The hotel scene in Los Angeles is as diverse as its population. From old Hollywood classics to modern beachside retreats, here are a few of our favorite hotels in LA.

These hotels are the top recommendations from the Safarist community and have been personally vetted and endorsed by our team of hospitality experts.

The Beverly Hills Hotel

Beverly Hills is getting a small facelift... There has been a spate of buzzy new dining options and hotels…in addition to some major luxury retail openings... providing locals and visitors alike an excellent reason to give the city so synonymous with glamour a fresh look.

Beverly Hills is a much more approachable area than reality T.V. may lead you to believe. Beverly Hills is surrounded by other high-end neighborhoods, with West Hollywood to the east and Century City and Westwood, home of UCLA, to the west. Despite its name, most of Beverly Hills actually sits within the “flats," with pedestrian-friendly districts.

Beverly Hills

Hotel Bel-Air - Dorchester Collection

If you want the dopest candles or just really, really great art-inspired items for your home that are made by really cool artisans, the people there have curated the perfect vibe.

Venice Beach, California, is the top U.S. beach to visit… for surfing, swimming, and sunbathing, it's not just the water that draws the crowds. Venice Beach’s Ocean Front Walk is the second most-visited destination in Southern California, prime for people-watching, colorful public murals, and seaside restaurants like The Waterfront Venice.

Los Angeles

Pendry West Hollywood

From its legendary Sunset Strip lined with palm trees and rich Hollywood history to its breathtaking views and storied hillside mansions, it has a magical sensibility and allure that is all its own.

Retailer lovers unite: West Hollywood is the place to be. This surprisingly walkable SoCal neighborhood has two trending shopping districts—West Hollywood Design District (WHDD) and the Sunset Strip… Whether you’re looking for luxe labels, emerging designers, or cutting-edge brands, you’re likely to discover it all here.

...scores of fine dining restaurants and luxury designer boutiques, plus many of L.A.’s favorite gay bars, West Hollywood packs a ton to do in just two compact square miles. Think of the neighborhood as Hollywood’s designer sibling, with plenty of crosswalks and narrow two-lane streets that make it one of the city’s most walkable neighborhoods and a prime destination for bar hopping.

West Hollywood

Santa Monica Proper Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels

There’s perhaps no neighborhood more emblematic of the Southern California lifestyle… Its relative dissociation from the center of the city makes it extra special—a real retreat for locals and travelers alike. The accommodations range from eclectic bohemian stays to traditional beachside retreats, but all of them boast proximity to what you’re really here for: the ocean.

You’ll find more than just a beach town, though; there are plenty of things to do in Santa Monica without setting foot on the Pier or Third Street Promenade, from fresh dinners prepared straight from the farmers’ market to bars with a view.

...a quintessential SoCal coastal town on steroids. It’s home to a blissfully big beach, amusement-filled pier, increasingly excellent restaurant scene, live music venues, one of the best farmers markets in all the land, and Larry David.

Santa Monica

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Downtown Los Angeles Proper Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels

...what used to be a mostly industrial expanse has blossomed into an exceedingly cool and covetable destination for some of the most inventive food in the city, under-the-radar shopping, and general good times.

Downtown LA and the adjacent Arts District have experienced a renaissance...morphing into an entertainment and dining hub. The area is now fully dense with luxe live-work loft apartments, polished cocktail lounges, high-end restaurants that are several steps beyond the old office lunch standards...

Downtown LA

The Prospect Hollywood

While sections of Hollywood Boulevard can skew touristy, the neighborhood has pockets of major cultural spots, including excellent galleries, iconic music venues, and countless restaurants.

Hollywood is having a bit of a moment right now. High-end celebrity hangouts and hotel bars feel right at home with tucked-away cocktail bars and bespoke coffee shops—and there seem to be more and more by the day.