A list by Eva Novak & Adam Jensen. Updated March 2024.
We have created a list with the best small luxury hotels in Los Angeles, USA. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
Elegant. Rooftop pool. This Beverly Hills hotel offers a rooftop pool with a sun terrace. Free WiFi is available and Frette bathrobes are provided. Crypto.Com Arena is a 20 minute drive away. A 42-inch flat-screen satellite TV is included in all guest rooms at The Maybourne Beverly Hills. All guestrooms provide guests with 24/7 access to all of the hotel's amenities and offerings. A seating area is also included and guests can enjoy slippers in the en suite bathroom. The Terrace, complete with a large outdoor dining patio overlooking Beverly Canon Gardens, serves California-inspired cuisine and guests can enjoy a cocktail at the Maybourne Bar. The on-site spa includes a sauna and a hot tub at no cost. Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), the SoFi Stadium and the Hollywood Bowl are a 30 minute drive away.Show full description
Unique. Historic. Known as “The Pink Palace,” this luxury hotel on Sunset Boulevard features full-service Spa and a beautiful outdoor pool. Downtown Beverly Hills is just 1.6 km away. Bright and elegant rooms of The Beverly Hills Hotel feature marble bathrooms, TVs and minibars. Spacious suites pay homage to the legacy, while bungalows offer the true Hollywood experience inspired by their famous guests. The Polo Lounge at the hotel is a popular dining place for celebrities. For casual dining, discover the 1950s-style Fountain Coffee Room or relax poolside at The Cabana Cafe. The Beverly Hills’ pool features underwater music, private cabanas and personal staff service. The fitness center provides free fruit, juices and water while guests work out. The Beverly Hills Hotel is across from Will Rogers Memorial Park. Greystone Mansion is 6 minutes away.Show full description
I think this is one of the most UNIQUE AND AUTHENTIC luxury hotels in Los Angeles.
Charming. Romantic. Cosy rooms. Popular among women. Located 7 minutes’ walk away from Santa Monica’s 3rd Street Promenade, this boutique Mediterranean-style hotel features a 24-hour multilingual reception and spacious rooms with free Wi-Fi. A 40-inch flat-screen cable TV, work desk, a seating area, guest bathrobes and ironing facilities are provided in each guest room at Palihouse Santa Monica. If desired, guests can book a spacious studio or suite with a fully equipped kitchen. Santa Monica Pier is 5 minutes’ drive away from this hotel. Venice Beach is 10 minutes’ drive away. Los Angeles International Airport is 15 miles away.Show full description
In my judgement this could be the most charming and romantic small luxury hotel in Los Angeles.
Nice style. Great value. Great interior design. Popular among couples.Opened August 2021. Situated in Los Angeles, 4.6 km from Petersen Automotive Museum, Alsace LA features accommodation with free bikes, private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness centre. With a terrace, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The property is non-smoking and is set 5 km from Los Angeles County Museum Of Art / LACMA. The rooms are fitted with a coffee machine, a flat-screen TV and a safety deposit box, while selected rooms also boast a balcony and some have city views. At the hotel each room is fitted with bed linen and towels. The reception at Alsace LA can provide tips on the area. Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is 8.3 km from the accommodation, while Dolby Theater is 9.2 km from the property. The nearest airport is Hawthorne Municipal Airport, 14 km from Alsace LA.Show full description
Romantic. Great location. Comfortable beds. Popular among women. Situated in Los Angeles, 5.2 km from Capitol Records Building, Silver Lake Pool & Inn features accommodation with free bikes, private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel has a terrace and a bar. The accommodation provides room service, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage for guests. At the hotel rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV and a safety deposit box. At Silver Lake Pool & Inn you will find a restaurant serving Italian cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. Griffith Observatory is 5.6 km from the accommodation, while Dodger Stadium is 5.8 km from the property. The nearest airport is Hollywood Burbank Airport, 17 km from Silver Lake Pool & Inn.Show full description
The Silver Lake Pool & Inn is a newly designed hotel that is stylish and comfortable with a great pool area. The rooms are designed with attention to detail and have all the amenities you need. This boutique hotel has a great location in Los Angeles.
