18 Best Hotels in Los Angeles for Couples

Los Angeles, the sun drenched home of Hollywood and all its eclectic energy, is a magnet for go-getters and cinephiles, and also a surprisingly romantic destination. There’s a lot of romance to the old glamour of Hollywood, and to a palm-fringed coastline. There’s romance to film-locations, where you can recreate cinematic moments, and L.A. has loads and loads of great places to eat, drink, shop, enjoy art and theatre, and listen to live music. We've scoured the city and come up with a list of what we think are the best hotels in Los Angeles for couples, whether you're looking for a romantic hideaway or a grown-up property offering the best of everything.

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• The Beverly Hills Hotel is an icon, from its 1950s era sign and green and white canopied, red-carpet entrance, to its fine dining restaurant and tropical grounds. Of course changes and updates have been made over the years, but things are still as stylish as ever, and these 208 rooms and suites are the same ones to have housed a who’s who of famous faces. Guests who stay in the main building have private balconies or terraces, while bungalow guests get more privacy still, and guests staying in the suites are offered something quite palatial! Heaven for anyone who loves Hollywood, and for anyone who loves a great hotel experience.

For a Special Occasion

• The Maybourne Beverly Hills is large and luxurious, a many pillared, Spanish-mission-wedding-cake of a resort hotel in pale peach. Within are more than 200 rooms, suites and apartments, decorated with un-fussily regal style in pastel shades and dark wood. Plus you'll find an impressive spa and gym, a beauty salon, a choice of places to drink and dine and one of the most elegant indoor hotel pools our Gurus have ever seen. There’s a pool on the roof too. If you have kids they’ll accommodate them beautifully, without spoiling the romance.
• The Hotel Bel-Air is a five-star oasis of peace — a whole 18 acres of grounds, gardens and villa in luxurious Bel Air. Built in the 1940s in the style of a Mediterranean villa, the Bel-Air has been known for its impressive spa facilities, its famous clientele, and for its European fusion restaurant — some of McCarthy’s favourite dishes still grace the menu. There are 103 rooms and suites, with suites offering plenty of privacy and seclusion. Rooms at both ends of the scale have luxurious, marble-clad bathrooms and plenty of white-on-white style. A long time favourite of honeymooners and old time romantics.

For Minimalist Cool

• The Cara Hotel is a sleek, boutique-style pick on the edge of Los Feliz. Its 59 white-on-white rooms and suites have private balconies or terraces, and open out onto a Moorish-style courtyard and long, slim pool, complete with palm and olive trees, day beds, lanterns and plenty of white marble. The restaurant and bar are part of the courtyard too, and are both popular with a trendy, local crowd.

For L.A. Cool

• The Sunset Marquis is tucked behind Sunset Boulevard, a chic bar and hangout, atop a 150 room hotel. Known as a celebrity hangout, the hotel is exclusive but not un-affordable, and gives guests access to the cool 1200 Bar on the roof. The restaurant is cool too, priding itself on locally sourced ingredients and it's popular with L.A. locals. The Marquis has its own gym, of course, and its own recording studio.

For Hollywood Glamour

• The Prospect Hollywood is a wonderfully retro Hollywood experience, from its opulently decorative bar — think brass palm trees, chequer board tiles and malachite — to the glamorous star headshots in the 24 elegant rooms and suites. The Prospect is arranged around a central courtyard, with balcony access and live palm trees. There’s no restaurant, but you’re surrounded by places to dine, and there’s a super cool bar with luxury snacks and fabulous cocktails, and they offer breakfast.
• Gold-Diggers is a chic pad close to Melrose Avenue, with 11 rooms and suites, which are dressed like mini-apartments. If you like parquet, white walls, contemporary art, luxurious bathrooms and velvety accents, then come on down. One of the things our Gurus like most about Gold-Diggers is their love affair with this area’s love affair with music: here they invite you to create your own playlists for your room, using the hotel’s vinyl collection and cassettes. There’s no restaurant, but they do offer breakfast, and you’re surrounded by places to eat, drink, dance and listen to live music.
• The Chamberlain West Hollywood is a strikingly stylish suite-only hotel in West Hollywood, with a 1960s era vibe and a chic bar and bistro. As well as offering guests a bit more space, the Chamberlain’s suites are well laid out, and feature cool room dividers and private balconies. The pool on the roof has fantastic, panoramic views. Two blocks from Santa Monica Boulevard and Sunset Strip.

