The Best Hotels With a View to Book in Los Angeles, California
Wake up to views of palm tree-lined streets or watch the sunset over the Pacific at one of the best hotels in Los Angeles. Whether you prefer a Sunset Boulevard high-rise or a salt-washed beachfront bolthole, these are the best hotels in LA with a view.
Mama Los Angeles, for views of Hollywood
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Four Seasons Los Angeles at Beverly Hills, for holistic wellness suites
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This hotel offers guests a harmonious retreat in star-studded Beverly Hills. With a focus on wellness and relaxation, the Four Seasons offers carefully designed wellness suites for a holistic experience. The views from your private balcony of the Beverly Hills skyline or the hotel’s palm-fringed pool and citrus tree garden will definitely contribute to your sense of Zen. If you’re not out shopping on Rodeo Drive or exploring the city’s most notable attractions, take some time to unwind at the on-site luxury spa – we can bet you’ve never felt this relaxed.
Mr. C Beverly Hills, for Italianate glamor
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Andaz West Hollywood, for soaring views
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Mondrian Los Angeles, for drinks at the Skybar
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Located in West Hollywood, perched on the neon-lined Sunset Boulevard, the Mondrian is right in the heart of Tinseltown. The location not only means that many of the area’s best sights, restaurants, and shops are on your doorstep but being at the foot of the Hollywood Hills also means unparalleled views. Drink it all in, cocktail in hand, at the uber-cool Skybar, which is one of the best spots in town. Its pool is perfect for cooling off from the LA heat, and the picture frame-style windows capture the twinkling lights of the city beyond.
Sunset Tower Hotel, for movie-set magic
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An otherworldly structure inside and out, Sunset Tower wouldn’t look out of place in a Wes Anderson movie. The best place to bask in the ethereal atmosphere is up on the rooftop, where candy-striped chaise lounges line a deep-turquoise pool with clam-like umbrellas floating above. From here, far-reaching views of the city unfold and you can marvel at the beauty of Hollywood over a sunset drink, though the Tower Bar and a select few rooms have equally captivating views.
1 Hotel West Hollywood, for a sustainable stay
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With sustainability at its core, 1 Hotel West Hollywood, is soothing and nature-inspired. Complimentary electric cars are on hand to zip you around the city, much of the hotel was built using recycled materials, and there’s a focus on farm-to-table food at all the eateries, making this one of the city’s most ecofriendly stays. The sustainable sensibilities are reflected in the earthen-toned rooms, which have floor-to-ceiling windows offering unobstructed views of the city – book a Skyline King to get to the best of them.
Ace Hotel Downtown Los Angeles, for epic parties
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Set in the 1920s United Artists Theatre, the Spanish-gothic details of the Ace Hotel facade have been fully refurbished, while an artfully eclectic interior blends industrial elements with chic furniture. But the best bit is arguably the pool area and Upstairs Bar, a spot that’s often buzzing with locals who flock to its patio for day parties with DJs and night-time cocktail hours against a backdrop of sparkling DTLA views.
InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown, for drinks on high
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With stylish and high-end design, the InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown offers an elevated experience for travelers. Head straight for the 70th-floor lobby, where you’ll get your first taste of the hotel’s phenomenal views. Depending on when you arrive, your second port of call should be the 73rd floor, which is home to the tallest bar in the Western Hemisphere, or one of the cabanas up on the open-air pool deck – both of which offer equally impressive panoramas.
Shutters on the Beach, for a waterfront location
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Hotel Casa Del Mar, for sun and sand
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Mara Curechian and Cassam Looch contributed additional reporting to this article.
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