18 Best Hotels in Los Angeles, California

Nicknamed the "Pink Palace," this luxury spot with giant marble bathrooms continues to attract Hollywood's elite after more than 100 years. Celebrity guests favor the private bungalows; others come for the royal treatment by staff. Standard rooms house original artwork, custom-made linens and duvets, and walk-in closets. The hotel's swanky day spa specializes in de-aging treatments, while the Polo Lounge remains an iconic Hollywood meeting place and Bar Nineteen 12 serves swanky sips. The pool (complete with a lifeguard and swim lessons for kids) features cabanas and the Cabana Cafe, popular on warm L.A. afternoons. Canine guests are also pampered here; 24-hour dog-walking service is available.

Built in 1928, this Rodeo Drive–adjacent hotel is part Italian Renaissance (with elegant details like crystal chandeliers) and part contemporary. If you need a lift, you can catch a complimentary ride in the hotel car anywhere within 2 miles of the property. Paneled in leather and wood with soaring ceilings, THEBlvd Lounge is the hotel's posh dining room. At dinner, Hollywood's elite packs CUT, the coolly modern Michelin-starred steak house, notable for its steaks and sides by Wolfgang Puck and interiors by architect Richard Meier. Take time to unwind at the hotel's first-rate spa and see-and-be-seen pool.

High hedges and patio gardens make this hotel a secluded retreat that even the hum of traffic can't permeate—one reason it's a favorite of Hollywood's elite, whom you might spot at the pool and espresso bar. The staff here will make you feel pampered, as will the plush guest rooms, which have flat-screen TVs, soft robes and slippers, and French doors leading to balconies. For a relaxing meal or a healthy smoothie, you can dine poolside on the tropically landscaped terrace. Massages here are among the best, and the nail salon lures the rich and famous. For high-end modern Italian, dine at Culina, the sleek indoor/outdoor eatery.

Poolside cabana rooms are adorned with cow-skin rugs and marble bathrooms, while rooms in the main building accentuate the property's history at this party-centric hotel in the heart of Hollywood. Modern perks include flat-screen TVs and Wi-Fi. Although the Roosevelt is among Hollywood's oldest hotels, the property hosts a lively nightlife scene via the Spare Room bowling alley and Tropicana Bar. Lobby and poolside socializing is nonstop on the weekends. Original Spanish Colonial Revival details include the Spanish tiles, painted ceilings, arches, and fountains that evoke early Hollywood glamour. When you swim, marvel at the mural on the bottom of the pool painted by David Hockney in 1988. The Roosevelt is known for hosting the first Academy Awards ceremony.

Close to Burbank's TV and movie studios, the smartly designed Amarano feels like a Beverly Hills boutique hotel, complete with 24-hour room service, a homey on-site restaurant and lounge, and lovely rooms. The lobby is welcoming with a glass-enclosed fireplace and corners for quiet conversation, cocktails, or tapas. Pillow-top beds are covered in comfy duvets; thoughtful touches include plush bathrobes and hooks for hanging garment bags. The generous work spaces have state-of-the-art lighting, and the bathrooms have granite vanities, makeup mirrors, and shelves for storage. The hotel's amenities also include a saltwater pool and hot tub with cabanas and a fitness center.

In the 1920s it was a posh beach club catering to the city's elite; now the Casa del Mar is one of SoCal's most luxurious and pricey beachfront hotels with a heavenly lobby, three extravagant two-story penthouses, a raised deck and pool, an indulgent spa, and an elegant ballroom facing the sand. Popular with celebrities and foreign dignitaries, the property houses guest rooms designed to evoke a Mediterranean estate with transitional coastal furnishings, and filled with contemporary amenities like flat-screen smart TVs, Bluetooth speakers, and supremely comfortable beds with sumptuous white and blue Italian-designed linens. Bathrooms are gorgeous, with marble floors, sunken whirlpool tubs and glass-enclosed showers, as well as whimsical touches like rubber duckies and seashells. Catch is the hotel's ocean-view seafood restaurant, while the Terrazza delights locals and tourists with beachfront dining, fine cuisine, and more than 100 bottles of wine on the menu.

