Los Feliz Lodge

Off a quiet residential street, a 10-minute drive from Griffith Park, this charming compound is connected by narrow, leafy walkways and courtyards strewn with bamboo, ferns, and sycamores. The five distinct bungalows, named by color, provide kitchens and airy, handsomely-furnished living rooms. The vibe is significantly more personal than a traditional hotel (organic cotton sheets: check!), but the units still have useful amenities like iPod docking stations, free Wifi and flat-screen TVs. For a longer stay, try one of the two villas—a slightly roomier, more elegant versi