| Mode | Directions | Approx. Time | Cost | |------|------------|--------------|------| | Metro | Take the Red or Purple Line to 7th St/Metro Center; walk 5 min north to the Ace Hotel. | 15 min from downtown hotels | $1.75 (one‑way adult) | | Ride‑share | Uber/Lyft – request “Ace Hotel, Broadway” (look for the red “Ace” sign). | 5‑10 min from most mid‑town locations | $10‑$18 (varies by traffic) | | Parking | On‑street metered parking (2 h max) on S Broadway; valet available at the hotel ($25). | – | $5‑$7 (meter) / $25 (valet) | | Bike | LA Metro Bike Share stations at 7th & Broadway, 6th & Spring. | 5 min ride | $2‑$5 (hourly) |

🗺️ Map tip: Use Google Maps “Transit” mode; the Ace Hotel is a landmark and shows up even when GPS is spotty.

Around midnight, Elena drifted to Gallery 212 for the monthly Art Walk. She paused in front of a large, neon‑lit mural titled “Neon Dreams,” which she later described on Instagram as “the perfect backdrop for my next music video.” While there, she chatted with local visual artists about potential collaborations, hinting at a forthcoming multimedia project that blends her music with immersive installations.