Ben
I really enjoyed the pool and the poolside bar and that is why this is getting 2 stars and not 1, but that’s where it ends. The most important part is the dishonest advertising- and thus pricing- of the rooms.

It's a strong Downtown choice when character matters more than seamless service.
Axel’s rating: 8.2/10 · A design-led, upscale Downtown hotel in a former bank
Hotel Per La is an upscale Downtown hotel whose strongest selling point is character: an ornate former bank, richly decorated rooms and a rooftop pool that feels like part of the evening out. It suits couples and architecture-minded travelers better than anyone seeking a standardized business hotel. Tripadvisor and Expedia guests praise the interiors, beds, dining and staff; the rooftop is a genuine reason to choose it.
The trade-off is consistency. Street noise, limited room storage and uneven handling of maintenance or billing problems recur in guest feedback. The review themes also flag room amenities, bathrooms and sleep as weaker than atmosphere and location. We'd choose it for a Downtown-centered trip where the hotel itself matters, but not for guaranteed quiet or frictionless luxury service.
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649 S Olive St, Los Angeles
The entrance is on Olive Street at 7th, amid Downtown's commercial blocks and dining addresses. Use the junction crossings rather than cutting across traffic. Grand Central Market is 12 minutes on foot; The Broad is 17 minutes, with an uphill approach toward Bunker Hill.
The rooftop pool and Bar Clara are the main draws, supported by Ristorante Per L’Ora, Café Ora and room service. A verified October 5, 2026 Expedia review reported the gym closed for repairs. The hotel advertises a fitness center, but reopening remains unconfirmed.
Checked Oct 28, 2026. Sources: Hotel website · marriott.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Guest reviews and travel times · Hotel supplier catalog.
From $161 a night at Hotel Per La, Autograph Collection, checked Nov 1, 2026. Nov 16–17, 2026, 2 adults: $161 total. Dec 15–17, 2026, 2 adults: $435 total on Axel; Expedia listed $495 for the same stay when seen, checked Nov 1, 2026.
Hotel Per La, Autograph Collection is a design-led, upscale Downtown hotel in a former bank in Los Angeles, United States.
Address: 649 S Olive St, Los Angeles. Property ID: 1267978.
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| Stay | Axel total | Expedia or Booking.com | Difference | Seen | Links |
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| Dec 15 to Dec 17, 2026 · 2 nights | $435 | $495 on Expedia | $60 less (12%) | Nov 2 | Select · Share this stay · Check guest price |
| Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights | $452 | $503 on Expedia | $51 less (10%) | Nov 2 | Select · Share this stay · Check guest price |
| Jan 1 to Jan 3, 2027 · 2 nights | $430 | $470 on Expedia | $40 less (9%) | Nov 2 | Select · Share this stay · Check guest price |
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Total price: $516 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-24 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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| 2026-11-07 | $191 for 1 night · 2 nights $359 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-08 | $168 for 1 night · 2 nights $331 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-09 | $163 for 1 night · 2 nights $357 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-10 | $194 for 1 night · 2 nights $430 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-11 | $236 for 1 night · 2 nights $552 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-12 | $316 for 1 night · 2 nights $712 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-13 | $396 for 1 night · 2 nights $707 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-14 | $311 for 1 night · 2 nights $478 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-15 | $167 for 1 night · 2 nights $328 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-16 | $161 for 1 night · 2 nights $399 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-17 | $238 for 1 night · 2 nights $475 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-18 | $237 for 1 night · 2 nights $477 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-19 | $240 for 1 night · 2 nights $447 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-20 | $207 for 1 night · 2 nights $394 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-21 | $187 for 1 night · 2 nights $353 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-22 | $166 for 1 night · 2 nights $329 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-23 | $163 for 1 night · 2 nights $354 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-24 | $191 for 1 night · 2 nights $382 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-25 | $191 for 1 night · 2 nights $383 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-26 | $192 for 1 night · 2 nights $387 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-27 | $195 for 1 night · 2 nights $389 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-28 | $194 for 1 night · 2 nights $362 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-29 | $168 for 1 night · 2 nights $336 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-30 | $168 for 1 night · 2 nights $390 · up to 14 nights priced |
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| 2026-12-01 | $222 for 1 night · 2 nights $451 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-02 | $229 for 1 night · 2 nights $469 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-03 | $240 for 1 night · 2 nights $468 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-04 | $228 for 1 night · 2 nights $452 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-05 | $224 for 1 night · 2 nights $407 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-06 | $183 for 1 night · 2 nights $397 · up to 14 nights priced |
It's a strong Downtown choice when character matters more than seamless service.
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A useful Downtown base for dining, museums and concerts, not beach days.
Location and comparisons: Reviewed Oct 28, 2026. Sources: Hotel website · marriott.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor.
Travel times from Google's hotel listing; walking unless noted.
Facts checked Oct 28, 2026. Sources: Hotel website · marriott.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Guest reviews and travel times · Hotel supplier catalog.
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