The LINE LA
Hotel · Koreatown ·
Industrial-chic rooms, pool, greenhouse lounge, cafe & bar
Industrial-chic rooms, pool, greenhouse lounge, cafe & bar
"A lobby bar set within a leafy, concrete hotel space that feels like a Brutalist oasis; the sprawling, plant-filled room evokes an otherworldly, Jurassic Park–like atmosphere and functions well for happy hour crowds. The roomy bar offers abundant seating and steep drink discounts from mid-afternoon through early evening on weekdays." - Rebecca Roland
"A revamped midcentury hotel in Koreatown featuring a raw-yet-polished aesthetic—think exposed concrete, custom furnishings, and original art—an outdoor pool, and multiple bars; request a room with a Hollywood Hills view so the beds face the windows for a memorable wake-up vista." - Laura Itzkowitz Laura Itzkowitz Laura Itzkowitz is a writer and editor based in Rome. She has been contributing to Travel + Leisure since 2014, when she started as a fact checker before becoming a contributing digital editor in 2015. She has also held positions as a contributing editor at The Points Guy and the NYC cities editor at DuJour Magazine. In addition to Travel + Leisure, her writing has appeared in Architectural Digest, Surface Magazine, Brooklyn Magazine, T Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Vogue, GQ, Departures, Afar, Fodor's, Town & Country, Condé Nast Traveler, Robb Report, Hemispheres, and others. When she's not jetsetting around Italy and beyond, she can be found in Rome, enjoying some cacio e pepe or relaxing at home with her husband and two dogs. Originally from the Boston area, Laura moved to New York City in 2011 to pursue a master's degree in creative writing and translation at Columbia University. She also holds a bachelor's degree in French from Smith College. * 10+ years of experience writing and editing * Co-wrote "New York: Hidden Bars & Restaurants," an award-winning guide to New York City's speakeasy scene published by Jonglez Editions in 2015 * Contributed to "Fodor's Brooklyn," published by Penguin Random House in 2015, which won silver in the Lowell Thomas Travel Journalism competition * Contributed an essay to "Epic Hikes of Europe," published by Lonely Planet in 2021 * Updated the 2022 edition of "Fodor's Essential Italy" Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"This hotel put Koreatown on the map for a number of visitors—and continues to keep it there. Minimalist rooms of all sizes get pops of color and culture in the form of chairs upholstered in Mexican blankets and custom-commissioned photography by Kevin Hanley and ACME Gallery. Stock up on a few Korean treats from the minibar and then sweat it off by taking advantage of complimentary tai chi classes and bicycles, or dancing the night away at the Break Room 86 nightclub, where you may well spot the friends you made in the communal lobby and workspace that day. —Brooke Porter Katz"
"The James Beard Foundation’s Taste America culinary series will host a dinner at the Line Hotel, featuring chefs like Lord Maynard Llera, Max Boonthanakit, Lijo George, and Danielle Duran-Zecca. Tickets range from $150 to $225 for VIPs." - Mona Holmes
"Picking up influences from the Korean and Latin communities that comprise Koreatown, it's clear Roy Choi put a ton of thought into the dynamic food and drink spots at The Line - one of LA's coolest hotels. While POT, Commissary and Poketo warrant their own reviews, there are still a number of rad elements in the hotel, specifically Choi's CaFe, a buzzing hub of tasty sweets (that espresso cookie tho') and coffee drinks. Both CaFe and the rooftop pool outside Commissary are open to the public making it a clutch spot for a last minute meeting or a first date." - The HR Dept