Los Angeles is an easy choice for a city break with kids. Families can discover Hollywood on a tour, spend sunny days on the beach, find a museum for any interest, and the same can be said for restaurants too. The choice is endless. However, some of the city's hotels are better suited than others for family stays. With this in mind, our hotel experts have compiled a collection of the best hotels in Los Angeles for families based on their location, amenities, design, and service. Whether you want a five-star luxury stay with a kids club and on-site activities or would rather something a little more pared back — there is something for everyone here. So why not browse through our collection to start planning your next city break?

For self-catering

The Charlie

  • The Charlie is a unique property with 13 standalone cottages, once home to Charlie Chaplin and friends such as Marilyn Monroe, minutes from Sunset Boulevard. The English-style cottages are beautifully furnished, each named after its namesake celebrity resident, with a private patio, kitchen, and lush gardens. Merging fun Hollywood history and practical family accommodation — a perfect stay!

For luxury

Four Seasons Los Angeles

  • Four Seasons Los Angeles is a long time favourite with Los Angeles' glitterati; it's well-placed in a quiet location, in the heart of Beverly Hills. Rooms are elegant and spacious, dining is Californian inspired, and the pool and spa are a real lure. With family suites, babysitters at hand, and a concierge that will organise activities for families — this is luxury for everyone.
  • The Peninsula Beverly Hills is a grand five-star property in the heart of Beverly Hills. Expect lavish interiors, standout service, a lovely pool, and a spa. This hotel prides itself on being especially family-friendly and even offers Academy Programmes for children to keep them well entertained.
  • The Maybourne Beverly Hills is another Beverly Hills grand luxury stay. Here rooms are chic and contemporary in design with crisp white linen, pale wood furniture, and large swathes of glass. A selection of suites comfortably fit four. Expect all the luxury trimmings including a lovely pool, terrace dining, and a spa.
  • Four Seasons Beverly Wilshire offers all the prestige, service and high-end design expected of a Four Seasons property. Rooms are lavish yet in a cool understated way. families are made welcome with kids' menus and activities. Appearing in many Hollywood movies, this is a very alluring stay.

For great value

Arroyo Vista Inn

  • Arroyo Vista Inn is a small family-run inn set in a historic craftsman's home. Tasteful rooms blend pastel colour schemes, soft comfy fabrics and stately wooden furniture. Book this for its great value, family-friendly environment, and hospitality that only an owner-run inn can offer.

For a downtown stay

Freehand Los Angeles

  • Freehand, Los Angeles is well located in downtown LA — ideal for exploring the city. The decor blends simple modern design with traditional Native American touches. With spacious family suites and an outdoor pool that kids will love — this is an easy family base.
  • Luxe Hotel Sunset Boulevard is set on six acres of Brentwood Park on Sunset Boulevard. A modern and brilliantly situated hotel with its own spa, gym and outdoor pool. Rooms are spacious, contemporary and sleek with the option of family rooms too. The restaurant and bar are both noteworthy. Perfectly located for exploring LA.

For a boutique stay

SLS Beverly Hills

  • SLS Beverly Hills is a chic boutique hotel situated between LA and Beverly Hills. Rooms are sleek and spacious with mirror-lined walls and glass bathrooms with rainfall showers. With a popular kids menu at the restaurant Tres, a fantastic shallow pool, and huge family suites — this is a perfect stay for families.

For a resort

Ritz Carlton Marina del Rey

  • Ritz Carlton Marina del Rey is an opulent family-friendly waterfront resort, in Marina del Rey. Rooms are modern and coastal with huge marble walk-in showers and private balconies. With two tennis courts, a full-service spa, and a year-round waterfront pool, guests are spoilt for choice.

For city style

Le Parc Suite Hotel

  • Le Parc Suite Hotel is a chic all-suite hotel set in the Design District in West Hollywood. Spacious rooms feature bright modern artwork set against stark white walls and boast kitchenettes and living areas, making them comfortable for families. The roof terrace pool is a real lure too.

Still not sure which to book?

The 11 Best Hotels in Los Angeles for Families

The Charlie

Los Angeles (West Hollywood)

Unique set of 13 standalone cottages, once home to Charlie Chaplin and friends such as Marilyn Monroe, minutes from Sunset Boulevard. The English-style cottages are beautifully furnished, each named after it's namesake celebrity resident, with a private patio and kitchen, and communal lush gardens.

  • Local exploring - Less than a mile from Sunset Boulevard and many local shops and restaurants in central West Hollywood.
  • City Style - This historical hotel was once home to Charlie Chaplin, and is centrally located in West Hollywood.
  • Hideaway
  • Full of character
from £140 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Luxe Hotel Sunset Boulevard

Los Angeles (Brentwood)

In 6 acres of Brentwood Park and on Sunset Boulevard this contemporary, brilliantly situated hotel has its own spa, gym and outdoor pool. Rooms are spacious, contemporary and sleek with designer bathroom features. Restaurant and bar are both noteworthy and perfectly located for exploring LA.

  • Tennis - On site tennis court. You can hire equipment from reception if you've forget yours
  • Great walks - Spot the stars on Hollywoods Walk of Fame.
  • Sights nearby - Getty Museum is 10 minutes drive away.
  • Lively
from £197 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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The Peninsula Beverly Hills

Los Angeles (Beverly Hills)

This luxury, contemporary hotel offers exemplary service and is nestled within the heart of Beverly Hills. There’s four superb restaurants and bars plus top spa, pool, fitness and business facilities. Natural light floods the large, modern guest rooms, which boast balconies and marble bathrooms.

