Courtyard and Residence Inn L.A. LIVE

The recently opened Courtyard and Residence Inn L.A. Live in downtown Los Angeles is Marriott’s first dual-branded hotel on the West Coast. // © 2014 Marriott

Courtyard and Residence Inn L.A. Live celebrated its grand opening on July 1 with speeches, a ribbon cutting, live music, small bites and refreshments. // © 2014 Valerie Chen

Confetti flies after Homer Williams, chairman of Williams & Dame Development, cuts the grand opening ribbon. // © 2014 Valerie Chen

As an amusing nod to the dual-branded nature of the hotel, two sets of twins sported either a purple or orange shirt. // © 2014 Valerie Chen

Courtyard and Residence Inn L.A. is one of the only dual-branded Marriott hotels with both room types on a single floor. // © 2014 Marriott

Resident Inn Los Angeles L.A. Live offers studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom suites for travelers booking longer stays. // © 2014 Marriott

Standard rooms at Courtyard Los Angeles L.A. Live are smaller, but still have similar niceties, such as a large work desk and a pull-out sofa. // © 2014 Marriott

Business travelers will appreciate access to multiple meeting spaces, including the “LA Meeting Room” with modern light fixtures plus natural light. // © 2014 Valerie Chen

Called the “Hearth Room,” the posh lounge area is where Resident Inn guests can enjoy their complimentary breakfast. // © 2014 Marriott

All guests can access the outdoor pool deck outfitted with cabanas, accessible from the third floor. // © 2014 Marriott

Take a seat and enjoy the Southern California weather on the cozy patio adjacent to the pool. // © 2014 Marriott