The 17-story Omni is in downtown's cultural and business heart, just steps from the Museum of Contemporary Art and the Los Angeles Philharmonic's home, Walt Disney Concert Hall. The airy rooms have a cheery, California-casual look. Business rooms have all the necessities, including extra power strips, an oversize desk, and office supplies. Portable treadmills are available for in-room workouts. You can have breakfast or lunch on the Grand Café's pleasant outdoor terrace, which overlooks the Museum of Contemporary Art's entrance. Nightly, Noé serves flavorful Asian-influenced California cuisine; a small plates menu is available in the bar. True gourmands splurge on the nine-course tasting menu. Pros: western-facing rooms have stunning views including Disney Hall, a short walk to most downtown culture and courthouses, great dining at Noé. Cons: confusing lobby layout (pedestrian and street entrances on different floors), Olive Street super-traffic-y and not pedestrian-friendly, $30 valet parking.
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