BOUTIQUE HOTEL IN DOWNTOWN LA
One of the longest-standing hotels in Downtown Los Angeles, Hotel Figueroa is an iconic beacon of progress in an ever-evolving city. Following a dazzling, two-year restoration inspired by its original 1926 Spanish Colonial splendor, the hotel has re-emerged as an urban oasis in L.A.’s cultural epicenter.
With 268 rooms & suites spread over 14 floors and a coffin-shaped pool nestled within a botanical oasis in L.A.’s most dynamic neighborhood, Hotel Figueroa is as renowned for its substance as for its style. First commissioned nearly a century ago as an exclusive haven for professional women travelers—a rarity at the time—the hotel’s roots as a bastion of social progress and creativity run deep.
“EASILY AMONG THE BEST HOTELS IN LOS ANGELES. MAINTAINS THE HERITAGE OF THE PROPERTY, NOT JUST IN DESIGN BUT IN PROGRAMMING & COMMITMENT TO THE ARTS.”
– J. KEITH
HISTORIC FIGUEROA
Hotel Figueroa boasts a rich history deeply rooted in the women’s movement in Los Angeles. The hotel was the largest commercial building funded by women for women when it opened in 1926 by the YWCA as a safe haven for solo female travelers, who were prohibited from checking into most hotels without a male chaperone. Hotel Figueroa gave women the freedom to live uninhibited lives among other like-minded women, and this paradise of feminine energy attracted professional women from all over the world, turning the coffee shop and salons into diverse and intellectual women’s collectives that produced powerful art and activism alike. The hotel fully embraced its social conscience, holding press conferences and political rallies against sexism, racism, and other social issues. Within the walls of the Hotel Figueroa, progress was possible. For more than 90 years, Hotel Figueroa has stood as a proud hub of creativity in Downtown Los Angeles.
PROPER LADIES
- August 14, 1926 opened as Hotel Figueroa, for women only
- February 1928, Hotel Figueroa opened floors for men
- October 1930, Hotel Figueroa opened to all sexes
- 1931-1958 Hotel Figueroa is a hub of creative community, political organizations and social clubs in DTLA
- 1959-1976 Hotel Figueroa (and DTLA) operates as a semi-permanent residential hotel as the once dynamic downtown neighborhood experiences westward migration of offices and residents
- February 1976, Uno Thimansson takes over Hotel Figueroa as General Manager, begins transforming it into a “Moroccan retreat.”
- July 2014 Hotel Figueroa is purchased by Green Oak Real Estate and Urban Lifestyle Hotels, begins 3-year restoration to original Spanish Colonial Revival style
- February 2018 Reopens to the public
ACCOMMODATIONS AT THE FIG™
At Hotel Figueroa, every room tells a different story. Eclectically designed to ensure each has its own unique flavor, the 268 rooms and suites speak to the hotel’s enduring reputation as a gathering place for thoughtful individuals with a distinct point of view. Enjoy Spanish contemporary design accented with Old World charm that nods to the hotel’s colorful history, and invigorating present.
EAT & DRINK AT THE FIG™
Hotel Figueroa’s reputation as a magnet for progressive thinkers first put it on the map nearly a century ago—and now, and now, Chef AJ McCloud and Chef Joana Cruz’s culinary artistry keeps visitors and locals coming back in droves.
At Cafe Fig, Chef Joana Cruz pairs the best locally sourced ingredients to create uniquely flavorful menus that underscore DTLA’s burgeoning status as a sought-after destination for serious foodies. Meanwhile, at Bar Magnolia guests can enjoy a list of singular cocktails that enhance the dining experience and are conversation-starters themselves, served in an electric scene that keeps L.A.’s best and brightest buzzing into the wee hours.
Chef Joana Cruz serves a coastal-inspired menu, befitting the vibe at La Casita DTLA’s urban oasis lounge and cocktail bar at Hotel Figueroa. Featuring tasty Mediterranean & Contemporary Italian organic-fare paired with a great selection of hand-crafted cocktails.
ART STORY
Since its inception in 1926, Hotel Figueroa has been a hub for social progress and creative endeavors in Downtown Los Angeles. In homage to both its feminist roots and ongoing support of the arts, the hotel showcases the work of LA’s most compelling female artists and culture-makers, ranging from emerging to internationally established talents.
Spanning the mediums of photography, painting, mixed media, sculpture, sound and performance, these contemporary works encompass a wide array of singular pieces, from Whitney Hubbs’ starkly arresting photography to the vividly colorful paintings of Sarah Awad. Each was curated to complement one another and the hotel’s redesign, resulting in a cohesive collection that reflects the dazzling breadth of talent in today’s thriving Los Angeles art scene, whose epicenter is DTLA. Rotating exhibitions and a variety of creative programming supplement Hotel Figueroa’s enduring artistic legacy.
www.hotelfigueroa.com
Reservations 877.724.1973
Hotel Phone 213.627.8971
939 S. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, California 90015