For City Views

• The Pendry West Hollywood is a chic pick in the Hollywood Hills, with a glamorous 1950s style pool and roof terrace with an incredible view of Hollywood and the city. It’s relatively newly-built, but has a Hollywood golden age feel, with plenty of marble, shiny brass, mirrors, and velvet in colours loved by fancy interiors magazines. The 149 rooms and suites are all spacious and comfortable, with big, marble bathrooms. Wolfgang Puck has had his hand in all the dining options, and the spa and wellness centre are world-class.
• L'Ermitage, Los Angeles is a super sophisticated suite-only hotel in Beverly Hills, within a stylish stroll of Rodeo Drive. Its 119 suites are decorated with a faintly Asian take on pastel luxury, with beautiful silken fabrics shot with gold, and the bathrooms are impressively large. The rooftop pool and terrace are a big draw.

For Fun!

• The Hotel June is a big, boutique-style hotel in West L.A., with chicly tropical Bajan style, and a huge pool and terrace. The pool is this property’s hub, a place to be, day and night; for alfresco terrace dining, cool cabana drinks, and fire pits of an evening. The hotel’s 250 rooms and suites are simple and stylish too, with noise-cancelling windows, custom-fit beds and smart-TVs. Some of their suites are great for families, and they have some family friendly dining options. And you’re only five minutes from LAX.

For a Spa Escape

• The Langham Huntington is a large, sophisticated five-star hotel on a secluded, but very spacious Pasadena plot. With 379 rooms, suites, apartments and villas, you know there’s going to be a configuration to suit everyone, and the old world charm of the decor, with its Persian rugs and dark-wood antiques is perennially stylish. The Langham’s spa is a destination in its own right, with an impressive range of facilities and treatments inspired by traditional Chinese medicine.

L.A. Like a Local

• The Paramour Estate is a fantastical Hollywood mansion in the Silver Lake postcode, with nine brightly coloured, art-packed suites. This is an opportunity to live like a star, surrounded by interesting objets, antiques and designer furniture. There’s a pool and courtyard, rose gardens, statues, private terraces, and self-catering facilities in some of the suites.
• The Plaza La Reina is a Spanish mission-style villa complex, with a collection of 33 suites, lofts and studios in an off-centre spot between Los Angeles and Santa Monica. The interiors match the exterior in their Spanish style, with dark wood, ironwork and white walls, and most open out onto a leafy central courtyard. All rooms are spacious, with self-catering facilities, but the larger ones have private terraces and double height windows too. A great set up if you want to feel a bit more like a local.
• The Hotel Covell is a small boutique hotel in Los Feliz, its nine rooms set above a popular wine bar by the same owners. Each of the rooms has its own theme and design highlights, and self-catering facilities, and some are spacious enough to feel like a proper L.A. pad in a cool arty neighbourhood. This is a great neighbourhood for dining, but the bar downstairs serves a pizza worth trialling, and fantastic cocktails.

For Great Value

• The Hotel Beverly Terrace has a 90210 address without the usual price tag. This boutique-stye hotel occupies a white, mid-century block, surrounding a stylish courtyard with plants and seating, which most of its 39 rooms and suites overlook (the other rooms look over the city). The roof terrace is another super social communal space, with a great bar and Italian restaurant. Rooms are spacious, for the price, and decorated with plenty of white, and mid-century retro and design pieces.
• The Crescent Hotel is an art-filled Beverley Hills villa built in 1926, and just a few blocks from Rodeo Drive. It doesn’t look big enough from the outside, but it has 35 rooms and suites inside, plus a spa and gym, a cool restaurant and bar, and an elegant courtyard.

