Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator
from $119
Best Western Plus Dragon Gate Inn
2.5 out of 5.0
3.3
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Very Nice hotel tucked in Chinatown of DTLA! The room was an immaculate, trendy Asian inspired delight. Comfortable bedding, excellent staff, attentive valet attendant, and shops below to enjoy.
close to Chinatown. location convenient. But the Chinatown in the city downtown is getting outdated. There are not many grocery stores and restaurants available nearby. If you are going to Chinatown for shopping and dining, it is better to go to another chinatown in LA at Monterey Park.
So, the hotel is wonderful for the price. Walking distance to Union station, olvera street and China town. Lots of restaurants within walking distance as well. The room was clean, has all the amenities you need and most of the staff was nice. But my TV remote didn't work, and the TV has no buttons to change channels. I called to the front desk and was told, "yeah, sometimes it's like that" I asked for a new remote but they didn't have one. The Wi-Fi also did not work, the frond desk guy said the same thing, "sometimes it'd like that". I'm lucky I have mobile service on my devices, but that was really annoying. The breakfast was pretty good and over all I would probably stay there again, just beware: you get what you get!
Taxi driver said when we arrived at the address: "You're at a restaurant; I don't see the hotel." Since this was in the evening, I felt somewhat anxious because I could not see the hotel. There was a small sign however so I knew the hotel was here somewhere but it wasn't easy to locate the entrance.
It was a good hotel for people who spend more time outside. The room is spacious and good for travellers. The bed is comfortable and the bathroom is quite good. Good food for breakfast! A cup of coffee and hot waffles!
All was conveinant with the location, check-in and helpful staffing at the desk. Room was clean and met expectations. The fun theme was a nice change from the standard decor. Thanks Staff at BW Dragon Gate Inn!
The staff was amazing the location was great and the room s Were very comfortable.
My fiancé and I went to a hockey game at the staples center and we stayed at this hotel. The staff was super friendly and even called a taxi for us for the staple center!! It is 10 minutes away from our hotel so it made it very convenient! The room was very ran and nice and the bed was very comfortable! Needless to say that we will definatly will stay here again!!!
received an upgraded room. Room was nice and clean but door and wall were not noise proof at all. The one bad thing about this hotel is that we can hear all the noises next door and outside. It was not peaceful at all.
This place was nice for the price. I liked that you needed a key to take the elevator up to the rooms. It made me feel safer. The area is not horrible like some of the other places for the price. We were here for a Clippers game at Staples and the bus stop was right out front it was only $3 and a 10 min bus ride. My only complaint is that when I showered in the morning the bathtub would not drain! It kinda grossed me out but when I told the front desk they were so apologetic and they paged some sort of maintinence to come fix it!
Good hotel. The only problem was the $10 parking fee that you had to pay.
I had to stay in Los Angeles for business on a Sunday evening. The Best Western Dragon Gate Inn is within easy walking distance from the LA Amtrak station, so I tried the hotel in spite of slight concerns about the neighborhood. The walk was fine, the neighborhood wasn't too bad, and the hotel was surprisingly good. The hallways were nothing special, but the room was very clean, had a nice little desk for work, and had modern bedspreads and decorations. All the plumbing worked well and they had plenty of clean towels. Breakfast was disappointing (you get a coupon for a little shop in the lobby that is somewhat like a convenience store), but they did have some healthy choices. On the whole, I was pleasantly surprised by the whole experience and would definitely stay here again if I were looking for a clean place near the train station.
Comfy room, quiet... close proximity to downtown, Dodger Stadium, union station. We were able to walk and take the bus/light rail to.. Grammy Museum, LA Live, Pasadena and Dodger Stadium. The free breakfast was surprisingly good.
I have stayed in this hotel twice now, and I plan to go back. It is a good value and the staff is very cooperative and helpful. The breakfast that is part of the deal is bare bones but not unlike the breakfasts that are available at, say, Hampton Inns. I did enjoy their freshly made waffles and there freshy cooked hard boiled aggs. It is in a good location for exploring Chinatown and even Little Tokyo. The Chinese American Museum is fairly close as is Olvera Street with all of the Mexican carts. I really like this part of the city and I hope it keeps its charm.
Did not like the fact that they charged $10/night for parking. Not fair at all.
close to union station and also flyaway, breakfast was sufficient
Much beter than imagine, close to union station! Good price
The location is good not because of the depressed neighborhood it's in but because it is very close to the Metro system, the downtown sights: Walt Disney Concert Hall, Union Station, City Hall, Olvera Street, and old LA Chinatown where food is a bargain. What could improve is the breakfast situation which is less than expected but not exactly horrible. If you are picky about everything this is not the place for you to stay but for those looking for a bargain and are flexible about details it's is a good choice. It is not a place to bring lots of little children as there is no place for them to play.
If you just need a place to stay near downtown, this is a great location for the price.
Nice clean hotel. In the middle of Chinatown. Very safe feel. Must use card to get where rooms are.
Hotel highlights
- Close to Walt Disney Concert Hall
- Free buffet breakfast
- Free in-room wired Internet
- Onsite dining
Located in Chinatown within a mile (2 km) of Walt Disney Concert Hall, Best Western Plus Dragon Gate Inn is within 2 miles (3 km) of other popular sights such as Dodger Stadium. This 52-room hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, a fitness center, and a 24-hour business center. Located in central Los Angeles, the hotel is also near Microsoft Theater and Staples Center.
