When Pacifica Hotels, the creative team behind the Funk Zone’s own Wayfarer Santa Barbara, first announced the opening of their second location, The Wayfarer Downtown L.A. we knew they would no doubtably become a welcomed addition to the DT hospitality scene. What we didn’t know was just how deep our community would fall head over heels for the new location.
So why do we love the Wayfarer so much? Should We Ask Zolar???
One – Location – Location – Location
The Wayfarer DTLA brings 156 private and shared guest rooms and suites, flexible venues, and lively communal spaces to Downtown with a passion to ignite neighborhood discovery and connection to the communities of greater Los Angeles.
The community-centric, boutique hotel is situated in the heart of the historic Broadway Corridor and located on the nearly century-old site of the former Ritz Milner Hotel.
Two – The Owner is One of Us
“We could not be more proud to open The Wayfarer DTLA,” said Adam Marquis, president, Pacifica Hotels. “I lived in the building right across the street, overlooking what is now The Wayfarer DTLA, for years and I’ve loved DTLA ever since — it’s a cultural epicenter full of incredible and unique people and it’s truly an honor to be able to create a place and a space for both visitors and the DTLA community to enjoy collectively.”
It’s official the Wayfarer Hotel is a DTLA favorite!
Three – The Rooftop
Got Views? Check. Water feature? Check. Event space? Check. Full bar and restaurant? You Bet. Experience DTLA from the Rooftop for the perfect refreshment or bite with a side of cityscape…perched 12 floors up. The open-air bar acts as the apex of The Wayfarer DTLA, boasting a cuisine that celebrates the multicultural flavors of urban L.A. through an Asian-Latin lens with dishes inspired by both home-cooked favorites and simple street fare. From a 3 course prix fixe power lunch perfect for doing business to flame roasted skewers, street tacos, and a raw sustainable seafood bar. With equal parts flair and flavor, the cocktail program at Rooftop pays homage to LA-born, classic Tiki concoctions with Don & Vic’s best like the Zombie and Painkiller alongside not-to-be-missed signature house libations like the Concrete Jungle. It’s the perfect place to cool off in The Rooftop’s mini-plunge pool with a Painkiller in-hand and stunning views of DTLA below. Open 11AM – 12AM daily.
Four – The Design
The Wayfarer DTLA rises high above the city with breathtaking, high-function, masterfully designed rooms created with today’s traveler in mind by Los Angeles-based architecture firm Rockefeller Kempel Architects, and The Gettys Group, in collaboration with Pacifica Hotels’ in-house design team. The Wayfarer DTLA seeks to elevate the independent and ever curious traveler experience, highlighting the cultural intersection that is DTLA through public space art with a more urban raw approach.
Five – The Rooms
The Wayfarer brings eclectic accommodations to DTLA including 146 private rooms styled for the urban adventurer, with stand-up workstations; app streaming; HDTVs; rainfall showers and LATHER bath amenities, including select rooms with the Houston bed, a proprietary twin Murphy pull-down bed– created to elevate the independent travel experience. Or, guests can choose to go social with a bed in one of The Wayfarer DTLA’s 10 thoughtfully designed shared rooms–each with a dedicated and well- appointed en suite bathroom.
Six – Local and nationally acclaimed artworks
Showcasing a variety of flexible public spaces, local art installations, and interactive touches that entice one to dig deeper, The Wayfarer encourages discovery and exploration.
Art by hand-selected local and nationally acclaimed artists throughout the property brings diverse and dramatic textures, stories and points of view to life. The hotel features a custom lobby library installation by Dave Lovejoy, known for his work at The Last Bookstore, showcasing more than 600 books either set in Los Angeles or written by an LA native author; works by digital photographer Cheyenne Randall, known for his “Shopped Tattoo” series, provide visual interest in unexpected locations including guest rooms, the lobby and interior stairwells; welcoming guests on the first floor are striking moss greenery sculptures by Mosstika that incorporate plant life with photos or graphic elements to create works that dissolve barriers between private and public space, organic and inorganic elements.
Seven – The Lilly Rose Basement Bar
Step into Lilly Rose, The Wayfarer DTLA’s basement parlor where the bizarre meets
the beautiful. For expertly crafted cocktails and limited-edition spirits, find plenty of whimsy, color, and live entertainment in the basement of the historic hotel that turns into a vibrant hideaway with a spirited atmosphere featuring handcrafted and barrel-aged cocktails; by light and creative fare; vintage game machines like Zoltar, and local live entertainment ranging from stand-up to performance art and everything between. Open Wednesday through Saturday, 9PM – 2AM.
Eight – The Kitchen
The heart of the hotel: Come one, come all. Whether prepping a 4-course meal or craving a simple snack, The Kitchen is the focal point of the ground floor. Expect a fully equipped community-centric cooking and dining experience that allows guests to play ‘chef’ and host friends by preparing a meal utilizing fresh and responsibly sourced ingredients with a recipe selection curated by The Wayfarer’s own culinary team. Let your creativity take over with local farmer’s market fresh ingredients and all of the essentials exclusively available to our guests. All guests have to do is order from a seasonal menu of dishes with ingredients pre-portioned and delivered for their custom preparation and enjoyment. The Kitchen also plays host to cooking classes and community culinary events. Open 6AM – 12AM daily.
Nine – Come Espresso Self
The Wayfarer DTLA, scheduled to open 2020 in Downtown LA’s historic Broadway Corridor, will change the way Angelenos and visitors view community. The hotel, which features 156 guest rooms, including a handful of shared rooms, will offer the ultimate gathering place with the design, food and beverage offerings (think: rooftop bar, communal kitchen, cafe and basement parlor) of an intimate boutique property. With microbreweries, art walks and top chefs flocking to the area, the historic downtown neighborhood is going through a major revitalization and The Wayfarer DTLA will be in the heart of it all. Building on the success of The Wayfarer Santa Barbara, The Wayfarer DTLA will see more private accommodations and take community to the next level.
Ten – Pacifica Hotels And their “Little Something Extra”
Pacifica Hotels was formed in 1993 to consolidate the hospitality operations of Invest West Financial Corporation, which has been involved in the acquisition, development, refurbishing and operating of quality hotel properties and other commercial real estate properties for almost 30 years. Today, Pacifica Hotels is the largest owner and operator of boutique hotels on the Pacific coast. Pacifica Hotels’ 40 independent and flag properties in key California cities from San Diego to San Francisco, as well as Hawaii, feature outstanding locations, AAA 3 and 4-diamond ratings, upgraded amenities and high end wares.
The Wayfarer Downtown LAembrace the unique. the perfect place to make friends; meet people; escape the mundane and
813 S Flower St, Los Angeles, CA 90017. For more information on hotel, and to book a stay, visit www.wayfarerdtla.com.
