Los Angeles
Flamboyant, brash, hip and exciting, Los Angeles is a sprawling city of mega-bucks, mega-stars and mega-egos, where nobody seems to do anything by halves. Different areas of the city are like separate villages with their own distinctive personalities. Taken one at a time the bits of this metropolitan jigsaw seem friendlier, more appealing to explore and easier to get to know and it is worth putting almost as much thought into where you want to be based as which hotel you want to stay in. Top choices are the newly revamped Hollywood with its film studios and Walk of Fame, Beverly Hills with its shops and the Santa Monica and Malibu beach areas. Wherever you decide to stay, there is easy access to other areas and no shortage of things to do, from celebrity spotting, visiting Universal Studios, the huge Griffith Park or the Getty Center, checking out the vibrant nightlife or just watching the spectacular Pacific sunsets. The order by which the hotels are listed bears no reflection on our preference.
The best hotels in Los Angeles
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Montage Beverly Hills
Los Angeles
A sublime urban retreat in an unbeatable location steps from Rodeo Drive. Elegant glamour and timeless decoration. Business, leisure, or family pursuits are all equally at home here.
146 rooms from $480Groups - The private event facilities are extensive.Designer ShoppingFamilyViews - Great views from hotel -
Chateau Marmont
Los Angeles
This Loire château replica is a regular haunt of the glitterati. Expect to dine on gourmet cuisine and relax by fantastic swimming pools next to A-list celebs. Also a perfect spot for families with fantastic facilities.
63 rooms from $435Historic - An iconic hotel in Hollywood, expect to dine with A-listers.Restaurant - Fine dining and gourmet cuisine by renowned chefs.FoodiesGourmet -
Viceroy
Los Angeles
A glossy beach boutique hotel with a colonial atmosphere and cutting edge designs. White furniture and beautiful sea views. A lively destination near the beach - the hotel bar is a hotspot.
170 rooms from $382Chic - Trendy-chic with cutting edge designs.Lively - A hot spot for liveliness.Views - Great views from hotelCity Style -
Sunset Tower
Los Angeles
Magnificently renovated iconic Art Deco Hollywood landmark. The Crown Jewel of Sunset Strip. Fantastic facilities blend glamour, luxury and wellbeing.
81 rooms from $325Historic - An iconic destination on Sunset Strip.Restaurant - Recommended.City StyleChicRecommended by - Frommers, Kiwi Collection -
Shade Hotel
Los Angeles (Manhattan Beach)
A sophisticated hip hotel with modern, cutting-edge monochrome designs. A lively coastal oasis just off Manhattan Beach. Somewhere to chill out and unwind after a day of watersports.
38 rooms from $319ContemporaryLively - Hip and happening.City StyleTotal relaxationRecommended by - Tablet, Travel Intelligence -
Hollywood Roosevelt
Los Angeles
Beautifully restored Spanish colonial-style hotel in the heart of Hollywood. Impeccable facilities ooze glamour. Its bars and restaurants, including an award-winning burger joint, are nightlife hotspots. A lively destination.
305 rooms from $289Restaurant - Restaurants include an award-winning burger joint.Lively - A nightlife hotspot.FoodiesCity Style -
Thompson Beverly Hills
Los Angeles
Sleek, smart and sophisticated in an excellent location - an outpost of decadence and 60s cool in the heart of Los Angeles. Stunning rooftop lounge and bar offer exclusive views. A lively destination.
110 rooms from $229Roof terrace - Poolside gatherings and intimate cocktails on Beverly Hills' best rooftop terrace.Views - Excellent views of downtown LA from the rooftop terrace.Designer Shopping - A few blocks from Rodeo Drive.Lively - Hip and happening. -
Farmer’s Daughter
Los Angeles
Kitsch but fun hotel with modest rooms and bargain prices. Modern 'farm' decor - denim duvets, plaid curtains, custom-made wood upholstery. A hip and lively destination.
66 rooms from $219Quirky - Country-style rooms.Lively - Hip and happening.Swimming Pool - Indoor/outdoorSights nearby - Well located for major sights.Recommended by - Tablet -
Avalon
Los Angeles
Low-key 1950s-style elegance at LA's first boutique hotel. Inspired by Southen California's 'patio-lifestyle' this hotel provides relaxation, fitness, and gourmet treats in droves.
83 rooms from $180Restaurant - Modern Italian food with regional touches.WellbeingCityFoodies
