Marriott Los Angeles Downtown

The Marriott Los Angeles Downtown stands in the heart of the financial district close to major corporate offices, the Pacific Stock Exchange, Convention Center and Staples Center. The 14-story hotel links to the World Trade Center via a second-floor walkway and the YMCA for tennis, racquetball, basketball, fitness classes and swimming. Guests also are within four to 15 miles from Paramount Studios, Hollywood, the Los Angeles Zoo, Universal Studios, Beverly Hills and the swank shops of Rodeo Drive, Sunset Boulevard, Venice Beach and Santa Monica. Disneyland Theme Park awaits 26 miles down the road.

This downtown hotel's art-filled lobby fascinates visitors with dual moods - sunlit and casual on one side, formal and chandelier-lit on the other. The palm-fringed outdoor pool and sundeck offer folks peaceful respites from the chaos of downtown and financial district. The Back Porch serves breakfast, lunch and dinner by the pool. Guests can nosh continental breakfasts in the lobby bar. Hotel accommodations include such amenities as a business center, expansive gift shop, tour assistance, babysitting and child care, and room service.

Speaking of rooms, the 469 guestrooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the L.A. skyline. They also include premium bedding, reading lights, large work desks, louvered closets and high- speed Internet access.

About 18 miles from Los Angeles International Airport, the Marriott Los Angeles Downtown attracts primarily conventioneers and business travelers. Families, couples and other leisure guests also patronize the Marriott because of the amenities and location close to venues and sights all folks will want to explore.