For Something Different

• The Hotel 850 SVB is really a B&B, but one designed by one of L.A.’s renowned interior designers, Rita Konig, and run by hotelier Jeff Klein. Its 23 rooms wouldn’t be out of place in an interior magazine, offering working fireplaces, hardwood floors and spacious marble bathrooms. Plus bamboo furniture, hessian walls, contemporary art, Pastries and coffee are served in the morning, and mezze and wine of an evening on the roof terrace.
• The Bel Air Treehouse is a welcoming and memorable B&B in Bel Air, with just four rooms, which offer of a peaceful place to retreat to. The colourful, eclectic decor gives the impression that this is a real home that you’re a guest in, and the focus here is very much on your comfort and wellbeing — think epsom salts in the generously proportioned bathrooms, and scented candles. In-room extras include coffee machines and herbal teas.

Still not sure where to book?

• You could browse our recommendations for all the best places to stay in Los Angeles
• Ot refine your search by neighbourhoods, and seek out the best hotels in Hollywood, Beverly Hills, the best hotels in Venice Beach or the best hotels in Downtown Los Angeles
• You might want to consider our recommendations for the best hotels in Los Angeles for families, the best pet friendly hotels in Los Angeles, the best Los Angeles Hotels with a view or the best spa hotels in Los Angeles
• Alternatively, you could contact one of our friendly Gurus for personalised advice.

  • Gold-Diggers Los Angeles (East Hollywood) 11 rooms from AU$279

    
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    City Style  -  With boutique interiors inspired by music and a coveted East Hollywood location, book this hotel for chic LA style

    Romantic Break  -  The beautifully appointed suites at this hotel make an ideal pied-à-terre for a romantic couples' getaway

    Local exploring  -  With the best bars and clubs close by, book this hotel as a base for your Los Angeles exploring

    Sights nearby  -  See the internationally-renowned walk of fame, now comprising more than 2,600 stars embedded in the sidewalks along Hollywood

    

    Recommended by  -  Tablet

    This fantasy pad is tucked away in East Hollywood, a stone's throw from Melrose Avenue. Inspired by the area's love affair with music, guestrooms allow you to create a personalised collection from vinyl and cassettes. Contemporary art and chic, velvet upholstery seals the sense of Hollywood glamour. See More

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  • The Maybourne Beverly Hills Los Angeles (Beverly Hills) 202 rooms from AU$1605

    
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    Spa breaks  -  The glamorous indoor pool is a cherry on the cake at this extensive spa with beauty treatments, barber & massages par excellence

    Romantic Break  -  Ideal city bolt-hole to come and indulge in the finer things in life; pampering massages, fine wine and spoiling bedrooms

    Families  -  The 'Happy Families' package offers significant discounts and smoothies and cookies on arrival. Pets welcome!

    City Style  -  With Claridges and The Connaught as sister properties, this is a guaranteed chic pied-a-terre in Los Angeles

    

    Recommended by  -  Kiwi Collection

    Enjoy plush uber-luxury at this magnificent urban resort. A Spanish-style wedding-cake of a property, this swish grand dame has everything; rooftop pool, slick and indulgent spa and great al fresco dining. Rooms are a masterclass in contemporary luxury & glamour in a chic paired-back style. See More

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  • The Chamberlain West Hollywood Los Angeles (West Hollywood) 114 rooms from AU$244

    
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    City Style  -  Chic suite-only hotel in West Hollywood: luxurious, a fantastic rooftop terrace and pool, well connected to the sights of LA.

    Local exploring  -  The 4-star hotel is just 2 blocks from Santa Monica Boulevard, Sunset Strip, and Universal Studios is 15 minutes away.

    Total relaxation  -  The heated rooftop pool and terrace offers spectacular panoramic views and pamper sessions like yoga and massages.

    Swimming Pool  -  The heated rooftop pool offers panoramic views of the Hollywood Hills and downtown LA, with loungers and a private cabana.

