The Oviatt hosts corporate events, receptions and weddings for 40 to 120 guests in an Art Deco penthouse and rooftop terrace in downtown Los Angeles. The venue sits at 617 S. Olive Street, in a building completed in 1928, and an events management team handles bookings and coordination from the first tour to the day itself.
Seminars and company events
The Oviatt accepts corporate gatherings, product and book launches, conferences and milestone parties. The venue states that it welcomes up to 120 guests for a business event, and that smaller groups can be hosted by creating a more intimate layout. The team offers customizable options, from bundled vendor packages to à la carte services, so a company can book only the elements it needs. The downtown address, close to several hotels, keeps travel simple for colleagues and clients arriving from out of town.
Weddings and receptions
Weddings are a major part of the venue's activity, and it publishes dedicated wedding packages and options. Gatherings start at about 40 guests. Events flow between the penthouse rooms and the two-story rooftop terrace, so a cocktail hour can take place indoors while dinner, speeches or dancing continue outside with a view of the downtown skyline and city lights.
Rooms and capacities
The penthouse includes a study, a living room, a bedroom often used as a getting-ready room, and the original Art Deco bar and cocktail lounge, which suits a drinks reception. The rooftop terrace spans two levels. The site offers a floor plan and a virtual tour. The largest event it states is 120 guests; it does not give a separate figure for each room, so ask for the layout that fits your format and head count.
Accommodation
The Oviatt has no guest bedrooms. The site notes that the building is surrounded by hotels in the downtown area, which is useful for attendees traveling from outside Los Angeles.
Catering
The venue sells event packages and à la carte services, and it publishes a pricing page and a FAQ for organizers. The site does not name a caterer or say whether outside caterers are accepted, so confirm the catering and bar arrangements when you send your request.
History and setting
James Oviatt, who founded the clothing store Alexander & Oviatt with Frank Alexander in 1911, built the penthouse in 1928 as his family's residence. It was designed by Joseph L. Feil in a Parisian Art Deco spirit, with custom furniture made in Paris, etched-glass windows by Gaetan Jeannin and Lalique glass decoration. The space is now managed by Olive & Grand Event Management, founded in 2021 and led by Gabe Sobol. A sister venue, Cicada, is presented on the same website.
Getting there
The address is 617 S. Olive Street, Los Angeles, CA 90014, in the downtown core. Ask the events team about arrival, parking and guest transport when you book your tour.
