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ocated in the South Park district of Downtown Los Angeles, near
the Performing Arts Center of Los Angeles County, the Museum
of Contemporary Art (MOCA) and e Broad, the hotel occupies
a 13-story historic building originally designed by Stanton, Reed and
Hibbard. In February 2018, it revealed its new face after a two-year
renovation led by Rockefeller Kempel Partners Architects and boutique
interior design agency Studio Collective.
Inspired by Hotel Figueroa's original Spanish Colonial splendor and
its women-centric, artistic roots, the results of the restoration begin in a
grand lobby under high ceilings, where an art gallery features works by
female artists. Welcoming guests is an Alison Van Pelt painting of the
hotel's first managing director Maude Bouldin on a motorcycle. e art
program celebrating L.A.'s female artists, including Whitney Hubbs,
Sarah Awad and Jesse Mockrin, is on view throughout the public and
private areas. Curvy chairs and booths invite guests to sit and relax in
spaces where earthy colors are complemented with rich textiles such as
velvet and suede. In the 286 rooms and suites, hardwood floors, wood
beams, custom millwork and plaster walls accompany glass, leather and
metal, while custom tiles reference Spanish architecture and colorful
wallpaper reflects the city's cultural spirit. anks to a partnership with
the popular L.A. institution e Last Bookstore, each one of the 23
Artist Series suites and 33 Writer Series suites comprises a collection of
books by an L.A.-based author or artist. In all of the Hotel Figueroa's
carefully considered spaces, Studio Collective focused on balancing nods
to the past and allusions to the contemporary creative local scene.
Renowned chef Casey Lane is at the helm of Hotel Figueroa's two
restaurants: Breva, a Basque brasserie situated inside the lobby; and
Veranda, an alfresco dining venue with Mediterranean influences.
Dushan Zaric—a pioneer in craft bartending—leads the libations
programs at Bar Figueroa, Bar Alta and Rick's. In addition to the
10,000-square-feet event space, Hotel Figueroa has a surprising coffin-
shaped pool on the ground floor, surrounded by fig trees, cactus and
eucalyptus, creating an oasis in the middle of the city. Honoring women
and the arts, Hotel Figueroa is an ode to the buzzing cultural soul of
Downtown L.A. hotelfigueroa.com
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