If you’re visiting Los Angeles for the holiday season and don't want to pay for the same overpriced hotel or airbnb, try out a night in a century old firehouse. Located in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles, Kodō Hotel and restaurant is a place sure to interest those who like something a little out of the ordinary. Originally a firehouse known as Engine Company 17, this historic building was a working building for firefighters in the LA Arts District.
Kodō Hotel began as just an idea, or as many like to now call it an, “oasis of modernity hiding in plain sight.” The current owner of Kodō, David Wynn, and founder of Kensho Group partnered with architect Matthew Royce in collaboration with Gry Space to create the Kodō Hotel and restaurant. The business owner and architect wanted to create a space that ties in both Japanese and American aesthetics and beliefs of tranquility, comfortability, and respect. Decorated with beautiful wood paneling and muted furniture tones, this brick and concrete building gives off a relaxing and calming feeling to those who stay there. Many guests frequent Kodō Hotel for its peaceful nature, undisturbed by the hustle and bustle of the noisy Los Angeles Arts District.
Fall is the perfect time to visit Kodō Hotel, and when you’re feeling hungry, you can walk downstairs to Kodō’s restaurant and cafe. Featuring delicious menu items like their Crab Cream Croquette, with blue crab, sweet corn salsa, béchamel, umami marinara, and chipotle miso. Or indulge in their Chicken Karaage, which has twice fried marinated chicken, vinegar soy, topped with shio-dare mayo and lemon wedges. The sushi menu also offers tasty treats like the Seared Wagyu Roll with a5 miyazaki wagyu, roasted spring onion, avocado, cucumber, asparagus, and yukke sauce. Or the Saikyo Miso Oshi-zushi, with miso marinated black cod, blue crab, and red ginger.
Kodō, meaning “heartbeat” in Japanese, is the perfect name for this idyllic hotel and restaurant nestled in the heart of the Downtown Los Angeles Arts District. Just a short drive away from the Santee Alley and other DTLA shops, Kodō offers a beautiful and pleasant stay within The City of Angels.
Besides its delectable menu items and cafe, Kodō Hotels architecture is what really makes the stay something special. Honoring the traditional Japanese beliefs around unity, respect, and tranquility, this hotel aims to bring an unforgettable stay that keeps guests coming back for more. The outside of Kodō looks like a historic firehouse, but is easily recognizable with its large hanging noren at its entrance. Noren are traditional fabric dividers hung in front of Japanese businesses that allow for a quick and easy entrance into a restaurant or building.
When comparing Kodō Hotel to other stays in Los Angeles, nothing quite stands equal to this unique establishment. Conveniently located across from the Warner Music Group building, Kodō often welcomes affluent actors, celebrities, and creatives to enjoy the gorgeous architecture and decorations in and outside of the 100-year old firehouse. Once you step inside, the hotel reveals itself as, “a haven where design, nature, and hospitality converge to create a unique spiritual connection for its guests.”
Booking rooms online is recommended through the Kodō Hotel website. Kodō Hotel welcomes guests from all over the world to join in on an imperturbable journey of peace and untroubled energy for all. The gorgeous hotel and restaurant also takes reservations online, and can’t wait to serve you and your family or friends this fall season for your stay. The Kodō experience not only is in its architecture, but its luxurious service provided by a stellar team that aims to make every single patrons’ stay an enjoyable and relaxing journey.
Booking rooms online is recommended through the Kodō Hotel website. Kodō Hotel welcomes guests from all over the world to join in on an imperturbable journey of peace and untroubled energy for all. The gorgeous hotel and restaurant also takes reservations online, and can’t wait to serve you and your family or friends this fall season for your stay.
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