- The Mondrian has been a Sunset Boulevard landmark for years. All the more glamorous following a recent revamp, this Hollywood hotel is ideal for hip travellers hoping to sip cocktails on the rooftop bar before big nights out. A modern city stay.
- Hotel June is centred around the swimming pool and terrace, with alfresco dining, cabanas and fire pits. Stylish rooms have custom beds, noise-cancelling windows and smart TVs. A hipster hangout close to the beach in West LA. Very trendy.
- Shade Hotel is a sophisticated spot in upsacle Manhattan Beach, with cutting-edge interiors by Christopher Lowel. Two blocks from the beach, this is a funky spot popular with a young, lively crowd who gather by the pool in the afternoons and evenings. Expect live music on Sundays, and Skydeck yoga twice a week.
- Cara Hotel is an oasis of modern, Moorish-inspired calm in LA's Los Feliz neighbourhood. Soothing white-on-white rooms and suites sit around a courtyard with a refreshing swimming pool. Candlelit evenings attract a trendy crowd. Lively and chic.
- 1 Hotel West Hollywood has an eco-conscious ethos and a pared-back vibe, with polished cement, pale wood and plenty of glass. There's a zero-waste restaurant, a cool rooftop bar, gym and swimming pool for epic views. For a taste of LA, this Sunset Strip staple is a very smart choice.