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The Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California, United States · Ritz-Carlton · High Luxury
Occupying the upper floors of the 54-story Hotel & Residences at LA LIVE, the centerpiece of the $2.5 billion urban redevelopment that transformed downtown Los Angeles's South Park district, The Ritz-Carlton completed the complex in April 2010 with Wolfgang Puck's WP24 and views over Crypto.com Arena to the San Gabriel Mountains.
- 123 rooms
- Opened 2010
- Neighborhood: South Park
- Rooms from 450 sq ft (42 m²)
About The Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles
- The tower's lower floors house a JW Marriott, making the Ritz-Carlton its upstairs sister hotel within the same LA LIVE building.
- The hotel's proximity to Crypto.com Arena, home to the Lakers and Clippers, makes it a regular stay for visiting NBA teams and broadcast crews.
History
The decision to build a Ritz-Carlton in downtown Los Angeles's South Park district in the mid-2000s was itself a statement of belief in a neighborhood that had, at the time, little luxury hospitality infrastructure. The $2.5 billion LA LIVE complex, the largest single urban redevelopment project in Los Angeles history, was conceived as a transformative investment in a section of downtown immediately adjacent to Staples Center — now Crypto.com Arena — and the Los Angeles Convention Center. The complex would eventually include Crypto.com Arena, the Grammy Museum, a broadcast center, multiple restaurants and bars, and at its center the 54-story Hotel and Residences at LA LIVE, a mixed-use tower designed to house both a JW Marriott and the Ritz-Carlton on its upper floors.
The Ritz-Carlton Los Angeles opened on April 2, 2010, occupying floors 23 through 26 of the tower, with 123 rooms and the WP24 restaurant by Wolfgang Puck on the 24th floor. The opening completed the LA LIVE complex and demonstrated that downtown Los Angeles could support world-class luxury accommodation — a proposition that had been tested and failed multiple times in the preceding decades. The hotel's proximity to Crypto.com Arena, home to the Lakers and Clippers, made it the natural address for visiting NBA teams, coaches, and the broadcast and management infrastructure that travels with professional basketball.
The hotel's position on the upper floors of the 54-story tower gives it among the most vertically dramatic views in the American urban luxury hotel segment: downtown Los Angeles, the Hollywood Hills, and on clear days the Pacific Ocean spread in a panorama that the building's height makes accessible in every direction. The location at 900 West Olympic Boulevard places guests within walking distance of the Grammy Museum, the convention center, and the Crypto.com Arena, making the Ritz-Carlton Los Angeles less a retreat from the city than a front-row position within its entertainment and sports infrastructure.
The setting
The Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles rises above the L.A. LIVE campus at 900 West Olympic Boulevard in the South Park district, sharing its tower with its sister property but defined by the upper-floor panoramas it commands over downtown. Crypto.com Arena is a nine-minute walk, the Grammy Museum and Convention Center are directly adjacent, and Walt Disney Concert Hall and The Broad are reachable by transit in under fifteen minutes. South Park's transformation from an underutilized downtown fringe into one of the city's most energized mixed-use precincts gives this address the cultural weight and downtown prestige that draws global luxury brands to a city long defined by its westside enclaves. 5-minute walk to Crypto.
Restaurants and bars
- Leña at Sendero — Restaurant · Latin-inspired steakhouse, gaucho style · Chef Hendrix Vega (Sendero executive chef)
- Corteza at Sendero — Café · Coastal market cuisine · Hendrix Vega (Sendero executive chef)
- Savoca: A Californian Trattoria — Restaurant · Italian-influenced, regionally sourced ingredients
- Illy Caffè — Café · Coffee and light Italian fare
- Glance Lobby Bar — Bar · Dishes and cocktails inspired by Los Angeles neighborhoods a
- The Mixing Room — Bar · Mixology and small plates
- The Agave Library — Restaurant · Tasting menu centered on agave-based spirits
- Volante — Restaurant · Bespoke counter dining inspired by Recoleta's speakeasies
- Blue Rooftop Pool Bar — Poolside · Crafted cocktails
Experiences
- Private Chocolate Sculpting Class — Lesson from a master chocolatier who has competed around the world; guests take home their own chocolate show-stopper.
- Historic Blooms of L.A. — Visit to a premier flower market, source of blooms for the Tournament of Roses Parade, then a floral-arranging session at the hotel.
- Volante: Culinary Storytelling — Dining experience where chefs share the stories of local farmers, artisans and producers behind each dish.
- Bespoke Beauty Fridge — Consultation with a Ritz-Carlton Spa skin expert to create a curated collection of products and beauty tools for the guestroom.
- Ritz Kids — Programme encouraging children to explore the hotel and its environment, built on four pillars: Water, Land, Environmental Responsibility and Culture.
- Tequila Tasting — Communal table for up to 12 guests with a chef-curated six-course tasting menu and five-spirit pairing against skyline views.
Amenities
- 8,000 sq ft spa — the only full-service spa in downtown Los Angeles at time of opening
- Club Lounge (3,400 sq ft)
- Two outdoor decks with pools, bars, and event facilities
- 2,000 sq ft fitness center
- Hot tub
- EV charging
Awards
- AAA Four Diamond (2026)
- Forbes Travel Guide Recommended (2026)
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