I travel almost weekly and stay at the typical business hotels and this was such a nice change. The hotel has lots of character. The sleeping room was clean and the bed was comfortable. It's an older property so don't expect anything modern and fancy. I love the Moroccan theme throughout the hotel. Check out the pool area in the back, very quaint and nicely done.
I had breakfast downstairs and it's a buffet where you pay for each item but it is VERY inexpensive! (2 pancakes and eggs cost me $3.37). The hotel staff was also very friendly and accommodating. The parking lot for the hotel is a bit hard to find. It's behind the hotel thru an alley and it's $12 a day to park which is reasonable considering some of the other downtown hotels that are $45 a day to park. Walking distance to LA Live, Staples Center and the Convention Center.

I was tired of the same large hotel chains and decided to take my money elsewhere. I saw the Hotel Figueroa across from the Staples Center and LA Live and decide to give it a try. You walk in and go back in time into what seems to be an old Moroccan movie set. The 13 story building was built in 1926 but the novelty and experience was still very new and exciting. We were welcomed by the hotel’s very charming and helpful proprietor. He gave us a few recommendations for dinner and sites to view around town. What I noticed were the other hotel guests were also enthralled with unique décor and artwork and tapestries around the hotel and expressed their liking of the hotel. The staff was conscientious and we were never lost in a crowd. The rooms are decorated with the same theme and made it very fun. The hotel is surrounded by giant modern hotel chains and food establishments so the only problem is making decisions as to what you want to eat. One recommendation made by the hotel manager was to go across the street to the neighboring hotel’s 26th floor and enjoy the views. The views were breathtaking! The Figueroa’s pool is heated and the bar is a very nice place to hang out. It comes alive in the evening as many come to enjoy the unique vibe of this very different place. Our experience was positive and memorable. We will be back to this small oasis in the big city.

I used to come to the Figueroa Hotel as a professional tour guide with groups for many years. After I moved back to Europe, I did not have the opportunity to visit until recently. Wow, the place has gotten only better. If you are looking for a tourist class hotel with all the amenities yet centrally located, this is your place. The price is right, the comfort is certainly all there, the location is incredible being right next to the Staple Center and the new L.A Live complex in downtown LA. The "A1" goes to the service, as always. The staff is not only friendly and accommodating, it feels like they really care about you - rare in this world. The Moroccan theme, mixed with early California genuine artifacts from that era, enhance the appeal. Blanka M. Lukes from Prague

this was a great change from the cookie cutter hotels. I go on vacation every year to new cities and watch hockey games. Hotel Fig was originally picked for being close to the venue, but it turns out it was a nice relaxing place to stay. Check in went smoothly and having an Old School key was kind of cool. The lobby is so cool, some nice decorations and a piano too. Of course, you need to know how to play or Uno will get "mad". PS. I can't play that well. We got to our room (#930) and it was just as the picture looked. Very roomy and nicely decorated. The beds were super soft (I think they are new) the room had 2 closets (we missed the 2nd one for a couple hours) and a little fridge too. Again the room was way bigger than the normal hotels. The room had a non-working old piano and that is where the TV was located. I think they should get some new TV's. it's a good distance away from the beds, so a new one would help (even though we were not in room alot). The windows even opened, so it was nice to have fresh air, well LA air. The bathroom, as others have mentioned, was not super big, but it worked out perfect for us. The shower head needs to be a little higher as quick fix. Maid service was done and on one sleep in day they even called to ask if we wanted maid service. We had plans for most of our stay, but we did stop at the hotel bar and it was nice, not many bottled beers. Having onsite parking was nice, it was $12 a day, so not bad for the area. Overall, we had a blast and Hotel Fig will be used in the future.