14 Amazing Hotels in Los Angeles
In Los Angeles, it’s crucial to find accommodations in the ‘better' areas of the city and not just follow the cheapest lodging prices and stay in adventurous areas. Staying in Downtown Los Angeles is a bit complicated because the area is not particularly recommended for wandering around, especially in the evening and at night. You can stay at one of the large hotel institutions downtown and have a great time, just don’t wander the streets too much during the evening; instead, take a cab. Staying in Santa Monica is particularly fun, combining vacation elements with a unique Californian urban vibe. Santa Monica Pier is a fantastic entertainment area during the day and evening, and to the north are the legendary beaches from the Baywatch series.
So before you rush to find a flight to LAX, want to get to know the famous city a bit?
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Great Resort Hotels in Santa Monica
Shutters On The Beach
A classic five-star beach resort in a perfect location on Santa Monica's shore, just a two-minute walk from the pier. This is one of the best resort hotels in greater Los Angeles, with direct beach access, an elegant pool, dining area and bar, high culinary standards, and modern, well-designed rooms with ocean views. The hotel also features pleasant spa facilities and optimal service levels.
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The Georgian Hotel
A fantastic beachfront hotel at the most central location in Santa Monica, right on the beach and very close to the pier. It's essentially a modern and urban hotel in a historical space where one of the city's oldest hotels once operated. The old hotel underwent a comprehensive renovation of the interior, but Art Deco elements have been perfectly integrated into the hotel space, making it a cool design experience. The hotel offers an excellent breakfast, a restaurant open all day, a bar, and more. Being right on the beach makes it ideal for a relaxing beach vacation.
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Venice V Hotel
The Venice V Hotel is a three-star beachfront hotel situated on the trendiest strip of the coast that stretches south from Santa Monica to Marina del Rey. This is the more lively part of the coastline, much cooler and younger than Santa Monica's beach just to the north. The hotel sits right on the beach and offers a very rich lodging experience for a three-star level. It features stylish and pristine rooms, a good breakfast, and a lobby for mingling in a youthful atmosphere.
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Luxury Hotels in Beverly Hills
Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills
The flagship hotel on the Pacific Coast of the international luxury giant, is one of the most prestigious places in greater Los Angeles. The hotel is located a short drive from Rodeo Drive, on a whole block just east of the Golden Triangle (the luxury center of Beverly Hills where also Rodeo Drive is located). Everything at the hotel is top-notch – culinary, well-equipped rooms, stunning views of the ridge and the city (and the Hollywood sign), spa and treatment facilities, and of course, a super elegant pool. This is a luxury hotel of the highest level and the prices match.
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L'Ermitage Beverly Hills
L'Ermitage is a five-star luxury hotel in a great location near the Golden Triangle of Beverly Hills. It's a relatively small but very high-quality hotel, with large and indulgent rooms, optimal service, the most premium culinary options, and a relatively large pool with breathtaking views of the metropolis and the ridge.
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Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills
The luxury Waldorf Astoria Hotel is situated right across Beverly Hills' Golden Triangle, at the sharp corner of the intersection of Wilshire Boulevard with Santa Monica Boulevard. It is one of the most expensive and prestigious hotels in Greater Los Angeles, offering an unforgettable guest experience (for those who can afford it). The hotel features a pool with views of the Santa Monica Mountains, large and well-equipped rooms, excellent spa facilities, and perfect culinary standards.
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Experiential Hotels in Hollywood
Loews Hollywood Hotel
Loews is a fantastic four-star hotel, not far from the bustling Hollywood Boulevard, likely the tourist heart of Los Angeles. This is a typical urban four-star hotel with a modern design, very comfortable and well-equipped rooms, a relatively large pool for guests to enjoy, and very good culinary standards. The hotel meets the American standard that's a tad mundane but mostly great. It's perfectly located for those wanting to experience Hollywood above all.
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Chateau Marmont
Chateau Marmont is a quality five-star hotel on the border between Sunset Boulevard West Hollywood and Hollywood itself. This is a famous estate hotel offering a hospitality experience that embodies all of Hollywood's glamor. The hotel features renovated rooms, extensive public areas, and very high culinary standards. It's perfect for those who want to experience Hollywood and California in a slightly more relaxed atmosphere, soaked in history and style.
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El Royale Hotel – Near Universal Studios Hollywood
A great four-star hotel right next to the Universal Studios theme park. The hotel is located at the southern edge of Ventura Boulevard, right at the descent from the northern slopes of the Santa Monica Mountains to the valley. It is a 10-minute drive from Hollywood Boulevard and five minutes (there's a shuttle, of course) from Universal Studios. The hotel feels like an upgraded motel, with large rooms, good culinary standards, and ground-level construction of a roadside hotel. The hotel offers excellent service and is a very convenient lodging solution at a strategic location in the metropolis, at a completely reasonable price.
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Lively Hotels on Sunset Boulevard and West Hollywood
Pendry West Hollywood
The Pendry West Hollywood is the perfect luxury hotel on Sunset Boulevard, located in the most central part of the vibrant avenue, right across from the Comedy Store. It is a glamorous hotel that combines all the best of the indulgent hotel world with a youthful vibe, fitting for its location in the heart of evening and nightlife action. The hotel features huge public spaces for mingling, high-level bars and restaurants, an elegant pool, and large, modern rooms.
