La Dolce Vita meets So-Cal cool at NoMad Los Angeles, the dashing new resident of downtown’s Giannini Place, built in 1923 to house the Bank of Italy. The building’s Neoclassical façade has been preserved, but its interiors given a thorough refit courtesy of French designer Jacques Garcia, who took inspiration from the colours of the ornate ceiling in the lobby. Its shades of gold, white and blue are echoed in art deco light fittings, Terrazzo floors and patterned upholstery in a handshake between design old and new. Drinking and dining are an equally sumptuous affair, coming under the direction of powerhouse dining duo Daniel Humm and Will Guidara, the men behind NoMad New York and Eleven Madison Park.
At the hotel
Rooftop terrace, lounge area, 24-hour gym, laundry and free WiFi throughout. In rooms: flatscreen TV, minibar, bespoke bath products by Susanne Kaufmann.
Our favorite rooms
Atelier rooms have freestanding pedestal bath tubs with a golden tray, giving you somewhere to rest your book (or glass) while you soak. If you really want to stretch out, opt for a Corner Suite, which has a sitting area and several windows, making it particularly bright.
Poolside
The rooftop pool commands a 360-degree
view of the downtown skyline. A Gardens-of-Bomarzo-style stone sculpture pulls a face at sunbathers from one end of the pool, and a café and cocktail bar are just off to the side; the latter two make this the social hotspot for sunny afternoons and balmy evenings.
Packing tips
Your most stylish swimwear for lazy, cocktail-filled afternoons by the pool.
Also
All of the public areas are wheelchair accessible, and there are several specially-adapted rooms.
Pet‐friendly
Pets under 15 kilograms (35 lbs) can stay for free. See more pet-friendly hotels in Los Angeles.
Children
All ages are welcome, but this one’s better suited to adults.
