Location. The New Otani Hotel & Garden in Los Angeles, Calif., is located in the eclectic Little Tokyo district, two blocks from the Japanese American National Museum, three blocks from City Hall and the Los Angeles Civic Center, and five blocks from Union Station. Sports enthusiasts can enjoy Staples Center and Dodger Stadium, both within two miles of the hotel. Los Angeles International Airport is 16 miles away.
Hotel Features. This property's unique, star shaped lobby features sun reflecting ribbons that drape from a skylight above the central bar. Potted plants adorn tiered walls and a staircase winds gracefully to the banquet mezzanine. The lush, half acre terraced garden is a sanctuary of manicured flora, decorative rocks and waterfalls.

The New Otani Hotel & Garden offers complimentary transportation within the greater downtown area. The on site Sanwa Spa specializes in traditional Japanese health treatments such as deep oil and shiatsu fingertip massages. There is also a 24 hour fitness room, saunas and spa tubs. On site meeting and event space accommodates up to 650 guests. Audiovisual equipment, event catering and high speed wireless Internet access are available in public areas for an additional fee. Multilingual staff can offer assistance 24 hours a day, and computer and cellular phone rentals are available upon request. Five on site restaurants cater to discriminating tastes with menus that range from delectable American cuisine to distinctive Japanese entrées, sushi and tempura.

Guestrooms. The 21 story New Otani Hotel & Garden features 434 guestrooms with desks, three multi line telephones, laptop compatible safes and high speed Internet access. Additional guestroom amenities include minibars, refrigerators, coffeemakers and premium toiletries.

Expert Tip Japanese cultural events are held throughout the year at the New Otani Hotel & Garden. Selections include the Spring Tea Ceremony in the garden in April, and the Tanabata Star Festival in the Thousand Cranes restaurant in July.