The Most Beautiful Hotels in L.A., According to Designers Who Know

By Nicole Kliest Published: Apr 16, 2025

Attempting to encapsulate the Los Angeles hotel scene into one singular design category is an impossible task. There are grand dames that date back to the Golden Age of Hollywood, boutique enclaves with contemporary interiors, and quintessential seaside properties that epitomize the relaxed nature of West Coast living.

It’s fair to say that there’s an L.A. hotel for every sort of traveler and every sort of design enthusiast, whether you feel most at home among midcentury modern interiors or want to travel back in time surrounded by authentic Art Deco finishes. The one consistent throughout? A strong point of view.

If you consider compelling design a prerequisite when selecting a home away from home, you’re going to want to breeze through our curated roundup of the best design-forward hotels in Los Angeles before booking your next stay. With pit stops in some of the city’s most iconic neighborhoods—including the infamous Sunset Strip and the laid-back beach towns of Malibu and Santa Monica—these 10 escapes make a strong case for an aesthetic getaway to always sunny (and always stylish) Los Angeles.

The Most Beautiful Hotels in L.A., According to Designers Who Know:

• Sunset Tower Hotel – 8358 W Sunset Blvd.
• The Chateau Marmont – 8221 W Sunset Blvd.
• The Georgian Hotel – 1415 Ocean Ave.
• Downtown L.A. Proper Hotel – 1100 S Broadway.
• The Beverly Hills Hotel – 9641 W Sunset Blvd.
• The Surfrider Hotel – 23033 Pacific Coast Hwy.
• The Charlie Hotel – 819 N Sweetzer Ave.
• Hotel 850 SVB – 850 N San Vicente Blvd.
• Santa Monica Proper Hotel – 700 Wilshire Blvd.
• Hotel Covell – 4626 Hollywood Blvd,.

For the full list of Key hotels, visit the HOUSEBEAUTIFUL Guide.