InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown by IHG
A 73-story downtown tower offering floor-to-ceiling city views, modern rooms, and a 70th-floor sky lobby.
The verdict
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Occupying a 73-story tower in the financial district, this hotel greets guests with a sky lobby on the 70th floor. Guest rooms on floors 31 through 68 deliver minimalist decor, comfortable pillow-top beds, and wide downtown views. However, reviewers frequently complain about a confusing multi-bank elevator system, high prices at the on-site bars and restaurants, and mandatory facility fees. 71265
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What travelers noticed
- Floor-to-ceiling windows deliver sweeping views overlooking downtown Los Angeles, the sunset, and the Hollywood Sign. 5129
- Minimalist guest rooms feature plush pillow-top mattresses, quality sheets, reliable wifi, and spacious bathrooms stocked with Le Labo amenities. 513
- The financial district location provides walkable access to the FIGat7th shopping center, the Grammy Museum, and a subway station directly across the street. 6
The catch
- While some guests consider room pricing a luxury bargain compared to Beverly Hills, others balk at expensive dining and the mandatory facility fee. 1213
- Many reviewers enjoy quiet rooms high in the tower, but sensitive sleepers report hearing a low hum from nearby freeways or scraping chairs from dining venues above. 1310
Who it's for
- — Business trips in the financial district
- — Guests prioritizing high-floor skyline views
- — Walkable downtown sightseeing
Skip it if
- — Travelers annoyed by complex multi-elevator transfers
- — Budget-conscious guests avoiding mandatory facility fees
- — Light sleepers sensitive to low freeway hum or overhead noise
Seen on camera
5 moments · 1 video · InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown by IHG
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“and then the bathroom looks pretty nice the shower is over here the tub and of course the sink and that's where you do y…”
youtube.com1:07“now let's show you the actual room there's two queen beds over here looking really nice and modern”
youtube.com1:18“and we have qg over here they need to upgrade this in espresso InterContinental do something about it just kidding”
youtube.com1:35“so there's a long desk nice flat screen TV and another small table over there”
youtube.com1:43“and the best part is this View and it is the sunset right now check that out and it has a view of downtown LA look at th…”
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How to book
Score breakdown
How the 84/100 is built, category by category — each one with the strongest thing travelers actually said, and the source it came from.
Bathroom
93- “The bathroom had a full-sized bath, large shower, wash basin and vanity area with separate toilet. It was clean, well-appointed and always well stocked with plenty of fresh clean towels and toiletries.” 10
- “The enclosed bathroom was open and spacious and featured a walk-in shower, bathtub, single sink, and a separate toilet area.” 7
Food
94Location
92Noise
82- “nd, I even worked a bit out of the rooftop bar, Spire 73. Overall, it was quiet, had good wifi, and most importantly, was inspiring everywhere I went!” 2
- “The room was pretty quiet but there was occasionally some noise from the restaurant above with scraping chairs on the floor which could be heard in the room.” 10
Room
92Service
84- “All of the staff was lovely. The door and elevator men in the lobby were especially incredible. They went above and beyond to make sure I was comfortable and didn't need any help with anything every single time I came and went.” 2
- “In addition, all staff members were incredibly helpful and nice.” 13
Bed & Sleep
92Value
79- “In my opinion, the price was spot on. It wasn't inexpensive, but you pay for the quality, cleanliness and service that they more than deliver on.” 2
- “The 889 rooms span from the 31st to 66th floor, which means even a standard room comes with floor-to-ceiling windows and a view that justifies the price.” 9
Where it is, how to reach it
Details checked 2026-09-10
Where it sits
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Stay value
How this property reads against the hotels we cover alongside it. Measured on review evidence, not on a nightly rate.
On par with what $$ usually buys
Scores 2 points below the mid-range median of 86, across 655 hotels in the same bracket. In Los Angeles it sits level with the local median of 84.
- This hotel
- 84
- Bracket median
- 86
- Index median
- 86
Based on 655 comparable hotels.
Which room to ask for
What reviewers say about where to sleep inside this building — by room number where one is named, and otherwise by floor, wing, aspect and position. Every line opens onto the quotes behind it.
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No location within the hotel draws repeated complaints yet.
Mentioned by name, but not yet often enough to call either way.
- 1 mention
Where travelers agree — and don’t
The topics reviewers split on most. A wide bar means your experience depends on which room you get — or whose opinion you trust.
