Short Stories Hotel Near The Grove – A Favorite for Families in Los Angeles
About the Hotel
Accommodation Options
Short Stories Hotel offers Standard Double rooms with herringbone wood floors and custom wooden armoires. Premium Double and Junior Suite King rooms feature parquet wood flooring, Kenton Nelson artwork, and Carrara marble tables. All rooms include flat-screen satellite TVs, minibars, free Wi-Fi, and bathrooms with terrazzo floors and Lefroy Brooks fixtures. Beds have 300 thread count Egyptian cotton sheets.
Dining Experiences
Short Stories Restaurant serves a seasonal menu with multicultural dishes by Executive Chef Ariel Malone. Signature items include Cornbread Poppers, Masala Hummus, Berbere Spiced Wings, and Clay Pot Chicken. The bar offers craft cocktails like Tahini Old Fashioned and Mezcal Margarita. An outdoor collection serves Mexican tacos and seafood gumbo. Tart restaurant specializes in American comfort food with Southern influences.
Recreation & Events
The hotel features an outdoor swimming pool with a sun deck and foosball table. The courtyard hosts live music under Sumac Trees. The property accommodates corporate meetings and events with planning assistance. Short Stories offers a membership for those seeking workspace and social opportunities.
Location & Access
Located in the Fairfax District, the hotel is a 2-minute walk from The Grove shopping and entertainment. It's 1 km from Petersen Automotive Museum, 1.5 km from Los Angeles County Museum of Art and Urban Light installation, and 2 km from Beverly Center. Beverly Hills and West Hollywood are 20 minutes by car, while downtown LA and Santa Monica beach are approximately one hour away. Los Angeles International Airport is 20 km from the property.
Hotel Services
The hotel provides an events team for meeting planning. A specialty gift shop is located in the main lobby. Room service is available with the full restaurant menu. The property offers multiple dining areas with indoor/outdoor experiences, including the Stories Bar with softly lit counter seating.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- On-site car park
- Handicap parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed for a fee
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Air conditioning in public areas
- Luggage storage
- Allergy-free rooms
- Lift
- Fireplace
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
- Key access
Services
- Valet parking
- Pet amenities available
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Dry cleaning
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Picnic area/ Tables
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Shallow end
Room features
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Dining table
- Trouser press
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Parquet floor