Short Stories Hotel

4.0 star property
VIP Access

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Courtyard
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool loungers
Lobby
Grand Studio Suite
American cuisine

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
115 S Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90036
  • The Grove
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Los Angeles County Museum of Art
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Hollywood Walk of Fame
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Los Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬
VIP Access
Curated for quality and service, VIP Access stays consistently receive our highest guest ratings.
  • Expect exceptional service
  • Extra savings and perks for BONUS+ members

Room options

Junior Suite King (JSK)

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Double Room

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Grand Studio Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Signature King (SGK)

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Signature Double (SGD)

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About this property

Short Stories Hotel

Hotel with an outdoor pool, steps from Farmers Market
Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, valet parking, coffee/tea in a common area, and a meeting room are onsite. Change of towels is available on request.
Short Stories Hotel offers 66 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and safes. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. 49-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The shopping around Short Stories Hotel gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from The Grove. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus an outdoor pool and a restaurant. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy American cuisine while dining at The Bar at Short Stories
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Guests have great things to say about the overall condition of the property and the location
  • Steps from Farmers Market and 6 minutes by foot from The Grove
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
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.

The Bar at Short Stories - This tapas bar specializes in American cuisine and serves dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, Spanish

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)
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 150 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 25 lbs 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 at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Covered 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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 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
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.
Processing and handling fees apply when 4 or more packages are received for a guest prior to arrival or during their stay. The hotel cannot be held responsible for lost or damaged goods, or unclaimed packages.

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

Short Stories Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 706 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 179 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1006 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

William P

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Short Stories is just a revamped Motel, with cute rooms. I'm not very happy about my stay here having to listen continuously to the people above me, loud plumbing from neighbors, and valet parking cars right outside my door. None of this is fixable by the hotel staff because it's a 60s motel trying to be something it is not. There's no privacy. If I knew I was going to be staying in a revamped motor lodge, where you can hear everything and everybody can hear you, I would have stayed somewhere else, and I recommend you do, especially for the price. If you don't care about noise, the rooms, bed, and amenities are on par. Again, this is a MOTOR LODGE, not a HOTEL.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely accommodating. Helped with everything I needed and went above and beyond for me and my kitty.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darcy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Kara

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location of this hotel. Beautiful courtyard.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Definitely the clubhouse leader for my next stay in Los Angeles. Phenomenal location for anything in the city of Los Angeles and areas to the north and west. Many top sites are walkable. And, the hotel's pretty darn nice, too. Rooms are spacious and comfy. Staff friendly and professional.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frances M

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Hayley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice accommodation, well located. Parking at a cost but convenient. Restaurant looked nice but was either closed or booked for a private event when we were there so couldn’t try it. The Grove and market across the road have plenty of good food options.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
WONDERFUL staff—super considerate. Loved the room design. Very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute boutique hotel that's walkable to The Grove and Farmer's Market. There's water and coffee station in the lobby and the patio is cozy. Staffs are very nice specially the receptionists and the valet. Well maintained property. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Seema

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable stay

We stayed there for three nights ,wonderful stay and staff was extremely friendly and helpful. Location is superb.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

kristan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a favorite when I’m in town on business
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Frances M

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

malia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

ELIZABETH, Santa Fe

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a sweet little hotel and a great spot for shopping. It’s walkable too many great restaurants, etc. I was charged for something at the minibar, but I never touched the minibar. Luckily, they reverse the charge, but I had to argue it for a while. Also, I had a do not disturb on the door and asked the cleaners not to come in until I left, but they kept trying to push their way in and woke me up. Hopefully, next time that won’t happen.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great

This is a chic and well-designed hotel in a great location, very walkable. The staff was friendly and helpful. Room was very comfortable. I've stayed here multiple times and always had a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Repeat guest!

I always love staying here. Location is great. Staff is very friendly. Rooms are always clean. And the bed...well i wanted to bring it home. Will definitely return on my next LA visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

scott

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025