    

    Recommended by  -  Tablet, Mr & Mrs Smith

    Striking suites-only hotel in the heart of West Hollywood with a rooftop pool and terrace with spectacular views of the Hollywood Hills and downtown LA. The modern-luxe rooms are unusual but sleek, each with a gas fireplace, evoking 1960s era LA. An exclusive bistro serves great food and drinks. See More

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  • The Bel Air Treehouse Los Angeles (Bel Air) 4 rooms from AU$334

    
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    Total relaxation  -  A stylish and tranquil base from which to explore Los Angeles

    Hideaway  -  An urban oasis: a place to escape from the maddening crowd

    Local markets  -  The Larchmont farmer's market takes place every Sunday

    Sights nearby  -  Take a drive to Santa Monica pier, an iconic visit

    

    A spiritual escape in glitzy Bel Air, owner Hedda has a refreshing approach to luxury. This tranquil four suite B&B is the perfect sanctuary for weary travellers. Rooms are decorated in colourful hues with incense sticks, candles and epsom salts in the bathrooms: everything you need to unwind. See More

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  • Hotel June Los Angeles (LAX) 250 rooms from AU$336

    
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    Local exploring  -  Only five minutes to the LAX airport, yet convenient for hitting the beach and exploring the local neighbourhood

    Swimming Pool  -  Swim Club is the place to be day and night; enjoy the heated pool, shaded terrace, day beds, music and firepits

    Total relaxation  -  Laid-back Californian feel and sociable Swim Club create a distinctly weekend vibe

    Restaurant  -  Caravan Swim Club restaurant serves Bajan fare. Take weekday breakfasts — including excellent burritos — at Scenic Route

    

    Recommended by  -  Tablet

    On-trend boutique hotel in West LA. Impressive Bajan-style swim club pool and terrace is the beating heart of the property; think alfresco dining, cabanas and firepits. Retreat into stylish rooms with custom beds, noise-cancelling windows and smart TVs. Hipster hang-out with luxe creature comforts. See More

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  • Hotel Bel-Air Los Angeles (Bel Air) 103 rooms from AU$946

    
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    Foodies  -  The restaurant is run by Wolfgang Puck known for his European fusion dishes.

    Hideaway  -  On 18 acres of land in the heart of Bel Air district of LA.

    Spa breaks  -  The five star La Prarie spa continues to win awards

    Great walks  -  Hollywood Walk of Fame for some star spotting.

    

    Recommended by  -  Tablet

    Heart of Bel-Air in 18 acres of garden lies this 1946 Mediterranean inspired villa known for its famous clientele, spa facilities and European fusion restaurant. Rooms are modern, spacious and comfortable. Guests have access to an outdoor pool, gym and Turkish bath. A prime and beautiful location. See More

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  • The Langham Huntington Los Angeles (Pasadena) 379 rooms from AU$433

    
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    Spa breaks  -  The spa, Chuan, is a destination on its own - offering a range of treatments inspired by traditional Chinese medicine

    Foodies  -  Dine in the sopisticated Royce Wood-Fired Steakhouse serving up Wagyu and Kobe cuts of beef

    5* Luxury  -  A secluded five star offering old-world charm with the feel of a country club

    Swimming Pool  -  Outdoor pool

    

    A sophisticated 5* boasting a quiet location in Pasadena. Suites and doubles have some real old-world charm, with dark-wood antiques, high ceilings, and Persian rugs. Dining is an equally elegant affair and the spa is a destination in its own right. With the feel of a country club; secluded luxury. See More

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  • L'Ermitage, Los Angeles Los Angeles (Beverly Hills) 116 rooms from AU$564

    
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    Local exploring  -  In Beverly Hills, walking distance from Rodeo Drive and a short drive from the LA County Museum of Art and the Convention Centre

    City Style  -  5-Star hotel located on a residential street in Beverly Hills with a rooftop pool and seconds from Rodeo Drive.

    Swimming Pool  -  The rooftop pool boasts 360-degree views of the city, and private cabanas in which to enjoy those views.

