25 of the best · Los Angeles, California
From the grand hotels of Beverly Hills and Bel-Air to beach hotels in Santa Monica and Malibu and hideaways on the Sunset Strip: LA’s finest places to stay, with the restaurants, bars and spas each hotel lists on its own website.
Our 25 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Los Angeles.
The Pink Palace on Sunset
The pink hotel on Sunset Boulevard, with its garden bungalows, the Polo Lounge and the Fountain Coffee Room.
9641 Sunset Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90210Explore View on map
At the foot of Rodeo Drive
A landmark Four Seasons hotel where Wilshire Boulevard meets Rodeo Drive, home of Wolfgang Puck’s CUT steakhouse.
9500 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90212Explore View on map
On the sand in Santa Monica
A Cape Cod-style beach hotel directly on the sand, with ONE Spa and ocean-view dining.
1 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405Explore View on map
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LA’s great addresses.
At the foot of Rodeo Drive
A landmark Four Seasons hotel where Wilshire Boulevard meets Rodeo Drive, home of Wolfgang Puck’s CUT steakhouse.
9500 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90212Explore View on map
On Avenue of the Stars
The landmark curved hotel on Avenue of the Stars in Century City, next to Westfield Century City.
2025 Avenue of the Stars, Los Angeles, CA 90067Explore View on map
Four Seasons on the edge of Beverly Hills
A Four Seasons hotel on the edge of Beverly Hills, a short walk from Robertson Boulevard and The Beverly Center.
A canyon hideaway
A secluded Dorchester Collection hotel in Stone Canyon, with suites set in gardens.
701 Stone Canyon Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90077Explore View on map
The Pink Palace on Sunset
The pink hotel on Sunset Boulevard, with its garden bungalows, the Polo Lounge and the Fountain Coffee Room.
9641 Sunset Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90210Explore View on map
Rooftop pool above the Strip
An all-suite hotel just off the Sunset Strip, with a rooftop pool and city views.
1020 N San Vicente Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069Explore View on map
One block from Rodeo Drive
European elegance with California flair, one block from Rodeo Drive, from the group behind Claridge’s and The Connaught.
225 N Canon Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210Explore View on map
Between Beverly Hills and Century City
A Peninsula hotel on the border of Beverly Hills and Century City.
9882 South Santa Monica Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90212Explore View on map
On Wilshire Boulevard
A modern grand hotel where Wilshire and Santa Monica Boulevards meet.
9850 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90210Explore View on map
On and around the Sunset Strip.
Nature-inspired, with Harriet’s Rooftop
A nature-inspired hotel on the Sunset Strip, with Harriet’s Rooftop bar and the Bamford Wellness Spa.
8490 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069Explore View on map
A castle above Sunset Boulevard
The castle-style hotel above the Sunset Strip, with bungalows, suites and a restaurant.
8221 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90046Explore View on map
In the WeHo Design District
A boutique hotel in the West Hollywood Design District, with Ladyhawk restaurant and a rooftop.
627 N La Peer Dr, West Hollywood, CA 90069Explore View on map
Art Deco on the Strip
An Art Deco tower on the Sunset Strip, with the elegant Tower Bar and a pool terrace with city views.
8358 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069Explore View on map
Where the first Oscars were held
Built in 1927 by Hollywood’s founders and home of the first Academy Awards, opposite the TCL Chinese Theatre.
7000 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028Explore View on map
At the Doheny end of the Strip
An EDITION hotel at the western end of the Sunset Strip.
9040 W Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069Explore View on map
On the Pacific.
Bungalows above the Pier
Bungalows and a pool on the bluff above Santa Monica Pier, with Fig restaurant and afternoon tea.
101 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401Explore View on map
A Mediterranean-style beach hotel
A restored beach club on the sand next to Shutters, with ocean-view dining at Terrazza and a spa.
1910 Ocean Way, Santa Monica, CA 90405Explore View on map
Above the sand on Carbon Beach
A 47-room hotel directly above Carbon Beach, with private balconies and the Carbon Beach Club restaurant.
22878 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265Explore View on map
A Japanese inn on the ocean
A small ryokan-style hotel on the Malibu coast, next to Nobu Malibu.
Rooftop pool and Surya Spa
A Kelly Wearstler-designed hotel with the Calabra rooftop restaurant and pool, and Surya Spa.
700 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401Explore View on map
On the sand in Santa Monica
A Cape Cod-style beach hotel directly on the sand, with ONE Spa and ocean-view dining.
1 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405Explore View on map
For business, concerts and the arena.
Rooftop pool on Broadway
A Kelly Wearstler-designed hotel in a historic building on Broadway, with Cabrillo, Cara Cara Rooftop and Dahlia.
1100 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90015Explore View on map
A 1926 landmark near L.A. LIVE
A restored 1926 hotel, built for professional women travellers, a short walk from Crypto.com Arena.
939 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90015Explore View on map
In the Wilshire Grand Center
A hotel in the Wilshire Grand Center, with the Spire 73 bar.
900 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90017Explore View on map
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