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Sunset Marquis Hotel
The Sunset Marquis is an especially experiential vacation spot in a great location on Sunset Boulevard, in the most lively area of the entertainment avenue. It is a four-star hotel built on an entire block around a courtyard with a large pool and restaurant. The hotel offers large and spacious rooms, a high level of service, and good culinary standards. Nearby, you'll find plenty of entertainment venues, bars, and restaurants.
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Short Stories Hotel
The Short Stories is a fantastic three-star hotel just across the road from The Grove, the open mall of the Fairfax district, a minute's walk from the Miracle Mile museums. It's a basic but very efficient hotel, with high service quality, a good breakfast, and great rooms, even for families. The hotel is a very convenient lodging solution in a central location in Los Angeles, without hitting your wallet too hard.
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Great Urban Hotels in Downtown Los Angeles
Conrad Los Angeles
The Conrad Los Angeles is a large urban hotel, rated five stars, in the most perfect location in Downtown LA. The hotel spans Grand Avenue in the most interesting part of the central street, right across from the Walt Disney Concert Hall, the stunning masterpiece by top architect Frank Gehry, and the unique gem of the Broad. The hotel features modern and well-equipped rooms, high culinary standards, a luxurious lobby with restaurants and bars, and a relatively large rooftop pool for a refreshing dip.
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InterContinental – Los Angeles Downtown, an IHG Hotel
The InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown is the flagship urban hotel of the British hospitality giant, IHG. The hotel is rated four stars (typically, the InterContinental is a five-star brand of the chain), offering a very comfortable urban experience in the heart of downtown Los Angeles. It's a massive hotel facility just a short walk from Grand Avenue. The hotel features large, well-equipped rooms, excellent culinary standards, and above all, breathtaking views from the upper floors, especially from the lobby located on the 70th floor!
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5 Tips from Guy for a Perfect Stay in Los Angeles
Los Angeles, a city of the 21st century, is both a popular tourist destination and a massive metropolis with a somewhat elusive center. The main areas to explore in Los Angeles are the neighborhoods and cities along the southern slopes of the Santa Monica Mountains, from Hollywood in the east, through Beverly Hills, all the way to Santa Monica on the Pacific Ocean coast along Santa Monica Boulevard. Downtown Los Angeles and the museums of Miracle Mile are also worth strolling through. Within the metropolitan area, you'll find exciting theme parks like Disneyland in neighboring Anaheim and the Universal Studios theme park on the northern slopes of the Santa Monica Mountains, on the opposite side of Hollywood.
- Santa Monica Boulevard Axis from Hollywood to Santa Monica – The hotel scene in Los Angeles is a bit different from the rest of the United States. Along Santa Monica Boulevard, from the west in Santa Monica to Hollywood (where accommodations are north of the boulevard on Hollywood Boulevard), there are dozens of hotels in various categories, some quite impressive and others a little less so. On Santa Monica Boulevard, there are mainly large hotel establishments, ranging from three-star to a concentration of luxury hotels in Beverly Hills in what is known as the Golden Triangle.
- Party and Nightlife Location – The center of nightlife and entertainment for the districts and cities on the southern slopes of the Santa Monica Mountains is, of course, the Sunset Boulevard. This vibrant boulevard during the evening and night hours hosts quite a few hotels primarily catering to a younger crowd. The boulevard is bustling with entertainment spots, legendary stand-up comedy clubs, restaurants, and bars.
- Accommodation in Downtown Los Angeles – Downtown LA is an area that's constantly evolving. Since the early 2000s, it's been revitalized to attract tourists, but in recent years it's started to decline again. Staying in Downtown Los Angeles offers good hotels with an urban vibe and views of the skyscrapers, but the streets can be a bit sketchy after dark. If you're coming by car or taxi, staying there shouldn't be a problem.
- Accommodation at Disneyland – Disneyland Anaheim is the original Disney theme park and probably the happiest place on earth (a nod to Disney's motto). Disneyland features two theme parks, Downtown Disney as a shopping and entertainment district, and three theme hotels at the resort. Outside the resort, there are hundreds of hotels of various standards, mainly suited for kids and families.
- When to Visit Los Angeles – The weather in Southern California is just perfect. In Los Angeles, it's never too hot or too cold; winters are very mild, and in the summer, the average temperature is 25 degrees Celsius. The city is lively and buzzing all year round; you’ll find people at the ocean beaches even in winter (mostly surfers, as the water is cool all year), but in the summer, Santa Monica and Venice become perfect for a beach getaway.
The Best Districts to Stay in Los Angeles
- Hollywood Boulevard – The most glamorous and vibrant area in Los Angeles
- Santa Monica Beach – Beach hotels and plenty of entertainment
- Beverly Hills Golden Triangle – Luxury hotels and extraordinary wealth
- Downtown Los Angeles – Stay right in the action
- The Sunset Strip – Entertainment and nightlife hub
- Disneyland Resort – Breakfast with Mickey Mouse
Map of Los Angeles Lodging Areas
