This property looks grand and well placed in the San Gabriel community like it’s been there forever. I learned it was built from the ground up, and done with style in the last five years.
The lobby is expansive, light and airy and comfortable with ample seating.
I was delighted to be upgraded to a beautiful One Bedroom Suite which had a lovely view into a garden courtyard.
The bedroom didn’t have Windows (which helped with the morning sun) but I discovered some well hidden switches which illuminated the bedroom with a soft glow. Large flat screen in the Bedroom was adjustable to various viewpoints in the bedrooom.
The bathroom featured a large soaking tub as well as a spacious walk in Shower.
The living room had a second flat screen, comfortable seating and wet bar with microwave and refrigerator.
An interesting feature of the hallways were the elevator lobbies on each floor. They were spacious, almost as if an entire floor could be rented with event space right off the elevator on each floor.
The lounge was open in the morning for breakfast, although my schedule didn’t permit me to visit. It appeared there was an Espresso machine. I did pop by in the afternoons for water, soda and nuts and snacks.
Parking was Valet or Self Park with ample spaces. The parking entrance often had security sitting at the entrance for an added layer of security.
There is an actual Starbucks attached to the property. There was also a nice bar and restaurant in the lobby. The hotel is located in a community of various Asian Cultures and the Hotel Restaurant offered some Chinese and more Western Dishes. There was a more formal restaurant (Japanese I believe), which I did t visit. A variety of other cuisines were available in close proximity including Vietnamese, Thai, and a Hawaii Supermarket for snacks.
There was some confusion about payment upon my arrival, but it was quickly and satisfactorily resolved by the General Manager who was a pleasure to meet and work with.
When my weekly travels find me in Los Angeles, I’ll most definitely return to this thoroughly delightful and comfortable hotel.