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Short Stories Hotel

4.0 star property
A stylish urban retreat where travelers relax in garden surroundings, enjoy American cuisine, and connect in a prime location near shopping destinations

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Short Stories Hotel offers a vibrant atmosphere with a lush garden and welcoming terrace. Enjoy upscale American dishes at The Bar, relax by the outdoor pool, and use in-room WiFi. Helpful staff enhance the experience at this well-located hotel near shopping areas.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

Room options

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Premium Double Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Premium Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Renovated in 2022
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Signature King (SGK)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(33 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Renovated in 2022
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Signature Double (SGD)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Renovated in 2022
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Junior Suite King (JSK)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Renovated in 2022
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Grand Studio Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Grand Studio Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Renovated in 2022
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
115 S Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90036

What's nearby

  • Farmers Market - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • CBS Television City - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • The Grove - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Los Angeles County Museum of Art - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Petersen Automotive Museum - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Hollywood - Highland Station - 5 min drive
  • Glendale Transportation Center - 14 min drive
  • Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Win~Dow at The Grove - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪American Beauty - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Du-par's - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Short Stories Hotel

Upscale hotel remodeled in 2022 and located near Farmers Market
Located close to CBS Television City and The Grove, Short Stories Hotel provides a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site American cuisine restaurant, The Bar at Short Stories, offers dinner, light fare, and happy hour. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Valet parking (surcharge), express check-out, and meeting rooms
  • Smoke-free premises, an elevator, and laundry services
  • Concierge services, coffee/tea in the lobby, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff, proximity to shopping, and first-rate property condition
Room features
All 66 rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Egyptian cotton sheets, pillowtop mattresses, and down comforters
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • 49-inch Smart TVs with streaming services and cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, daily housekeeping, and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Covered valet parking on site (USD 45 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite 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
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • 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

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • 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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 150 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 25 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 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
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 property caters to LGBTQ+ guests
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM
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

Does Short Stories Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM–9:00 PM.

Is Short Stories Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 150 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Valet parking is available for USD 45 per night.

What time is check-in at Short Stories Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Short Stories Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Short Stories Hotel located?

Located in Beverly Grove, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Farmers Market, The Grove, and CBS Television City. Los Angeles County Museum of Art and Petersen Automotive Museum are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

Short Stories Hotel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 738 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 157 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1013 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Regan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Courteous Staff, room looks exactly as pictured, great location
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tegan

Absolutely loved our stay at Short Stories hotel. The room was spacious, homey and clean. The housekeeping staff were incredible and provided a turn down service as well as the morning housekeeping. It’s a very central location and super convenient being right across from the Grove and Farmers markets. We really enjoyed our stay here
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Narisara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was clean, very easy to get around
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great Trip, Great Stay, Great Location! Highly Recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ankkitt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, very nice staff
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quant hotel right across Farmer’s Market and The Grove and in walking distance from Trader Joe’s and restaurants. The room was very clean and nicely decorated, bathroom spacious, quiet and bed was super comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We like the location because it is so close to the Farmer's Market and museum row.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cornelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel, clean room and walkable area with lots of dining options.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay but we were disappointed when we showed up to the bar 20 min before closing and were turned away.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love how the hotel was decorated. Everything was very clean. Staff was friendly. The location is perfect and walking distance to many places I wanted to visit. Many great food spots around.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Se Gye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was great and it was clean
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The patio and bar were very inviting and the food and drinks were delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed everything. Unfortunately, many of the amenities are outside: the courtyard, the swimming pool. It poured throughout our stay so we weren’t able to take advantage of them.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I love this unique hotel. It was
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed at this hotel since 2009. We love it. Great staff. Close to shopping, dining and our son.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Wonderful boutique hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Camilla

Liked: Cleanliness
Very friendly staff, nice location and comfortable beds.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute hotel and great amenities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lia

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

Adorable hidden gem

Very cute boutique hotel and friendly staff. Loved the outdoor courtyard and the ambience of the room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

PAOLA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great, fun and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and well presented room. Friendly Reception and Bar staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Todd

It’s all fine, but not special. Rooms are cramped and the toilet/shower is part of the room with a sliding door (no lock and large gaps), so don’t expect privacy. It’s a great location though
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

madonna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient, cool & centrally located.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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