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One of the greatest hotel experiences I have ever had! The customer service to begin with prior to the stay was extremely helpful! The digital key system made check in/out so quick and easy! The restaurant was so amazing! I swear this is one of our new favorite spots in LA! The customer service in the restaurant was exceptional! Great recommendations on food and if our main waitress was busy, there was always someone else there to help out! We ordered almost everything twice it was so good ! The cafe was also really good, they had amazing pastries that were complimentary for us in the morning. My partner and l, our 2month old, and our dog all stayed here for her birthday and I can definitely say we will never forget this stay! We will be back very soon! We live only 10 min away Thank you!

To find parking: I recommend entering from S Santa Fe Ave. Get in the right turn lane towards 7th St, but you're actually going to turn early into the alley that is at the edge of the block. It's going to look like a dead end with a closed gate at the end, but trust me, that's the correct alley. The hotel parking lot is the second gate on the right. There will be signs for it. To find the hotel: Walk out the alley, back to S Santa Fe Ave. Enter from the front of the restaurant or through the metal door on the left. There's a staircase leading to the hotel on the left. You will be sent a link to a QR code through text on the day of check-in. Screenshot it and use it to scan yourself in. Trick is to not put your phone so close to the scanner. Turn your brightness up if it still doesn't work. There will be a green light and a quiet beep that means the door is unlocked. Hotel review: We stayed in Room 6 which was the Iwa (rock) theme. It has a spacious bench seating with a table (I think it's one of the few rooms where you don't have to sit on the floor) and a mini fridge you can use. You don't get a view but the windows bring in a lot of natural light yet still feel private. Checking in gives off an Airbnb experience since you do everything on your own. You need to be comfortable texting and using your phone. Our Itinerary: We walked over to Joe's Downtown market to get some alcohol to take back to the hotel. That place is like a bodega, they got everything you need. Along the way, you can get a slice of pizza from PizzaNista. Lots of restaurants nearby including a ramen shop, french fusion, cafes, and a sushi spot. The next morning, (being hungover) we just got some breakfast togo from the Bread Lounge next door to eat in the hotel. You can also wait for Bike Shed Motor Co to open for some great food and ambiance. We then went to Row DTLA. They have a huge parking lot that's free for 2 hrs so don't bother walking there. They've got a few coffee shops and some restaurants. Nice shade and a lot of seating. Pretty empty for a Saturday, but may be busier on Sundays due to Smorgasbord. Stores open around 11am. I recommend visiting the Hightide store, Scent Bar, Flask & Field, and Kinto. If you're going to the Kodo restaurant and you like oysters, get it because they are ridiculously massive and delicious. Also, the restaurant looks empty at first glance, but the tables are actually deeper down the hall, the front portion is just their cafe. So don't be shy. In the evening, we drove 5 minutes to the Little Tokyo Galleria. I recommend driving as this area isn't as nice for walking. They got a parking structure on S Alameda St. but don't stay long because parking gets expensive. On the first floor, they have a Japanese market, a large Daiso, a cool Japanese dishware shop, and a nice arcade on the third floor. The arcade has decent games, a loud bar, bowling alley, and billiards. They require ID to enter (although children are allowed) and you can't bring your water bottle in. The mall also has some snack spots, including a DIY ramen shop like those seen on TikTok.

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I want to highlight how incredible the staff was when an unexpected situation came up…read more For context: I parked in a public parking lot next to the hotel that I was told would be ok to double park in. Important note, this lot has no official affiliation with the hotel (which I didn't realize at the time). Unfortunately, later that night my car ended up being completely blocked in, and when I went to leave, I wasn't able to get my car out of the lot. I went back to the hotel pretty stressed, and Mike and Daryl truly went above and beyond to help me. They took the situation seriously, helped me track down how to contact the owner of the parking lot, and stayed with me until everything was sorted. Thanks to them, I was luckily able to get my car out and I'm incredibly grateful for their care & patience. Just a heads-up for anyone visiting The Aster, only use the hotel valet or street parking. Do not park in nearby public lots, even if they seem convenient.

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