If you're looking for safe, clean and covered parking in the downtown area, this spot has been consistently reliable for me. I have been using the monthly parking, which privides me with a key card for in and out access. There is also a separate entrance/exit if the daily parking line gets backed up. The structure has set spots for LA Times staff and also provides parking for people doing Jury Duty. There is an office near the exit and someone is always in the booth. read more

This is a solid parking structure amongst the transient population in LA. It is right next to the Historic Broadway Metro station. I wish there were more pay stations around the parking structure. The only pay stations are around the Spring Street side, none on the Broadway Street side. I would rather pay at a station before trying to exit instead of trying to hold up the line trying to pay at the exit arm. The cost is $12 per day, but the only time I've parked in this structure is during work hours. I am not sure how the pricing works if you park overnight. read more

Have parked here for years for nightlife around the area and it's always been a secure and affordable option. First it was around $7-10 bucks max at night. Then in the past year they increased to $12 flat. Now, they recently "corrected" the calculation to count overnight as midnight, so if you stay past midnight, you'll be charged $24, which is a huge increase. I'm annoyed that companies continue to try to squeeze more money out of us when theres AMPLE parking capacity here at night. I have been recommending this garage to friends for years but I'll direct them elsewhere now. Pershing square garage nearby is flat $9 until 2AM. I think counting the "day" switch over at 2 AM or later is more than reasonable considering most bars/venues close at 1:30. If they make this change, I may return. Downtown nightlife and businesses are already hurting, and changes like these make it even harder for them to survive as customers find it more expensive and difficult to park. read more

I park here everyday for work. The parking structure is super safe with 24/7 security. They do a good job of keeping the homeless out, which prevents it from smelling like piss. This parking structure is super duper clean, compared to all the other parking structures in L.A. They have a janitor everyday, maintaining the structures integrity. The parking structure has an abundance of space, not tight squeezed, and my car stays out of the weather. read more

I'm Pretty bummed they went up in price, they're no longer $12 it's $24 overnight which sucks because if you come in super late and leave a few of hours later you get overcharged. It's great for if you're only there during the day though, read more

I parked at 213 S Spring St Garage (previously known as the LA Times Lot) this passed weekend after staying at the CitizenM which is 2 blocks down from this lot. I would recommend this lot for folks looking for somewhere to park their cars overnight. It felt very safe to park here and there was a security guard present 24/7. I seen other reviewers recommending Joe's lot which is nearby but I seen several reviews discussing damage to their vehicles and theft so I avoided parking there, so glad I found this lot. It was $12 total for the overnight parking which is a great rate compared to $30-40 in other lots read more

I'm a monthly user and resident in DTLA. Love this lot! It's the cleanest, brightest, safest parking garage in DTLA. Even late at night, as a lady, I feel safe. As a mom with my kid, I feel safe. The spaces are large enough for any car and plenty of room for plenty of cars. Super friendly attendants who know the regulars. I think in the 3 years I've been there, it's been the same crew. Great people. Super helpful. read more

No issues. Parking space spaces were ample & garage seems kept up. Parked on level 2 which was well lit. There was an attendant on duty for the exit gate. Ended up costing $36 for a 24 overnight, (or 25ish hours I think the receipt showed) but my hotel would have been $61 + valet tip and irritating valet wait time, so to me it was worth it. Your own mileage and monetary tolerance may vary. read more

They starting charging double the price $24 instead if $12 if you are there in the evening and it passes midnight. When asked what's with the 100% increase I was told that this "was always supposed to be the price" and "we just now fixed our system to charge correctly". Mind you this has been the pricing for years! I doubt an actual system issue would go unnoticed for so long. This was my go to garage for downtown but NO MORE! read more

It's a parking garage and does it's job. $10 for parking all day which admittedly isn't the best deal in the area, but there's a really friendly security guard that does his job well so paying a bit more extra cash is well worth it. Short walk to Grand Central Market and The Broad Museum, Would definitely park here again if I was in the area. read more

