Kodo Hotel is a sanctuary in DTLA - while it's near some of the city's most exciting restaurants, galleries, and stores, it feels like a world away from it all. Kodo is currently a self check-in hotel, so guests looking who need an extra level of staff support should look elsewhere. Rather than a traditional hotel, Kodo feels like walking into a beautifully maintained home, straight out of Architectural Digest. The lobby spaces, with ample seating, are an elegant and quiet space to recharge. The rooms - with natural wood, exposed beams, and cool stone - are elegant without being fussy, and exceptionally comfortable, as if staying in an onsen or a retreat. Highly recommended on all fronts.