The Ivory · Los Angeles
Journal Entries
A boutique hotel located in Koreatown with a rich history. Stories about The Ivory that will make each of your stays more enjoyable, and much more interesting.
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Late‑night sweets in Koreatown, thoughtfully: a calm route for post‑dinner desserts that prioritizes ambiance, short waits, and consistent craftsmanship
Los Angeles is full of late‑night dessert spots, but few neighborhoods match Koreatown’s quiet density of bakeries, cafés, and patisseries that stay open past midnight.
Read the Story →Late‑night sweets in Koreatown, thoughtfully: a calm route for post‑dinner desserts that prioritizes ambiance, short waits, and consistent craftsmanship
Los Angeles is full of late‑night dessert spots, but few neighborhoods match Koreatown’s quiet density of bakeries, cafés, and patisseries that stay open past midnight.
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The power of simple rituals in travel, and why complimentary coffee, artisan bread, warm cookies, and late-night caviar can define a trip’s memory
What you remember about a trip is rarely the museum opening hour or the name of a landmark. It’s the warmth of a ceramic mug between your hands or possibly the taste of something perfectly unexpected at midnight.
Read the Story →The power of simple rituals in travel, and why complimentary coffee, artisan bread, warm cookies, and late-night caviar can define a trip’s memory
What you remember about a trip is rarely the museum opening hour or the name of a landmark. It’s the warmth of a ceramic mug between your hands or possibly the taste of something perfectly unexpected at midnight.
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Bingsu, elevated: our criteria for shaved ice worth crossing the boulevard for, including milk snow integrity, topping balance, and melt-to-spoon timing
At The Ivory, we think about bingsu the same way we think about design, hospitality, and quiet luxury: it’s all in the details.
Read the Story →Bingsu, elevated: our criteria for shaved ice worth crossing the boulevard for, including milk snow integrity, topping balance, and melt-to-spoon timing
At The Ivory, we think about bingsu the same way we think about design, hospitality, and quiet luxury: it’s all in the details.
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Koreatown cocktails for a quieter crowd
For guests at The Ivory, the ideal evening is slower and more intentional: a beautifully made cocktail, conversation you don’t have to shout over, and a short ride back to a quiet, design-led boutique hotel in Koreatown.
Read the Story →Koreatown cocktails for a quieter crowd
For guests at The Ivory, the ideal evening is slower and more intentional: a beautifully made cocktail, conversation you don’t have to shout over, and a short ride back to a quiet, design-led boutique hotel in Koreatown.
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LA coffee and bakery culture through a Koreatown lens, from first light espresso to late-morning loaves that set the tone for the day
From The Ivory in Koreatown, you are perfectly placed to experience LA’s coffee and bakery culture that feels intentional and unhurried—pairing early cafés with quiet galleries, neighborhood walks, and late-morning loaves still warm from the oven.
Read the Story →LA coffee and bakery culture through a Koreatown lens, from first light espresso to late-morning loaves that set the tone for the day
From The Ivory in Koreatown, you are perfectly placed to experience LA’s coffee and bakery culture that feels intentional and unhurried—pairing early cafés with quiet galleries, neighborhood walks, and late-morning loaves still warm from the oven.
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Plan a Romantic Matcha Date in Koreatown
A matcha date can take half an hour or become the afternoon. For a romantic weekend in Los Angeles, we like leaving room for the second possibility: a conversation that carries on after the cups are empty, or a walk with no particular deadline.
Read the Story →Plan a Romantic Matcha Date in Koreatown
A matcha date can take half an hour or become the afternoon. For a romantic weekend in Los Angeles, we like leaving room for the second possibility: a conversation that carries on after the cups are empty, or a walk with no particular deadline.
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A Los Angeles Design Day From Rooftop to Museum
At The Ivory, we suggest giving that kind of attention a full day. Start on our rooftop terrace in Koreatown, plan a visit centered on the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, and leave the evening free to make sense of what caught your eye.
Read the Story →A Los Angeles Design Day From Rooftop to Museum
At The Ivory, we suggest giving that kind of attention a full day. Start on our rooftop terrace in Koreatown, plan a visit centered on the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, and leave the evening free to make sense of what caught your eye.
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