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| JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE | |
|---|---|
| Name | JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE |
| Location | Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Opened | 2010 |
| Developer | AEG, Anschutz Entertainment Group |
| Owner | Host Hotels & Resorts |
| Operator | JW Marriott |
| Architect | Gensler |
JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE
JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE is a luxury hotel located in downtown Los Angeles, adjacent to the Staples Center and within the L.A. Live entertainment complex. The hotel opened in 2010 as part of a mixed-use development linked to the Los Angeles Convention Center, serving patrons of nearby venues such as the Microsoft Theater, Crypto.com Arena, and Grammy Museum. It has hosted guests attending events including the Academy Awards, Emmy Awards, Grammy Awards, and conventions tied to E3 (video game trade event) and NAB Show.
The hotel was developed during a period of revitalization in Downtown Los Angeles that included projects by Anschutz Entertainment Group, Related Companies, and AEG Live. Construction began amid projects like the expansion of the Los Angeles Convention Center and the redevelopment of South Park, Los Angeles, joining developments such as FIGat7th, The Bloc (formerly Broadway Plaza), and the Staples Center itself. Groundbreaking followed planning approvals from the City of Los Angeles and entailed coordination with entities including MillerCoors sponsors and municipal agencies. The opening coincided with a wave of hospitality investments led by firms such as Host Hotels & Resorts, Marriott International, and institutional investors from Blackstone Group and CBRE Group. Over its history the hotel has welcomed delegations from institutions like University of Southern California, sports franchises such as the Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Kings, and rotating festival attendees for events like LA Film Festival and AFI Fest.
Designed by Gensler, the hotel's architecture complements the skyline shaped by projects such as the Wilshire Grand Center, U.S. Bank Tower (Los Angeles), and the W Hollywood. The design integrates influences from other large-scale hospitality schemes like The Venetian (Las Vegas), Bellagio (Las Vegas), and The Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles, employing materials and layout strategies used by firms associated with Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, Perkins and Will, and HOK. Interiors reflect hospitality programs similar to those at St. Regis Los Angeles, Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills, and The Beverly Hilton, with public spaces designed for proximity to cultural institutions such as the Grammy Museum at L.A. LIVE and transit nodes like Pico Station (Los Angeles Metro). Landscape and urban design echo themes from projects including Grand Park (Los Angeles), Pershing Square, and the Los Angeles River revitalization initiatives.
The hotel's accommodations and public facilities mirror offerings at flagship properties including Marriott Marquis (New York City), JW Marriott Essex House, and Mandarin Oriental, Los Angeles. It features banquet rooms and ballrooms used similarly to spaces at the Los Angeles Convention Center, Pasadena Convention Center, and Anaheim Convention Center, plus fitness and wellness centers modeled on programs from Equinox Fitness, Spa at Four Seasons, and Exhale Spa. Dining outlets draw culinary inspiration reflected in establishments like Nobu Los Angeles, Spago, Providence (restaurant), and The Bazaar by José Andrés; beverage programs parallel offerings at The Varnish and Bar Marmont. Business amenities and executive lounges are comparable to those at Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport, Sheraton Grand Los Angeles, and Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City.
The hotel's event services support major gatherings tied to entities such as the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, National Association of Broadcasters, and Electronic Entertainment Expo. Catering operations have served ceremonies related to organizations like Los Angeles Philharmonic, LA Opera, and corporate events for companies including Disney, Warner Bros., Universal Pictures, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Netflix, and Amazon Studios. The venue has hosted press conferences alongside agencies like Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, award after-parties linked to The Recording Academy, and industry summits resembling TechCrunch Disrupt and South by Southwest satellite events.
Situated in South Park, Los Angeles near the intersection of Figueroa Street and Olympic Boulevard, the hotel is proximate to Crypto.com Arena, Microsoft Theater, and LA Live entertainment venues. Transit connections include access to Pico Station (Los Angeles Metro), the 7th Street/Metro Center station, and regional links such as Los Angeles International Airport, Union Station (Los Angeles), and the Harbor Freeway (Interstate 110). Nearby cultural and sports sites include Walt Disney Concert Hall, Staples Center (now Crypto.com Arena), BMO Stadium, SoFi Stadium, Dodger Stadium, and institutions like The Broad (museum), Walt Disney Concert Hall, and LA Memorial Coliseum.
Developed by AEG, the property was financed and managed through partnerships involving Anschutz Entertainment Group, Host Hotels & Resorts, and Marriott International. Ownership structures have paralleled transactions seen in portfolios managed by Hersha Hospitality Trust, Pebblebrook Hotel Trust, Host Hotels & Resorts, and investment activities by firms including BlackRock, Goldman Sachs, and Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing. Hotel operations follow brand standards set by JW Marriott, a luxury brand within Marriott International alongside Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis, and W Hotels.
Since opening, the hotel has been reviewed by outlets such as The Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Business Journal, Condé Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure, and Forbes Travel Guide. It has been nominated for local hospitality recognitions administered by organizations like the Los Angeles Tourism Board, California Hotel & Lodging Association, and featured in lists from Zagat, Michelin Guide, and AAA. The property has been cited in coverage of events by Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, Billboard, and Deadline Hollywood.
Category:Hotels in Los Angeles