Los Angeles has no shortage of incredible places to stay, whether you’re after luxury, boutique charm, or a quirky, offbeat experience. From iconic Hollywood hideouts to stylish beachfront retreats, this A–Z guide covers the coolest hotels, motels, and stays across the city. Whether you're looking for rooftop pools, retro motels, or design-forward boutique hotels, there’s a spot in LA with your name on it.
Our pick of LA's coolest stays
1 Hotel West Hollywood – West Hollywood
1 Hotel West Hollywood combines luxury and sustainability, offering eco-conscious design, a rooftop pool, and panoramic views of the LA skyline.
Beverly Laurel Motor Hotel – West Hollywood
Beverly Motor Lodge is a retro West Hollywood motel with vintage charm, a laid-back vibe, and a prime location near Hollywood’s best nightlife and dining spots.
Chateau Marmont – West Hollywood
Chateau Marmont is Hollywood’s most legendary hotel, offering old-world charm, exclusivity, and a storied past on Sunset Boulevard.
Hotel Bel-Air – Bel-Air
Hotel Bel-Air is an exclusive five-star retreat offering classic Hollywood luxury, lush gardens, and world-class dining in one of LA’s most prestigious neighbourhoods.
Proper Hotel Santa Monica – Santa Monica
Proper Hotel Santa Monica offers luxury with a laid-back California vibe, featuring Kelly Wearstler design, a stunning rooftop, and a prime beachside location.
Short Stories Hotel – Fairfax District
Short Stories Hotel is a stylish boutique stay in the heart of LA’s Fairfax District, offering a chic yet intimate experience near The Grove and top dining spots.
Silver Lake Pool & Inn – Silver Lake
Silver Lake Pool & Inn is a boutique hotel with stylish rooms, a relaxed pool deck, and an on-site Italian-inspired restaurant in one of LA’s coolest neighbourhoods.
Sunset Tower Hotel – West Hollywood
Sunset Tower Hotel is a historic Hollywood icon, offering Art Deco glamour, luxury accommodations, and one of LA’s most exclusive bars on the Sunset Strip.
The Hollywood Roosevelt – Hollywood
The Hollywood Roosevelt is an iconic LA hotel, blending Old Hollywood glamour with modern luxury, a stylish pool, and a legendary past.
The Hoxton – Downtown LA
The Hoxton, Downtown LA blends retro-modern design with a buzzing rooftop scene, offering stylish rooms and a prime location in LA’s vibrant Arts District.
The Line – Koreatown
The LINE Hotel in Koreatown blends industrial-chic design with rooftop dining, a hidden speakeasy, and a prime location in one of LA’s most vibrant neighbourhoods.
The Surfrider Malibu – Malibu
The Surfrider Malibu is a boutique coastal retreat with ocean views, a private rooftop deck, and a laid-back luxury vibe just steps from the beach.
The West Hollywood Edition – West Hollywood
The West Hollywood Edition is a sleek, design-forward luxury hotel on the Sunset Strip, featuring a rooftop pool, stylish dining, and a buzzing nightlife scene.
