Part of a carefully expanding chain founded by industry heavyweights (which also includes The Ned in London), the new NoMad in LA follows in the storied footsteps of its New York namesake. Occupying the historic Giannini Place in Downtown, the hotel will make the most of its spectacular neoclassical building, while the Mezzanine restaurant is operated by the chef Mr Daniel Humm of Eleven Madison Park. At the helm as managing director is Mr Philip Pavel, who managed the Chateau Marmont for over 20 years.