Elegant. Relaxing atmosphere. Great views. Popular among couples. This Santa Monica oceanfront hotel boasts 2 on-site restaurants and has a hydrotherapy spa tub in each room. It offers an outdoor pool and hot tub. Small plates and nightly music are offered at The Terrazza, located in the hotel lobby. 3rd Street Promenade is 5 minutes’ walk away. Some rooms include views of the ocean. A 42-inch flat-screen cable satellite TV is featured in each air-conditioned room at Casa Del Mar. Each elegant room is decorated in soft colours and features floor-to-ceiling glass windows. All of the pet-friendly rooms include a coffee maker, a minibar and ironing facilities. Offering a menu of fresh seafood and a daily raw bar, Catch is located at Casa Del Mar. The restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and features a weekend brunch with live music every Sunday afternoon. The restaurant provides guests with 180 degree views of the Pacific ocean and offers breakfast, lunch, and cocktails at night. Guests of Santa Monica Casa Del Mar can work out in the fitness room and private trainers are available. A business centre with fax and photocopying services and a gift shop are located on site. Venice Beach is 15 minutes’ drive away from this hotel. Los Angeles International Airport is 9 miles away.Show full description
Beautiful beachfront property with a relaxed ocean theme, amazing views, and luxurious amenities. Elegantly decorated rooms feature floor-to-ceiling glass windows and excellent coffee-making facilities. In addition, there is live music in the evenings, making it a great place to chill.
Charming. Great location. Popular among women. Set in an historic building, Palihotel Westwood Village is located in the Westwood area of Los Angeles, 3.5 km from Getty Center and 10.6 km from the Santa Monica Pier. A small refrigerator, fully stocked mini bar and free WiFi are provided in each guestroom. Additional amenities include a telephone, Bellino fine linens and a private bathroom stocked with Diptyque bathroom amenities. The property is air conditioned throughout, and the 24-hour front desk can offer helpful tips for getting around the area. The nearest airport is Los Angeles International Airport, 14 km from the accommodation. Melrose Avenue is 10 km away. Rodeo Drive, UCLA and the Hammer Museum are 7 minutes or less from the property by car.Show full description
Popular among couples. This pet-friendly Los Angeles hotel is 5 minutes' walk to the Beverly Center shopping area. The boutique hotel offers an outdoor saltwater pool, a Pool Lounge, Lobby Lounge, and Mezzanine Sushi. Each room at Palihouse West Hollywood includes custom designed bespoke furniture, Bellino Fine Linens, Diptyque bath amenities, plush robes, an oversized rain shower, and complimentary Wi-Fi Guests can enjoy the Fitness room featuring Peloton bikes at Palihouse West Hollywood. Concierge services are also available 24 hours. The Farmer's Market is a 13-minute walk of Palihouse West Hollywood in Los Angeles. The Grove is 1 mile away.Show full description
Relaxing atmosphere. Unique. This historic, 1950s hotel is located in Bel-Air neighbor of Los Angeles and features rooms with flat-screen TVs. The hotel has a large garden and a full-service spa located on-site. Hotel Bel-Air rooms include large windows and views of the garden. The rooms are equipped with white bedding and modern furnishing. Bathrobes are available in adult or children’s sizes for the spa-style bathrooms. The property features an outdoor pool. The hotel has a state-of-the-art fitness center. The hotel also hosts resident swans in the garden pond. Guest can have a drink in the Bar & Lounge with features 1 fireplace, grand piano, and views of the gardens. The Restaurant at Hotel Bel-Air reflects a vibrant California lifestyle, infused with Mediterranean influences. The shopping on North Rodeo Drive is 3.6 miles from the property.Show full description
Hotel Bel-Air is a unique hotel hidden in the Bel Air hills of Los Angeles. The hotel is set within a beautiful garden with its own swans and is very tranquil and idyllic. The rooms are gorgeously decorated with a modern touch and very comfortable beds.
Highly elegant. Established in 1975 on a palm-lined residential boulevard, L’Ermitage is a discreet, luxurious getaway located a stone’s throw from the beating heart of Beverly Hills. As the first all-suite hotel in the nation, L’Ermitage is committed to offering travelers 5-star service, excellence in hospitality, and spacious accommodations. Inside, guests will find luxurious walk-through dressing rooms with ample wardrobe space, full-length triptych mirrors with warm adjustable lighting, and generous vanities that evoke a sense of old Hollywood glamour. Our 116 suites preserve the residential elegance of the hotel’s original design while providing guests with a range of spacious layouts and modern appointments. We offer flexible check-in and check-out, and ask our guests to provide estimated arrival time so we can accomodate their arrival time request. L'Ermitage has a complimentary car service available to our guests daily in our BMW 5-Series in a 2 mile radius. The property offers charging stations for eco-friendly cars as well as two TESLA charging stations. Guests at the L'Ermitage Beverly Hills can use the modern fitness centre or have a drink at the trendy Lounge. Brunch and dinner are served at the hotel's Avec Nous restaurant. The Los Angeles County Museum of Art and the University of California are within a short drive of L'Ermitage Beverly Hills. The Los Angeles Convention Center is also nearby.Show full description
One of the most ELEGANT luxury hotels in Los Angeles.
