Built in 1923, the Biltmore retains the Italian-Spanish renaissance elegance that once enticed such dignitaries as Winston Churchill and JFK. The ground level is striking, with one gorgeous room after another peeling off the exquisite lobby. A number of them are available for private hire—so if you’re looking to impress a new client, then a ballroom with 30-foot, hand-painted ceilings and crystal chandeliers might be a good place to start. Amid such extravagance, it might be hard to get any work done, though there’s a dedicated Club Lounge (accessible only to guests of Club-level rooms) that offers free breakfast, all-day snacks and computer workstations.
A business trip to L.A. doesn’t have to be dull, depending on where you stay. From Downtown to Marina del Rey, the city is fortunate enough to offer dynamic options for itinerant professionals of all types. Need a quiet suite to finish up that quarterly report? Hoping to wow a new client with a rooftop cocktail event at your hotel? Or maybe you’re just looking to decompress from a busy day of meetings with a spa treatment or glass of milk and cookies. Whatever your business is in L.A., these hotels are happy to be your home away from the office.