This boutique avoids the stereotypical super-sunny decor prevalent in so many Santa Monica hotels, preferring a cultured mixture of sturdy Craftsman tradition and Asian chic....
1225 20th StreetThe famous pink stucco façade, the manicured grounds and the sumptuous rooms of the Beverly Hills Hotel look as fresh and fanciful as they did on opening day more than 90 years...
9641 Sunset BoulevardLocated on the sand, close to Santa Monica's shops and restaurants, this elegant and architecturally significant hotel is a local landmark. Most of the plush rooms and suites...
1910 Ocean WayOpen only since 2005, the most discreet of all the Kor Hotel Group's properties is also one of its most appealing. Tucked away in a quiet West Hollywood sidestreet, the...
1000 Westmount DriveOne of the many beautiful things about this Hollywood Hills fixture is that it's barely changed over the decades. The hotel still attracts the brazen and the beautiful...
8221 Sunset BoulevardYou can't miss this new arrival as you drive up from LAX or Marina del Rey: topped with a glowing neon sign announcing its name, it's the only all-black building on the...
8639 Lincoln BoulevardBuilt in 1933 during the peak period of California coastal expansion, the Georgian Hotel is a finely conceived amalgamation of Romanesque revival and art deco styles, and a...
1415 Ocean AvenueThis hotel opened as the Hollywood Landmark hotel in the 1950s; while it's been renovated since, it still feels pretty old-fashioned both inside and out. The mid-century...
7047 Franklin AvenueThere's something of the W chain about this operation, located in the building that previously housed a branch of the unremarkable Radisson chain. The design of the public...
1111 2nd StreetSure, there are trendier and swankier properties in the area, but Le Merigot has a lot going for it, not least its low-key vibe. The rooms have a slightly corporate feel - the...
1740 Ocean AvenueConveniently close to the action on the Sunset Strip but far enough from it to feel like a retreat, this all-suites property is located on a quiet residential street. Some of...
900 Hammond StreetCompleted in 2007, a $10-million renovation added a number of deluxe amenities to this contemporary-style beachfront hotel: custom-stocked bars, very private balconies, Dean &...
22878 Pacific Coast HighwayBuilt as an apartment block in the 1950s, this tower was converted into a hotel by businessman Ian Schrager and designer Philippe Starck in the mid '90s, and immediately became...
8440 W Sunset BoulevardConsuming 30 acres of land at the top of a bluff overlooking the Pacific, the Montage was designed to be a self-contained village of luxury. There are four dining and drinking...
30801 South Coast HighwayDesigned to look and feel like a private estate, the Peninsula exudes opulence. There are 193 rooms, suites and private villas situated on the lushly landscaped grounds, along...
9882 Santa Monica Boulevard