The Best Hotels in Silver Lake for Every Traveler

Found in central Silver Lake, this is one of the best-placed hotels for exploring the vibrant neighborhood. Each of the 54 guest rooms comes bathed in natural light and features creature comforts such as complimentary wifi, a walk-in rain shower, and a gourmet snack-filled minibar. Although the hotel has plenty of fantastic eateries nearby, their in-house offering, Marco Polo, offers guests a delicious Italian menu made entirely with Californian ingredients.

Opened around 100 years ago, the Millennium Biltmore has welcomed celebrities, presidents and even a king or two during its lengthy tenure. Located in the heart of LA, Silver Lake is just an eight-minute car ride away. Each room and suite is lavishly furnished and the hotel features a fitness center, spa and indoor heated swimming pool. Added to this is a rich Hollywood heritage – having been the venue of Oscars ceremonies – so it’s easy to see how it earned the nickname “the host on the coast.”

Among the secluded Bel-Air residences, the Luxe Sunset Boulevard gives guests an upmarket, boutique option just 20-minute car ride from Silver Lake. The hotel has several facilities for a relaxing stay, including 24-hour concierge service, outdoor cabana-fringed pool and a tennis court on which you can perfect your backhand. The rooms offer a refined, luxurious experience and the suites are perfect for those looking for an extended stay.

Found on Bunker Hill in downtown LA and overlooking the vibrant California Plaza, the Omni is a contemporary hotel filled with classic touches. When you’re not in Silver Lake, which is less than 10 minutes by car, indulge yourself at the two in-house restaurants, in the spa which offers a range of treatments, or in the private club floor and lounge. If you’re looking for a romantic night in, check out the Noé restaurant, which features a French-inspired menu based around seasonal ingredients. Ramp up the romance by dining on the outdoor patio where you’ll enjoy downtown views and flickering fire pits with your meal.

Established in 1960, the Loews Hollywood Hotel offers guests the same glitz and glamor that made the city famous. Found between Hollywood and Highland Ave, it’s in the perfect spot for exploring Silver Lake (just 10 minutes by car) plus other LA attractions such as Universal Studios and the Hollywood sign. If you’re heading into Silver Lake, look your best using the traditional shoe-shining service at the hotel or get the inside track from the expert concierge.

Slightly removed from downtown LA, Hotel Angeleno is one of the top independent hotels in the city. The slightly longer trip to Silver Lake (20 minutes by car) is compensated for by hi-tech hotel room gadgets including a Bluetooth-connected media hub, in-built mood lighting and an Uber service with trips charged straight to your room. A pool and fitness center, top-floor restaurant and bar, and daily wine hour should also make that journey easier to handle.

One of the most storied hotels in LA, the Hollywood Roosevelt has welcomed the best of Tinseltown, including Marilyn Monroe and Charlie Chaplin. Ten minutes from Silver Lake by limousine, it makes a classically stylish base for your hipsterish escape. When you’re not out exploring, spend your days by the David Hockney pool, which features a mural by the British artist on the pool floor. In the evening, take drinks in The Spare Room, a Prohibition-inspired speakeasy with a vintage two-lane bowling alley and wooden board games.