Good breakfast. Cosy rooms. Situated in a quiet residential neighborhood, this environmentally-friendly, boutique Los Angeles hotel offers an on-site 24-hour fitness centre and rooms with free Wi-Fi. Santa Monica Pier and 3rd Street Promenade are 5 minutes’ drive away. Healthy and local selections are offered in the mini-bar. The contemporary rooms feature guest bathrobes and include work desks with comfortable chairs. The Ambrose hotel offers free transportation within 5 km of Ambrose Hotel. Guests can also hire a hybrid car from the hotel desk or cycle to the Pacific Ocean on a free bicycle. An on-site library and guest laundry and dry cleaning services are also offered. The Ambrose offers 24-hour in-room dining options. Guests can order off a daily menu and enjoy a hot healthy meal in the comfort of their room. The Getty Museum is 15 minutes’ drive away from the hotel. Los Angeles International Airport is 10 miles away.Show full description
A great place to stay in a central and quiet LA area. The rooms are spacious and comfortable with lots of stylish details. In addition, the hotel offers complimentary drinks in the evening!
Located in Hollywood, California, this boutique hotel modeled after a castle features a heated outdoor pool surrounded by gardens. There is an on-site restaurant & bar serving breakfast, lunch, & dinner. The guest rooms at the Chateau Marmont have 42" flat-screen TVs and are furnished with an iPod docking station, CD and DVD player. Most rooms provide a view of the surrounding gardens and select suites boast a full kitchen. Bar Marmont uses local produce in each dish and also serves drinks and cocktails. Room service is available 24-hours a day. For guest’s convenience, Marmont Chateau features a CD and DVD library. Guests may also use the gym and the hotel can arrange in-room massages. The Hollywood Walk of Fame is 1.9-miles from Chateau Marmont Hotel. Grauman’s Chinese Theatre is 1.8-miles away and the hotel is 6.1-miles from Universal Studios.Show full description
Historic. Superb breakfast. Comfortable beds. TLC Chinese Theatre is 15 minutes’ drive from this Los Angeles hotel. Guests have free use of the athletic club with fitness classes and an indoor pool. The 25-yard pool features 5 pool lanes and a small children’s pool is available. Wi-Fi is available in all rooms, and several dining options are available on-site. Decorated in dark colours with bright accents, each room at Los Angeles Athletic Club includes a flat-screen cable TV, turn-down service , and a refrigerator. On-site dining is available at The Athletic Club Los Angeles. Famous Players offers members and guests a relaxing, upscale bistro setting for breakfast and lunch. Invention Bar/Restaurant serves pre-prohibition cocktails using fresh ingredients and high quality spirits. The Invention dining area has a nightly special, a wine list and a seasonal menu. Invention is open Monday through Sunday. Basketball, squash and volleyball can be found in the athletic club. The club also offers personal training. The Los Angeles Convention Center is 5 minutes’ drive from this hotel. Staples Center is 1 mile away.Show full description
Rooftop bar. Rooftop pool. Popular among couples. Situated in the center of Downtown, Per La, Autograph Collection is a hotel inspired by the building in which it’s housed. Originally the Bank of Italy, a historic 12-story building on the corner of Olive and 7th Street, the space is a symbol of inclusion and accomplishment. All rooms feature original artwork from a Paris-based design studio and are dressed in custom-designed furnishings and luxury linens. Many include standalone pedestal bathtubs and separate rooms for wash closets. Rooms also include desks, a fully stocked minibar, toiletries, and bathrobes. Guests can utilise the 24-hour fitness or lounge in the rooftop pool and bar. From the rooftop, guests can take in panoramic views of downtown Los Angeles or enjoy a cup of coffee from the outdoor cafe. There is a 24-hour front desk and valet parking at the property. The Grove is 9.7 km from the hotel, while TCL Chinese Theatre is 10 km away. Walt Disney Concert Hall is 1.1 km away. The nearest airport is Los Angeles International Airport, 18 km from the property.Show full description
This luxury hotel has a popular rooftop bar and a unique rooftop pool.
