Ennismore and Shivom will open Mama Shelter Downtown LA in 2026. This is the second Mama Shelter hotel in the city, following Mama Shelter LA, which opened in May 2015 in Hollywood.
Transforming the existing Mart South Building in Downtown LA, the new Mama Shelter will have 149 keys, including 145 standard rooms and four suites in Mama’s signature style. Mama Shelter Downtown LA will have three F&B outlets with an all-day dining restaurant and café on the ground floor and a rooftop bar and terrace overlooking the city.
The property will include an on-site fitness center and parking garage. Guests will find all the design signatures that define a Mama Shelter, from graffiti carpets and ceilings to comfy chairs, cartoon masks, and singular ornaments that echo Mama’s personality.
"We are thrilled to be opening a second Mama Shelter in LA. Los Angeles is a place to live life to the fullest, carrying so many fundamental values of the Mama brand, including her irreverent, popular, sassy and sexy personality – which fits perfectly with the glamour of LA," Cédric Gobilliard, brand COO and head of central and southern Europe at Ennismore, said in a statement.
Shivom, led by Harry and Kevin Wadhwani, are the owners of Mama Shelter Downtown Los Angeles. Partnering with Sammy Chotirmal of Hospitality Solutions, Shivom will adapt the site for Mama Shelter Downtown LA.
“We are thrilled to partner with Ennismore, the renowned hospitality company, to bring Mama Shelter for the second time to the dynamic landscape of Los Angeles," Kevin Wadhwani said. "This marks an exciting step forward in bringing one-of-a-kind, lifestyle-focused brands to LA. Our new hotel will sit near the impressive 1.20 million square feet California Mart, a veritable hub of commercial activity, housing prestigious offices and showrooms of fashion houses. The strategic location enhances the appeal of our offering, creating an inviting space for locals and guests to experience the lively energy of LA, wrapped in the comfort of Mama Shelter."