The Standard, Downtown LA, originally constructed in 1956 as the corporate headquarters of Superior Oil, is regarded as one o ... f the finest examples of Mid-Century Californian architecture. The 207-room hotel offers a rooftop pool and bar with stunning panoramic views of LA, an outdoor Biergarten that serves traditional German food and beer, a 24-hour restaurant, and the full service Ping-Pong club SPiN Standard. read more