Stepping into The Delphi in downtown Los Angeles feels like stepping into an era of nostalgic Art Deco glamor. This sleek, recently revamped property is located in what used to be the Standard Hotel, in a building that dates back to 1955 (in fact, it’s actually a City of Los Angeles Historic Cultural Monument as it was the former home of Superior Oil Company). Its clean but storied interior elements make it clear to guests how modern designers have taken note of what should be preserved, and what should be reimagined.
Photo: Nick Tortajada
The Delphi Hotel Turns a Landmark Building Into DTLA's Hippest Accommodations
The Delphi feels both calming and ignites a fire inside visitors, inspiring a hunger for adventure. It’s in a solid location for setting as a home base if you want to explore downtown LA.
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Upon walking through the revolving doors, gold fixtures accent the hallway leading to the polished but approachable lobby check-in area, which is lush with plant life and furniture shining in deep jewel tones in varying textures. Velvet seating, brass fixtures, rich carpeting, and golden backlighting give the entire common space downstairs a feeling of wealth — but it’s welcoming to all.
The four grand elevators appear to open and welcome guests into a simpler time of (classy) debauchery, ushering you upstairs into a relaxing place to enjoy some classic LA experiences.
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Guest rooms
Room at The Delphi Hotel. Photo: Nick Tortajada
Bathroom in room. Photographer: Nick Tortajada
There are a range of room types to choose from at this property. My 590-square-foot “Deluxe King” style room had pleasantly surprising soundproofing (downtown LA can be noisy) and large windows letting in plenty of natural light by day and showcasing the glittering cityscape by night.
The space came complete with an open floor plan featuring a king-size platform bed, a lounge-like sitting area with seating, a dedicated workspace desk, a spacious white-tiled bathroom with an enormous vanity, and large windows showcasing the views of the skyline outside.
Other notable in-room amenities included a Bluetooth speaker, a large mirror, a flatscreen TV, fluffy robes, a mini-fridge, and a coffee maker.
Other on-site amenities
Fire pit. Photo: Nick Tortajada
The lobby. Photographer: Nick Tortajada
The 24-hour fitness center on the third floor features cheeky decor — and all the equipment needed for a solid workout, including Technogym gear and Peloton bikes.
In the lobby, there’s a bar that, by day, serves “pick-me-up” drinks like espresso creations and, by night, transforms into a craft cocktail haven.
Dining at Denae’s at The Delphi
Elevated retro. Photo: Goran Kosanovic
The dining room at Denae's. Photo: Goran Kosanovic
Al fresco style. Photo: Goran Kosanovic
You can’t stay here without an experience at the on-site eatery, Danae’s. It’s a retro diner setup just past the lobby that feels like a modern, upscale take on a sentimental “Grease”-era hangout spot.
Denae’s serves fun food and drink choices in its indoor-outdoor space for breakfast, lunch, and dinner seven days a week. Its portion sizes are filling, and the prices are affordable.
But it’s the “all-day breakfast” offerings that made me really fall in love with this spot. After a late evening flight from Denver to Burbank, I arrived at the hotel around 10 PM. and was warmly greeted with an opportunity to indulge in a hearty meal that fed my soul as well as filled my belly (who doesn’t love an order of fluffy pancakes, or a steaming late-night hot omelet?).
My “Martini Flight” with three different takes on the classic martini drink was perfectly paired with my “Banana Split Milkshake” (life is about finding balance). I feasted on the “Hello LA” dish (all the menu items have fun names that pay tribute to the restaurant’s location in La La Land), which consisted of poached egg, quinoa, grilled avocado, tomato, sweet potato, arugula and was both gluten-free and vegetarian, with a side of “dolled up” home fries.
Other “can’t-miss” menu items include the Chicken & Waffles, a generous selection of sweet dessert pies, and “The Bradbury” sandwich, which features a sunny side up egg on top of sourdough bread loaded with Swiss Cheese, Country Ham, and Dijon Béchamel.
I appreciated that there are plenty of clearly labeled options for those with dietary restrictions. The servers are so friendly to each guest that it feels like a true community inside the space.
It’s a bright, welcoming space to set as home base in Los Angeles
The coffee shop and bar. Photo: Nick Tortajada
Downtown LA is both historic and more recently, trendy, consistently experiencing revitalization and renovation, while preserving the integrity of the original bones of the district, which dates back to 1920s Hollywood.
DTLA constantly has new award-winning restaurants popping up, and it’s home to attractions like the LA Convention Center, Crypto.com arena, and Los Angeles Union Station.
Whether it’s for a quick jaunt into the city or a longer stay in LA, The Delphi is a clean, modern, and welcoming place to stay while visiting the area since downtown is a centrally located neighborhood and it’s accessible to many of the city’s best attractions in every direction. 