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900 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles 90015
213-743-8800

Ritz-Carlton Los Angeles

L.A. is known for its epic views, but the towering Downtown Ritz-Carlton has that going on in spades. It's in the South Park neighborhood, where it dominates the vista. Look across to the ocean or ... read more

6250 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles 90028
323-798-1300

W Hollywood

Hollywood has so much to offer the discerning visitor: history, exciting restaurants, world-class nightlife. There are also hookers and hooker clothes stores and hooker prop stores. And don't forge... read more

1301 Ocean Ave., Los Angeles 90401
310-394-2791

Shangri-La Hotel

A classic hotel on the beach. Santa Monica's full of 'em, and this one shines for its art deco vibe, inside and out. Though, of course, the rooms are elegantly updated and luxuriously appointed. Da... read more

225 N. Canon Dr., Los Angeles 90210
310-860-7800

Montage Beverly Hills

The luxury war is a cold one, but no mistake: it's on. Montage tries to reinvent the game. Hoping the three restaurants won't just be tourist fodder. Hoping the beautiful people will come (and the ... read more

465 S. La Cienega Blvd., Los Angeles 90048
310-247-0400

SLS Hotel at Beverly Hills

This Starck-designed, Nazarian-produced hotel promises to be the first of a series of posh hotels by the duo. Look for straight-up luxury in the form of pools, fitness suites, all-access concierge,... read more

1401 S. Oak Knoll Ave., Los Angeles 91106
626-568-3900

The Langham

This enormous hotel (almost 400 rooms, suites and cottages on 23 acres) has never not been expensive and exclusive. They've got a TV chef now (Michael Voltaggio); the one nod to populism? The groun... read more

125 S. Spalding Dr., Los Angeles
310-278-0303

Mosaic

Adorable, yellow four-story brings European style—not quite as deadly as tiger claw style, but infinitely more comfortable—to B. Hills. CD players, flat screens, tea lights on mosaics, live lobby j... read more

1819 Ocean Ave., Los Angeles
310-260-7500

Viceroy

Monica's cool magnet for sharp-dressed ragers kicking it off in handsome lobby bar. Rooms are similar style, small but fresh, with beach view balconies in many cases. White vinyl loungers to snooze... read more

550 S. Flower St., Los Angeles
213-892-8080

Downtown Standard

Former oil company HQ. Current Jetsons-style room renters have long hogged center-stage in L.A.'s skyscraper/crack jungle. Rooms come in 10 sizes with hot stereos, giant TVs and some with transpare... read more

930 Hilgard Ave., Los Angeles
310-208-8765

W Hotel Westwood

A hip slice of the Strip away from the swarm of annoying weekend carpetbaggers and passé lame-o's. This is for the chic, but practical, well-to-do guest who doesn't smoke and actually gets to bed b... read more

1910 Ocean Way, Los Angeles
310-581-5533

Casa del Mar

Chill out, Riviera style, in a chaise lounge, pretending it's all really quite a strain on your busy life. Paparazzi queue up, determined not to give Tyler Durden any breaks. One-hundred and twenty... read more

1 Pico Blvd., Los Angeles
310-458-0030

Shutters on the Beach

Lesser-frilled sister of Casa del Mar. Raised the bar high for Santa Monica hotels. Plush pied-a-terre and oversized hot tubs for moneyed beach lovers. High-end cottage suites offer feast of Pacifi... read more

849 Ocean Ave., Los Angeles
310-393-0486

Oceana

Full-on luxury resort with intimate touches and details, tucked away amidst a Santa Monica residential area. Just steps from the beach and the 3rd Street Promenade. All suites—and really very sweet... read more

8440 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles
323-650-8999

Mondrian

You might not care for the namesake's work or for Starck and Schrager, but we think this masterpiece just might blow you away. Streamlined and modern, with clean colorful lines. Duh! Here's your ch... read more

9882 S. Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles
310-551-2888

The Peninsula

Lobby bathed in gold light. Are we in heaven now, Mommy? Ornate suites upstairs and all the scene of the hopping Belvedere down below. Currently stocking the highest concentration of high-class hoo... read more

300 S. Doheny Dr., Los Angeles
310-273-2222

Four Seasons

The ultimate in upscale. If you can afford it, do it! Palmed the F out Bev Hills street makes way to beyond-perfect hotel chain. Get a suite with French doors and cast ashore anytime of year for de... read more

101 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles
310-576-7777

Fairmont Miramar

History runs through it. It's had over 100 years of delivering the goods from Santa Monica's founder. We mean the white guy who came after the displacement of the Chumash. Pool, spa and glorious se... read more

1020 N. San Vicente Blvd., Los Angeles 90069
866-282-4560‎

The London West Hollywood

Welcome to the good life. Sunset Strip stunner, the London of West Hollywood leaves tongues wagging and eyes squinting from its serious bling. High above the Hollywood Hills sits a utopia fit for r... read more

1224 S. Beverwil Dr., Los Angeles 90035

Mr. C

In preview. Opening in Spring 2011, Mr. C brings the Cirpriani brand -- perhaps best known for its legendary NYC restaurants -- to the heart of Beverly Hills. Why they haven't renamed it Celebrity ... read more

1111 2nd St., Los Angeles
310-394-5454

Huntley Hotel

Ocean chic is what it's all about at this it hotel on the shores of tawny Santa Monica. Clichés like oasis and seaside retreat come to mind. All true, but the Huntley's a little too-cool-for-school... read more