Best parking lot near Grand Central Market!! If you are going downtown and to Grand Central Market area, then this is one of the best parki ng lots to park in. My friend and I just happen to stumble upon this parking lot when we went to Grand Central Market for some food adventures. This parking lot is a structured parking lots with lots of parking and is covered. It costs $10 for ALL day parking and even the adjacent lots which were outside parking and very tight was $12 for all day parking. There are some lots that MAY be a few bucks cheaper... but it will be further away, out in the open, and very tight space. On Saturday and Sunday, the parking here is only $5 for all day!! The Grand Central Market parking lot was super expensive at $25/day. I don't remember how many levels of parking there were, but we parked in the 5th floor and that was not even the roof yet. The space in between each parking spot and drive space in between is a good amount too. The parking structure does not feel cramped at all. Grand Central Market is just a block away!! You can also walk to The California Plaza and MOCA, but that's about 1/2 mile away and going uphill through the Angels Landing Stairway. My friend and I were able to do it... but that was quite a walk!!! Anyways, no one works here. You grab a ticket as you enter...and pay when you leave. The costs depends 9n how long you were there, but it maxes out at $10. My friend and I explored for like 6 hours and paid just $10. My mind was also at ease since the parking was covered in a structure. I would for sure park here again, especially if I am going to Grand Central Market!!! It's the best parking lot in this area!! Cheap, spacious, covered, and plenty of parking spots!! I have found my go-to parking lot in this area!! read more

Parking Concepts - 213 S Spring St - Parking Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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If you are planning to visit the Grand Central Market area, this parking lot is strongly recommended. It offers a covered parking for the very competitive all day-rate of $11 ($5 on weekends). Except for those indicated as compact, each parking lot does offer a reasonable parking space. You will pick-up a ticket (It will be used later to pay your parking fee.) as you enter, and you can pay either at the stand-alone machine located near the first floor elevator area or at the automated kiosk located at the exit. Parking can be a major headache when you are in the downtown Los Angeles area, but I am confidant that this parking lot will be able to alleviate some of your stress on your next visit. read more

This is the parking garage I park in every day for work and I've largely been happy with it. My office is nice enough to cover the cost of parking but from what I understand, the cost of a monthly pass is around $225. Otherwise the cost of parking is $3 each 15 minutes up to $11 maximum per day, or $5 flat rate after 4:00 and $7 flat rate on Saturday and Sunday. Transponders are credit card sized and work well, I've only had one or two instances where the card wouldn't read. When that happened, a quick buzz to the attendant on the intercom fixed the issue. You'll need to keep the transponder on you in order to access the garage itself when returning back to your car as well, so I wish they could be a little smaller or thinner. The garage itself is in a great location, with easy access to Grand Central Market, The Edison, Birds and the Bees and the Federal Courthouse. In fact, I much prefer this lot over the chaos that is the Grand Central Market structure. In the next year or so, the Regional Connector station will be built and this will be the closest lot to the stop. The garage can get a bit full on the lower levels, especially if you're getting in later in the morning. I've never had a problem finding a spot on the 5th or 6th floors. The bonus of parking on the top floor is the amazing view of Downtown LA you get when heading back to your car after a day of work. The garage is also pretty secure, and I have never felt unsafe even when returning back to my car at night. There are security cameras on every level. I've also left my car in the garage over the weekend without issue. I once called the security because there was a giant dead cockroach in the middle of the walkway. (Downtown LA for you) They told me that they were in a different garage and they couldn't do anything about it until the cleaning crew came in. Fair point, although I think the garage could benefit from having security guards on site, and patrolling the different levels at regular intervals. In spite of that, and because my work covers the cost, I'll continue to park here given it's location to a lot of cool things in downtown. read more

