The Standard, Downtown LA

The Standard, Downtown LA has a rooftop terrace with a heated pool and cabanas with waterbeds.

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The Standard, Downtown LA was a hotel at 550 S Flower St in Downtown Los Angeles, set in a modernist building that was originally the Superior Oil headquarters. The building later operated under The Standard name and is tied to mid-century Los Angeles architecture, so the stay centered on a downtown high-rise setting rather than a resort-style spread-out property.

Rooms had mid-century modern decor, mood lighting, flat-screen TVs, minibars, and free Wi-Fi. Upgraded rooms added sitting areas or soaking tubs, while the penthouse suite included separate living and dining space with city views. A specific room detail to note is the glass-walled shower, which made the bathroom more visually open than a conventional enclosed bathroom.

The stay worked around several in-building services rather than just the room. The rooftop level included the heated pool, cabanas, a bar, and DJ programming, while the property also had a beer garden, a casual restaurant, a cafe, and a lounge with table tennis. Room service was available around the clock, and valet parking was offered on the property.

The location connected the hotel to Downtown Los Angeles rather than a beach or residential neighborhood. Public transit access was tied to 7th St / Metro Center, and the address placed the property in the Financial District area of Los Angeles.

The main limit is that The Standard, Downtown LA is permanently closed. The same 550 S Flower St building now operates as The Delphi Hotel, so a traveler looking to book The Standard, Downtown LA should treat the former hotel information as historical and confirm the current property before booking this address.

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