TL;DR

Fresh standout: Opened in 2021 as a rare newer hotel in historic West Adams.
Design cred: Blends striking contemporary architecture with the neighborhood’s character.
Local vibe: Step outside to indie shops, cafés, and restaurants – instant access to LA’s creative pulse.
Scale: This intimate 48-room boutique hotel has a serene courtyard and heated pool.
Activities: Complimentary bike tours (guided or self-guided) to nearby cultural spots.
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Alsace hit the headlines when it opened its doors in 2021 as a rare new hotel building in the historic district of West Adams.

It’s now known for exceptional architecture and design that blend in seamlessly with this unique neighborhood.

LA is a big place, and getting your finger on the pulse can be a challenge we think.

At Alsace, all you need to do is step onto the street and you’ll find some of LA’s best small-scale, locally-owned shops, cafés, and restaurants.

What are the rooms like?

Mix: 48 rooms, all with king-beds, some add sofa beds, garden views, balconies, or city vistas.
Standout: Patio Room (~400 sq ft) with a furnished private patio.
Style: SoCal-minimalist with bespoke pieces for warmth and character.
Amenities: Nespresso, cable TV, minibar, in-room safe.
Baths: Mosaic walk-in showers, REVIVAL linens, Witz toiletries; accessible tubs or roll-in showers available.
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We have just 48 rooms at the Alsace Hotel.

Each has a king-sized bed with a Serta mattress, some with sofa beds, others with garden views, balconies, or vistas out over the city.

The patio room is a standout with 400 square feet of space and a furnished patio.

All rooms offer a southern California-inspired decor that touches on minimalism, but includes some lovely bespoke pieces that keep the hotel feeling comfortable and unique.

Standard facilities include Nespresso coffee makers, cable TVs, minibars and safety deposit boxes.

The showers are stunning, mosaic-tiled walk-in affairs and the bathrooms well-stocked with soft REVIVAL linens and Witz amenities.

There are accessible options with bathtubs or roll-in showers.

What are prices like?

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And what’s the food like? Any facilities we should know about?

Morning perk: Complimentary coffee & pastries in the lounge.
Spaces: Tranquil courtyard with abundant lounge seating and sunshine.
Fitness: 24-hour gym with cardio machines, free weights, dual pulley system.
Pool: Heated outdoor pool, open sunrise to sunset.
Experiences: Complimentary bike tours (guided or self-guided); tips for guides encouraged.

Free coffee and pastries are available in the Alsace’s lounge every morning, with the entirety of the inner courtyard offering cozy lounge seating where you can join the cactuses soaking up the morning sun.

If you want to get your heart rate up, there’s a small but well-equipped 24-hour fitness center with cardio machines, free weights and a dual pulley system.

If you prefer to exercise outside, the heated outdoor pool is open sunrise to sunset.

The real outdoor highlight for us is the bike tours, which can be with a guide or without, free-of-charge, though we recommend tipping your guide if you enjoy the experience.

LA is a city of actors and guides are often quite the performers.

The Marvin Gaye house will be in biking distance, as well as the well-known Normandie Bakery, Johnny Pastrami, and more.

How is the neighborhood? Anything interesting nearby?

Vibe: Relaxed, historic West Adams, once an escape for Hollywood elites.
Immediate stroll: West Adams Blvd for design-forward shops, galleries, yoga studios, and great eats.
Shopping & gifts: Easy to find unique, locally made pieces steps from the hotel.
Access: Next to the 10 freeway—quick rideshares to beaches, Walk of Fame, or Santa Monica Pier.

Alsace Hotel is in West Adams, so not the heart of the LA bustle by any means.

Indeed, it used to be a bit of an escape for some of Hollywood’s biggest names of the past.

We recommend an immediate stroll down West Adams Boulevard, where you’ll find yourself in a charming, diverse neighborhood with a real understanding of art, design and culture.

You can find exceptional food from tacos to pasta bars, yoga studios, galleries and mixed art spaces.

Finding unique gifts for friends and family will be as easy as walking out of the hotel.

If you’re more excited for beaches, the Walk of Fame, or Santa Monica Pier, Alsace is right next to ‘the 10,’ that is, one of LA’s main thoroughfares, and you’ll be a short Lyft or Uber ride from everything you might want to see.

And what about the reviews? What did other guests think?

Some things guests liked:

“The location is probably the best feature of the hotel. It’s so central to everything in LA. The design is stunning. The furniture and fit out are high end and brand new. Feels more expensive and luxurious than it should be for the price.….”