Elegant. Great views. Rooftop restaurant. Located in Los Angeles, 4.7 km from Petersen Automotive Museum, Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills provides accommodation with free bikes, private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness centre. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is set 5.1 km from Los Angeles County Museum Of Art / LACMA. The hotel offers 5-star accommodation with a hot tub and terrace. Guests at Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills will be able to enjoy activities in and around Los Angeles, like hiking. Guests can make use of the business centre or relax in the bar. Dolby Theater is 9.4 km from the accommodation, while Capitol Records Building is 10 km away. The nearest airport is Los Angeles International Airport, 17 km from Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills.Show full description
Truly luxurious well-maintained property in a great location. The rooms are high-tech and elegant, with great heating and cooling systems. The beds are comfortable and the views from the rooms are nice. This luxury hotel has OUTSTANDING VIEWS.
Delightful property. Historic property. Great location. This Culver City hotel, located 7 miles from the Los Angeles International Airport, offers a business center and free Wi-Fi. The Culver Hotel features the Lobby Bar and Cafe along with an outdoor patio. All guest rooms are equipped with a cable TV and tea and coffee making facilities. Each room includes a hairdryer and iron with ironing board. The Sony Pictures Studio is less than one mile from The Culver. The hotel can arrange in-room spa services for guests.Show full description
In my judgement this could be the most beautiful and historic small luxury hotel in Los Angeles.
Comfortable beds. Good breakfast. El Royale Hotel - Near Universal Studios Hollywood is set in the Studio City district in Los Angeles, 5 km from Hollywood Bowl. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property and free private parking is available on site. Every air-conditioned room comes with a flat-screen cable TV. There are also microwaves, refrigerators, and coffee/tea makers available. A complimentary continental breakfast is available to guests. The property also offers a business centre and a tour desk. There is also luggage storage space. The property is smoke-free. The Hollywood Sign is 5 km from El Royale Hotel , while Dolby Theater is 5 km from the property. The nearest airport is Bob Hope Airport, 7 km from El Royale Hotel - Near Universal Studios Hollywood.Show full description
Rooftop restaurant. Rooftop bar.Opened September 2020. Situated in Los Angeles, 4 km from Dolby Theater, Pendry West Hollywood features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness centre and a shared lounge. This 5-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The accommodation provides an ATM, a concierge service and luggage storage for guests. At the hotel rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Rooms include a coffee machine, while some rooms include a balcony and others also boast mountain views. At Pendry West Hollywood all rooms have bed linen and towels. The accommodation offers an à la carte or American breakfast. At Pendry West Hollywood you will find a restaurant serving American and Asian cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. The hotel offers a sun terrace. Petersen Automotive Museum is 4.9 km from Pendry West Hollywood, while Capitol Records Building is 5 km from the property. The nearest airport is Hollywood Burbank Airport, 15 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Romantic. Charming. Comfortable beds. Situated in Los Angeles, 3.8 km from Petersen Automotive Museum, Hotel 850 SVB West Hollywood at Beverly Hills features accommodation with free bikes, private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers a shared kitchen and room service. The property is non-smoking and is located 3.9 km from Los Angeles County Museum Of Art / LACMA. All guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with an iPad. Complete with a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, all rooms at Hotel 850 SVB West Hollywood at Beverly Hills have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and selected rooms also feature a balcony. At the accommodation the rooms come with bed linen and towels. A continental breakfast is available each morning at Hotel 850 SVB West Hollywood at Beverly Hills. Staff at the hotel are available to provide advice at the 24-hour front desk. Dolby Theater is 6.3 km from Hotel 850 SVB West Hollywood at Beverly Hills, while Capitol Records Building is 7.1 km from the property. The nearest airport is Hollywood Burbank Airport, 18 km from the accommodation.Show full description
This boutique hotel has super comfortable beds and very cosy rooms.
Very stylish. Lovely property. Superb interior design. Located in Los Angeles, 1.2 km from Santa Monica Beach, Santa Monica Proper Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels provides accommodation with free bikes, private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness centre. Among the various facilities are a shared lounge, a terrace, as well as a bar. The accommodation features room service, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests. At the hotel you will find a restaurant serving American, Mexican and local cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. The area is popular for cycling, and car hire is available at this 5-star hotel. Popular points of interest near Santa Monica Proper Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels include Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica Pier and Pacific Park. The nearest airport is Los Angeles International Airport, 12 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Brand-new, stylish hotel with excellent service and a well-equipped gym in a central location. The rooms are thoughtfully designed with has like clearly labeled light switches and automatic black-out blinds. Perhaps this is the most WELL DESIGNED AND STYLISH luxury hotel in Los Angeles.
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