View the 70 things travelers said behind this verdict▾
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- “The InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown is situated in, as the name suggests, the downtown area of Los Angeles. It's a little out of your usual LA hotspots, but still perfectly placed for exploring the city.” 10
- “The brand new hotel is just stunning with world-class views and a prime location in the heart of downtown Los Angeles.” 7
- “In fact, it's a good spot for getting pretty much anywhere in Southern California close to freeways and not a long drive (in LA terms) to neighborhoods like Beverly Hills and Santa Monica.” 5
- “The InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown is a little on the pricier side, especially as the location isn't one of the most popular ones in LA, but with the subway opposite and an abundance of Ubers and Lyfts, it's not a problem getting to where you want to go in this fabulous city!” 10
- “There is plenty to see and do here like the Staples Center, the Grammy Museum, and the FIGat7th shopping center, to name just a few things within walking distance. There are also plenty of great restaurants and bars located right on 7th.” 6
- “see. This hotel is RIGHT downtown and in a perfect, walkable location. There's tons of restaurants and bars nearby.” 2
- “Located in the heart of LA's financial district, InterContinental's newest property will be the envy of other hotels thanks to its towering 73 stories and world-class views overlooking all the other skyscrapers in Los Angeles.” 7
- “prime location near night life in Downtown” 8
- “When it comes to luxury hotels in Los Angeles, this is by far my favorite in downtown. It's not too far from Union Station (just over two miles) so can be a nice carless weekend getaway from San Diego. You can get to Hollywood, Universal Studios, major museums and more easily from here.” 13
- “The sky lobby of the Intercontinental Los Angeles Downtown is located on the 70th floor, and just as you might expect, the views are amazing.” 6
- “The best thing about the room was obviously the killer views. I had sweeping views of Beverly Hills and even got to see the Hollywood sign (there was pretty good air quality that day).” 5
- “I was given room 6110. The room was huge. I did not have a suite.” 8
- “The room was one of the best parts of the hotel. It was immaculately clean and incredibly spacious.” 2
- “The smell is of citrus and flowers. There was also an iron and ironing board, and a decent-sized closet that fit everything just fine.” 5
- “My one small criticism, as someone who stays in a lot of hotels, is that there were three of us on the reservation and the room was better equipped for two people (two coffee cups, two bottled waters left, etc.).” 13
- “Secondly, view aside, the hotel's decor is vibrant, contemporary, luxurious, and overall really well done.” 13
- “so there's a long desk nice flat screen TV and another small table over there” On camera31:43
- “The room was comfortable and spacious but not too big. There was a king-sized bed, which faced out towards the Hills.” 10
- “I really loved the art above the bed, which reminded me of Edward Ruscha's work.” 5
- “Finally, the pricing (at least during our stay) is excellent for what you receive. I booked a very nice one-bedroom suite on Club Level for what a standard room might cost in nearby Beverly Hills.” 13
- “The hotel room and bathroom was pretty spacious and had really good views of the city (sorry, forgot to take a picture).” 11
- “The rooms themselves were minimalist and modern in their decor.” 6
- “Everyone may be a star, but not everyone gets an upgrade (copyright flyinghighonpoints.com) The rooms themselves were minimalist and modern in their decor. There was plenty of work space on the desk and the internet was strong and fast” 6
- “The views are epic. From our room on the 69th floor, we could see planes approaching LAX (located on the coast) for landing in addition to miles of Los Angeles and beyond.” 13
- “When I checked in, there was an available upgrade for a corner room. As you can see below, the view was beautiful! I even had a view of the Hollywood Sign!” 2
- “Floor to ceiling windows let in a ton of natural lighting and make the room feel open and airy.” 7
- “The guest rooms are all located on floors 31 through 68 and we were assigned room 4811 on the 48th floor. Just like the rest of the hotel, the standard guest rooms are chic, modern and beautifully decorated with rich materials and elegant fixtures.” 7
- “When I finally made it to the check-in desk, the service was polite and quick.” 6
- “The InterContinental was wheelchair-friendly, with flat entryways and wide doors and hallways.” 5
- “You check in on the 70th floor of what they call the Sky Lobby. The building is a total of 73 stories. It's the tallest building on the West Coast at 1,100 feet, and the tallest hotel west of the Mississippi River. I was very impressed with the views.” 5
- “As the rooms (and the building) were almost brand new, everything was very tidy and clean.” 6
- “All of the staff was lovely. The door and elevator men in the lobby were especially incredible. They went above and beyond to make sure I was comfortable and didn't need any help with anything every single time I came and went.” 2
- “Overall experience: Honestly I'd rate it a solid 8/10. It's hard to compare service and attention to detail received in the US vs internationally, but it was still pretty good.” 11
- “Bar had a nice selection of cocktails despite being a bit on the pricier side.” 11
- “Needless to say, service was top notch and we were checked in within a few minutes.” 7
- “4. There was a short line for check-in, but it moved quickly. In fact, the front desk never seemed overwhelmed while I was there despite the hotel having nearly 890 rooms.” 5
- “In addition, all staff members were incredibly helpful and nice.” 13
