID! I didn't even want to leave my dead skin cells behind, much less my mother's hard-earned money! That was the worst hotel experience of my entire life - and my family frequents a whole lot of hotels. http://www.travelpost.com//hotels/Figueroa_Hotel/r504040 http://www.travelpost.com//hotels/Figueroa_Hotel/r1123155 pros: Beautiful pool, good locationI recently attended a worldwide convention and stayed at the Hotel Figueroa. The hotel was chosen by a member of our group. When I read the reviews of the hotel I was skeptical but kept an open mind. We arrived in our room late at night. The hotel appeared dark and mysterious. I was surprised by the darkness of the room. It was very difficult to see while unpacking our suitcases, even after taking the lamp shades off every lamp in the room. The next morning we arose (at 6 am) to the sounds of construction. This was not the hotel's fault but it occurred for the 6 mornings we were there. The hotel room had very limited amenities (no coffee maker, no hair dryer, only 12 channels on the TV, no radio). Air conditioning was supplied by a window unit, which was also very loud and needed to be on because of the hot weather. The maid service came after 3 pm every day. By then, we were back in our room and wanted to relax before the evening festivities. The hotel room was not very clean and we fixed the toilet on several occasions. The bath tub clogged every time we had a shower (filled up while we were taking a shower). There is a beautiful pool and bar located at the rear of the hotel. However, I was very surprised that even though the hotel was filled to capacity, there was no one manning the bar at the pool for the entire time we were in the hotel. Two couples in our party spoke to us about their experience. One waited 3 days for someone to fix their shower. The other couple did not get the double bed they booked. Instead they were given 2 single beds. I kept an open mind during my stay and enjoyed my time in LA, in spite of the inadequate accommodations. I am happy that my children did not accompany us on this trip. I can not recommend this hotel. http://www.travelpost.com//hotels/Figueroa_Hotel/r1123155 http://www.travelpost.com//hotels/Figueroa_Hotel/r1123151 Notice the negative reviews here are all from people who want some kind of "scene" or have some sort of unrealistic expectations. This is not a scenester, hipster, DJ bar/hotel for party people trying to showoff and score. This place is for people who aren't loud, obnoxious drunks. The patrons are often more mature people who just want to have conversation in an unparalleled setting without having to yell over music and/or frat kids. My girlfriend and I have been going here for years and enjoying the classiness of it all and have consistantly been treated with kindness and respect. Because we are kind and respectful customers. We appreciate that the owner, staff, and security has no tolerance for inappropriate behavior and it's that committment to style and atmosphere that keeps us coming back. My girlfriend and I enjoyed it so much that there was no question we should have our wedding there. Though our event was very small, the staff still treated us as if we were paying a fortune to be there. They were attentive, professional, and made every effort to make our wedding a memorable experience for us and our guests. To the people who call this place "boring" or "dull," just keep in mind that not every place is designed to cater to YOUR needs. LA is full of party places, so why not go there instead of trying to turn this place into a party? I certainly don't go to a dance club and complain about the noise so why come to the Figueroa and complain about the quiet? The Figueroa is literally an oasis in the middle of the city. I can't say enough about the beauty of the hotel and the patio. We stayed in a suite for our wedding and it was absolutely breathtaking. If you want a break from the bar scene and just want to enjoy a space and your company, this is it. http://www.travelpost.com//hotels/Figueroa_Hotel/r1123151 http://www.travelpost.com//hotels/Figueroa_Hotel/r504041 Stayed there for a conference, and was highly disappointed. Rooms were dark, not clean, and the bathroom was almost too small for one person. My co-worker actually had gum in his sheets. Went down to the breakfast buffet, and was charged $2 for a bowl of cereal. When I called down to request a wake-up call, the unprofessional staff acted like they'd never heard of this before. Shower/tub was gross, room was dingy, way overpriced. One of our head guys sent out an email later with "Top 10 Reasons You Don't Want to Stay at the Hotel Figueroa" and other co-workers passed time rewriting the words to "Welcome to the Hotel California." My favorite part was when my boss said, "Let's blow this joint!" http://www.travelpost.com//hotels/Figueroa_Hotel/r504041