Each apartment-style room at this nine-room boutique hotel is unique, thanks to its designer handpicking custom-made pieces and vintage furnishings, from the bedside tables to the lamps, to create a cute little pad you wished you owned. Set in the middle of Los Feliz's bustling section of Hollywood Boulevard, the Covell is convenient to bars, cafes, and restaurants, but each room features a kitchenette complete with a Smeg fridge (with microwaves on request), so you can also dine in. Families—including pet babies—are welcome, and can be accommodated with cots that are available upon request and larger rooms with pullout couches. There's a rooftop deck and a street-level coffee shop. Unlike other hotels in the city, parking is free.

Not far from I–10 and four blocks from the Expo Line, this hotel appeals to business travelers and jet-setting leisure travelers who fancy the sleek interiors and close proximity to beaches and restaurants. The graciousness starts at arrival, with complimentary champagne and valet parking, and extends throughout your stay with amenities like a house car, bikes, a fitness center with Pelotons, and a heated pool. The low-lit lobby atrium houses a mellow French-inspired bar and eatery, Longitude. Room interiors are Mad Men meets Miami, with retro white leather headboards, turquoise chairs, potted succulents, striped carpets, marble baths, clusters of cheeky beach photos, and blue wallpaper and curtains. Additional perks like smart TVs, Wi-Fi, and rain showers round out the experience. Most rooms have balconies, and those facing west on the upper floors have expansive views of the ocean and Santa Monica Mountains. On the ground floor, cabanas surround the lively pool. Be sure to check out SandBox, the techie-friendly bar and indoor gaming room.

Walk to the ocean side of the soaring atrium at this family- and pet-friendly hotel, and you feel like you're on a cruise ship: massive windows give way to the expansive sea below, sunny staff seems content to assist with your needs, and a massive photo screen behind reception intuits a sense of place. Rooms offer sunken bathtubs, marble counters, wood armoires, and flat-screen TVs. Opt for one of the higher-floor rooms for arched ceilings with skylights. You can order lunch poolside at Blue Streak while lounging on stylish chaises. Take in the views over fresh fare at Ocean and Vine or enjoy BarBelle, the hotel's farm-to-table restaurant and lounge, which aptly pairs seafood with select wines and has a fun outdoor patio complete with fire pits. Pets go first-class at Loews: each receives a treat on arrival (their owners get welcome drinks as well). The hotel caters to families as well, with in-room treats for the little ones and childproofing kits for parents. The spa and fitness center offer plenty of L.A.-grade primping.

Mama Shelter Los Angeles is not just a cool hotel, it's an attitude, with its tropical rooftop bar populated with beautiful people having fun, a lively lobby restaurant and café, and eclectic, playful design, throughout like masks in rooms and a foosball table in the lobby. The funky decor and cheeky touches are eye candy, attracting influencers and 'grammers like moths to its flaming hot backdrops, but there is substance to go with the style: the restaurant serves great food, cocktails are creative, and rooms offer simple design, comfort, and all the latest tech. 

This French Riviera–style palace overflowing with antiques and art is a favorite of boldface names, but visitors consistently describe a stay here as near perfect. A bedside panel in each room controls the temperature and the flat-screen TV. Service is exemplary and always discreet. Soak up the sun by the fifth-floor pool with its fully outfitted cabanas, or sip afternoon tea in the living room under ornate chandeliers. The Belvedere restaurant is a lunchtime favorite for film execs. A complimentary Rolls-Royce is available for short jaunts in Beverly Hills.

