Ennismore opens Mama Second Shelter in Los Angeles with new property signing
Following the transformation of the existing Mart South building in downtown Los Angeles, the new Mama Shelter will feature 149 keys, including 145 standard rooms and four suites in Mama’s bold and cheerful style. A haven for people of all ages, Mama Shelter Downtown LA will offer three festive food and beverage outlets to celebrate and play with a restaurant, an all-day dining café on the ground floor, a rooftop bar and a terrace overlooking the city. Hotel guests also have access to and use of the on-site fitness center and parking garage. Mama’s lush interiors, quality homemade menus, and year-round events have become a staple at each of its destinations, and Mama Shelter Downtown LA will be no exception. Guests will find all the design signatures that define Mama Shelter, from graffiti rugs and ceilings to comfy chairs, cartoon masks, unique decorations that reflect Mama’s personality, signature comfort food and Mama Nights to get the party started.
Known as the entertainment capital of the world, Los Angeles is a cultural mecca, home to more than 100 museums. Mama Shelter Downtown LA is conveniently located in the city’s Fashion District, home to more than 4,000 independently owned retailers and thriving local and national restaurants and venues. With a rich fashion industry heritage, the California Market Center (CMC), adjacent to the hotel, has long been a signature DTLA destination for major events. Additionally, Santee Alley, one of Los Angeles’ most popular shopping arcades, and the Los Angeles Flower District, the largest flower market in the United States, are within walking distance of Mama Shelter Downtown LA.
We are excited to open a second Mama’s Shelter in Los Angeles. Los Angeles is a place to live life to the fullest, carrying many of the core values of Mama’s brand, including her irreverent, popular, sassy and sexy personality – which fits perfectly with the LA charm. We look forward to bringing the mama’s spirit to the city again with Shivom LLC partners. Cédric Gobiliard, Chief Commercial Officer and Head of Central and Southern Europe at Ennismore
We are thrilled to partner with Ennismore, the iconic hospitality company, to bring Mama Shelter for the second time to the dynamic Los Angeles scene. This represents an exciting step forward in bringing unique lifestyle-focused brands to Los Angeles. Our new hotel is located close to the impressive 1.20 million square foot California Mart, a true hub of commercial activity, housing prestigious offices and showrooms for fashion houses. The strategic location enhances the appeal of our offerings, creating an inviting space for locals and guests to experience the vibrant energy of Los Angeles, within the comfort of Mama Shelter. Kevin Wadhwani, Managing Partner at Shivom LLC
Shivom LLC, led by Harry and Kevin Wadhwani, are the owners of Mama Shelter Downtown Los Angeles. In partnership with Sammy Chotirmal of Hospitality Solutions, Shivom LLC will adapt the site for Mama Shelter Downtown LA. The hotel is expected to open in early 2026.
About Enemor
Ennismore is a creative hospitality company with a global portfolio of leading and institutional brands with purpose at their heart. It curates and manages unique properties and experiences in some of the most exciting destinations around the world.
Founded in 2011 by businessman Sharan Pasricha, Ennismore and Accor entered into a joint venture in 2021 to create a new independent entity, with Accor holding a majority stake. Creating the world’s fastest growing hospitality company, Ennismore combines expertise in building brands with creative storytelling, design and authentic experiences, with Accor’s wealth of knowledge in achieving scale, network growth and distribution.
Under the leadership of Sharan Pasricha, Founder and Co-CEO, and Gaurav Bhushan, Co-CEO, Ennismore comprises 14 brands – with over 100 operating properties and over 140 more under construction – and a portfolio of over 190 culturally relevant and diverse restaurants and nightlife venues. the places.
Ennismore puts innovation at the heart of everything it does, with four in-house specialist studios, which capture the attention of every guest touchpoint, including Carte Blanched – a fully integrated platform for the F&B concept; A creative studio for interior and graphic designers; A laboratory for digital products and technological innovation, and a department for partnerships and cooperation.
Ennismore was named to Fast Company’s World’s Most Innovative Companies lists in 2020 and 2021; Ranked No. 29 in the FT1000: Europe’s fastest growing companies; They are part of the FT Future 100 – the UK’s fastest growing companies shaping the future of their sector.
Ennismore brands: 21c Museum Hotel, 25hours Hotels, Delano, Gleneagles, Hyde, JO&JOE, Mama Shelter, Mondrian, Morgans Originals, SLS, SO/, The Hoxton, TRIBE and Working From.
