The pastel pink Venice on the Beach Hotel is a good budget option for families and couples who want to enjoy a beach vacation in Los Angeles without spending a lot of money or enduring a long drive from the airport. As at many small hotels, there isn't much to do on-site, but the neighborhoods of Venice and Santa Monica are loaded with options and activities. Be warned -- parking is severely limited. The nearby Inn at Venice Beach is definitely more stylish and has private parking, but lacks direct beach access.
The pastel pink Venice on the Beach Hotel is a good budget option for families and couples who want to enjoy a beach vacation in Los Angeles without spending a lot of money or enduring a long drive from the airport. As at many small hotels, there isn't much to do on-site, but the neighborhoods of Venice and Santa Monica are loaded with options and activities. Be warned -- parking is severely limited. The nearby Inn at Venice Beach is definitely more stylish and has private parking, but lacks direct beach access.
Built in early 2010, this 878-room hotel offers a beautiful pool, great views from the rooftop bar, tons of meeting space, and plenty of restaurants. Although the L.A. Live Center is a huge hub in downtown Los Angeles (home to the Staples Center and Nokia Theater), the neighborhood is far from most other tourist attractions.
Built in early 2010, this 878-room hotel offers a beautiful pool, great views from the rooftop bar, tons of meeting space, and plenty of restaurants. Although the L.A. Live Center is a huge hub in downtown Los Angeles (home to the Staples Center and Nokia Theater), the neighborhood is far from most other tourist attractions.
The Hotel Wilshire, a Kimpton Boutique, is a chic, 74-room business-oriented hotel located near (but not in) Beverly Hills. Rooms have a modern design and up-to-date technology, and bathrooms shine with contemporary fixtures and Lather bath products. The hotel may not have much as far features -- there's no fitness center or spa -- there is a rooftop pool area with restaurant and bar, ample lounge space, and panoramic views of downtown and the Hollywood Hills. Since its transition to a Kimpton property in 2012, the hotel has added a bevy of new extras, including a nightly wine reception, animal print robes, in-room wellness services, free Wi-Fi for Kimpton InTouch members (a program which is free to join), pet-friendly practices, and the Kimpton EarthCare program, which garnered the hotel a Silver LEED certification.
The Hotel Wilshire, a Kimpton Boutique, is a chic, 74-room business-oriented hotel located near (but not in) Beverly Hills. Rooms have a modern design and up-to-date technology, and bathrooms shine with contemporary fixtures and Lather bath products. The hotel may not have much as far features -- there's no fitness center or spa -- there is a rooftop pool area with restaurant and bar, ample lounge space, and panoramic views of downtown and the Hollywood Hills. Since its transition to a Kimpton property in 2012, the hotel has added a bevy of new extras, including a nightly wine reception, animal print robes, in-room wellness services, free Wi-Fi for Kimpton InTouch members (a program which is free to join), pet-friendly practices, and the Kimpton EarthCare program, which garnered the hotel a Silver LEED certification.
The Hotel Figueroa underwent a two-year renovation and reopened in 2018. We will update our photographs and review as soon as possible.
The Hotel Figueroa underwent a two-year renovation and reopened in 2018. We will update our photographs and review as soon as possible.
The sleek and modern Custom Hotel is a mid-sized boutique near Los Angeles International Airport. It attracts business travelers who want to avoid nearby chain hotels while taking advantage of five custom lounges, contemporary rooms with a jet set vibe, and a heated swimming pool with lounge space and fire pit. The on-site Deck 33 Bar and Restaurant serves Pacific Rim style food and cocktails. There is a free shuttle to LAX and free Wi-Fi, but parking in the neighborhood is sparse and there is a daily valet parking fee.
The sleek and modern Custom Hotel is a mid-sized boutique near Los Angeles International Airport. It attracts business travelers who want to avoid nearby chain hotels while taking advantage of five custom lounges, contemporary rooms with a jet set vibe, and a heated swimming pool with lounge space and fire pit. The on-site Deck 33 Bar and Restaurant serves Pacific Rim style food and cocktails. There is a free shuttle to LAX and free Wi-Fi, but parking in the neighborhood is sparse and there is a daily valet parking fee.
Classy yet understated, the Four Seasons Los Angeles at Beverly Hills is tucked into a quiet residential neighborhood just blocks from exclusive Rodeo and Robertson Drives, yet it still feels serene. The hotel has 285 beautifully decorated rooms -- each with French doors and private balconies, plus iPads and ultra-cushy beds. There is a marked focus on doing things al fresco, thanks to the property's open-air restaurant/lounge and 24-hour fitness center, and fabulous outdoor heated pool with cafe and private cabanas. The on-site restaurant and bar are also popular with the glitterati. For something more modern (but more expensive) the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills opened in 2017.
Classy yet understated, the Four Seasons Los Angeles at Beverly Hills is tucked into a quiet residential neighborhood just blocks from exclusive Rodeo and Robertson Drives, yet it still feels serene. The hotel has 285 beautifully decorated rooms -- each with French doors and private balconies, plus iPads and ultra-cushy beds. There is a marked focus on doing things al fresco, thanks to the property's open-air restaurant/lounge and 24-hour fitness center, and fabulous outdoor heated pool with cafe and private cabanas. The on-site restaurant and bar are also popular with the glitterati. For something more modern (but more expensive) the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills opened in 2017.
