Is Hotel Figueroa worth it? Honest pros and cons
Yes — Hotel Figueroa is worth it if you want a historic, centrally located Downtown LA hotel with character, on-site dining, and a distinctive courtyard pool. It’s especially strong for event stays, concerts/sports at Crypto.com Arena, and travelers who value design and walkable access to L.A. Live; budget-minded guests should factor in a nightly amenity fee and valet parking costs.
In this guide
- Location — walking distance to major Downtown venues
- Rooms and style — historic Spanish Colonial with modern touches
- Pool, fitness and wellness — courtyard pool is a highlight
- Dining and bars — multiple on-site venues
- Events, meetings and weddings — strong event spaces
- Practical costs and policies to know
Location — walking distance to major Downtown venues
Hotel Figueroa sits at 939 S Figueroa St in South Park, directly across from L.A. Live and within a short walk of Crypto.com Arena, the GRAMMY Museum, Peacock Theater and the Los Angeles Convention Center.
That makes it a convenient base if your trip centers on concerts, sports, conventions or the nearby museums and theaters; Union Station and the Metro are also reachable with a short transfer and walk, so you can use transit to reach other parts of L.A.
- Across the street from L.A. Live
- Within a roughly 10-minute walk to Crypto.com Arena and the GRAMMY Museum
- Hotel address: 939 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90015
| Nearby | Typical walking time (home page) |
|---|---|
| Crypto.com Arena / L.A. Live | 1–5 minutes |
| GRAMMY Museum | 1–5 minutes |
| Peacock Theater / Convention Center | 5–10 minutes |
Rooms and style — historic Spanish Colonial with modern touches
Rooms and suites reflect the hotel’s restored 1926 Spanish Colonial architecture combined with contemporary furnishings; the property has a range of room types from standard rooms to named suites.
If you want a larger, more residential feel choose Suite, 1 Bedroom, Suite (Casa), Suite (Casablanca) or Suite (Figueroa); standard room types include Room, 1 King Bed, Room, 1 Queen Bed, Room (High Floor), Room, 2 Double Beds, Room, 2 Queen Beds and Room, Bathtub.
- 268 rooms total — 261 standard rooms and 7 suites (property fact)
- Named suites: Suite, 1 Bedroom; Suite (Casa); Suite (Casablanca); Suite (Figueroa); Junior Suite
- Standard rooms: Room, 1 King Bed; Room, 1 Queen Bed; Room, 2 Double Beds; Room, 2 Queen Beds; Room, Bathtub; Room (High Floor)
| Room type (example) | Bed setup |
|---|---|
| Room, 1 King Bed | 1 King Bed |
| Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 Queen Bed |
| Suite (Casa) | 1 King Bed |
Pool, fitness and wellness — courtyard pool is a highlight
The hotel’s coffin-shaped outdoor pool sits in a landscaped courtyard and is a distinctive feature; pool hours listed in the hotel compendium are 8:00 AM–8:00 PM for guests.
There’s a 24-hour fitness center included with the nightly amenity fee, and the hotel offers rooftop fitness/mindfulness classes through The Bridge Mind Body Movement as well as a Rest & Recovery sleep suite rather than a traditional on-site spa.
- Pool: signature coffin-shaped courtyard pool (guest compendium lists 8am–8pm swim hours)
- Fitness: 24-hour fitness center (accessible to guests)
- Wellness: Rest & Recovery Suite and rooftop classes (no permanently listed full-service spa on the hotel’s site)
| Amenity | Notes |
|---|---|
| Pool | Courtyard coffin-shaped pool; poolside bar service (La Casita when open) |
| Fitness | 24-hour fitness center; rooftop classes via The Bridge |
| Wellness | Rest & Recovery Suite; no ongoing named spa documented on the hotel site |
Dining and bars — multiple on-site venues
Hotel Figueroa operates several on-site restaurants and bars: Cafe Fig, La Casita (poolside lounge, seasonally open), Bar Magnolia and Florence by the Water. Menus range from Mediterranean/Continental and poolside coastal fare to Tuscan Italian dishes.
Cafe Fig serves breakfast, lunch and dinner; Bar Magnolia runs a happy hour in the lobby lounge; La Casita is the poolside option when open; Florence by the Water focuses on Tuscan plates. The hotel’s dining program has received recognition in Food & Wine’s 2023 Global Tastemaker Awards.
- Cafe Fig — Mediterranean & Continental; breakfast, lunch, dinner (bar late-night Fri–Sat)
- Bar Magnolia — European-inspired cocktails and small plates; Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3pm–6pm
- La Casita — poolside lounge and cocktails (seasonal / check current hours)
- Florence by the Water — Tuscan Italian dinner service (check days/hours)
| Venue | Typical service |
|---|---|
| Cafe Fig | Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner |
| Bar Magnolia | Cocktails & small plates |
| Florence by the Water | Dinner (Tues–Sat hours vary) |
Events, meetings and weddings — strong event spaces
Hotel Figueroa offers over 10,000 sq ft of event space including the Gran Sala ballroom, Tangier, Terrazza rooftop terrace, La Casita event levels and smaller rooms like Bar Alta & Casbah. Capacities vary by room — Gran Sala is often used for weddings and larger receptions.
Because the hotel is historic and centrally located near entertainment venues, it’s practical for wedding weekends, conference blocks or rehearsal dinners. The hotel has event sales staff to help arrange room blocks and catering through its on-site restaurants.
- Gran Sala ballroom: ~2,091 sq ft (seated/standing capacities provided on the hotel site)
- Terrazza rooftop: about 1,600–1,647 sq ft for outdoor events
- Tangier and La Casita offer mid-size and large event footprints; many spaces have skyline or pool views
| Event space | Example capacity |
|---|---|
| Gran Sala | Seated up to ~120; standing 150 (hotel figures vary) |
| Terrazza | Up to 100 (rooftop outdoor terrace) |
| Tangier | Standing up to 200 (Moroccan-inspired lower-level space) |
Practical costs and policies to know
Rooms include access to amenities covered by a nightly Hotel Amenity Fee (the hotel’s FAQ lists what’s included; the fee amount has appeared as $30–$35 plus tax in different places). Confirm the current amenity fee directly with the hotel when booking.
Valet parking is offered on-site (no self-parking); EV charging is available. The hotel requires a 21+ guest to check in; children are welcome when accompanying an adult 21 or older. Pets (dogs under 50 lbs) are allowed with a non-refundable pet fee and house rules.
- Amenity fee covers: daily coffee/espresso, in-room coffeemaker, two boxed waters daily, Wi‑Fi, heated pool and fitness center (confirm current fee amount with the hotel)
- Valet parking only; rates vary by source and date — confirm current price with the hotel
- Pets: dogs under 50 lbs, up to two per room; $50 non-refundable pet fee per stay (hotel policy)
| Policy | Key detail |
|---|---|
| Check-in age | 21+ to check in (children welcome with adult) |
| Pool hours (hotel compendium) | 8:00 AM–8:00 PM (guest compendium listing) |
| Wi‑Fi | Complimentary high-speed Wi‑Fi throughout property |
