The Pool at The Standard Downtown LA

"One of the hippest places is the poolside bar on the roof"

"The sexy bathrooms are not for the shy — in some rooms, tubs the size of a plunge pool sit in the middle of the bedroom, in others glass walls make shower time showtime"

"This once-hip, 207-room hotel may be the forgotten child of the Standard empire -- it's run-down and partied out -- but the poolside view is still hard to beat, the design is still striking, and the prices can dip way low"

"The rooftop bar with its balmy pool and trendy scene is the place to be"

"Plenty of other distractions can be found about the premises --- lawn (astroturf) games on the roof, a pool table in the lobby, an electronic organ near the elevators --- but we're guessing the greatest distraction of all might be the very people who frequent this downtown mecca of style"

"For the "full-on LA experience", stay at this Downtown "hipster" boutique where you'll see "lots of movie stars – or attractive people who just look like stars"; though opinions on service are mixed, the rooftop bar and pool have "awesome" views, and the "minimalist" rooms are "whimsical" and "quirky" (think "enormous foot sculpture" in the bathroom) – just don't "share a room with someone you don't know well" because the glass-walled showers "are a like a giant aquarium"

"Could it be the rooftop pool with stunning views, waterbed pods, and nightly DJs? The alfresco biergarten? The ping pong club? The onsite Rudy's Barbershop? The marble lobby and mid-century design? You decide!"

"I’ve heard rumors that people will start jumping in the outdoor pool naked after a few rounds, but I’ve never seen it"

"The Standard is a minimalist-modern boutique hotel with a svelte rooftop bar and swimming pool"

"Aside from the glamorous pool, there is a gym on the property"