This upscale Los Angeles Historic Landmark hotel is steeped in history -- Charlie Chaplin even lived here for seven years in the prime of his career. Built in the 1880s, it offers rooms with a classic gentleman's club feel, along with premiere access to the vast 88,000-square-foot Los Angeles Athletic Club facilities -- which include a pool, squash/racquetball/basketball courts, and a full fitness center. The property is the site of many "Mad Men"episodes (it stood in for the New York Athletic Club), a reference that speaks to the vibe: classy and quiet with a large business clientele. Rooms are spacious but masculine with comfortable beds, antique accents, and modern amenities (free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs). The downtown Los Angeles location is convenient for business travelers and those heading to events at the Staples Center or Nokia Theatre.
This upscale Los Angeles Historic Landmark hotel is steeped in history -- Charlie Chaplin even lived here for seven years in the prime of his career. Built in the 1880s, it offers rooms with a classic gentleman's club feel, along with premiere access to the vast 88,000-square-foot Los Angeles Athletic Club facilities -- which include a pool, squash/racquetball/basketball courts, and a full fitness center. The property is the site of many "Mad Men"episodes (it stood in for the New York Athletic Club), a reference that speaks to the vibe: classy and quiet with a large business clientele. Rooms are spacious but masculine with comfortable beds, antique accents, and modern amenities (free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs). The downtown Los Angeles location is convenient for business travelers and those heading to events at the Staples Center or Nokia Theatre.
The upscale, business-friendly LA Downtown Hotel is in an ideal spot for those looking to be near downtown L.A.'s emerging scene. The hotel has 469 spacious, stylish rooms with flat-screen TVs and MP3 player alarm clocks. Its restaurant offers all-day dining and is complemented by a lobby bar that serves drinks and food. A large fitness center and pool are notable, but corporate amenities like a 24-hour business center and 25,000 square feet of event space draw many guests. Wi-Fi isn’t free, though, and valet parking is costly. Guests may want to consider The Hotel Wilshire, a Kimpton Boutique, which has an attractive rooftop with a bar and pool, and free evening wine receptions.
The upscale, business-friendly LA Downtown Hotel is in an ideal spot for those looking to be near downtown L.A.'s emerging scene. The hotel has 469 spacious, stylish rooms with flat-screen TVs and MP3 player alarm clocks. Its restaurant offers all-day dining and is complemented by a lobby bar that serves drinks and food. A large fitness center and pool are notable, but corporate amenities like a 24-hour business center and 25,000 square feet of event space draw many guests. Wi-Fi isn’t free, though, and valet parking is costly. Guests may want to consider The Hotel Wilshire, a Kimpton Boutique, which has an attractive rooftop with a bar and pool, and free evening wine receptions.
The upscale InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown is the place to be for business travelers. The hotel may be located in buzzing downtown, but everything here is actually up -- way up. The breathtaking lobby is on the 70th floor, and it's filled with enormous floor-to-ceiling windows -- those who aren't afraid of heights can take the smart elevators up three more stories to one of the highest open-air bars in the world, Spire 73. All of the 889 rooms and suites provide epic views, plus business contemporary design and Keurig coffeemakers. Features include a massive fitness center, range of restaurants and bars, elevated outdoor pool, and seemingly endless event space. The biggest downsides are expensive valet parking and confusing smart elevators. The Millennium Biltmore Los Angeles is a good historic alternative, and it has an indoor pool.
The upscale InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown is the place to be for business travelers. The hotel may be located in buzzing downtown, but everything here is actually up -- way up. The breathtaking lobby is on the 70th floor, and it's filled with enormous floor-to-ceiling windows -- those who aren't afraid of heights can take the smart elevators up three more stories to one of the highest open-air bars in the world, Spire 73. All of the 889 rooms and suites provide epic views, plus business contemporary design and Keurig coffeemakers. Features include a massive fitness center, range of restaurants and bars, elevated outdoor pool, and seemingly endless event space. The biggest downsides are expensive valet parking and confusing smart elevators. The Millennium Biltmore Los Angeles is a good historic alternative, and it has an indoor pool.
This 68-room value hotel is convenient to Hollywood, downtown Los Angeles, Koreatown, and Griffith Park (it's off the 101 freeway and near the Vermont/Sunset red line metro station), but there's little of interest in the immediate area. The hotel, however, is a solid budget option for business travelers heading to the valley or downtown L.A., or tourists looking for a simple base from which to explore the area. For a hipper atmosphere and closer proximity to Universal Studios, the similarly priced Best Western Plus Hollywood Hills Hotel may be a better choice. Families with kids may be disappointed at the lack of pool or activities at the Comfort Inn.
This 68-room value hotel is convenient to Hollywood, downtown Los Angeles, Koreatown, and Griffith Park (it's off the 101 freeway and near the Vermont/Sunset red line metro station), but there's little of interest in the immediate area. The hotel, however, is a solid budget option for business travelers heading to the valley or downtown L.A., or tourists looking for a simple base from which to explore the area. For a hipper atmosphere and closer proximity to Universal Studios, the similarly priced Best Western Plus Hollywood Hills Hotel may be a better choice. Families with kids may be disappointed at the lack of pool or activities at the Comfort Inn.