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| 5.15.2020
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PHOTOGRAPHS
:
COURTESY
OF
THE
HOXTON,
DOWNTOWN
LA
Opened last October, The Hoxton,
Downtown LA is an invitation to live
like a local in a historic building with
interiors by Ennismore Design Studio.
L
ocated in a Beaux Arts structure originally built
in 1922, The Hoxton, Downtown LA occupies
what was once the headquarters of the Los
Angeles Railway Authority, and later a garment
manufacturer and a candy shop, among other
establishments. Spread over 10 floors, the hotel is
home to 174 rooms, two restaurants and cozy public
areas. With Ennismore Design Studio at the helm, the
rooms were inspired by the architecture of the building
and its urban surroundings. French visual elements
are reflected through the wall paneling and chevron
flooring while Mexican-inspired details are visible in
the rug patterns and handmade bathroom tile. Artwork
created by local artists, vintage telephones, Marshall
radios, artisan ceramics from London and a selection
of books by locals ("Hox Friends") from a variety of
industries—who also give written recommendations
of what to enjoy in the neighborhood—lend character
and personality to the project. In communal spaces,
including the restaurants and bars, shaped by
Ennismore in collaboration with Soho House, the
Art Deco and Bauhaus styles meet through the
furniture shapes. Bright color, rich materials, and
geometric and palm motifs contribute to the laid-
back atmosphere in this hotel where the rooftop hosts
the open-air restaurant Pilot, and a swimming pool
offering sweeping views of the Los Angeles skyline.
Finally, created with The Hoxton's favorite local
brands and makers, the Best of LA collection—
available at the hotel—comprises one-of-a-kind,
limited-edition items by glass artist Debbie Bean,
designer Melody Ehsani, fragrance brand DedCool
and men's accessory brand Pocket Square Clothing,
to name a few. thehoxton.com
The Spirit of L.A.
THE HOXTON,
DOWNTOWN
LA COMPRISES
TWO DRINKING
AND DINING
DESTINATIONS,
LIVELY
COMMUNAL
SPACES AND 174
BEDROOMS.
Bright
color, rich
materials, and
geometric and
palm motifs
contribute to
the laid-back
atmosphere.
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