
Best Luxury Hotels In Los Angeles
Home to the Hollywood powerhouse, many of the world’s biggest celebrities, one of the USA’s most famous shopping precincts and some epic beaches, this iconic Californian city features on many a bucket list. Lying in a basin edged by mountains on one side and the deep blue Pacific on the other, it promises an almost perfect climate, year-round. Visitors have a higher than average chance of bumping into some stars, particularly if staying in one of these fine Los Angeles hotels.

Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
The Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles

A brand that needs no introduction, The 123 bedroomed Ritz-Carlton offers a British touch. This family-friendly property stands on the edge of the city’s downtown district. An in-house WP24 Restaurant by Wolfgang Puck serves fancy Chinese cuisine – and is one of the places to be seen in the local area. Or dine in one of its alternative cafes, eateries and bars...
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Los Angeles, California
The Peninsula Beverly Hills

Previously named the best hotel in Los Angeles by readers of Travel + Leisure, this is the only hotel in the region to have received an AAA Five Diamond and Forbes Five Star accolade every year since 1993. Offering an enhanced level of flexibility, check-in (and out) can be arranged at any time of the day or night as part of the brand’s Peninsula Time experience...
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West Hollywood, Los Angeles, California
Mondrian Los Angeles

A four-star property situated on Sunset Boulevard’s lively strip, the Mondrian received a trendy makeover to the tune of 19 million dollars in 2019. Concrete and glass contribute to Benjamin Noriega-Ortiz’s bold design aesthetic, alongside whimsical features like the indoor swing and mushroom style reception desk...
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Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California
SLS Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Beverly Hills

For incredible views over Beverly Hills, head to the Altitude Pool and cocktail bar – in the summer, guests can take part in calming rooftop yoga by day and party with the Sounds Like Summer weekend DJ sessions by night. Seven categories of room are available in this large establishment (comprising a total of 297 bedrooms, 61 of which are suites)...
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Pasadena, California
The Langham, Huntington, Pasadena

A veteran of the LA hotel scene at over a century old, this grand hotel was rebuilt (to be earthquake-proof) in the 1980s. Flanked by the San Gabriel mountains, its 23 acres include Japanese gardens, a croquet lawn, a badminton area and an outdoor pool. Inside, guests can enjoy a European style vintage opulence. Chinese medicine-based treatments are offered at the Chuan Spa...
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West Hollywood, Los Angeles, California
The West Hollywood EDITION

Located on Sunset Boulevard (a setting used by Billy Wilder for his 1950 movie by the same name), this glass-fronted hotel has a tiered, eco-friendly greenery-clad exterior. This was Edition’s first property on the West Coast, having opened in 2019 in collaboration with the Marriott group...
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Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California
Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills

Towering above the neighbouring properties with its 12 floors, the Waldorf Astoria cuts a striking presence on Beverly Hill’s Wilshire Boulevard. As you may expect, this means it has the most breathtaking views around. Seek out its rooftop deck offering 360 degrees vistas – it has a hot tub, bar, a saltwater pool and a restaurant...
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Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California
Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel

In possession of a salubrious address, this hotel is found right across the road from Rodeo Drive. At the centre of the property, is the hotel’s Mediterranean-styled heated pool and dining terrace, providing an opportunity to quaff cocktails and soak up some rays from your own comfy cabana...
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