Meowlanie
This is a lobby bar/ restaurant in the Checkers Hotel. There was a a larger restaurant area in the back but it was closed off. There was still plenty of seating. The cocktails were tasty and typically priced for the city ($16 each). I only had the truffle fries, but they were gooood and served with an aioli and ketchup. The rest of the menu was also mostly standard American fare. Staff were kind and provided prompt service. The vibes were definitely just typical hotel bar but it was clean, comfy and convenient if you’re staying at the hotel.
… moreMs Barnes
Alex and the doorman ware the best! He was very professional always trying to make things right by Checkers Downtown hotel/restaurant. The rating is for the HOTEL. It was horrible.
… moreTroy Ware
I gave this hotel my business, and I have done so in the past, but the management still refused to waive a no-show fee for a booking I made for the day prior to my arrival by mistake. I am busy. Transitioning jobs and just coming off of orders for the military reserves. I knew I had to be LA on the 29th but somehow thought the 29th was an earlier day in the week when I made the reservation. I also thought I was making a two night booking. My second mistake (which helped me) was that I only made a one night booking. Anyway, I showed up the day I needed to be in LA, and the front desk told me I had no booking. After searching, they told me I was scheduled to check in the day prior and had marked me as a no-show and charged me accordingly. I spoke to management and explained my situation. Management was inflexible and continued to charge me for the day prior. I want a hotel that understands business customers and people who balance multiple responsibilities. I also want a hotel that builds loyalty in its customers. The Hilton Checkers clearly does neither. I will stay with this hotel’s competitors on future trips to Los Angeles. I do not recommend.
… moreShanae LaSalle
Great location, relax, reset,and recovery all come with your stay.
… moreLee Lady
The hotel is beautiful. It looks just like the online picture. The front reception desk was very welcoming. Bathrooms and bathrooms were both clean and made for anyone (business or vacationers) to enjoy. It truly gave me the 1920s vibe. Ok, now let’s talk about what I didn’t like (areas of improvement):
1) Not telling visitors how your room card is needed to swipe to get to your room.
2) $100 per day hold on your credit cards, so if you have a stay planned, take that into consideration for your budget.
3) As always, the food is basic and over price with a very little variety.
4) Bar closes at 11pm..yep, this is not a hotel for visitors.
5) Doors are closed at 11pm, so returning I did not know that, and the staff watched me struggle to understand why I couldn’t get on and did nothing. Luckily, I figured it out. SO keep your card with you. If you lose it, yout out of luck.
6) Weird bathroom thing when you turn on the shower, the shower and the faucet runs at the same time, but the water runs warmer in the faucet..so hard to get the hot temperature I like.
7) The bar did not have a cocktail list, but the elevator listed the cocktails as available. The bar could only make a plain cosmo.
Would I stay again? Yes, business ONLY, because it is near my company office for my meeting. But, as a vacationer, no. I felt like I was with my parents staying at a hotel.
… moreeileen Omara
I absolutely hated the Checkers. It was just a room with a king size bed and TV on the 8th floor. The view was of an alley way of other buildings. Nothing unique or old about the place but the fireplace in the lobby. The front desk staff was snotty. So I checked in 5/17/2024 for $140 a night plus all the crazy taxes and $30 resort fee was supposed to stay until Monday 5/20/2024. Heck to the NO! Got there at 3:45 pm and was ordering a Lyft to go back to my favorite hotel by 4:06 pm. Told Mia the manager at front desk I was leaving. Have the bell boy I tipped $10 being my bags down. Mia says I was in the room an hour? Charged me the full rate and won’t return my money. They lost out on May 17-May 29 or today $3,568 of my hard earned money whike working on a film in LA. Since April 22, 2024 I have spent more than $9k on hotel accommodations, not including food, alcohol, cash tips and Ubers. It was the first time I booked a Hilton. I suggest my favorite hotel Indigo downtown or I liked the Sure Stay Sunset West when I did studio work up the street.
… moreJim Lyons
We have stayed here a few times now and haven’t had any real issues other than cleanliness. This time was no different on that front. Carpet clearly hadn’t been vacuumed. Bathroom was not very clean either. Room we stayed in this time was very cramped as well. Thinking we may switch to a different location for our LA trips moving forward. The building itself is very nice. Great architecture and location! Food is good as always. Bartender was very slow and seemed to pay attention only to one couple at the bar, practically ignoring the rest of us waiting to be served.
… moreK
What a beautiful room. All new and fresh. Pretty bedding, great paint job including crown moulding, fresh carpet and new heavy room darkening drapes and sheers. There was a setee at the end of the bed and a work desk/chair. So many light fixtures that there was great illumination. Big screen tv worked great. Walk in closet. Bathroom had real stone and marble floors. There was no mold or mildew. I was really impressed. The in and out valet parking was wonderful with attentive staff. What a great experience to stay at a downtown hotel where it is top notch and in a great location, walkable to financial district.
… moreEbony Broussard
I like this hotel. The location is great and walkable to food, clubs, and easy to travel. The bar is nice!
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