California's First Conrad Hotel Buzzes With Artsy DTLA Vibes
16.12.2023 - 14:31
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/ Lake Iseo
/ Frank Gehry
/ José Andrés
Set in the upscale Bunker Hill neighborhood in downtown Los Angeles and walkable to iconic landmarks like the Walt Disney Concert Hall, Grand Park, The Broad, and The Music Center, the Conrad Los Angeles seamlessly blends with the city’s high-class cultural atmosphere. The legendary architect Frank Gehry designed the property, drawing inspiration from the neighborhood’s impressive surroundings.
This relaxed and ritzy property feels like a destination within a destination, as the West Coast flagship and first California property for Conrad Hotels & Resorts. There are 305 upscale guest rooms and suites ranging from standard rooms to penthouse suites with a variety of accessible options. Since Los Angeles is almost always sunny and around 70 degrees, guests can enjoy spending time out on the 16,000 square-foot rooftop terrace, which features an outdoor private pool deck and multiple open-air dining concepts, year-round.
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The indoor/outdoor lobby is located on level 10, making for a truly “elevated” check-in experience. This common space features floor-to-ceiling windows with impressive views of the concert hall across the street, and an expansive outdoor terrace outfitted with greenery and seasonal decor.
Seemingly no little design detail has been spared — including the arrival bar, which itself offers a piece of history, made out of polished, glazed 11,000-year-old molten lava and Ceppo di Gre stone from the quarries of Lake Iseo in Lombardy. Even the linens and seating arrangements seem to add a vibrant, classic pop of subtle colors with sunny, clear California-esque shades of blue and yellows.
The modern art installations seen throughout the reception area, event lawn, and lobby spaces are inspired to speak to the theme of “California culture,” showcasing prominent local artists and offering guests an intimate look into Los Angeles’ art industry as part of the brand’s “Conrad Art Encounters” program. Here, Malibu-based artist Jon Krawczyk crafted the silver sculpture on the event lawn.
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The hotel hosts two signature dining concepts by acclaimed chef José Andrés and his team. San Laurel, which is just off the lobby, is the property’s signature dining experience. Here, guests can dive into “flavors of Spain as seen through a California lens,” meaning a blend of the bountiful and fresh agricultural elements found in the Golden State (straight from the Santa Monica Farmers Market), infused with Spanish inspiration. This