Set right on the sand, this inn has become synonymous with staycations, with the beachfront location and show-house decor making it one of SoCal's most popular luxury hotels. The flagship 1 Pico restaurant has launched a popular market-fresh menu under chef David Almany, formerly of Osteria Mozza. The cozy lobby evokes a New England getaway, with a fireplace and tall windows opening out to the Pacific Ocean. Guest rooms have those namesake shutter doors, pillow-top mattresses, small balconies, and built-in cabinets filled with art books and curios. Rooms were designed by powerhouse interior designer Michael Smith to feature earth-tone throws and pillows and a beach-chic aesthetic. Bathrooms are luxe, each with a deep whirlpool tub, a raft of bath goodies, and a three-nozzle, glass-walled shower. Check out the cabanas in the ocean-view pool area.

Built in 1927 as a dorm for silent-film actors, the Crescent is now a fanciful boutique hotel with a great location—within the Beverly Hills shopping triangle—and with an even better price (for the area). Low couches and tables, an indoor/outdoor fireplace, and shimmering candlelight at night give the hotel's public areas a welcoming and sophisticated look. Hallways are lined with Terry O’Neil and Douglas Kirkland portraits of famous stars (all for sale, by the way), while guest rooms feature custom headboards painted with large whimsical pictures of animals like hummingbirds and butterflies, as well as hanging blown-glass lights, sound machines, and splashy color schemes. There’s a $30 resort fee but that includes breakfast and the daily happy hour.

The cool kid of the Valley with a Hollywood pedigree, the 7-acre hideaway that is the Garland isn't technically a resort, but it might as well be considering the long list of activities and amenities it has on offer for guests. Rooms, all of which come with private balconies or patios, are set in two separate buildings, boast a kitschy, retro vibe, and are double-paned for soundproofing. Special kids suites have bunk beds and access to video games while wellness suites are fitted with a Peloton Bike, Bowflex Adjustable Weights, and a mirror fitness system. Spending the entirety of your vacation here at a languorous pace is possible---though if you do want to explore Los Angeles, the hotel's adorable trolley can take you to Universal Studios or a metro station for free.

Built in 1955 as the headquarters of Standard Oil, the building was completely revamped under the sharp eye of owner André Balazs to become a sleek, cutting-edge hotel with spacious guest rooms. The indoor/outdoor rooftop lounge in a stunning setting has a happening social scene, but be prepared for some attitude at the door. For a less exclusive scene, the Garden Bar on the roof has games and great beer. The Paddle Room lounge is a haven for people-watching.

Tropical casual meets urbane at this stylized, airy seaside escape, where the cozy rooms, which all have French balconies, draw quite the upscale clientele. The mostly marble bathrooms have seated vanities and supremely refreshing aromatherapy products. The restaurant, Sugar Palm Ocean Avenue, makes the best of its indoor/outdoor ambience with a matching ocean-inspired menu and a huge wraparound bar. At the wood-paneled lounge during awards season, you'll likely catch a slew of celebs air kissing. Glamorous socializing also takes place in the pool and cabana area amid all-white armchairs and divans. Upper-floor, ocean-view rooms are brilliant at sunset.

This centrally located, ultramodernly lit location is outfitted for the wired traveler and features a rooftop pool deck and popular on-site bars, like the Station Hollywood and the mod Living Room lobby bar. Rooms come with HD flat-screen TVs, dimmers on most lights, and easy access to electrical outlets. Cushioned window seats and comfy low-rise platform beds with petal-soft duvets make the rooms stand out. Delphine, the hotel's airy restaurant, is a friendly brasserie serving California cuisine while WET Deck, its rooftop pool, comes with a view and luxurious cabanas you can rent for the ultimate poolside relaxation in the middle of a busy city.

The belle of Beverly Hills, this Pierre-Yves Rochon–designed five-star property impresses with a top-notch spa, state-of-the-art amenities, and a rooftop pool with VIP cabanas and a restaurant program created by Jean-Georges Vongerichten. From the moment you enter the opulent lobby, a tribute to the golden age of Hollywood with white stone and bronze, guests are treated with the highest regard. Rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows, access to Netflix and Hulu, and Bluetooth speakers in the bathrooms. Personal concierges, three restaurants and a lobby bar, and a La Prairie--run spa worth splurging on allow for ultimate relaxation.