13 Of The Best Los Angeles Hotels For Every Traveller In 2026

Tucked inside a beautifully restored century-old firehouse in the heart of the DTLA Arts District, Kodō Hotel is a serene counterpoint to the city’s buzz. Designed by architect Matthew Royce in collaboration with Gry Space, the property blends Japanese-inspired minimalism with the raw texture of its firehouse roots, creating spaces that feel both grounding and quietly luxurious.

Inside, rooms are crafted for stillness and sensory reset, with refined finishes, thoughtful amenities, and a warm, meditative atmosphere. Impeccable service anchors the stay, while the surrounding Arts District brings a vibrant mix of galleries, studios, cafés and restaurants to your doorstep.

Tucked between Beverly Hills and West Hollywood, The Palihouse West Hollywood is a pet-friendly boutique stay that oozes understated LA luxury. Just a five-minute stroll from the Beverly Centre, you'll be sipping poolside cocktails one moment and hitting The Grove, or the farmers market, the next.

Inside the hotel, rooms are decked out with custom furniture, Bellino Fine Linens, Diptyque bath amenities and oversized rain showers — some even feature private balconies for those golden-hour views. Effortlessly stylish and centrally located, it’s a relaxed West Hollywood retreat with everything you need right at your fingertips.

Set across 200 acres in Malibu Wine Country, Calamigos Guest Ranch and Beach Club blends rustic California charm with effortless coastal luxury. Guests have access to both the private ranch and an exclusive beachfront club — the best of the mountains and the sea in one unforgettable stay.

Choose from private cottages, bungalows or estate rooms, each featuring airy interiors, plush robes, and sun-soaked balconies or patios. Spend the day between three sparkling pools and a heated spa pool, or linger over cocktails at the Ranch Club and Pool Bar.

With pickleball courts, table tennis and endless space to unwind, Calamigos is equally suited to leisure getaways or business retreats. 

For those looking for a truly trendy place to rest their head, you can’t go past The LINE LA. With minimalist rooms (oh hello concrete walls, faded wooden flooboards and furnishing with pops of colour) and an almost endless display of custom-commissioned photography, this modern-designed hotel offers accommodation with a real vibe.

Throw on your thongs and head straight up to the pool deck. You'll find it on the second floor garden terrace, a world away from the bustle. For arvo fun you can go past borrowing one of the hotel's complimentary Priority x LINE bikes and heading out to explore the neighbourhood on two wheels. Later, why not dine among the greenery at Openaire, a glass-encased restaurant helmed by Michelin-starred chef Josiah Citrin. Yum.

It’s been many places to many people: a private beach club, a Navy housing base, a drug rehab centre and a wellness centre for Pritikin enthusiasts. Now it exists as the Casa del Mar—a bougie hotel showcasing Italian Renaissance Revival-style in full flight.

While premium, the rooms have a pleasantly lived-in, residential feel; heavily decorated and stocked with amenities like Nespresso machines, whirlpool bathtubs and stellar book collections. It’s the internal courtyard however—with a pool, hot tub ​and sun lounges that faces out onto the Pacific Ocean below—that steals the show.

Bringing all the cool and artistic vibes, this Downtown LA location offers up a stylish urban retreat that’s located in the heart of Los Angeles. The comfortable and minimalist rooms are the perfect place to take a break, whilst the lively rooftop bar with its breathtaking skyline views is ideal for people-watching.

Your location is uber handy—you're a mere toddle from the Crypto.com Arena and Orpheum Theatre and within walking distance to bus stops and restaurants too.

Designed with the savvy traveller in mind, this 250-room hotel offers everything one could want in a city escape. While its adjacent airport location makes it a great choice for those either starting or ending their trip, once you step inside, you’ll immediately be transported elsewhere by the hotel's chic and relaxing atmosphere.

The rooms are cute and a little bit retro, with Fili D’oro luxury linens, Aesop bath stuff, walk-in showers, operable noise-canceling windows, and a dedicated seating area for taking load off. Although we reckon it's worth a wander to the Caravan Swim Club instead. It's the hotel's poolside and bar where you can munch on seafood and slurp on natural wines around a sunset fire pit. Lush.

One of the longest-standing hotels in Downtown Los Angeles, Hotel Figueroa exudes a warm and inviting atmosphere that will have you coming back for more. It's seriously dazzling, thanks to a two-year restoration inspired by its original 1926 Spanish Colonial splendor.

While the hotel's 268 rooms are beautifully appointed, it’s the shared spaces - in particular the pool area and multiple dining options that stand it apart from other Downtown offerings. We suggest heading up to the poolside Florence by the Water, and delving in to a Diavola pizza with your plus one.

Boutique in the best kind of way, Palihotel Culver City, is a charming hotel located in a neighbourhood that used to be home to old film studios. With this area recently seeing a revival, the hotel is the perfect place to rest your head and soak up some SoCal spirit.

With its retro-inspired design aesthetic and friendly feel, you’ll quickly be won over by this choice of accommodation. Plus, it's got a deliciously approachable indoor-outdoor restaurant, Simonette restaurant, where you can dine casually on French inspired comfort food.

Located in the historic theatre district of Los Angeles, The Hoxton Downtown brings the old-school glamour of the Broadway neighbourhood into the modern day. With all the arty stuff at its front door and endless shopping options, this hotel has a finger on the pulse of the local cultural scene.

This place offers something else that you can't get at home. Robot massages. Yep, you can book in a sesh with Aescape during your stay and avoid that awkward small-talk. Opt for a quick 15-minutes or pamper yourself with an hour and a half. Whatever you choose, it's fuss-free and available 24 hours a day.

If you’ve got the cash to splash, then there’s nowhere else quite the Chateau Marmont. Built in 1920 using blueprints drawn from a French castle in the Loire Valley, the building is like a movie set and we just wish the walls could talk.

Expect old Hollywood energy, with a leafy courtyard and pool area which allows you to escape the bustle of the city. The restaurant has been described as of the most mythologised places in Hollywood with a menu that changes seasonally based on what California's farmers are producing best.

The epitome of luxury and sophistication, The Beverly Wilshire has welcomed guests from the Royal family to Hollywood royalty. It's location is frankly prime—sitting at the intersection of Wilshire Boulevard and Rodeo Drive, so you've got designer shopping, fine dining and postcard-worthy views right there ready and waiting.

The rooms are light and bright with pastel touches, and those on the higher floors offer epic views of the city. After you've shook off that jetlag we reckon a feed at the Michelin-recommended CUT by Wolfgang Puck might be just the thing to do. It's a twist on the classic steakhouse where where premium meats are prepped in a lively, open kitchen.

Fancy an LA hotel where you can well and truly lean into wellness? Santa Monica Proper Hotel is your vibe. Here, your morning can start with a rooftop yoga class, a beachfront jog or a cardio sesh in the spacious fitness centre.

Lounge poolside for a bit before pampering yourself with a treatment at Surya Spa. Later, how about a trip to the on-site restaurant Calabra. It's high up on the rooftop overlooking the Pacific and serves up Mediterranean and California cuisine.