Possibly the most essential hotel in all of LA, the 1927 Chateau is home to history, glamor, and the deepest secrets of a million celebrities. Now owned by Andre Balazs. Read more.
The rooftop bar's stunning views in the heart of Downtown makes it a fun place to revel and sip on drinks. The music's always great too. Read more.
Designed in the 1970s, it is supposedly one of the most photographed buildings in the world. Its top-floor Bonavista Lounge is big with fans of rotating lounges (i.e., everyone). Read more.
The Living Room is easily one of the first places that pop into peoples' minds when looking for a spot to meet up in Santa Monica. The beach house-like spot has unbeatable views. Read more.
Originally built in 1907, it had to be completely rebuilt in the early '90s. It sits on 23 acres and has 380 rooms, suites, and cottages, all very proper and lovely. Read more.
Built in the 1920s by a group including Mary Pickford and Louis B. Mayer & hosted the first-ever Academy Awards. Now managed by Thompson Hotels, the Roosevelt has 300 rooms & a number of trendy bars. Read more.
Built in 1921 & designed by Leland Bryant as a luxury apartment building for stars (including Howard Hughes, Errol Flynn, Marilyn Monroe). Revived in 2005, with the old school elegance firmly intact. Read more.
The landmark circular tower overlooking the 405 just south of the Getty Center. Once a Holiday Inn, it's now a hip, plush boutique with 208 rooms. Head up to the penthouse level for panoramic views. Read more.
On 50 Cent's "Window Shopper," he tells the story of telling some fresh young thing to "Meet me at the Mondrian so we can do our thang.'/She can bring the lingerie with her, I sup-pose." Read more.
Built in 1923 & packed with ornate murals and frescos. Its tiled indoor pool is especially cool. The place for business types who have to stay in the heart of Downtown, history fans, and movie buffs. Read more.
One of the most glamorous joints in town, the Beverly Hills Hotel was built in 1928 on the former site of the Beverly Hills Speedway and has hosted Elvis Presley, John Lennon, and Barack Obama. Read more.
The 86-room Best Western Hollywood Hills has always been a favorite reasonably-priced option for its great location at the foot of the Hills, cute mid-century design, pool, and staple 101 Coffee Shop. Read more.
The super-charming and super-turquoise Georgian first opened in 1933 and still has that Old-Hollywood-hits-the-beach feel (its speakeasy is rumored to have been set up by Bugsy Siegel himself). Read more.
Here's a tip for getting into the wonderful, members-only Magic Castle: stay at the Magic Castle Hotel next door. It's cute, moderately-priced,& convenient to the madness on Hollywood Boulevard. Read more.
A chance to stay in a real 1930s luxury ocean liner without worrying about food poisoning. Guests bunk in staterooms, and the boat & area are packed with things to do (including a ghost tour). Read more.
The crescent-shaped Hyatt Regency Century Plaza was designed by World Trade Center architect Minoru Yamasaki, and along with its adjacent tower has 726 rooms. Its known for its very proper doormen. Read more.