    Sights nearby  -  Beverly Hills Trolley, Beverly Hills Gardens Park, Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts

    

    An elegant all-suites luxury hotel on the fringe of the Beverly Hills Golden Triangle offering impeccable service and respite from the city centre glitz. There’s a rooftop pool boasting breathtaking views of the city and Hollywood Hills and even a hotel chauffeur to drive you around the city. See More

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  • Sunset Marquis Los Angeles (West Hollywood) 152 rooms from AU$462

    
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    Spa  -  Small spa area where you can relax and enjoy a massage

    Fishing  -  Santa Monica Pier offers fishing.

    Romantic  -  Good for couples.

    Full of character

    

    Tucked behind Sunset Strip, this private, celeb hangout is an exclusive hotel. Rooms are contemporary with all mod-cons and access to a spa, two pools and a gym. The restaurant prides itself on locally sourced produce and the 1200 Bar is popular with the stars. Not forgetting the recording studio! See More

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  • Hotel Beverly Terrace Los Angeles (Beverly Hills) 39 rooms from AU$208

    
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    Value chic  -  Amazing value considering the size of the rooms, amount of outdoor space and wonderful dining on-site in the very heart of LA

    Local exploring  -  A great base whatever you're looking for; trendy restaurants, Hollywood sightseeing, shopping, museums or galleries

    Sights nearby  -  Easily explore all of LA's famous districts from the hotel; Beverly Hills, Melrose Avenue, Rodeo Drive and Sunset Strip

    Great walks  -  Stretch your legs with a stroll around Greystone Mansion, a Tudor-revival house and garden in Beverly Hills

    

    Contemporary shabby-chic 90210 boutique hotel. Housed in a mid-century building, the white and yellow colour-scheme, palm-strewn white-washed courtyard & laid-back sociable roof terrace could only be Beverley Hills. Cosy rooms have color-pops and ornate gold touches and face the courtyard or city. See More

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  • Hotel 850 SVB Los Angeles (West Hollywood) 23 rooms from AU$394

    
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    City Style  -  LA's chicest B&B offering beautifully designed rooms, a cool rooftop terrace bar, and easy access to the city

    Sights nearby  -  Beverley Hills and West Hollywood

    Full of character

    Designer  -  Uniquely designed interiors.

    

    Recommended by  -  Mr & Mrs Smith, Tablet

    Arguably LA's chicest B&B designed by the renowned interior designer Rita Konig and run by hotelier Jeff Klein. Rooms boast working fireplaces, hardwood floors, and smart marble bathrooms. Delicious pastries and coffee are served for breakfast and mezze and wine is offered on the roof terrace. See More

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  • Plaza La Reina Los Angeles (Westwood) 33 rooms from AU$411

    
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    Local exploring  -  A wonderful base from which to explore all LA has to offer, yet with plenty of space for downtime and relaxation

    City Style  -  Host friends, enjoy the city or work from spacious suites that feel like an LA dream home

    Sights nearby  -  All of city's desirable areas are easily-accessible: Hollywood, Malibu, Santa Monica and Runyon Canyon

    Local markets  -  Good for local colour.

    

    Stylish Mediterranean living in the city. Collection of spacious and homely studios, lofts and suites in a Spanish-style building. Contemporary luxury interiors are divine; plush country-casual decor, antique-style furniture & floor-to-ceiling windows. There's a leafy inner courtyard and rooftop. See More

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  • Cara Hotel Los Angeles (Los Feliz) 59 rooms from AU$425

    
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    Swimming Pool  -  The small courtyard pool in a lush oasis setting combines an exotic feel with a laid-back LA vibe. Ideal for lazy afternoons

    City Style  -  Offers all the luxurious touches smart travellers today really care about; enjoy Frette linens, smart TVs and natural wines

    Restaurant  -  At the courtyard restaurant sample fresh farm-to-table food with an Italian twist is served in a serene outdoor setting

    Weddings  -  Idyllic location for an intimate urban wedding. Buy-outs allow use of all rooms, the restaurant and courtyard

    

    Recommended by  -  Tablet

    Sleek deluxe boutique hotel on edge of Los Feliz. Airy rooms centre around a palm-fringed Moorish courtyard with pool and popular outdoor restaurant; evenings attract a trendy crowd for drinks. Pretty rooms boast chic decor and soothing all-white palette. An oasis of calm in the heart of the city. See More

