The Spotlight Shines on The Hoxton Downtown LA

You’re an Anglophile with an eye for modern design. That’s precisely why you’ve chosen to stay at The Hoxton Downtown LA, the stunning new hotel now open on Broadway. But The Hoxton isn’t just any hotel. For starters, it is housed in the former Los Angeles Railway building which originally opened in 1922. In the nearly 100 years since, the historic building has also been home to a grocery store, a restaurant, a candy store and a garment manufacturer.

More recently, the London-based Hoxton brand has been painstakingly renovating the historic building to create an open-house hotel inspired by the diversity and originality of the streets and scenes surrounding it. The end result? As soon as you arrive, you confirm it is utterly on point.

The 10-story Beaux Arts building is in the heart of the revived neon-soaked Broadway Theatre District, which includes 12 movie theatres built between 1910 and 1931. It also places you just a short walk from the Fashion District, L.A. LIVE, and Crypto.com Arena, and gives you plenty of access to all of the architectural, and cultural landmarks in Downtown LA’s Historic Core. But its location is just the first of many reasons the Hoxton is trending.

Inside The Hoxton, the brand’s in-house design studio at Ennismore collaborated with SoHo House to design a picture-perfect ground floor lobby. With Art Deco elements thoughtfully peppered throughout, floral motifs, bold colors, eye-catching artwork, and geometric patterns are juxtaposed with delicate touches of French influence. It’s undeniably chic, and you’re instantly a bit obsessed.

The Hoxton’s concierge is as welcoming as the ambiance, when directing you to your room. They remind you that Wi-Fi is fast and free throughout the building, and you’re welcome to make daily calls anywhere in the world free of charge. In the morning you can have a light breakfast bag delivered to your room for just $5 each.

Of the four room options at The Hoxton (Cosy King, Cosy Queen, Roomy, and Biggy), you’ve booked a Biggy, as you’ve come to LA with a friend, and your pup, since The Hoxton is dog-friendly. Upon entering your Biggy room you’re delighted to see that it is plenty big for the three of you.

It’s flooded with LA's world-famous sunshine, making the noticeably chic décor almost shimmer, while also offering wonderful city views. Much like in The Hoxton’s lobby, bold patterns, including chevron flooring, wall paneling, and House of Hackney textiles project a totally haute vibe. There’s also plenty of space to hang your belongings in the large wardrobe.

In your bathroom, marble surfaces, zellige-tile, and a large walk-in shower showcase the design team’s talent for retaining the charm of the vintage building, all the while making it feel perfectly contemporary.

Boasting sweeping views of the city and plenty of luxurious seating and lounging options, Cabra - The Hoxton’s Peruvian-inspired restaurant, bar and lounge - is Downtown LA’s go-to spot for ceviche, unforgettable sunsets, and vibrant, hand-crafted cocktails. For now, kick back on the sun-soaked rooftop and snag a Pisco Painkiller at the poolside bar – your daily golden hour retreat. Mental note: live-fire cooking is all the rage, and you’re dying to experience it here, set against the backdrop of Downtown LA's historic Broadway District.

In the meantime, if an early bite is in order, you’re in luck. Adjacent to the lobby is The Hoxton’s nod to your beloved childhood diner, Moonlark’s Dinette. Helmed by Chef Chris Pandel and Boka Restaurant Group from Chicago’s beloved Swift & Sons, Moonlark’s Dinette offers up a modern take on classic American diner fare.

You’re fueled and ready to head out for an afternoon of exploring. After strolling along Broadway, snapping pics of the theatres, you head to the Fashion District to see what to expect next season, before heading back to the Hoxton to prepare for dinner.

As you and your friend discuss your plans for tomorrow, you remind them that it’s not a question of what you should see while in Downtown LA, but rather what you cannot afford to miss, if you want to retain your tastemaker cred.

The Hoxton Downtown LA
1060 S Broadway, Los Angeles 90015
(213) 725-5900