See inside the fully renovated STILE DTLA hotel

One of Downtown L.A.'s most recognizable hotels has a new name, a new look and an ambitious new mission. And Angelenos now have a new place to hang out and work.

The former Ace Hotel, housed inside the historic United Artists building on Broadway, has officially reopened as STILE DTLA following a sweeping renovation that touches practically every corner of the nearly century-old landmark. The project marks the first U.S. property for South Korea-based hospitality company Aju Continuum and introduces a fresh vision for what a Downtown hotel can be.

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Built in 1927, the Spanish Gothic tower has long been one of the architectural anchors of the Broadway Theater District. While the building's historic bones remain intact, Los Angeles design firm Design, Bitches has transformed the interiors with an industrial-modern aesthetic inspired by the city's creative culture. The result is less a traditional hotel and more of a hybrid clubhouse, workspace and cultural hub.

All 182 guest rooms have been redesigned with upgraded bathrooms and improved layouts. Guests can expect a few unexpected touches, including a cassette library, Walkman listening program, Korean-made bath products, Copper Cow Coffee and Harney & Sons tea.

The biggest changes, however, occurred outside the rooms.

A new members-focused creative space called SparkHouse occupies the building's lower levels, offering recording studios, podcast suites, meeting rooms and collaborative workspaces for musicians, creators and industry professionals. Programming will include listening sessions, showcases and masterclasses.

The rooftop has been reimagined as Somewhere Special, a new bar and social destination overlooking the skyline with the pool intact, creating what the hotel describes as a day-to-night experience that shifts from remote work to happy hour and nightlife.

The beloved United Theater on Broadway also remains at the heart of the property. Originally built by United Artists founders Mary Pickford, Charlie Chaplin, Douglas Fairbanks and D.W. Griffith, the ornate venue will continue hosting concerts, film screenings and live events.

Art installations, a signature scent program and a lobby-level retail concept called The Goodie Shop round out the overhaul.

Downtown Los Angeles has seen plenty of hotel openings (and plenty more closures) in recent years, but few bring with them the cultural cachet of this address. Whether STILE DTLA becomes a gathering place for the city's creative community remains to be seen, but the transformation gives one of DTLA's most iconic buildings a chic and compelling new chapter.

STILE DTLA is located at 929 S. Broadway. For more information and to make a reservation, click here.