If you are lucky enough to be travelling to Los Angeles this holiday season then you need to know what the top luxury hotels are in LA! Each hotel has a unique view and their locations make them accessible to some of the most exciting places Los Angeles has to offer.
1- Fairmont Miramar (Santa Monica)
First on our list is the Fairmont Miramar (Santa Monica). A former mansion owned by Senator John P. Jones, the founder of Santa Monica, is the epitome of Southern California style, grace, elegance and beach life.
Location is everything with the Fairmont Miramar. There are only one road and a short pathway that separates the hotel and the Pacific Ocean. You can’t beat that for beach proximity. Within walking distance is the Santa Monica Pier and downtown shopping.
Beautiful, decorative, wrought-iron gates with a driveway that leads up to the 300-room hotel are surrounded by a mix of palm trees, tropical flowers and koi ponds. The white Ocean Tower building is the most modern of the buildings with the Palisades building having a more original 1920s feel. The bungalows are out back behind the hotel nestled throughout the landscaped garden for the ultimate in privacy.
Inside you will find the top-level service you would expect in any luxury hotel. Every amenity you wish is available including a large, outdoor heated pool, a decadent spa, on-site jewellers, a barbershop and a blow-dry bar.
With all the privacy, comfort and luscious surroundings there isn’t a better place to spend time than at the Fairmont Miramar (Santa Monica).
2- Mondrian (West Hollywood)
Next on our list is the Mondrian (West Hollywood). With it’s Philippe Starck design the Mondrian’s lobby is a surreal and breathtaking view with translucent curtains, glass walls that glow and an incredible Indoor/Outdoor Lobby that magically transports the outside in.
Inside the hotel, you will find 30-foot high mahogany doors, 237 generous sized guestrooms that have fully equipped working kitchens, large desks stocked with office supplies, oversized bathrooms and enormous floor-to-ceiling windows with beautiful Los Angeles views.
It has amenities such as an outdoor pool, a fitness center and a spa you won’t need to look any further than where you are.
It’s famous Sunset Boulevard address is surrounded by things to do that you can’t get in any other city especially when the Comedy Store is across the street. The beach is only half an hour away and there is hiking in the nearby mountains.
The Mondrian captures the perfect California lifestyle with a love of nature, the outdoors and glamour.
3. Kimpton Everly (Hollywood)
The views from the Kimpton Everly are spectacular! If this is your first time to Hollywood you will want to stay in this hotel. With views of Hollywood to the south and an incredible view of Beachwood Canyon and the Hollywood Hills to the north, this hotel is the best there is.
There are 216 guest rooms, including 12 suites, filling 15 floors. Standard rooms are about 350 square feet of space whereas the suites are approximately 990 square feet. Lots of room to work, relax or just sit and stare at the beautiful view through the picture windows.
A wide assortment of amenities are available at the Kimpton Everly some of them include: The Skyline pool with cabanas and poolside service, fresh food served all day at the street-level cafe Jane Q, the happening Ever Bar that features live music from Thursday to Saturday, a fully-equipped 24-hour fitness center, yoga mats come standard in every room, custom-designed Kimpton PUBLIC bikes in case you want to ride around town, and so much more!
If you’re looking for things to do around Los Angeles during your stay, the Kimpton Everly has some of the greatest attractions within a short walk or ride. Nearby are the Hollywood Bowl, Universal Studios, Runyon Canyon, Griffith Park, the Dolby Theatre (Oscars anyone?), TCL Chinese Theatre, ArcLight Hollywood Theatre, the Hollywood Sign and the Hollywood Walk of Fame – which is only two blocks away.
With it’s featured bright, open common spaces and incredible views Kimpton Everly Hollywood is a definite must on any travellers plans.
When you are travelling this holiday season be sure to stop at any one of these fantastic hotels in Los Angeles for a glamorous stay.
