Quintin E.
Yelp
Welcome to the Indigo.
An IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) Hotels & Resorts affiliate located on Francisco Street, just off the 110 Fwy and between James M Wood Blvd) that turns into 9th) and 8th Street.
It's in a great area and a very short walk, metro ride, rideshare or drive from popular places depending on your Downtown LA pleasure.
A recent semi staycation + event weekend allowed me the full Hotel Indigo experience. From the bar restaurant on the main floor (snack shop w/ beverages, complimentary water station) - reception, early arrivals and check-ins to banquet halls, meeting rooms, upper patio decks to the 18th floor bar lounge.
Metropole Bar + Kitchen - is open for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner with some great options including vegan tacos, bolognese, tons of great salads, soups, eggy breakfasts, tenacious toasts, sandwiches and more. Really impressed with the signature cocktails, wine offerings and the beer on tap.
The restaurant opens at 6:30am. Food is served until 10pm.
The bar is open until midnight, but you're welcome to enjoy the seating areas and lobby at any time which is a little similar to the 18 Social Bar on the 18th floor that serves until midnight as well.
The bar service staff on various floors was incredible - there were a few cash bars and I often forget to carry cash so I didn't utilize them as much. I did however utilize some of the perfectly placed water stations throughout the hotel #StayHydrated #StayIndigo
There was a lot of staff making sure the event went off well and helping field questions. Restrooms on the shared activity + space floors were perfect, clean and easy to access.
The pool was currently under construction so we didn't get to experience this and the weather was actually really nice during the day and over the weekend in Downtown LA. The fitness center/gym was pretty nice, actually next to where the soon to be renovated pool area is.
My boyfriend's room was a really nice, 2 queen/double queen comfy (had one of the best naps with him) - great beautiful view, wi-fi, tv, plenty of moving around room, great bathroom, table, loungey chairs that make you feel like you have a mini cafe inside your room + a coffee maker to add to the full experience (and let me tell you, he loves his coffee - so I know he loved this.)
Plenty of elevators (six in total), short wait times, easy to get around and access. Parking is valet and it's a pretty penny ($54 currently), but it does make it easier in so many ways... However rideshare is your friend, especially if flying in and/or visiting from out of town (also shuttles from LAX or BURbank)... Less than a 10 minute walk from 7th & Metro Station.
Foodie Notes:
For food in the area beyond the hotel - I recommend Fixings, The Original Pantry Cafe (brave the line), Little Sister, Perch, The Rooftop at Wayfarer (make a reservation), JOEY, District (at The Bloc) and of course Grand Central Market
You can also enjoy 24hr stops like iHop or Denny's and a ton of popular restaurants like Panini Kabob Grill or Wokcano, food trucks, fast casual (like Zankou + garlic sauce = life) or fast food spots.
Q Tips:
For social hangs, bars and clubs - the list is vast - Seventh Grand being my absolute favorite (whiskey, craft brew, billiards, live music), Rhythm Room LA (table top games first come + music + bites + drinks) - Precinct Nightclub the other (all inclusive open to all).
DoLA and LA Weekly are two of my go to guides for happenings in the area.
Overall Indigo is a solid stay, a little more tucked away in the best possibly way, you're very much in DTLA, but with an elevated experience.