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Short Stories Hotel

4.0 star property

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An outdoor seating area with a checkered floor, black and white striped sofas, and hanging pendant lights.
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A modern living room with a checkered floor, a blue sofa, and potted plants.
A modern living room with a checkered floor, a blue sofa, and potted plants.
A bar area with a marble countertop, black bar stools, and a well-stocked shelf of liquor bottles.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
The current price is NZ$579
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug

Explore the area

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115 S Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90036
  • Place, Farmers Market
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, The Grove
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, CBS Television City
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Los Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Premium Double Room

A modern hotel room with two beds, a wooden floor, a desk with toiletries, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

Premium Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Signature King (SGK)

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair. There is a window with blinds, a ceiling light, and a painting on the wall.

Signature King (SGK)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(50 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Signature Double (SGD)

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a flat-screen TV, and a wooden dresser.

Signature Double (SGD)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Junior Suite King (JSK)

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a bookshelf, a mirror, a bathroom, and a painting on the wall.

Junior Suite King (JSK)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Grand Studio Suite

A modern living room with a patterned sofa, a dining table, and a TV.

Grand Studio Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Los Angeles

At Short Stories Hotel you'll be within a short 5-minute stroll of Farmers Market and The Grove. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and a bar/lounge. .The Bar at Short Stories serves American cuisine and is open for dinner. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and coffee/tea in a common area. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of valet parking. .Places within a 15-minute walk of this 4-property class Beverly Grove hotel include CBS Television City and Los Angeles County Museum of Art.

What's nearby

  • Farmers Market - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • The Grove - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • CBS Television City - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Los Angeles County Museum of Art - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Petersen Automotive Museum - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Hollywood - Highland Station - 6 min drive
  • Glendale Transportation Center - 17 min drive
  • Burbank, CA (BUR-Hollywood Burbank) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Win~Dow at The Grove - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Gott’s - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪El Granjero Cantina - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Short Stories Hotel

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
  • Conference 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
  • Lift
  • 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 features minibars and a safe. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down duvets and premium bedding. 49-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, bathrobes, slippers and designer toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and free toiletries. An iron/ironing board, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Covered valet parking on site (USD 45 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site valet parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • The Bar at Short Stories

Things to do

  • Bicycle tours
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Coworking space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

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
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Lift
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1961
  • Renovated entire property - February 2022
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 49-inch smart TV with cable channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 150 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 25 lb 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.

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.

  • 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 fire extinguisher, 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 guest room 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 fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and window guards in all accommodation.

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Short Stories Hotel?

Short Stories Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Short Stories Hotel?

As of 21 Jul 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Short Stories Hotel on 2 Aug 2026 start from NZ$579, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Short Stories Hotel?

Yep, Short Stories Hotel has covered valet parking with in/out privileges for USD 45 per night.

Are there any beaches close to Short Stories Hotel?

The closest beach to Short Stories Hotel is Venice Beach (14.3 km).

Does Short Stories Hotel have a pool?

Short Stories Hotel has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger. The pool is open 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

What makes Short Stories Hotel a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Short Stories Hotel.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Short Stories Hotel?

No, Short Stories Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Short Stories Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves American cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Short Stories Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Short Stories Hotel?

Dogs are welcome at Short Stories Hotel, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of one pet, with a maximum weight of up to 11 kg per pet.

Short Stories Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 733 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 162 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 68 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1006 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great, excellent location and friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Lovely small hotel in a great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the location and the cleanliness of hotel!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jasmin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place overall
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay -- this has become a favorite hotel for me. Location can't be beat, rooms are elegant and comfortable, and staff is friendly.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luz

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great boutique hotel in the heart of museums and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were thrilled with our stay! Room was great, courtyard adorable, friendly staff, perfect location in LA for our trip. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John Spencer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Really nice property for a short stay. There is no breakfast option and is on a very busy road, so not great for long stays.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fun location, comfortable beds, would love to visit again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were informative and helpful and the location was excellent for all we wished to do.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andres

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
One of the best places to stay. It’s clean , it’s close to everything and the staff is incredible
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Haider

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was perfect and location is excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the staff was fantastic.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place fabulous location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Destinie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing. Rooms were clean and modern. Convenient location across from the Grove and Farmers Market.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bar and restaurant were closed for renovations The pool area was neat and clean Staff were friendly and attentive The location is excellent This is not a five star hotel but offers great location and attentive staff Would stay there again
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location and fun little hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location across the street from the farmers market and the grove Very clean rooms and great restaurant downstairs Very vintage LA hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Elena

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the hotel is in a fantastic location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mary

Adorable hotel, great location, friendly staff. Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would conisder this property a 5 star Motel
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026