- “Check-in was efficient, courteous and welcoming on both of our stays at this hotel.” 10
- “The front desk lady quickly checked me in, and I went quietly to my room. The service was excellent, and I felt very welcome.” 8
- “I also had very friendly interactions with the bartender at the pool bar. In fact, I found all my interactions with the staff were friendly and efficient.” 5
- “Breakfast is served daily at Dekkadance, a wonderful spot (with great views) and a large and varied selection of breakfast items.” 6
- “The breakfast was incredible and was the highlight of the stay.” 11
- “The food here exceeded our expectations. It was very, very good with some Asian dishes mixed in even at breakfast.” 13
- “I had a better meal at Dekkadance the next morning on the 69th floor, which featured amazing views and lots of options for breakfast.” 5
- “Can't-miss feature: Spire 73, the tallest open-air rooftop restaurant and bar in the Western Hemisphere, where the view is so commanding it makes the food almost secondary.” 9
- “The lift/elevator system in the hotel gets a bit frustrating and hard to understand, but it is a glorious building!” 10
- “The room was pretty quiet but there was occasionally some noise from the restaurant above with scraping chairs on the floor which could be heard in the room.” 10
- “You do hear a low hum of activity in the room from the nearby freeway and airplanes. It didn't bother us at all, but sensitive sleepers might want to bring earplugs.” 13
- “nd, I even worked a bit out of the rooftop bar, Spire 73. Overall, it was quiet, had good wifi, and most importantly, was inspiring everywhere I went!” 2
- “The bathroom had a full-sized bath, large shower, wash basin and vanity area with separate toilet. It was clean, well-appointed and always well stocked with plenty of fresh clean towels and toiletries.” 10
- “and then the bathroom looks pretty nice the shower is over here the tub and of course the sink and that's where you do your business” On camera31:07
- “The enclosed bathroom was open and spacious and featured a walk-in shower, bathtub, single sink, and a separate toilet area.” 7
- “The bathroom too was minimalist. Although modern, I'm not sure I would say it was luxurious.” 6
- “Now that IHG has moved to dynamic pricing there are some very good deals to be had at the ICDTLA but be aware of the resort/amenity/facility this property charges (and if you're not using points, you should know that this property is often cheaper on weekends).” 10
- “In my opinion, the price was spot on. It wasn't inexpensive, but you pay for the quality, cleanliness and service that they more than deliver on.” 2
- “I booked the hotel with cash. I got a good deal for the hotel at $260 with taxes and destination fee included.” 8
- “I would definitely stay here again, and had such a good time, especially for the $260 price including taxes and fees.” 8
- “I found rates were reasonable for the two nights I needed. I booked via the IHG website, paying about $235 a night with a "member-exclusive rate."” 5
- “The 889 rooms span from the 31st to 66th floor, which means even a standard room comes with floor-to-ceiling windows and a view that justifies the price.” 9
- “This is probably the most expensive steakhouse in Los Angeles, and while the views alone might be worth the splurge, the steaks honestly don't compare with other ultra-luxe steakhouses like Nick & Stef's just around the corner or, even better, Cut in Beverly Hills.” 12
- “The value of Club InterContinental exceeds the incremental cost.” 13
- “Unfortunately, that didn't include a ridiculous $30 per night plus tax as a "hotel facility fee." (That's a resort fee by another name).” 5
- “Restaurant is very expensive” 8
- “It is so cool to eat on top of the world and see sweeping 360-degree views of Southern California. You'll pay for the experience though - the price tag for my meal with Eye of the Flyer travel writer Chris Carley came to $181. The food was just OK.” 5
- “And for the price of rooms here, this might be the best luxury bargain in downtown Los Angeles.” 12
What we still don't know
What we can’t tell you yet, said plainly. These close as we read more coverage of this hotel.
- Nothing reliable said about room types.
- Nothing reliable said about building or wing.
- Nothing reliable said about which side it faces.
- Nothing reliable said about view.
- Noise rests on 3 sources — too thin to rely on.
- 4 sources carry no publication date, so we cannot tell how current they are.
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Sources
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- 11r/ChaseSapphire - Edit Hotel Review- Intercontinental LAreddit.comForum thread2026-04-26Current5 quotes used
“The breakfast was incredible and was the highlight of the stay.”
Read originalreddit.com - 8Intercontinental Downtown Los Angeles Hotel Reviewtravelpoints101.comReview site2026-01-24Recent8 quotes used
“I was given room 6110. The room was huge. I did not have a suite.”
Read originaltravelpoints101.com - 4Intercontinental Downtown? : r/AskLosAngelesreddit.comForum thread2022-04-02AgeingRead originalreddit.com
- 5The InterContinental Los Angeles Downtownthepointsguy.comReview site2021-12-01Ageing15 quotes used
“The best thing about the room was obviously the killer views. I had sweeping views of Beverly Hills and even got to see the Hollywood sign (there was pretty good air quality that day).”
Read originalthepointsguy.com - 6Review: Intercontinental Los Angeles Downtown ...flyinghighonpoints.comReview site2019-11-07Ageing9 quotes used
“When I finally made it to the check-in desk, the service was polite and quick.”
Read originalflyinghighonpoints.com - 2InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown- Hotel Reviewleahgervais.comReview site2019-03-16Ageing9 quotes used
“The room was one of the best parts of the hotel. It was immaculately clean and incredibly spacious.”
Read originalleahgervais.com
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