Los Angeles Hotels & Hostels (277)

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This convivial hostel puts the 'mod' in modern. The bold retro decor and its location near LA's epicenter of youthful hipness make it a standout. All rooms have a private bathroom; some of the go…

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This energetic, erratically run, private hostel is for those keen on plunging headlong into Hollywood's nightlife. It's also conveniently close to public transport. All rooms have their own priva…

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Wedged between the beach and Third St Promenade, this HI hostel has a prime location that's the envy of much fancier places. The 260 beds are spread over single-sex dorms with four to 10 beds eac…

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A Holiday Inn until 2008, this conveniently located property has received a cheery, European-style makeover punctuated by black & white 1940s-era glamor shots of Hollywood stars. The hotel is in …

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Too authentically 1962 to be called 'retro', this longstanding favorite sits on a six-acre campus in the heart of the San Fernando Valley. Its 190 reasonably proportioned rooms, mostly in a five-…

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Among the cookie-cutter chain hotels along Century Blvd near LAX, the Sheraton Gateway stands out for its stunning combo of designer-savvy decor and intimate, boutique-style service, despite a hu…

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Colorful retro touches, plenty of elbow room, a sparkling tiled pool and wi-fi internet access put this always-busy chain motel a few comfortable steps above the budget-minded norm. For more spac…

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Understated rooms are a relaxing antidote to busy days on business or the tourist track. Besides an intimate lobby and sophisticated restaurant, elegant touches at this first-class European-style…

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Owner and actress Beverly Garland oversees this sprawling, well landscaped property with seven-story towers and Mission-style accents (paying homage to its location on the former El Camino Real).…

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The Art Deco-style lobby is a promising overture. Even if it contrasts with the rooms (and especially bathrooms) which are a bit long in the tooth, guests prize their size (fairly large). Those w…

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This 1923 landmark exudes the grandeur of a European palace and has hosted a galaxy of presidents, celebrities and royalty. Rooms, sheathed in soothing gold and ivory hues, feature all the trappi…

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This boutique hotel, housed in the former villa of silent movie star Lillian Gish, offers a sleek and soulful Parisian boudoir atmosphere. The look is French kiss meets the Far East - and it's lo…

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After an extreme makeover, this LA fixture has catapulted from shabby to chic, sporting a sassy 'urban cowboy' look that is an amazing alchemy of styles. The dedicated staff is enormously helpful…

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Modern and efficient, the Omni puts you within steps of Downtown's cultural hubs. The oversized accommodations lack no amenities but can't quite shake that generic, if comfortable, chain-hotel fe…

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The designers of the Standard Hotels in Downtown LA and West Hollywood have refashioned this once dowdy tower in their own image. Industrial-chic rooms and public spaces attract entertainment ind…

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This Spanish Colonial-style gem, built in 1927, brims with old-fashioned character. From the beautiful lobby with its beamed ceiling, grand piano and colorful tile work, what may be Santa Monica'…

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Mid-century modern meets new-millennium amenities at this stylish ice-blue boutique hotel. Rooms vamp it up with vintage Nelson bubble lamps and Eames cabinets, and the pool has a sexy hourglass …

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Ride the retro wave on a slim budget at this venerable 1950s motel. Rooms, which wrap around a well-kept swimming pool, have modern furnishings, pastel colors, old Hollywood glamor photos and mor…

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This venerable 1924 property hosted many classic stars - Clark Gable, Greta Garbo, John Wayne and the Munchkins from The Wizard of Oz among them - while they were shooting films at nearby studios…

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Spanish Colonial architecture and delicious gossip rendezvous at this reinvented hotel, a Hollywood fixture since 1927. The handsome lobby retains the original Spanish flair, but rooms, pool and …

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Built in the 1940s, this cheerful yellow, squeaky-clean place is only steps from the sand. Surf-inspired decor, hardwood floors, luxury mattresses, super friendly staff and free email ensure a gr…

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A recent makeover has propelled this longtime standby (originally an apartment complex) out of the budget category. Redone rooms feature stylish earth-toned furniture, feather duvets and pillows …

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Magically converted from the 1955 Superior Oil headquarters, this minimalist hotel goes after the same young, hip and shag-happy crowd as its older Sunset Strip sister. Rooms are graded from 'Che…

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Like so many Angelenos, this hotel is not to be ignored. A cylindrical tower, rising above Sunset Boulevard and the 405 freeway near UCLA and the Getty Centre, the Angeleno has brought some chic …

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In an age of chain motels, this lovingly tended, 21-unit, nonsmoking inn run by a friendly family is a breath of fresh air. The rooms have been put through a recent face-lift and now feature cris…

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If you fancy sipping your mai tai poolside with a view of the Hollywood Sign, this deluxe chain hotel right next to the Hollywood & Highland complex fits the bill. Gear up for a day of sightseein…

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A unique boutique hotel, the Orlando is a soothing, earth-toned hideaway. Natural woods, votive candles and other designer touches make both public and private spaces springs to life. Business an…

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The Palomar, in the Westwood neighborhood near UCLA, has an eco-friendly, good-for-you vibe with an urban aesthetic and central location, at rates that won't fray your nerves. Even the TV is your…

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A favorite hideaway of Clark Gable and Carole Lombard, this 1933 Art-Deco hotel near Santa Monica Pier sure has character. Renovated rooms have attractive amenities, like Nintendo systems, wi-fi …

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Anything but standard, this hip hotel has lots of design surprises, starting with the lobby made of recycled glass and the model lounging in a giant fish tank behind the front desk. All rooms hav…

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This quiet, immaculate 77-room boutique hotel beautifully blends Craftsman and Asian aesthetics. Trim and tidy rooms have high ceilings and dark-wood furniture, and some even have fireplaces and …

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Long a funky, and rather dingy, beachside inn at the northern end of Venice's Boardwalk, the Cadillac Hotel is now quietly hip thanks to new management. Minimalist rooms don't break any size barr…

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Gleaming like a jewel box inside and out, the London sits just south of the Sunset Strip, with slick design, a sparkling rooftop pool, and a swish restaurant by Michelin-starred chef Gordon Ramsa…

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Feed your luxury cravings without eviscerating your bank account. Rooms are merely average sized, but the stylish furnishings, Frette robes, Bvlgari soaps, feather beds and raindrop showerheads w…

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At this romantic B&B, sumptuous rooms face either the ocean or the lovely garden. Breakfasts are gourmet affairs, especially when the award-winning apple French toast is served. You can also meet…

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Handily located near West Hollywood restaurants, the party precincts of the Sunset Strip and the gay and lesbian mecca of Santa Monica Blvd, yet hidden on a quiet residential street, this all-sui…

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This deluxe 1926 beach club by the ocean has been exquisitely restored with a palmy, old-world lobby and guest rooms filled with overstuffed furniture, silver fixtures, Victorian beds and can't-b…

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Classy Shutters brags of its beachside location, and deservedly so. Original objets d'art and lithographs by David Hockney and Roy Lichtenstein add atmosphere to this trendy property, a West Coas…

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The Viceroy is full of surprises, starting with a bland exterior that conceals a surprisingly fabulous inside: Hollywood glamor by the sea. Strikingly designed indoor and outdoor spaces are match…

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This small Ocean Ave hotel lavishes its guests with attention and lots of little luxuries. It affects a subdued SoCal chic, without sacrificing any amenities, such as Egyptian cotton sheets, wi-f…

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