A downtown landmark, the Art Deco-era Hilton Checkers (opened 1927) offers modern amenities within a smartly maintained vintage façade. Checkers’ guest rooms sport warm neutral tones, plush bedding, and flat-screen TVs. The house dining room, Checkers Downtown, is a favorite for California-meets-the-classics food. One of the best benefits of residency here is the rooftop pool surrounded by LA’s soaring skyscrapers. Another is its convenient location near the convention center, financial district, theaters, and Staples Center, home of the NBA’s Lakers.

Hilton Checkers Los Angeles Amenities:

• 188 rooms, 12 story. Check-in 3 pm, check-out noon. High-speed Internet access. Restaurant, 2 bars. Fitness room, spa. Outdoor pool, whirlpool. Business center. Credit cards accepted.