The Wayfarer DTLA — Where Downtown Los Angeles Lives
In the vibrant heart of Downtown Los Angeles, framed by glass towers and the electric hum of the city, The Wayfarer Downtown LA offers more than just a place to stay—it invites you into a moment, a scene, and a story of exploration. Located at 813 S Flower St., the hotel sits amid the rhythm of the city yet offers its own distinctive pace.
Arrival & First Impressions
You stroll into the building historic in origin (once the famed Ritz Milner) and restored with a modern twist. It's evening—light spills through towering windows, you hear laughter from the lounge, and you sense something playful in the air. The lobby’s design blends urban industrial with warmth—metal, timber, soft lighting—and you feel: this is a place built for presence.
Rooms & Interiors: Urban Comfort with Character
With approximately 156 rooms across 12 floors, The Wayfarer offers a variety of room types—each styled for comfort and connection.
Expect modern amenities: rain-fall showers, 43-inch TVs with streaming, high-speed WiFi, stand-up workstations. One guest review noted the “decor was modern and fantastic! Rooftop bar was awesome.”
Rooms are configured for solo adventurers, couples and small groups alike. Whether you’re in a “Skyline View” or “Urban View,” you’ll find yourself connected to city energy yet tucked into a space of your own.
Social Spaces, Rooftop Views & City Story
One of the standout features is the rooftop bar—an open deck high above the street where city lights stretch, LA’s skyline flickers, and you feel part of the city’s rhythm rather than apart from it. Reviews highlight this as a highlight: “Great valet service and rooftop!”
Inside the hotel there’s also the “Gaslighter Social Club” and a subterranean space for live events—giving the stay a social, lively edge.
Location & Why It Works
The Wayfarer is positioned within walking distance of key downtown Los Angeles sites: the 7th Street/Metro Center, Crypto.com Arena (formerly Staples Center), LA Live, the shopping and food scenes of the Historic Core.
Whether you’re in town for a concert, business, or city break, the hotel places you in the story of LA—not just observing it, but living in its pulse.
Why This Hotel Stands Out
Creative urban energy: It’s not a silent luxury resort—it embraces the city’s texture, its nights, its lights.
Design with purpose: Modern, comfortable, and styled for today’s traveller who values both comfort and authenticity.
Social yet cozy: From the rooftop to the lounge, you find places to connect—and then retreat to your room.
Boutique soul in downtown scale: You’re in the middle of the city but still feel like you’ve got your own base.
The Wayfarer Downtown LA really is a gateway to the city’s story—bold, urban, modern. It’s for travellers who seek energy, design, connection and a base that reflects the city rather than hides from it. Whether you’re here for nightlife, work, or exploration, this hotel places you inside LA’s rhythm with style and comfort.
