Short Stories Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Farmers Market

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Courtyard
Dinner served, American cuisine
Grand Studio Suite
Lobby
Reception

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available

Explore the area

Map
115 S Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90036
  • The Grove
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Los Angeles County Museum of Art
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Petersen Automotive Museum
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • 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

Beverly Grove stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Beverly Grove hotel, you'll find Farmers Market and The Grove. Also, CBS Television City is within half a mile (1 km) and Los Angeles County Museum of Art is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • The Grove - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • CBS Television City - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Los Angeles County Museum of Art - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Petersen Automotive Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Hollywood Walk of Fame - 5 min drive - 4.8 km

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

4-star hotel near Farmers Market
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Meeting rooms and coworking spaces are available.

Public spaces have free WiFi. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Short Stories Hotel. Parking is available for a fee. A complete renovation of Short Stories Hotel was completed in February 2022.

This 4-star Los Angeles hotel is smoke free.

  • 66 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1961
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
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.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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 common area(s)

Things to do

  • Bicycle tour information
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have 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
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-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 elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 49-inch Smart TV
  • Cable channels
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels

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 at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 150 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 25 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and window guards in each accommodation.

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 hotel caters to LGBTQ+ guests.
  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • 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. 683 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 200 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 68 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1004 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Soonmi

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Ms. Carmen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Hotel was cute, it was clean. Great location for the Farmers market and The Grove (outdoor Mall). Hotel/MOTEL is OVER-PRICED! Staff, two girls at the front counter, very unhelpful. Ran out of sugar, ran out of coffee, they didn't budge, said they would call housekeeping. To busy on their phone. PARKING expensive for guests! MY SHEET HAD A HUGE RIP IN IT!! I took a picture to post!!

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Can’t say enough good things about this hotel. Convenient, Congenial staff, clean, chic, comfortable beds, luxurious linens, walkable area of Hollywood, beautiful courtyard. Was simply awesome.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good times, short stories.
Staff is super friendly. The bar is amazing and the location is great. Walkable area with easy parking and loading spots for ride shares.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Pamela, Loudonville

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute room with everything I needed in a great location. Had a good night’s sleep and even an early morning swim before heading out. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a lovely hotel! It appears to be a renovated motor lodge from the 1950s. It has a very nice lobby and place to hang out. It is very close to a large shopping area and within walking distance of the tar pits, art, museum, and Peterson car museum. I will stay there next time.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ghada

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I typically stay at branded hotels like Hilton, Bonvoy, etc. because they have standards and I know what to expect. I particularly needed to stay in this area and non of these branded hotels had presence so I found the Short Stories hotel within walking distance from where I needed to be. The place exceeded my expectations. The room decor is meticulous, had everything I needed and it was extremely clean. While the hotel rating online is 3 stars. I would give the room a 4 stars. Would have been nice to have a coffee machine in the room but they offer complementary coffee in the lobby. The common areas and pool is exceptionally clean. The hotel does not offer breakfast. The restaurant onsite only offers lunch and dinner. I had a good overall experience and would recommend it. I would stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Adam, Walnut Creek

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We've stayed at Short Stories several times, even before the rebrand and reopening a couple years ago. It's always a solid stay in a great location. Service is friendly and helpful. The rooms are spacious and comfortable, great given that I needed to work from the room. We love that there are so many books in the room; wish we had time to read them. On the downside, the onsite restaurant is more a bar that serves some food and only open limited hours. However, the Farmer's Market and The Grove are right across the street with lots of dining options and even more restaurants are within a 10-minute walk. We ran into a problem where our shower leaked all over the bathroom floor. We let them know but it wasn't ever fixed. Still we'd likely stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not a great experience
There was a party right at the front door, very noisy, cold draft coming through; no particularly friendly staff at front desk; would not recommend; unsure whether the location makes up for the shortcomings (which are plenty)
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Perfect location for the Grove and Farmers Market
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Leyna

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The location was great, across the road from the The Grove shopping area with lots of places to eat. Our room was clean and had everything we needed. Unfortunately our room was incredibly noisy, we barely slept for our 3 night stay. We could hear the guests next to us and above us banging around until early hours in the morning and car alarms going off in the side street next to us. It was also extremely expensive for what was received, especially after all the added extra fees which were not specified on Expedia prior to booking. This was unfortunately our least favourite accommodation on our California road trip.

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always a pleasure when I stay here. Perfect, central location!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Sandra

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

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff. Excellent location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Everyone very friendly and helpful. Appreciated it!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Liked: Cleanliness
The room was charming and the courtyard lovely. We loved everything about it!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

gm

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aubrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darcy

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jared

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For LA, this location is very walkable. Besides the farmers market/grove, you can walk to Swingers Diner or Canter’s Deli, LACMA, Melrose and more. I would highly recommend for first time LA trips
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute, convenient to The Grove and Farmers Market. Restaurant and courtyard was a very nice and good food and drinks.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Kei

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
Cleaning staffs are just chatting all day in front of my room and wall is very thin. I need to suffer from their conversation for hours.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024