  • Sights nearby - Griffith Observatory for telescopes, planetarium and views of LA.
  • Private Hot Tub - Book a villa suite for a private patio with outdoor hot tub
  • Fishing - Head to Santa Monica pier.
  • Romantic
from £453 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Freehand, Los Angeles

Los Angeles (Downtown)

Located in downtown LA, Freehand is the ideal city break. The hotel's decor features plenty of wooden influences, light hues and colourful artwork adorning the walls. Come back after a day sightseeing and relax in the outdoor pool (boasting 360-degree views) or the cocktail bar. A top-notch stay!

  • Local exploring - Make the most out of Freehand's superb location to truly get to know Los Angeles
  • City Style - The hotel's chic and unique decor make it a standout choice
  • Families - Take advantage of the family rooms available
  • Great walks - Wander around the city getting a feel for its atmopshere and take a stroll along the Hollywood Walk of Fame
from £181 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel

Los Angeles (Beverly Hills)

If you’ve ever wanted to pretend you’re Julia Roberts in the film Pretty Woman, your wish is granted at this ornate and opulent landmark hotel where part of the movie was shot, with a stellar location overlooking Rodeo Drive, an extravagant spa and a sleek Michelin-starred steakhouse. Heaven.

  • City Style - Located between Wilshire Boulevard and Rodeo Drive, with access to the best restaurants and designer shopping in the city
  • Foodies - The Michelin starred CUT by Wolfgang Puck delivers a contemporary twist on the classic steakhouse
  • Luxury - A hotel that is renowned for hosting royals and celebrities, ensuring a truly luxurious stay
  • Restaurant - CUT - steakhouse
from £705 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Four Seasons Los Angeles

Los Angeles (Beverly Hills)

A long time favourite with Los Angeles' glitterati. Well placed in a quiet location, in the heart of Beverly Hills. Rooms are elegant and spacious with private terraces and luxuries such as iPads and Bottega Veneta toiletries. Dining is Californian inspired, while the pool and spa are a real lure.

  • Local exploring - Well positioned between famed boulevards: Santa Monica Boulevard, La Cienega Boulevard and Wilshire Boulevard
  • Families - With family suites, babysitters at hand, and a concierge that will organise activities for families
  • 5* Luxury - A glamorous hotel long known as a favourite with Los Angeles' tinsletown
  • Sights nearby - Visiting the Hollywood Walk of Fame is a real must
from £434 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Le Parc Suite Hotel

Los Angeles (West Hollywood)

A chic all-suite hotel set in the Design District in West Hollywood. Spacious rooms feature bright modern artwork set against stark white walls, kitchenettes, and living areas. Bathrooms have large walk-in rainshowers and Gilchrist & Soames products. The roof terrace pool is a real lure.

  • Families - Family suites come with sofa beds, a kitchen, and living area
  • City Style - This all-suite property is at once both stylish and homely
  • Swimming Pool - Roof terrace pool
  • Designer
from £214 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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SLS Beverly Hills

Los Angeles (Beverly Hills )

A boutique hotel situated between chic LA and the iconic Beverly Hills. Rooms are sleek and spacious with mirror-lined walls and glass bathrooms with rainfall showers. The two restaurants leave guests spoilt for choice from casual fare to delicious tapas. Don't miss the ultra-cool rooftop pool.

  • Families - With a popular kids menu at Tres, a fantastic shallow pool and huge family suites- this a perfect stay for families
  • City Style - Nestled between Beverly Hills and West Hollywood, this hotel will give guests the ulitmate LA city break
  • Restaurant - The hotel has two restaurants, by the celebrated chef José Andrés. Tres is more casual fare whilst The Bazaar, is more high-end
  • Spa - Indulge at the Ciel Spa. Enjoy restorative Biologique Recherche treatments to inspired wellness rituals and full-service salon
from £216 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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The Maybourne Beverly Hills

Los Angeles (Beverly Hills)

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.

  • 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
from £863 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Arroyo Vista Inn

Los Angeles (South Pasadena)

Feel like a local with a stay at this quaint historic craftsman home. Tasteful rooms blend pastel colour schemes, soft comfy fabrics and stately wooden furniture. Overlooking the San Gabriel Mountains, the outdoor veranda and porch suit balmy evenings. Hospitality only an owner-run inn can offer.

  • Families - Families with children can relax knowing that the host lives on-site with her 4 children; this is a family-friendly environment
  • Local exploring - Explore a lesser-visited and more down-to-earth side of LA with excellent dining and cultural sites
  • Sights nearby - Visit Gamble House, an outstanding example of American Arts and Crafts style architecture built in 1908
  • Local markets - The local Farmer's Market has an excellent spread and is open every Thursday
from £93 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Ritz Carlton Marina del Rey

Los Angeles (Marina Del Ray)

An opulent family-friendly waterfront resort, in Marina del Rey. Rooms are modern and coastal with huge marble walk-in showers and private balconies. At Cast & Plow, enjoy the farm-to-table fare. With two tennis courts, a full-service spa, a year-round waterfront pool, guests are spoilt for choice.

  • Families - The resort's pool, tennis courts and bike rentals can be enjoyed by the entire family
  • Local exploring - The resort is perfectly situated for exploring Santa Monica, Venice Beach and WeHo
  • Great walks - Enjoy access to waterfront walking/jogging trails and catch a breathtaking sunset in Playa Vista, Playa del Rey or Santa Monica
  • Swimming Pool - Year-round waterfront heated outdoor salt-water pool that offers poolside dining and cabanas
from £243 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Written by Katie Harris

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