The best Los Angeles hotels provide an ideal home base for your West Coast travel itinerary, whether the agenda includes shopping around your screenplay, paying $20+ for a smoothie, or cruising up the Pacific Coast Highway at sunset. LA is not short on great design, with works from architectural Goliaths like Richard Neutra’s Neutra VDL Studio and Residences, and Frank Gehry’s Walt Disney Concert Hall filling the city’s blueprints. Great design also comes naturally to the properties we curated, providing a more sophisticated backdrop to return to after days spent sunbathing at the beach, shopping on Rodeo Drive, or hiking any of the notable trails around the city. And, if culinary excellence excites you as much as interiors do, we’ve got plenty of built-in recommendations for where you can grab a quick bite or enjoy a next-level meal. Without further ado, your West Coast adventure awaits.

Hotel Figueroa, Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Perks: Historical landmark, pet-friendly, midcentury pool

Spanish Colonial design influences flourish in Hotel Figueroa, a longtime fixture in Downtown Los Angeles’s abundant hotel scene. While 2026 officially marks the 100th birthday for the property, the interiors are anything but dated. No matter which accommodations you choose—a standard room, upgraded suite, or high-end signature suite—expect curated art, sophisticated tilework, and modern furnishings.

50-year-old cacti surround the midcentury, coffin-shaped pool, built in the 1920s, while the poolside bar La Casita offers craft cocktails and bites. For a more substantial meal, the restaurant-in-residence Florence by the Water serves up Italian classics. Though there’s plenty of tempting eateries to explore nearby as well, like the Edomae-style omakase at Bar Sawa just a 10-minute drive from the hotel. If you’re looking to catch a Lakers game or concert, Crypto.com Arena is just a short walk from the property, while The Broad’s contemporary art collections and the Walt Disney Concert Hall are also close by. From $186 per night.

The West Hollywood Edition

Perks: Spa, rooftop pool, centrally located

The West Hollywood Edition has location on its side, with proximity to haute shopping destinations in Beverly Hills, picturesque hiking in Runyon Canyon, and lots of gourmet restaurants like Uchi, which is just a 15-minute walk from the hotel. California neutral dominates the design scheme throughout the property’s 140 guest rooms, 48 suites, and two penthouses, with washed color palettes and contemporary furniture silhouettes setting a relaxing tone for your stay. An ethos of tranquillity continues into the state-of-the-art spa, where you can book an appointment to unwind after a night of bar hopping or a particularly strenuous shopping spree. A rooftop pool perched above Sunset Boulevard supplies sweeping views of the Hollywood Hills, Beverly Hills, and the LA skyline, surrounded by lush trees and potted plants in terra-cotta vessels. Ardor, the hotel’s signature restaurant showcases a vegetable-forward menu with dishes inspired by local ingredients and the California food scene. From $812 per night.

Hotel Per La

Perks: Neoclassical architecture, rooftop pool, outdoor courtyard, historical landmark

There’s lots to admire at Hotel Per La, from the original neoclassical architecture (think doric columns and marble-flooring galore), interspersed with flashes of modern design influences that give the space a curated feel. Each room draws its color palette from different fixtures around the hotel—from the fully restored gold-and-blue Italianate ceiling and antique Persian rugs, to the vintage artworks and European-style terrazzo bathrooms. A wabi-sabi design ethos comes to life through contemporary furnishings, luxe linens, and thoughtful colors throughout the communal areas, often flooded with light on sunny days. You’ll find more than 4,000 pieces of art on site—from commissioned works to vintage prints sourced in Italy and California—layered throughout the hotel’s public spaces as well, from the lobby to the rooftop pool with dynamic views of the city. When it’s time to grab a bite, the property’s signature eatery, Ristorante Per L’Ora cooks up Italian dishes with elevated flavor profiles, though nearby there’s lots to satiate your hunger like the Michelin-starred Maccheroni Republic and Sushi Kaneyoshi. From $287 per night.

Chateau Marmont

Perks: Outdoor pool, celebrity-beloved, private in-room spa services

A hotbed for celebrity sightings, the Chateau Marmont’s hallowed halls have been the temporary lodging for the famous and infamous, from Laurence Olivier to Lindsay Lohan. Originally conceived as a European château-inspired apartment building, the Chateau was constructed in 1927 of an earthquake-proof combination of concrete and reinforced steel. Boasting French influences, the L-shaped building was topped with a turret and a steeply-pitched slate roof, set above a garage with valet parking. Inside, Gothic Revival design and Norman architecture make the common areas feel cozy, but still sophisticated. The rooms are decorated in a mix of French and Moroccan interior elements that evoke old Hollywood glamour without feeling old-fashioned. From $910 per night.

Viceroy Santa Monica Hotel

Perks: Pet-friendly, proximity to the beach, outdoor pool

Originally designed by Kelly Wearstler, the Viceroy Santa Monica is well-suited if maximum beach time is number one on your California trip wishlist. Situated just off Ocean Avenue, guests are welcomed by bright design with subtle nods to beach living like coastal-decor accents and an open concept lobby that leads directly to the outdoor bar and pool. “At the Viceroy, sunny interiors and impressive marble bathrooms are standout features that separate the property from any sterile big-box hotel chain stay,” says shopping editor Audrey Lee, who stayed there in May. Less than a 10-minute walk to the state beach and Santa Monica pier, there’s no shortage of attractions to take in, from amusement park rides and carnival games, to shopping at the sprawling Santa Monica Place open-air mall. “The in-hotel restaurant, Sugar Palm, mixes a mean cocktail, but it excels just as well at breakfast burritos, best enjoyed to go and on the beach before taking a dip in the Pacific,” insists Lee. A vibrant mix of cuisine in the area makes it easy to feed any cravings, from boardwalk cuisine right on the pier to spots in nearby Venice beach haunts like nouveau Panamanian Si! Mon or Belles Beach House. From $509 per night.

Gjelina Hotel

Perks: Beach proximity, signature restaurant, bespoke toiletries

Inspired by boarding-house architecture, the Gjelina Hotel was actually conceived as a namesake extension of the beloved Venice restaurant and bakery. The bedrooms and apartment-like suites are outfitted with custom furnishings and vintage finds, homages to Gjelina’s minimalist California aesthetic. Striking a distinct balance of contemporary-meets-midcentury design, luxe details like scalloped headboards, dark-wood accents, and interesting light fixtures give the rooms a distinct joie de vivre. Atop the marble bathroom countertops sit apothecary items stocked minutes away from nearby Gjusta Goods while you’re also a stone’s throw away from Venice beach, where tanning and swimming in the Pacific await. From $495 per night.

Short Stories Hotel

Perks: Pool, pet-friendly, same-day laundry service

Prime location and well-designed interiors make Short Stories Hotel in the Fairfax District another attractive option to base your stay in LA. A thoughtful attention to luxe materials continues throughout the artful interiors, from glossy parquet flooring and vibrant terrazzo surfaces, to modern tiling and marble tabletops. In the rooms themselves, considered color in the form of upholstery, artwork, and tabletop accents find a home amidst stark-white walls and bed linens. When it’s time to venture outdoors, you’re just a crosswalk away from the Grove and the Original Farmers Market. From $296 per night.