Parking Concepts - 213 S Spring St - Nice view from the top! - Parking Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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+ Covered parking + 24/7 hours and security w/cameras covering all areas + Multiple entrances/exits depending on time of day + Plenty of parking spaces + Long term parking available + Elevators + Motorcycle and bicycle parking areas - Parking spots are very narrow - Security should enforce folks who can't park within lines - $9/day parking is slightly above average in the area (but you do get 24/7 hours) This has recently become a public parking deck for the downtown area at about $9 per day. I'm not certain if they have cheaper rates for shorter periods. It is open 24/7 which is great and most likely originally stemmed from only servicing LA Times employees/tenants who work extended hours. I believe this parking structure was originally managed (maybe owned?) by the Los Angeles Times, but it has recently changed ownership. Once that happened, it became a public deck with available long term parking and day parking for $9. It is slightly above the average in the area ($5-7/day) but those lots open at 8-9am and close in the late afternoon. There are two entrances open 90% of the time and plenty of parking spaces. Sadly they do fill up often (yes, all 6 or so floors and 2 levels of the basement). This parking deck sometimes hosts film crews and construction crews. There are a few long term parkers here, but they are generally in a hidden corner somewhere. There are multiple elevators and entrance/exits which makes things convenient since the parking garage covers the entire length of the block (Spring Street & Broadway). There is a motorcycle area which also fills up after 9am. You can probably find a spot somewhere else or find a corner, but you'll have to search. My main complaint is very narrow spaces. If you have a compact car, then it just fits you. But if you have an average sized sedan (not to mention a truck/SUV), your tires will be on or over the lines. Add folks who have no idea how to park and it is a breeding ground of door dings and unusable spaces. I wish security would ticket or notify these people. Folks like me pay a monthly fee to use this parking area and I would like a safe spot with available parking. Also the elevators sometimes do not work. When they do work, sometimes it doesn't end up the floor you expect. Having to walk down to the B2 basement or up 5-6 flights of stairs after a long day's work is tough sometimes. :) read more

Parking Concepts - 213 S Spring St - B2 level usually empty until late morning. - Parking Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Best, cleanest, safest parking in the vicinity. 5 stars! Other local garages have routine car break-ins. Not here! That's because 213 is staffed with paid employees! And they are actually vigilant and attentive! Local competitors cannot say the same! 213 is also very well lit, not a dark dungeon like other garages nearby. Safety. Peace of mind. Park with confidence. read more

No charging stations for an LA parking structure . The attendant said if you plug into one of the 120v outlets they'd take your charging cable read more

My go to parking garage in the area. It's easy, rarely full, it takes credit cards. There's no parking attendant. Parking for motorcycles on the ground floor. read more

What a racket! Parked here around noon on a Weds and was pleasantly surprised to find parking accommodations on the first level. Walked around DTLA and later went to a concert. After 11 there isn't an attendant and one has to pay the automated kiosk. When we drove up to it there was a sign saying their credit card machines were down and that the ticket must be paid at another standalone machine (hmmmm, really?). Went to pay the ticket there, total amount due was $11. A sign specifically states "NO BILLS LARGER THAN $20", ok, that's all I had on me. I paid, $5 change came out and a slip of paper proclaiming I overpaid by $4. Wow, nice little scam you have going here to overcharge for parking. What a load of crap. Buyer beware. read more

Tried to leave and the reader 1. would not accept any of my 4 credit cards and 2. would not return my ticket. Pressed the button to call support and nobody picked up. Staff member told me to pay at the kiosk (the maximum fee), which would also not accept any cards. The staff insisted I could not leave without paying and yet could not understand their whole system was down. Eventually they just opened the gate after several minutes. read more

Gated, covered, 24/7 security. $5 weekends and before 7am/after business hours on weekdays. Business hours $9. I've been living for over 2 years in downtown and I find this parking lot to be the most secured and clean in the area. They have long waiting line for monthly parking. So if you are thinking of signing up you should fill in the application a few months in advance (I waited about 4 months, but it depends on the time of a year). Monthly parking is $100 per month with $20 one time fee when you sign up. read more

