Find Historic Hotels in Little Tokyo, CA

A trip to the sights with historical relevance in Little Tokyo is likely on top of your sightseeing list. The array of shops and top-notch restaurants are some of the places to visit while you’re here. You can also discover the live music during your vacation.

Based on our travel expertise, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Los Angeles Downtown is a top 4-star hotel for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it offers a restaurant and pillowtop beds. Pantages Theatre is a short 8-minute drive away. Other choices close to historic sites include PodShare DTLA Arts District - Hostel and Miyako Hotel Los Angeles.

Little Tokyo is home to 27 hotels and other lodging options bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

Favorite places to visit include Los Angeles City Hall, Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, and Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. Additionally, in the area you’ll find Dodger Stadium and Crypto.com Arena.

Guests who choose a historic hotel can sleep in a place that has a national historic designation. A castle, stately home, palace or even a pub, lodge, old police station, or skyscraper can be considered a historic hotel provided that it has special significance. Traditional architecture and period features can be admired in the guestrooms or communal spaces of these historic hotels in Little Tokyo, giving a real sense of character.

You’ll often hear the term “heritage hotel” in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is a term often used in the U.S. but overall the terms are quite similar. The building and architecture of historic hotels tend to be the most important aspect. For a heritage hotel, it’s mainly the cultural value and how it influenced the community.

Hotels have the safety features and modern conveniences you’ve come to expect, but every effort is made to preserve treasured traditions and historic facades. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, heating and air conditioning, free and fast Internet, and the usual amenities found in any hotel will be available in a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in Little Tokyo, don’t worry that you’ll find a place that’s uncomfortable or rundown.