Finding a hotel in Los Angeles might be difficult. There are a plethora of choices: beachy or iconic? Is it more important to be fashionable than to be environmentally conscious?
Is it better to live in Santa Monica or Bel-Air? We hope that by breaking down our top hotels in the City of Angels by neighborhood, we’ve made your decision a bit simpler.
So pack your bags and prepare to check into one of these stunning homes, all of which have one thing in common: they all provide ultimate luxury.
Kimpton La Peer Hotel
Kimpton La Peer is a magnet for young and wealthy Angelenos, Covid or no Covid, since it is youthful, edgy, and community-driven. With its urban hideaway atmosphere, a hidden pool highlighted by meticulous planting and custom-made lanterns, a 4,000-square-foot private rooftop event deck, and handmade art pieces, the 105-room, design-forward hotel really exemplifies the neighborhood’s focus on design, art, and style.
The hotel’s concrete and leather walls, white oak wood floors, plaster walls, liquid surfaces, and bronze columns all have a contemporary style. The curving brass ceiling elements, a leather cocoon wall, and six-foot circular light sconces that generate an ambient glow in the lobby area are all original creations.
Hand-picked paintings, photography, and poetry by designer Gulla Jónsdóttir’s friends and colleagues, as well as the first collaboration between globally known graffiti artist Retna and artist Guerin Swing, a too-cool-for-school installation for the hotel’s garden patio.
Atelier Gulla Jónsdóttir, Jónsdóttir’s studio gallery, is located on the ground floor of La Peer, where guests may purchase some of the artwork and furnishings featured throughout the hotel.
London West Hollywood
For the most discriminating visitors, the London West Hollywood at Beverly Hills provides a peaceful urban hideaway that defines contemporary luxury. Their award-winning hotel has luxurious suites with huge bathrooms, walk-in showers, deep soaking tubs, and private balconies. The Los Angeles County Museum of Art is 2.1 miles away, while the Hollywood Walk of Fame is 5 miles away at this elegant modern hotel. Free Wi-Fi, iPads, and flat-screen TVs are available in the bright, stylish rooms.
There are also marble en suite bathrooms and balconies with views of the city or mountains. Suites have extra living rooms as well as complimentary luxury automobile rentals. A free local shuttle service is available. There’s a sophisticated cocktail club with patio seating, as well as a contemporary Italian restaurant and a poolside café.
A heated outdoor pool, an open-air workout center, and a full-service spa with a manicure salon are among the other attractions.
Hotel Bel-Air
A Boutique Hotel. The Hotel Bel-Air is all about privacy and exclusivity, which makes it an excellent spot for social separation. This gorgeous resort is a great spot to stay for a genuine retreat, from its iconic outdoor cafe — Wolfgang Puck at Hotel Bel-Air, which includes cave-like, concealed booths — to its lush and quiet walkways to its isolated and picturesque rooms.
Even some of history’s most famous figures have sought refuge here, including Gene Kelly, Cary Grant, and Richard Nixon, all of whom stayed here (and all of whom booked the Swan Lake suite for its discreet access to the more exclusive corner of the restaurant and pool without having to pass through the main hotel spaces). During this period, Hotel Bel-Air has genuinely evolved, providing a host of new packages and events geared for social distancing.
A separate room, desk, on-call IT, and minibar credit are included in a “work from home” package (“Your Bel-Air Office”). A picnic prepared by Wolfgang Puck, cocktail-making kits, bespoke bubble baths, and a private yoga flow with an instructor on your own terrace is just a few of the unique services available. Its spa is now partially outdoors, although it is still completely operational.
Culver Hotel
This 1920s flatiron structure, which formerly housed some of the cast members of “The Wizard of Oz,” is located 5.5 miles between Los Angeles International Airport and Venice Beach’s eccentric attractions. Free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and minifridges are provided in plush rooms with cushioned headboards, velvet couches, and historical elements.
Rooms and suites have been upgraded to include sitting spaces, vintage furniture, and city views. The large foyer, which transforms into a piano bar each night, serves free continental breakfast. There’s also a fanciful speakeasy-style nightclub and a restaurant serving three meals plus afternoon tea in a chandelier-filled dining room or on the garden terrace.
