Short Stories Hotel

4.0 star property
your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
January 2025
February 2025

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Courtyard
American cuisine
Lobby
Reception
Grand Studio Suite

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Room service

Explore the area

Map
115 S Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90036
  • Farmers Market
    2 min walk
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill
    1 min walk
  • Hollywood - Highland Station
    5 min drive
  • Los Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.)
    44 min drive

Room options

Junior Suite King (JSK)

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Double Room

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Grand Studio Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Signature King (SGK)

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Signature Double (SGD)

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Los Angeles

With a stay at Short Stories Hotel in Los Angeles (Beverly Grove), you'll be steps from Farmers Market and 6 minutes by foot from The Grove. .This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from CBS Television City and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Los Angeles County Museum of Art.

What's nearby

  • The Grove - 6 min walk
  • CBS Television City - 6 min walk
  • Los Angeles County Museum of Art - 13 min walk
  • Petersen Automotive Museum - 16 min walk
  • Hollywood Walk of Fame - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Hollywood - Highland Station - 5 min drive
  • Glendale Transportation Center - 14 min drive
  • Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Marmalade Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Monsieur Marcel Gourmet Market - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Benito's Taco Shop - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Short Stories Hotel

Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, steps from Farmers Market
Short Stories Hotel offers 66 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and safes. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. 49-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 66 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and Smart televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and discounted use of a nearby fitness facility.
Satisfy your appetite for dinner at The Bar at Short Stories, a bar/lounge which specializes in American cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours).
Featured amenities include express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk.
The Bar at Short Stories - This tapas bar specializes in American cuisine and serves dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Covered valet parking on site (USD 45 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Restaurants on site

  • The Bar at Short Stories

Things to do

  • Bike tour information
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Fence around the pool
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Lift

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Coworking spaces
  • A meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille signage
  • Lift
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Renovated entire property – February 2022
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Down duvet
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 49-inch smart TV
  • TV channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Local maps
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Soundproofing
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 150 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 25 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 45 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 150 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Processing and handling fees apply when 4 or more packages are received for a guest prior to arrival or during their stay. The hotel cannot be held responsible for lost or damaged goods, or unclaimed packages.

We should mention

This property caters to LGBTQ+ guests
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Farmer's Daughter Los Angeles
Farmer's Daughter Hotel
Farmer's Daughter Hotel Los Angeles
Farmers Daughter Hotel
Farmers Daughter Los Angeles
Farmers Daughter Motel
Farmer's Daughter
Short Stories Hotel Hotel
Short Stories Hotel Los Angeles
Short Stories Hotel Hotel Los Angeles

Short Stories Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 670 out of 1006 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 213 out of 1006 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 66 out of 1006 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1006 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1006 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Valentina

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was beautiful and clean. Very central to the main turist attractions and staff were nice
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love that there is a ton to eat within walking distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very stylish art deco decor. Great service.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel, very comfortable rooms and great location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOONGHOI

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were spacious and clean with super comfortable beds. The gentleman who checked us in late at night was great and escorted us to our room, chatting personably along the way. The courtyard was so beautiful and a tranquil oasis in the middle of busy Los Angeles, we couldn't wait to get back after our days out.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Elisabeth

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
There are, unfortunately, not enough characters in this box, to tell what happened during my second visit at this hotel. Little head’s up, they book out large parties of screaming teenagers to the entire property and the only warning given to guests is on a little piece of paper when you check in sitting on the front counter. If you are like me, and check-in in the evening, you get zero forewarning. We know these things book out months in advance. TV and safe broken. Fridge pooling water on the floor. To the rude female concierge that “helped” me, great job. I left the same night. Never again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

dmitri

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Don’t let the pictures trick you
It’s pretty much a motel 6 with a nicer lobby and nicer customer service .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

natasha

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice property. Great location as well with the original farmers market and the grove on its doorstep. Clean stylish rooms and fairly quiet - given the location! Just the occasional road noise in our room on the top floor at the rear of the property.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

gillian

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This is a motel basically that has been fixed up into a boutique type LA vibe style suited to younger couples and young families. Friendly staff. Expensive for what you get. Bed is comfortable but you just get a basic coffee in the morning. The restaurant was closed when we arrived so our “free welcome drink” was a voucher for the mini bar. My husband opened one cocktail can and they still charged us 15.00 Convenient location close to automobile museum. I thought it was far too pricey for what we got.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Jeanette

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Cute boutique hotel. I was surprised at how quiet my room was despite being so close to a busy road. Though the double queen room wasn't that big, it was comfortable. It had a retro feel to the decor and I appreciated the different lighting options available. Shower was hot and had amazing pressure. Loved the recessed shelf to put my shower essentials. I wasn't a fan of paying for valet only parking at $45/ night for such a small parking lot. I literally had to walk past my vehicle that had been parked in front of my room, to retrieve it up front from the valet. Great location and able to walk across the street to the Farmers Market. Plenty of walkable attractions in the area. Easy to navigate and get in and out of. Although it was limited, I didn't get the warmest feeling from the staff. Just didn't seem very engaging at all. I expected better personalized service from such a small establishment, especially for the cost.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen, Maplewood

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a gem in downtown LA! Amazing (walkable) location, a wonderful warm vibe from a friendly and fun hotel team who know how to make guests feel welcome. Thoughtful amenities abound, and there is a peaceful and charming lobby courtyard. I have found my new go-to LA oasis. Thank you, Short Stories!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arleigh

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Beautiful room. Attentive staff, especially the gentlemen at the front desk.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right by subway, walkable, clean and comfortable. Brianna checked me in, and gave me a free upgrade.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Ellyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
We had the Simon suite. It was spacious, clean and had a lot of interesting books to look at. Unfortunately we didn't have time to look at them as we had lots of plans for our trip to LA. AC worked well. Shower power was good but shower head placement was not. Not a lot of amenities, but plenty of mini bar goodies if you're into that. We're not. Luckily there's a trader Joe's super close so you can buy regular priced snacks and drinks. Frig in room, but space taken up by their mini bar items. Coffee and tea downstairs was lackluster. Hot water for tea was cold. No half and half only lf milk. Would be nicer and seems pretty standard nowadays to have coffee/tea tray in one's room. Also, if you're an Orbits VIP, you'll have to inquire about your amenities as they will not automatically give them to you. Overall, our room was comfortable and was convenient to the locations we were planning to visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meeshell, Santa Barbara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the staff, the rooms are great-cute & comfortable. Food & bar great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jazmin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Can't wait to come back here! Perfectly located for the farmers markets, other dining, shops and the Academy Museum. Also gorgeous decor - my only feedback is that curtains should be added on top of the blinds as LA really doesn't switch off and my room was always very bright overnight.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

phoebe

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was amazing.. Price is a bit high for me but we got a discount. Incredible hotel and it was a perfect room. I dont think it could be much better.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The patio is a nice place to hang out. I love the fountain… Original Farmers Market is just a five minute walk. The staff are nice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Hyung Kyu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location to access grove mall
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location. Staff was super friendly. Food was excellent. Loved the whole vibe of the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Sweet Stay at Short Stories
Short Stories has a fun, retro vibe. The hotel has a lovely courtyard and it is a relaxing respite after travels around the city. The beds are so comfy and the rooms quite clean. The cons include that the AC goes off when it reaches the designated temperature and then, back on which can be annoying for sensitive sleepers. Also, not much storage space and no racks to put luggage on so it must lay on the floor. If you can deal with those things, it is definitely worth it!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024