Hotel Indigo Los Angeles Downtown by IHG

Hotel Indigo Los Angeles Downtown by IHG — Los Angeles, United States

Hotel Indigo Los Angeles Downtown by IHG is a design-led, full-service 4-star near L.A. LIVE in Los Angeles, United States.

Address: 899 Francisco Street, Los Angeles. Property ID: 1357327.

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About Hotel Indigo Los Angeles Downtown by IHG

• Property type: Hotel
• 4-star hotel
• 899 Francisco Street, Los Angeles
• City page: Hotels in Los Angeles

Axel's take: 8.0/10

It's a strong downtown event base, provided you accept uneven room condition.

• Choose it for: Arena access, a heated outdoor pool and characterful public spaces.
• Skip it if: You need consistently fresh rooms, dependable quiet or a beach-focused location.

Axel's opinion of Hotel Indigo Los Angeles Downtown by IHG, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Trip.com · metropolislosangeles.com · metro.net. Reviewed Oct 28, 2026.

Room types

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Standard room

• Room features: Fridge
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Standard room with city view

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Standard Quadruple room

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Standard Quadruple room with city view

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Standard Double room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Room features: Fridge
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Standard Double room with city view (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Room features: Fridge; With view
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Standard Twin room (twin beds)

• Beds: twin beds
• Room features: Fridge
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Standard Twin room with city view (twin beds)

• Beds: twin beds
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Premium room

• Room features: Fridge
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Premium room with city view

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Premium Quadruple room

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Premium Quadruple room with city view

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Premium Double room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Room features: Fridge
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Premium Double room with city view (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Room features: Fridge; With view
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Premium Twin room (twin beds)

• Beds: twin beds
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Premium Twin room with city view (twin beds)

• Beds: twin beds
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Double Junior Suite with city view (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Room features: With view
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Double Suite (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Room features: Fridge
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Double Suite with city view (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Room features: Fridge; With view
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1 Bedroom Double Suite (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Bedrooms: 1

1 Bedroom Double Suite with city view (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Bedrooms: 1
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Presidential Double Suite (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
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Location

Downtown event convenience, not a central base for every Los Angeles itinerary.

• The block: The Francisco Street entrance sits within Metropolis, alongside residential towers rather than directly on the arena plaza. Head toward L.A. LIVE for the entertainment cluster; Crypto.com Arena is 12 minutes on foot. This is a high-rise downtown setting, not a neighborhood shopping street.
• Getting around: Use 7th Street/Metro Center for the A, B, D and E lines; walk for arena evenings and use rail or rideshares beyond downtown. The Broad is 13 minutes by transit and Hollywood Walk of Fame 31. For LAX with luggage, we'd favor a direct car ride; the hotel has no airport shuttle.
• After dark: Think event-night downtown, not a quiet retreat. L.A. LIVE gives evenings a nearby destination, but sleep feedback is mixed: 57% of 232 sleep mentions are negative. Light sleepers should weigh that heavily.

Location and comparisons: Reviewed Oct 28, 2026. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Trip.com · metropolislosangeles.com · metro.net.

Best areas in Los Angeles for food lovers

• Downtown LA: 8.5/10 for food lovers. Grand Central Market anchors a broad nearby food selection, while rail connections and strong value leave room for a food-led itinerary.
• Hollywood: 7.9/10 for food lovers. Plenty of nearby restaurants and Vine Street dining make it easy to combine meals, theater and sightseeing.
• Santa Monica: 6.8/10 for food lovers. Main Street restaurants and farmers markets suit a coastal food trip, though hotel value is weak.
• West Hollywood: 6.3/10 for food lovers. Choose your district for late dinners and social dining; Sunset and Santa Monica Boulevard are not one continuous dining strip.
• Pasadena: 5.8/10 for food lovers. Colorado Boulevard and Old Pasadena support walkable meals and browsing, especially when your plans stay northeast.
• Long Beach: 5.8/10 for food lovers.
• Venice & Marina del Rey: 5.8/10 for food lovers.
• Beverly Hills: 5.7/10 for food lovers.
• Manhattan Beach & Hermosa Beach: 4.9/10 for food lovers.
• Universal City: 4.6/10 for food lovers.
• LAX & El Segundo: 4.0/10 for food lovers. Where to stay in Los Angeles for food lovers

Hotels around Hotel Indigo Los Angeles Downtown by IHG

• The Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles (Inside L.A. LIVE). Ritz-Carlton wins when: A luxury event weekend with a rooftop pool and spa. Keep Hotel Indigo Los Angeles Downtown by IHG when: Keep Indigo when a heated pool and full-service facilities are enough, without needing the luxury-hotel experience.
• E-Central Downtown Los Angeles Hotel (Across from L.A. LIVE). E-Central wins when: Spacious rooms and a location across from L.A. LIVE when a pool is irrelevant. Keep Hotel Indigo Los Angeles Downtown by IHG when: Keep Indigo for its heated outdoor pool; E-Central has no pool and also carries noise trade-offs.

