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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Poolside pairing challenge: which book, beverage, and soundtrack complete your perfect Koreatown sun session
There is an art to a perfect pool day. At The Ivory, our heated pool was designed for exactly that slow, sun-drenched ritual—where the right book, the right drink, and the right soundtrack turn a simple afternoon into a small, unforgettable moment.
Read the Story → Poolside pairing challenge: which book, beverage, and soundtrack complete your perfect Koreatown sun session
There is an art to a perfect pool day. At The Ivory, our heated pool was designed for exactly that slow, sun-drenched ritual—where the right book, the right drink, and the right soundtrack turn a simple afternoon into a small, unforgettable moment.
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LA hotel FAQs travelers are too shy to ask: early check-ins, late checkouts, parking, rideshares, and when to book
Planning a stay in Los Angeles often raises the same quiet questions: *Can I check in early? Where do I park? Is rideshare easy from this neighborhood? When should I actually book to get the best room?*
Read the Story → LA hotel FAQs travelers are too shy to ask: early check-ins, late checkouts, parking, rideshares, and when to book
Planning a stay in Los Angeles often raises the same quiet questions: *Can I check in early? Where do I park? Is rideshare easy from this neighborhood? When should I actually book to get the best room?*
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Map a Koreatown-to-venue transit strategy for busy fall concert nights, including rideshare timing, metro considerations, and a quiet café to pause if you arrive early
Fall in Los Angeles arrives with cooler evenings, clear city views, and a packed concert calendar. Staying in Koreatown places you at the center of it all, especially if you’re heading to venues like Crypto.com Arena, The Wiltern, Hollywood Bowl.
Read the Story → Map a Koreatown-to-venue transit strategy for busy fall concert nights, including rideshare timing, metro considerations, and a quiet café to pause if you arrive early
Fall in Los Angeles arrives with cooler evenings, clear city views, and a packed concert calendar. Staying in Koreatown places you at the center of it all, especially if you’re heading to venues like Crypto.com Arena, The Wiltern, Hollywood Bowl.
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Matcha dessert vs matcha latte near The Ivory—what’s your pick, and where do you find the version that feels worth the detour
A good matcha moment in Los Angeles rarely happens by accident. It’s usually the result of a small detour—a side street café, a quiet patisserie, a local recommendation that didn’t show up on your first Google search.
Read the Story → Matcha dessert vs matcha latte near The Ivory—what’s your pick, and where do you find the version that feels worth the detour
A good matcha moment in Los Angeles rarely happens by accident. It’s usually the result of a small detour—a side street café, a quiet patisserie, a local recommendation that didn’t show up on your first Google search.
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Your ideal pool playlist at a design hotel: mellow, modern classics, or near-silent with just the sound of water—what sets the tone
In a city known for its energy, leaving space for quiet can feel radical. A nearly silent pool—just the sound of water, a page turning, distant city hum—lets Los Angeles feel expansive instead of loud.
Read the Story → Your ideal pool playlist at a design hotel: mellow, modern classics, or near-silent with just the sound of water—what sets the tone
In a city known for its energy, leaving space for quiet can feel radical. A nearly silent pool—just the sound of water, a page turning, distant city hum—lets Los Angeles feel expansive instead of loud.
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Koreatown through our front door: a chef-led walking map to late-night barbecue, bakeries, and hidden speakeasies within 10 minutes of the lobby
Step outside The Ivory and you’re in the heart of one of Los Angeles’ most compelling food neighborhoods. Koreatown is where late-night barbecue, European-style bakeries, and hidden speakeasies coexist on the same block, often in the same building.
Read the Story → Koreatown through our front door: a chef-led walking map to late-night barbecue, bakeries, and hidden speakeasies within 10 minutes of the lobby
Step outside The Ivory and you’re in the heart of one of Los Angeles’ most compelling food neighborhoods. Koreatown is where late-night barbecue, European-style bakeries, and hidden speakeasies coexist on the same block, often in the same building.
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You have one hour between check-in and sunset—best matcha in K-Town, then rooftop terrace or heated courtyard pool first
There’s a special kind of magic in that slim window between check-in and sunset. Bags dropped, key in hand, the light turning honey-gold over Los Angeles—you have just one hour before the city lights take over.
Read the Story → You have one hour between check-in and sunset—best matcha in K-Town, then rooftop terrace or heated courtyard pool first
There’s a special kind of magic in that slim window between check-in and sunset. Bags dropped, key in hand, the light turning honey-gold over Los Angeles—you have just one hour before the city lights take over.
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