Los Angeles hotels

Few places in Los Angeles can conjure up old Hollywood magic like the Beverly Hills Hotel. Affectionately known as the Pink Palace, the glamorous 5-star spot has hosted everyone from Marilyn Monroe to Elizabeth Taylor (both have bungalows in the grounds named after them).

The hotel’s Polo Lounge is the stuff of legend – nobody knows how many Hollywood deals have been made under its iconic green-and-white striped ceiling. With its elegantly appointed rooms, suites and bungalows, palm-tree lined pool, and plush spa, a stay here will have you feeling like a bona fide star in no time.

Ever since it first opened in the late 1920s, the stories about the Chateau have made it one of the most iconic hotels in LA. The West Hollywood institution has been the establishment of choice for raucous rockers for decades. Led Zeppelin drove their Harley Davidsons into the lobby, and Jim Morrison used to swing between the balconies. From the Gothic-glam lobby to the chicly pared-back bungalows, it remains one of LA’s must-stay hotels if you appreciate the finer things in life, with a healthy dose of hedonism.

There are few places in LA where you can walk out of your hotel and feel the sand beneath your toes, but Shutters is one of those places. Set right on Santa Monica beach, it’s one of the most sought-after properties in the city.

The nautical-inspired décor adds to the relaxed beach house vibe, where the rooms are decked out in a chic white and blue color scheme and wooden shutters that open onto private balconies with ocean views. It remains a firm favorite with visitors looking for coastal luxury.

Los Angeles is known for its sun, sea, and surf, all of which can be found at this laidback Malibu spot. Set just off the Pacific Coast Highway, the hotel’s light, bright rooms all come with balconies and incredible ocean views. The Surfrider also offers custom surfboards to hire, so you can master the waves at popular Surfrider Beach across the road. The hotel draws a cool crowd, who you’ll find gathered around the fire pit on the roof terrace come sunset.