Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): Approximate driving time is 26 minutes and distance is 16 miles.

Driving directions from LAX: Follow signs to take the SR 1 ramp to Sepulveda Blvd northbound. Take I-405 north, then take I-10 east. Exit to Western Ave and turn left. Turn right on Wilshire Blvd, then turn left on S Mariposa Ave. The hotel is on the left.

Getting there: The best option from the airport is a shuttle ($5–15; fees subject to change without notice) or a rental car.

Getting around: There are downtown shops and restaurants within a short walk or taxi ride of the hotel. The nearby Metro subway station provides a convenient link to Hollywood, Universal City, and Long Beach (less than $5; fees subject to change without notice). Guests with extensive sightseeing plans are probably best off renting a car and taking advantage of the hotel's complimentary guest parking.

The hotel does not have its own restaurant, but there are several dining options within the surrounding area.

Nearby restaurants:
Denny's
Carl's Jr.
Tofu

Amenity highlights: Daily complimentary Continental breakfast is served in a small breakfast room with windows that face the outdoor spa, enclosed by rock walls and a lattice roof. A swimming pool and sundeck are adjacent. Underground parking is free for guests.

Insider tip: The entrance to the Wilshire/Normandie Metro station is 3 blocks from the hotel, across Wilshire Boulevard. This branch of the Metro Red Line offers direct service to downtown Los Angeles and Union Station, with connections to Hollywood, Long Beach, and other areas.