Tries hard to have minimalist...

Liked: Reasonably priced.
Disliked: Parking area not secure yet charged $50.No staff on site at night or morning.Table and chairs to “work” were so low to the ground - only about 12-18 inches off the ground. Stupid.The bathroom is stupid. Sink and mirror almost under the shower head. So after you shower, the only mirror in the entire room is useless unless you want to stand in a wet puddle from the shower.

Superb

Beautiful and very stylish stay...

Liked: We loved our stay in kodo hotel, it's a really special place. The design is beautiful, the bed is seriously out of this world - we had the best night sleep ever and we slept in a looot of hotel beds :DWhen it comes to the location it was perfect for us as we wanted to explore Arts District and Downtown during our stay, but bare in mind that it's kinda far away from a lot of the main tourist attractions. The coffee in the coffee shop downstairs is delicious and you get one drink and a pastry for free everyday - which was a nice addition to our stay. We recommend trying the strawberry matcha latte which was amazing.The contact person was also really helpful, especially when we had some issues with blocked credit card at the beginning of our stay - thanks for the understanding!Overall we really enjoyed our stay in kodo hotel and if we're ever back in LA we would definitely stay there again.
Disliked: When it comes to the design of the room it is really outstanding but not very practical from our experience. We kept hitting our heads on the concrete lamp shades next to the bed which was pretty painful each time :D Also our room (room nr 1) had a very sharp step on the way to the bathroom which we also found pretty dangerous, especially at night.The hotel isn't very well sound-proofed: you can hear noises both from the outside and the room next door as well. We didn't mind it too much as we used earplugs, but it's worth keeping in mind.

Exceptional

Nice place to stay if...

Liked: Minimal, ease of check-in, very aesthetic
Disliked: No host, open shower could be a problem for some guests who are not partners

A big thank you to...

Liked: The room was so cool. The simple Japanese elegance made us feel like we were in a chic artist's loft. The restaurant was delicious, the staff was very nice and accommodating. Highly recommend the Kodo Hotel to anyone looking for a stylish and friendly place to stay in the city!

Overall, it's a good place...

Liked: The staffs are very nice, even though I didn't meet them, but they messaged me to see if I was enjoying the stay. The room is also beautiful and clean, and I was able to relax after a long flight.
Disliked: There's a painted scroll right above the bed, and I don't think that where a painted scroll is supposed to be. The shower and the washbasin are in a semi-open space, and there's no door/cover between that space and the bedroom/living room. I was ok because of traveling alone, but if traveling with a friend, that would've been very awkward.

Stunning architecture, relaxing get away...

Liked: I loved how beautiful everything was! This felt like a getaway from the busyness of LA and was so serene. The shower was the best part for me! The coffeeshop and restaurant downstairs were both so hospitable and the extra fee was worth every penny for delicious cocktails, coffees, and matcha.
Disliked: I think the instructions for everything could have been more clear. A lot of the information I got was from visitor reviews instead of the business themselves.

Loved our stay here. Would...

Liked: Unique boutique style hotel in a really interesting building in a character filled area of LA. We really like this area of LA- fully get its not for everyone. Do your research. We went to the restaurant in the hotel one night and it was great. Coffee in the morning at the coffee shop in the lobby also great. There is an abundance of style designed into this property and we loved it. We stayed there the day after the hotel officially opened so there weren’t a lot of other guests there. We had very prompt and helpful responses from the concierge through textOk now the room- this was a gorgeous room and very unique. Big windows, extremely high ceilings, beautiful lighting, very cool minimalist style and furniture. Loved the toiletries and little details. We would stay here again
Disliked: Not a huge deal for me and my husband but I would just flag for less mobile people that there is no elevator… when we checked in there was someone at the front desk who helped us with our luggage up the stairs to our room which was nice- The rooms are up only one level from the main floor but the ceilings are high so the staircase is long. Again, not a complaint at all, just something others may want to consider and be sure they’re ok with when booking here. Only other note is we would love an outdoor space - like k said the hotel was brand new so whether that’s in the works or not I don’t know… but a pool or at least a patio (preferably rooftop) would be amazing. The lobby does open right up to the outside which is gorgeous and there is a nice patio on the main level which we didn’t use (I think maybe it’s just for the restaurant ?)