We booked this hotel to go to a Dodger game and were VERY happy. Cab was less than 20 and the Dodgers won the game! We were there on the weekend and the little mall nearby was closed and there was not a lot to do within walking distance. We felt very safe walking at night. there was a mini concert at the nearby mall. the pool was awesome. Room service was a little pricey but overall we were very pleased. We would stay there again.

As always, I chose the Omni based on Tripadvisor reviews. That's why I feel it's important to write reviews - as a way of giving back to other reviewers and the Tripadvisor website for their contributions to making my family trips the best that I can plan.

The Omni is a great location for downtown Los Angeles touring. It is two blocks from the Music Center, where we attended a play, close to Koreatown, where we shopped for great produce at one of the huge markets, close to Chinatown where we dined on dim sum, close to our friends and family in the increasingly upscale Silverlake district, and close to many "authentic" Mexican taquerias. It is a beautiful hotel that was very busy on the weekend that we stayed - a testament to its popularity, I believe. The rooms were spacious and immaculate, the bedding delightful, and the bathroom well appointed with very good water pressure.

Downsides: telephone buttons didn't work well, difficult to get the concierge and valet parking staff, movie rental system didn't work consistently, in-house restaurant, Grand Cafe, had terrible service and so-so food (but they deducted the cost of the entree that was not properly served, thank you!).

Not insurmountable downsides, but perhaps a bit disappointing, given the pricetag, which is on the higher end.

Arrived exhausted after long, delayed flight. Impressive lobby area, creating a good first impression, efficient check-in. Room a fair size- bathroom also spacious-separate shower and bath. Went to bar to eat- a relaxing atmosphere with pianist, comfy leather sofas and low lighting. Service wasn't speedy, but felt O.K. not to rush in these surroundings. The outdoor tables overlooked the Plaza, where a free concert was taking place- we were just too tired to fully appreciate.
Beds extremely comfortable-slept very well all 3 nights. Turndown service with chocolates and weather forecast first two days only. Teenaged son is a fussy eater, so didn't want anything on hotel menu for breakfast. Went to see Amy, the efficient bubbly concierge, who gave us a street map, phoned Hollywood Bowl about a concert for us, gave us Metro information, then went out to ask Robert [lovely man] one of the hotel car drivers to take us to IHOP for breakfast - excellent choice, very clean and great staff.
We caught Metro to Hollywood, where we spent all day and evening.
Back to IHOP in hotel car next day- had to wait a short while to go. However, coming back took one hour, from first phoning from IHOP to arriving back at Omni- not too impressed. Went to collect hire car from Union Street Station- wow, it's like going back in time-we loved it! Headed off to the beach. No problems with valet parking- except expensive, but we only had car for one night.
Can't comment on either restaurant, except to say that Noe looked like a very spacial place for couples to share a romantic meal.
Overall, we were impressed with the Omni. We were comfortable and treated well by all staff. The hotel car issue was really the only complaint, but we felt that was outweighed by far by all the positives. Location may have become a problem if we had been staying longer with no hire car. However, Metro station was not too far away.

I got a great rate through the hotel website. The people checking me in were nice and the room was just fine. Was glad to have a pool. If you're sound sensitive like me, though, you might notice that you can hear the vibration from mechanical things around the pool under (and, for that matter) above the water as it seems surrounded by big whirly-noise making things. Overall, I had a fine stay. Room service was yummy but they didn't follow through on my request to leave it outside my door and I wasn't happy about that. Biggest bummer was that I was only there 1 night and my car bumper got dinged from the valet parking. No response from management despite an attempt to contact them. This was my first time at an Omni and the car ding and non-response leaves a bad taste in my mouth. I might not return to this hotel or just park my car myself if I do. As for other Omnis, I'd consider it. Just hope they have their parking better worked out or a manager who is responsive.