Surfrider Malibu Hotel
This elegant boutique hotel on the Pacific Coast Highway overlooks the Pacific Ocean and is a 3-minute walk from Malibu Pier’s shops and restaurants, as well as 6 minutes from Malibu Lagoon State Beach. Terraces or balconies are available in the most opulent rooms. All rooms include complimentary Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and minibars, as well as designer bedding and rainfall showers in the bathrooms.
Some rooms offer ocean views, while suites feature living spaces. A 4-poster bed and a kitchenette are included in a polished suit with white wood-paneled walls. The guest rooms of this Southern California hotel have featured guests like Marilyn Monroe and new stars like David Hockney and others. If you are visiting for the first time you will be amazed. Enjoy!
Beverly Wilshire
The Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel, is a well-known landmark because of its appearance in the movie Pretty Woman, but this opulent hotel in Beverly Hills is known for much more.
It has CUT, Wolfgang Puck’s signature steakhouse, an incredible spa with 111Skin treatments, and a Les Clefs d’Or concierge team that can arrange everything from private shopping trips on Rodeo Drive to helicopter tours of the city to a VIP pass for just about anything your heart desires, in addition to its prime location at the intersection of Wilshire Blvd and Rodeo Drive.
Enjoy the saltwater pool in this special place all seasons hotel Los Angeles.
Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills
A four seasons hotel. The Pierre-Yves Rochon-designed luxury tower hotel is a 12-minute walk from upscale Rodeo Drive and six miles from the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Floor-to-ceiling windows and balconies with city views grace the opulent apartments.
There are sitting spaces and free Wi-Fi in every room, as well as minibars and coffeemakers. iPads are available in upgraded accommodations. Bluetooth speakers, fully equipped kitchens, and/or private balconies are available in the plush 1-bedroom suites.
Room service is offered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. A luxury French fusion restaurant, as well as three cocktail bars, including a rooftop bar with 360-degree views, are among the hotel’s amenities. There’s also a large 3-story lobby, an ultrachic spa, and a rooftop pool.
Chateau Marmont
The Laugh Factory comedy club is a 5-minute walk away, and Rodeo Drive’s high-end stores are 3 miles away at this iconic Sunset Boulevard hotel created to replicate the ambiance of a French castle. Fine linens and cashmere throws, as well as complimentary Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, are included in the rooms, which are individually furnished with an Old Hollywood flair.
Living rooms, complete kitchens, and/or private entrances are available in suites, cottages, and bungalows. Room service is offered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. An American restaurant with a garden patio and an expensive cocktail bar offering small plates are among the perks.
A fitness center and a heated outdoor pool with a sunny terrace are also available, as well as valet parking. The suite property should be on anyone’s keyboard shortcuts, metaphorically speaking.
Viceroy L’ermitage Beverly Hills
This modern high-end hotel is a half-mile from affluent Rodeo Drive boutiques and 7.5 miles from the Getty Center museum and is set in a quiet area. Free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs are provided in the sophisticated suites, which also have platform beds, marble bathrooms, and private balconies. Some feature fireplaces and/or skyline views. Kitchenettes and living areas with pull-out couches and/or Jacuzzis are available in upgraded suites.
Room service is offered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The use of a local automobile and welcoming beverages are both gratis. A heated rooftop pool with cabanas and city views is available. A sophisticated French cafe, a gym, and a small spa are also available.
Parking is not included in the price. Some Local Artists visit this hotel and do complimentary yoga if they are not at the Santa Monica Pier. Enjoy also the Butterfly Bar or the stellar restaurants for the first time travelers.
Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles
The four seasons were always luxurious and had a highest ranking in the glamour of Hollywood. Original works in the hotel and eccentric decor in the residential street, make the best travel experiences. The Los Angeles County Museum of Art is 2.1 miles away, while the Hollywood Walk of Fame is 5 miles away at this elegant modern hotel. Free Wi-Fi, iPads, and flat-screen TVs are available in the bright, stylish rooms.
There are also marble en suite bathrooms and balconies with views of the city or mountains. Suites have extra living rooms as well as complimentary luxury automobile rentals. Enjoy the iconic pool also. A free local shuttle service is available. There’s a sophisticated cocktail club with patio seating, as well as a contemporary Italian restaurant and a poolside café.
A heated outdoor pool, an open-air workout center, and a full-service spa with a manicure salon are among the other attractions. Stay at one of the elegant rooms that have modern designs and other private room suites. Honorable mention includes the year’s world award winner hotel of Viceroy Santa Monica which has Pasadena photo credit.
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