PARK AT YOUR OWN RISK. This is basically a 2 1/2 star review, but I'm rounding down to offset the Pollyanna reviews on this page and add some reality into the mix. This garage has some excellent features: covered parking, ample spaces on many floors, 24/7 access, several entrance and exit options, a recent sprucing up and paint job. However, there is not enough human security presence in the garage to offset the neighborhood. I occasionally see security officers at the entrances, and they walk the upper floors. The big problem is the lack of camera surveillance! Camera surveillance is extremely limited, is NOT comprehensive (i.e. doesn't cover the entire floor), and if you need footage when your car is vandalized, as ours was during broad daylight on a weekday, there will be a "malfunction with the DVR" of some sort and the footage will be unavailable. (So much for swapping machines for people.) The garage entrances are wide open to pedestrian access, so random crazies can wander in and out as they please. In addition to our own vandalism incident, I have witnessed two car break-ins (after the fact) when walking back to our car. In other words: you take your chances here, just like you would on the street, but at least your car is protected from the elements. Remember that a covered garage also gives criminals cover to damage or break into your vehicle without being seen if access isn't secured. The recent cosmetic upgrades that the facility made are nice, but it would have been far nicer if the upgrades had been security ones. We're going to continue parking here, but we are also going to keep our eyes open and choose our spots carefully. And, if you park on the lower levels, avoid the dim urine-soaked staircases that lead to up to Broadway at all costs. read more

Great place to park overnight; much cheaper than the $40 valet fee for my hotel a block away. Is indoors so felt safer than leaving outside.. read more

BEWARE: THIS PARKING STRUCTURE IS A NEST OF RATS The first thing I noticed when I started parking here is that the spaces are so tightly packed that rest assured, unless you drive a smart car, the sides of your car will be dinged, scratched and generally damaged by the doors of vehicles parked right next to you. Not related directly to how this place is run, but I guess due to the kind of clientele they service (people working in offices and official agencies nearby), you can expect that in general, specially peak hours, the traffic inside the structure runs so frantic and fast it can be a dangerous place to walk or circulate. I have never seen anyone monitoring or trying to alleviate this situation. That was the end of the nice part of this review. I used to park two cars here and in the last 3 months one car has been broken into already, items stolen (parking card included) and my truck vandalized twice. The truck: The first time, the thieves had time to extract the battery from the truck and steal items from the interior (of course, the parking card again.) The job was done cleanly, professionally and clearly using the proper tools. The second time I noticed, the hooks on the outside of the cargo bed were being removed. Again, you need a special tool to do this. This is an almost vintage pick up truck and it is apparent that a band of thieves, which operates in the premises, has been cannibalizing the parts to sell or outfit other trucks. I get the impression that whoever is perpetrating these thefts is systematic and organized enough to be able to execute the jobs cleanly and in a timely manner. It is worth noting this place is supposed to have security. Last time I left the structure had to honk to wake up the guard, who was peacefully napping inside the exit booth. Almost forgot, the structure offers a row of bicycle racks downstairs, in full view of the above mentioned security booth. The seat of my bicycle was stolen last month from this location. I am taking my second car out of there as soon as the billing cycle ends. BEWARE: THIS PARKING STRUCTURE IS A NEST OF RATS I forgot to mention, all these pleasant services are rendered for the amount of $120 a month, which, as I heard, will go up to $140 starting Jan '17. :D read more

Such a shame. This place seemed great at first, wide open well lit garage during the evening. The sign says $5 for entry after 4 PM. I arrived at 7 PM and left at 12:30 AM and they charged me the max daily rate of $11. The attendant told me it was because I stayed past midnight, which the signs make absolutely no mention of. Complete ripoff! read more

Well lit, conveniently located, clean garage with attendants onsite. I frequently park my car here for weeks at a time when I'm out of town and have never had a problem. read more