Dining
Start your day off right with a free buffet breakfast. Grab a bite to eat at the onsite restaurant or get an energy boost at the coffee shop/café.
Rooms
All of Best Western Plus Dragon Gate Inn's 52 air-conditioned rooms provide refrigerators, coffee makers, and free local calls. Guests can expect free wired Internet and cable TV. Bathrooms offer hydromassage showers and hair dryers. Ironing boards are also available.
Property features
Guests of Best Western Plus Dragon Gate Inn enjoy a fitness center, free WiFi in public areas, and a 24-hour business center. Self parking is offered for USD $15.00 per night. Multilingual staff at the front desk are standing by 24/7 to help with dry cleaning/laundry, concierge services, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include a computer station, express check-in, and express check-out.
Guest reviews for Best Western Plus Dragon Gate Inn
hotel tucked in chinatown
Everyone
Very Nice hotel tucked in Chinatown of DTLA! The room was an immaculate, trendy Asian inspired delight. Comfortable bedding, excellent staff, attentive valet attendant, and shops below to enjoy.
Everyone
close to Chinatown. location convenient. But the Chinatown in the city downtown is getting outdated. There are not many grocery stores and restaurants available nearby. If you are going to Chinatown for shopping and dining, it is better to go to another chinatown in LA at Monterey Park.
great for the price.
Everyone
So, the hotel is wonderful for the price. Walking distance to Union station, olvera street and China town. Lots of restaurants within walking distance as well. The room was clean, has all the amenities you need and most of the staff was nice. But my TV remote didn't work, and the TV has no buttons to change channels. I called to the front desk and was told, "yeah, sometimes it's like that" I asked for a new remote but they didn't have one. The Wi-Fi also did not work, the frond desk guy said the same thing, "sometimes it'd like that". I'm lucky I have mobile service on my devices, but that was really annoying. The breakfast was pretty good and over all I would probably stay there again, just beware: you get what you get!
Review comment
Rick responded on Feb 11, 2017
Dear RD: I must apologize for the front desk. We have a 24 hour WIFI person that you can speak with to handle your wifi issues. Sometimes its a simple as selecting the correct WAP and that will fix the speed problem. I have spoken with that individual Front desk person and this will never happen again. I hope you give us another chance to earn your business. Regards, Best Western Plus Dragon Gate Inn
hidden hotel
Everyone
Taxi driver said when we arrived at the address: "You're at a restaurant; I don't see the hotel." Since this was in the evening, I felt somewhat anxious because I could not see the hotel. There was a small sign however so I knew the hotel was here somewhere but it wasn't easy to locate the entrance.
Review comment
Rick responded on Feb 1, 2017
Dear Anonymous: I'm sorry you weren't able to see our signage. Not sure why. We have just installed 3 brand new signs. One on the driveway, one in front of the building and one on the roof. Not even sure what restaurant you mentioned since there isn't one on the property. Glad you were able to find us though. In the future, please just call the front desk, perhaps they can help guide you while in transit. Regards, Best Western Plus Dragon Gate Inn
Everyone
It was a good hotel for people who spend more time outside. The room is spacious and good for travellers. The bed is comfortable and the bathroom is quite good. Good food for breakfast! A cup of coffee and hot waffles!
Review comment
management responded on Jul 7, 2016
Hello Kacee: So happy you enjoyed your stay at our property. I will share your comments with our breakfast staff. Regards and safe travels, Best Western Plus Dragon Gate Inn
perfect for my business trip
BusinessTravelers
All was conveinant with the location, check-in and helpful staffing at the desk. Room was clean and met expectations. The fun theme was a nice change from the standard decor. Thanks Staff at BW Dragon Gate Inn!
hospitality
Families
The staff was amazing the location was great and the room s Were very comfortable.
everything was perfect!
Couples
My fiancé and I went to a hockey game at the staples center and we stayed at this hotel. The staff was super friendly and even called a taxi for us for the staple center!! It is 10 minutes away from our hotel so it made it very convenient! The room was very ran and nice and the bed was very comfortable! Needless to say that we will definatly will stay here again!!!
weekend in chinatown
Families
received an upgraded room. Room was nice and clean but door and wall were not noise proof at all. The one bad thing about this hotel is that we can hear all the noises next door and outside. It was not peaceful at all.
no too shabby
Couples
This place was nice for the price. I liked that you needed a key to take the elevator up to the rooms. It made me feel safer. The area is not horrible like some of the other places for the price. We were here for a Clippers game at Staples and the bus stop was right out front it was only $3 and a 10 min bus ride. My only complaint is that when I showered in the morning the bathtub would not drain! It kinda grossed me out but when I told the front desk they were so apologetic and they paged some sort of maintinence to come fix it!
Dear Anonymous: Thank you for the great score. I'm sorry you weren't able to find the grocery store.. It is literally right next to us by 100 ft. Chinatown now has some of the hippest restaurants in all of Los Angeles. They include: Chego - Chief Roy Choy Little Jewel of New Orleans - Howlin Ray's Phillipe The Original Intrayim - Peruvian Spring Street Smoke House Burger Lords- gourmet hamburgers Nicks Café - amazing breakfast El Paseo Inn All these new restaurants plus all the established restaurants are all within walking distance from our property. Please in the future, just ask the front desk they have all this information to share plus their own favorite places. We hope you spend time in the future in Chinatown and try some of these amazing places. Regards and safe travels, Best Western Plus Dragon Gate Inn