Short Stories Hotel

115 S Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036, Los Angeles, United States

3-star hotel

Guest rating: 4.3 / 5

Overview

Short Stories Hotel is a 3-star hotel in Los Angeles at 115 S Fairfax Ave, positioned for easy access to major museums, shopping, and Hollywood attractions. It holds a public rating of 4.3 based on 631 reviews, reflecting generally strong guest satisfaction.

Location & Nearby Highlights

The hotel sits a short walk from The Grove (about 425 m), a major retail and dining destination. Culture-focused stops are close by, including LACMA (about 1.1 km), the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures (about 1.1 km), the La Brea Tar Pits and Museum (about 1.2 km), and the Petersen Automotive Museum (about 1.3 km). Farther afield, guests are within reach of Hollywood attractions such as the Walk of Fame (about 4.3 km), TCL Chinese Theatre (about 3.7 km), and Hollywood Bowl (about 4.8 km), plus Universal Studios Hollywood (about 7.1 km) and Griffith Observatory (about 7.5 km).

Dining & Service (Guest-Reported)

Guests frequently highlight the on-site restaurant and food quality as a standout, with multiple mentions of enjoying the menu. Service is often described as very good, with some reviewers calling out smooth, quick check-in and check-out. A minority of feedback reports negative front-desk interactions.

Room & Stay Experience (Guest-Reported)

Several reviewers describe the stay as comfortable and safe, and note a strong overall ambiance. However, some guests report that the property feels like a motel-style stay with renovation shortcomings, including thin walls and floors that can impact noise and privacy.

Best for

This hotel suits travelers who want a central Fairfax/Miracle Mile base near The Grove and major museums like LACMA, the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, and the La Brea Tar Pits. It’s also a fit for guests who value an on-site restaurant experience, as dining is repeatedly praised in reviews.

Travel tips

Plan time for walking to nearby attractions: The Grove is about 425 m away, and multiple museums are around 1–1.3 km from the hotel. For Hollywood-area sightseeing (Walk of Fame, TCL Chinese Theatre, Hollywood Bowl) and theme-park days at Universal Studios Hollywood, expect a longer cross-town trip. If you’re sensitive to noise, consider requesting a quieter room due to occasional reports of thin walls/floors.

What guests say

Across the excerpts, guests commonly praise the hotel’s location near The Grove and major museums, and many describe the overall ambiance positively. Dining receives repeated positive attention, with several reviewers calling the food a highlight and noting the on-site restaurant. Service is often described as friendly, with smooth check-in and check-out mentioned. Negative themes appear in a smaller share of feedback, including reports of thin walls/floors (noise) and occasional complaints about front-desk behavior.

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