Date & Location

May 1, 2010
4:30 PM

Grace E. Simons Lodge
1025 Elysian Park Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90012

Click image for map & directions.

TRANSPORTATION FAQs

Do I need a car?
No. If you are staying downtown, a taxi from LAX is $46.50 flat rate (group) to downtown LA. OR, you can take a $7 shuttle bus directly from LAX to Union Station. From Union Station, Kyoto Grand is a 10 minute walk or a $5 cab.

I want to go to the beach. Can I walk there from Kyoto Grand?
No. You cannot walk to the beach. It is 13 miles away. If you want to go to the beach you should rent a car.

I want to go to Hollywood. Can I walk there from Kyoto Grand?
No. You cannot walk to Hollywood. It is 8 miles away. BUT it is just a few quick train stops from Union Station to Hollywood.

Kyoto Grand isn't near the beach or Hollywood?!
No. Los Angeles is a big city.

Okay. But is there anything near Kyoto Grand?
Yes. Olivera Street (where LA began) is a few blocks away, as is Chinatown, the Disney Concert Hall, and numerous museums including the MOCA And it's a quick bus ride or train ride to Hollywood. It's also just 2 miles from the bride and groom's neighborhood and wedding venue.

I plan to get shit-faced before, during, and after your wedding. Should I drive?
No. If you stay at Kyoto, Josh and Jennifer are providing shuttle service to and from the wedding for your drunk ass.

WHERE TO STAY

Numerous park benches, hostels, and --YES! -- even Skid Row are all within an easy commute of our wedding.

However, of all these delicious options, we recommend the Kyoto Grand Hotel in Downtown Los Angeles' hip Little Tokyo neighborhood:

http://www.kyotograndhotel.com/

Bride and groom are staying here and you should, too. We have secured a special discounted room rate of $129/night. We have also negotiated to waive all extra person fees which means up to four people can stay in one room for the same low, low price. The easiest way to book is by clicking the link below:

https://gc.synxis.com/rez.aspx?Hotel=20154&Chain=5388&start=1&arrive=4/29/2010&depart=5/1/2010&adult=1&child=0&group=NBW

Or, you can call 213-629-1200 and ask for the Nashorn-Blankenship wedding rate

Additionally, our guests receive a 50% discount on parking at this hotel which brings the cost down to $12/night self parking or $15/night for valet. Also, if you stay at Kyoto, you will receive free shuttle service to and from the wedding.

Really don't want to stay there but want to be close? There is also a Super 8 that is right down the street (1/4 mile) from Grace Simons Lodge.
http://www.super8.com/Super8/control/Booking/property_info?propertyId=1052

It is approximately $100/night with free parking.