Situated above local favorite Bar Covell (and owned by the bar’s founder Dustin Lancaster), Hotel Covell offers nine well-appointed rooms, each meticulously curated with reading nooks and record players, clawfoot tubs and statement furniture. Plus adorable Smeg refrigerators stocked with locally sourced offerings. The focus on luxury and comfort is exactly why people stay here (it's especially popular with those in the entertainment industires), they also offer long-term stays if you find you can't bring yourself to leave.
Look, Holidays have been out of the window for the last couple years, so let's aim higher than the business conference center half a year away from anything vibrant. Let's get bougie, let's get boutique. Los Angeles is brimming with boutique getaways just as distinct as the city’s neighborhoods, whether you're looking for the chic retreats in Beverly Hills, thriving Hollywood hideaways and everything in between. When it comes to character and style, L.A. is practically the epicenter with a creative hub that encompasses film, arts, fashion, food and design (the list goes on, really, if it's glitz and glam and entertaining, it's there). This buzzing way to be is noted nicely in the city’s best boutique hotels where imagination is at the forefront. It encompasses everything from funky lobby bars to colorful and casual retreats, and even rooms styled after fictional characters. Features like mood lighting, vintage records, custom local artwork and handcrafted furniture work together to create an artisan feel that sets it apart from big-name brand hotels, while offering you a place that's as restorative as it is inspiring. Go on, you deserve it.
Even the food and drink options are enough to lure you to one of these top boutique getaways. Here, you'll find rooftops with sweeping views of Los Angeles (including the Hollywood Sign), award-winning cocktail programs, dining under a twinkling greenhouse and cozy lounges for a late-night aperitif. Whether you’re a tourist who's just passing through or have recently moved here, it’s only fitting that your first glimpse of L.A. life should come with all the trimmings - especially if you're staying inside one of the city's boutique hotels. Each spot on our list has its own twist, but as far as we’re concerned, the more distinctive, the better.
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