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  • Pendry West Hollywood Los Angeles (West Hollywood) 149 rooms from AU$570

    
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    Local exploring  -  Fab location to dip into LA's vibrant cultural scene, happening night life, luxury shopping and popular restaurants

    City Style  -  Combining everything that's important in LA: wellness, views, a celebrity chef and of-the-moment interior design

    Swimming Pool  -  Quintessentially LA pool is nestled amongst rooftop haven; enjoy gorgeous loungers, epic views & poolside dining

    Views  -  Rooms, suites, restaurant and rooftop offer sweeping views over the Los Angeles skyline & Hollywood Hills

    

    Super luxe boutique-style hotel in the Hollywood Hills. Glamorous decor is the epitome of modern luxury; comfortable rooms give onto glossy marble bathrooms made for the stars. Gourmet dining with skyline views, a rooftop pool & a wellness-orientated spa makes this a pampering urban resort. See More

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  • The Beverly Hills Hotel Los Angeles (Beverly Hills) 208 rooms from AU$1092

    
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    Writing a novel  -  Or a screen play... Plenty have been written here already!

    City Style  -  The most stylish address in Los Angeles

    Romantic Break  -  The perfect place to spoil a loved one

    Sights nearby  -  Hollywood Walk of Fame, The Roxy Theatre, Mel's Diner, The Chinese Theatre: all worth a visit

    

    An icon. Countless famous faces have graced its corridors; and it remains a place to see and be seen. Sprawled across twelve acres of tropical grounds guests needn't leave. From fine dining at The Polo Lounge to 1950s glamour at the Fountain Café or poolside lunches at Cabana Café. An utter treat. See More

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  • The Prospect Hollywood Los Angeles (Hollywood) 24 rooms from AU$468

    
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    Luxury  -  With valet parking, Dipytique products, crystal glassware and access to NeueHouse Hollywood, this small hotel offers real luxury

    City Style  -  Bringing back old-school glamour, this stylish property is a unique Hollywood stay

    Boutique  -  A decadent boutique with vintage styled interiors

    Sights nearby  -  Wander down the Hollywood Walk of Fame

    

    Recommended by  -  Mr & Mrs Smith

    Bringing old-school glamour back to Hollywood in style. This chic boutique offers avant-garde design with bold colours, prints, and retro furniture. The chic bar serves champagne cocktails and luxury snacks (think caviar). Impeccable service and free access to NeueHouse Hollywood seals the deal. See More

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  • The Paramour Estate Los Angeles (Silver Lake) 9 rooms from AU$733

    
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    City Style  -  An oppurtunity to live like a movie star - home to an actor and heiress - the design is avant garde and the postcode unbeatable

    Sights nearby  -  Wander through the area and admire the modernist architecture

    Swimming Pool  -  Outdoor pool

    Adult Only

    

    Recommended by  -  Mr & Mrs Smith, Tablet

    A grand mansion, owned by Hollywood elite, offering a unique stay in a smart Silver Lake postcode. Each of the suites are individually styled, effectively mixing colours, patterns, and antiques to produce a unique and luxurious stay. There's no restaurant but there is plenty of choice nearby. See More

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  • Hotel Covell Los Angeles (Los Feliz) 9 rooms from AU$438

    
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    City Style  -  Feel like a local and soak up the laid-back vibes of this cool, arty LA neighbourhood

    Sights nearby  -  The Hollywood Walk of Fame is a 5 minutes drive and it's a 10 minutes to Universal Studios and downtown LA

    Restrictions on children  -  Children are allowed but the property feels very adult-focused

    Designer  -  Uniquely designed interiors.

    

    A stylish 5-suite boutique hotel located in Los Feliz. Situated above a popular wine bar by the same owners, the property combines a sleek retreat and a buzzing hotspot. Rooms each have a different theme and design-inspiration but are all equally chic. A cocktail on the roof terrace is a highlight. See More

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Written by Kat Parr Mackintosh

posted Monday, 22nd August 2022