Alternatives for the same trip

• Ramada Plaza by Wyndham West Hollywood Hotel & Suites (West Hollywood). Ramada Plaza West Hollywood wins when: Santa Monica Boulevard restaurants and West Hollywood nightlife, accepting dated rooms and sound transfer. Keep Hotel Indigo Los Angeles Downtown by IHG when: Keep Indigo for downtown events, full-service facilities and a more design-led setting.
• Gateway Hotel Santa Monica (Santa Monica). Gateway Santa Monica wins when: An inland Santa Monica base with clean-room and helpful-staff strengths, rather than downtown access. Keep Hotel Indigo Los Angeles Downtown by IHG when: Keep Indigo when the arena, convention center and downtown meetings drive the itinerary.

Getting around from Hotel Indigo Los Angeles Downtown by IHG

Travel times from Google's hotel listing; walking unless noted.

• L.A. Union Station: 9 min by taxi.
• 7th Street / Metro Center: 12 min.
• Hawthorne Municipal Airport: 17 min by taxi.
• Hollywood Burbank Airport: 28 min by taxi.
• Los Angeles International Airport: 29 min by taxi.
• John Wayne Airport: 47 min by taxi.
• Walt Disney Concert Hall: 15 min by transit.
• The Broad: 13 min by transit.
• The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles: 13 min by transit.
• Griffith Observatory: 52 min by transit.
• Los Angeles County Museum of Art: 48 min by transit.
• Dodger Stadium: 37 min by transit.
• Hollywood Walk of Fame: 31 min by transit.
• Crypto.com Arena: 12 min.
• Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County: 24 min by transit.
• Hollywood Sign: 56 min by transit.
• Grand Central Market: 15 min by transit.
• Universal Studios Hollywood: 42 min by transit.

What guests say

• Ratings: 4.3/5 (3,479 reviews).
• Praised: Atmosphere (96% positive); Location (92% positive); Bar or lounge (80% positive).
• Complaints: Sleep quality (57% negative); Parking (55% negative); Bathrooms and toiletries (55% negative). The latest 50 reviews average 4.3/5. Eight of the 10 texts praise service; one faults the amenity fee and one room size and odor. Latest reviews, newest first (all reviews):
• Lucky · 5/5 · Oct 4, 2026: “Nice view of downtown and the staff was very friendly and accommodating. They made me feel welcome right away and it was a pleasure to work with the hotel staff. 5 🌟 stars.”
• Jon · 3/5 · Sep 17, 2026: “It was ok room kinda small and smelled funny for 500 a night. Very small.”
• Peter · 5/5 · Sep 17, 2026: “Great hotel, well located and very quiet. Attentive service and large room. Recommended.”
• Bruce · 5/5 · Sep 8, 2026: “Easy on off freeway. Service is the best the staff care, large rooms and large bathrooms”

Good to know

• Valet parking: $57 plus tax per night; valet only, with in/out privileges. Larger vehicles may incur additional charges.
• Card deposit: $100 per room per night for incidentals, separate from the room charge.
• Arrival and departure: Check-in starts at 4:00 PM; check-out is 11:00 AM. Minimum check-in age is 18.
• Breakfast packages: Breakfast-inclusive rates cover up to 2 adults sharing a room; additional guests incur breakfast charges.

Facts checked Oct 28, 2026. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Trip.com · metropolislosangeles.com · metro.net · Guest reviews and travel times · Hotel supplier catalog.

Rooms, amenities and policies

• Rooms: Room size earns praise, but worn bed frames, peeling upholstery and damaged flooring recur across Expedia and Trip.com reviews.
• Cleanliness: The overall picture is favorable, but detailed complaints about stained furniture and inconsistent housekeeping prevent a clean bill of health.
• Service: Friendly staff are a strength; Expedia reviews also describe helpful handling of room changes when the original room disappointed.
• Amenities: Heated outdoor pool, 24-hour fitness center and on-site dining make this a genuinely full-service option.
• Fees and surprises: Valet-only parking is $57 plus tax nightly, with in/out privileges. A $100 nightly card deposit is listed separately.
• Hotel policies: Extra bed: $45 per guest per night; Pets: $35 per guest per stay

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