Luxury hotels · California · United States
We reviewed 22 luxury hotels in Los Angeles and curated the 21 best for every kind of stay.
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Iconic luxury
Los Angeles
Historic 5-star glamour with bungalows, a legendary pool, and staff who remember your name.
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Hollywood Icon
Los Angeles
A legendary Hollywood hideaway with a secluded garden, outdoor pool, and a guest list that might include a celebrity or two.
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Luxury Retreat
Los Angeles
Lush gardens, a heated pool with underwater music, and a renowned restaurant – a secluded Los Angeles retreat.
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City Views
Los Angeles
A 73-story tower in downtown LA with skyline views, club floor, and a location that puts you next to the Staples Center.
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Beverly Hills luxury
Los Angeles
A 5-star Beverly Hills address with a rooftop pool, a full spa, and a dining scene that gets guests talking.
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Downtown LA 5-star
Los Angeles
A 5-star Downtown LA hotel with rooftop pool and spa, steps from the Civic Center and Grand Park.
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Century City Staple
Los Angeles
Book for balconies on every room, a rooftop pool, and a walkable Century City location near the mall.
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Universal Studios shuttle
Los Angeles
A 4-star Los Angeles hotel with a heated pool, free shuttle to Universal Studios, and family-friendly rooms.
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Design-led
Los Angeles
Design-led 5-star in Downtown LA with rooftop pool, bar, and dining near The Grammy Museum.
Los Angeles
A 4-star Hollywood hotel with a strong guest rating and a prime Sunset Boulevard address.
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Refined
Los Angeles Resort
Quiet luxury with a heated pool, spa, and staff guests praise for warmth and efficiency.
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Hollywood classic
Los Angeles
A Hollywood landmark with an effortlessly cool bar, a small but stylish pool terrace, and service that makes you feel like a star.
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Campus Stay
Los Angeles
A polished campus hotel where the dining experience and location near UCLA get the most praise from guests.
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Boutique
Los Angeles
A charming boutique stay in Beverly Hills with vintage 1980s Miami flair and a location minutes from Rodeo Drive.
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Hollywood classic
Los Angeles
A polished Hollywood base with spacious suites, a rooftop bar and a heated pool – five minutes from the Walk of Fame.
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Boutique Stay
Los Angeles
An intimate boutique hotel steps from Soap Plant with six well-rated rooms, free parking, and pet-friendly policy.
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Boutique suites
Los Angeles
A calm, homely base near UCLA with suites that include kitchenettes and laundry.
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Koreatown Stay
Los Angeles
A stylish Koreatown hotel with a rooftop bar and attached restaurant, praised for its attentive service and prime location near dining and transit.
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5-star rated
Los Angeles
A 5-star rated motel in Los Angeles with free Wi-Fi, on-site parking, and a 24-hour reception.
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Guest Favorite
Los Angeles
Rare 9.5 guest rating and spacious suites with kitchens, balconies, and a heated pool.
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Koreatown Comfort
Los Angeles
A 4-star Koreatown hotel with a terrace, fitness centre, and 24-hour reception, a short stroll from Immanuel Presbyterian Church.
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Top-floor suite
Los Angeles
A top-floor suite with a balcony, a short walk from Rainbow Acres Natural Foods and a drive to Ballona Wetlands.
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Los Angeles luxury is defined not by a single style but by its settings: rooftop pools and skyline bars in Downtown, garden oases in Beverly Hills, and Hollywood landmarks with their own storied pasts. Across these properties, you will find 14 five-star and 7 four-star hotels, with guest ratings averaging 8.6 out of 10. The best-rated, like Level Hollywood at 9.5, often combine apartment-style space with hotel service, while the most iconic names, such as The Beverly Hills Hotel and Chateau Marmont, trade on century-old glamour.
For Venice Beach, the search naturally turns to the nearby Marina del Rey, where the selection here includes a 5-star suite with a balcony, a short walk from Rainbow Acres Natural Foods and a drive from the Ballona Wetlands. Priced at around $259 per night, it offers a quieter, residential slice of the coast compared to the Hollywood glitz. If you prefer the buzz of Venice's boardwalk, this area keeps you close enough to the action while still sleeping in calm.
Santa Monica's luxury scene is less about skyline drama and more about coastal ease. In this selection, the nearest options are the boutique suites of Plaza La Reina near UCLA, which sit about 2 miles east of the pier, or the 5-star terrace suites of the top-floor Marina property. With typical nightly rates in the $260–$290 range, these offer a relaxed, homely base with kitchenettes and laundry, a different rhythm from the formal glamour of Beverly Hills.
Prices vary widely. In this selection, you can find a 5-star suite at Level Hollywood from $172, while The Beverly Hills Hotel and Waldorf Astoria often exceed $600. The typical price across these properties is around $275 per night.
That depends on your interests: Downtown offers skyline stays near the Staples Center and Grammy Museum, Hollywood places you near the Walk of Fame and movie history, while Beverly Hills delivers the classic glamour of Rodeo Drive. If you want to avoid a car, choose Downtown or Hollywood for walkable attractions.
For popular dates like summer and holidays, booking at least three months ahead helps secure the best rates and availability, especially at iconic properties like Chateau Marmont or The Peninsula Beverly Hills. Shoulder-season months can be cheaper but still fill up fast for special events.
From the palm-lined boulevards of Beverly Hills to the sleek towers of Downtown, luxury in Los Angeles is less a single style than a city of private worlds. Here you can sleep in a 1920s Hollywood hideaway that has hosted screen legends for a century, or in a 73-story glass tower with the skyline spread beneath your window. The common thread is not the thread count—it is the sense of place: this is a city where a hotel's pool, bar or garden can be as much a destination as the beach or the walk of fame.
The price of that sense varies more than in almost any other American city. At one end, there are surprisingly affordable stays under $200 a night in Koreatown or near the studios; at the other, classic icons in Beverly Hills often exceed $600. The selection here spans both, including 21 hotels and one resort, so whether you are chasing a legendary name or a quiet suite near UCLA, the right kind of Los Angeles luxury is within reach.
This collection suits travellers who want the full spectrum of Los Angeles luxury—from legendary, historically significant hotels with storied pools and bars, to modern, design-forward towers with rooftop views. It also works for those seeking a surprisingly affordable five-star suite in less central districts. If you need to guarantee parking or a pet-friendly stay, the dedicated parking and pet-friendly pages will help you filter more precisely. Budget travellers should look at the cheap and budget hotels page, while families might prefer the family-friendly options.