18358 West Sunset Blvd. West Hollywood 323.654.7100. Formerly the Sunset Tower, this Art Deco jewel designed in 1929, played host to countless legendary figures including Jean Harlow and Bugsy Siegel. Centrally located on the famous Sunset Strip and standing fifteen stories high, the beautifully distinct structure offers incredible views of Los Angeles.

Avalon Hotel

9400 W. Olympic Blvd. Beverly Hills. 310.277.5221. Low key and swanky, the Avalon Hotel’s chic 1950’s retro design takes you back to the heyday of Eames and the Rat Pack. The impeccably designed spaces and relaxed loungey vibe are a draw to entertainment industry types and young, hip professionals.

5701 Stone Canyon Road Los Angeles. 310.472.1211. A favorite hideaway for legendary celebrities like Marilyn Monroe and Elizabeth Taylor, the Hotel Bel Air is a serene sanctuary with fairytale gardens and relaxing courtyards. This quaint hotel is located on 12 acres of beautiful landscaping and boasts unrivaled service and elegance.

Beverly Hills Hotel

9641 Sunset Blvd. Beverly Hills. 310.276.2251. Built in 1912, this “Pink Palace” has been the playground for such legends as Charlie Chaplin, JFK and Frank Sinatra. The Beverly Hills Hotel offers unparalleled excellence in service. The hotel’s Polo Lounge and Polo Grill have been serving generations of Hollywood movers and shakers.

9876 Wilshire Blvd Beverly Hills 310.274.7777. Merv Griffin’s expansive Beverly Hilton is the place where Hollywood likes to celebrate itself The Golden Globe Awards, the Oscar Nominee Luncheon and the American Film Institute Dinner have all taken place in the hotel’s international ballroom.

Beverly Wilshire

9500 Wilshire Blvd. Beverly Hills 310.275.5200. Originally built in 1928 and located on the south end of posh Rodeo Drive, this regal hotel presides over the heart of glitzy Beverly Hills. Guests of this beautifully ornate hotel have included everyone from Elvis Presley to the Dalai Lama. With a recent $35 million enhancement, the Hotel has soared to new levels.

1910 Ocean Front Walk, Santa Monica. 310.581.5533. Once nicknamed the “Grand Dame of Santa Monica”, the Casa Del Mar is an opulent beachfront getaway with the grandeur of the Roaring Twenties complete with modern luxuries and amenities. The historic building was fully restored and reopened in 1999.

Chamberlain Hotel

1000 Westmount Drive, West Hollywood. 310. 657.7400. The latest addition to the Kor Hotel Group's boutique brand, Chamberlain is custom-tailored for guests seeking privacy, and thus draws high-profile names from the fashion, entertainment and recording industries. www.chamberlainwesthollywood.com

Chateau Marmont Hotel

8221 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood. 323.656.1010. This legendary castle hideaway has witnessed some of Hollywood royalty’s most notorious scandals and torrid love affairs. Located on Sunset Blvd a breath away from the hub of LA nightlife, the glamorous Chateau Marmont is one of the Hollywood’s oldest haunts. The hotel offers guestrooms as well as several Spanish style cottages and two modernist bungalows.

115 S. Fairfax Ave. Los Angeles. 323-937-5150. An urban oasis brimming with country charm. Sophisticated and laid-back... "A nesting zone". Info

Four Seasons Hotel at Beverly Hills

300 South Doheny Drive, Los Angeles. 310.273.2222. Situated on a picturesque, palm tree lined street in Beverly Hills, the Four Seasons lives up to its reputation of pampered luxury and indulgence. With its sumptuous spa, terrace pool and lush gardens it is consistently among the best rated hotels in the world.

140 South Lasky Dr. Beverly Hills 310.271.2145. The ultra-cool Maison 140 reinvents 1920’s Parisian Chinoiserie in a vibrant explosion of red. This gem of a hotel attracts international industry tastemakers. Like its sister hotel, the Avalon, the Maison 140 is nestled in a prestigious Beverly Hills residential neighborhood, just a short walk from Rodeo Drive.

Mondrian Hotel

8440 Sunset Blvd. West Hollywood. 323.650.8999. Perched on bustling Sunset Blvd overlooking West Hollywood, this Ian Schrager hotel is the epicenter of Hollywood chic. The Mondrian, designed according to the streamlined sophistication and postmodernist glamour of Philippe Starck, exemplifies California luxury. It is also the home of Rande Gerber’s world renowned Sky Bar.

Millennium Biltmore Hotel

506 S. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles. 213.624.1011. This 683-room landmark is the granddaddy of all Los Angeles hotels. First opened in 1923 and located downtown in the heart of LA’s financial and cultural district, the Biltmore catered to the stars during Hollywood’s infancy and today still epitomizes old Hollywood elegance and glamour.

9822 Little Santa Monica Blvd. 310.551. 2888. Undisputedly one of the highest ranked luxury hotels in the world, the Peninsula Beverly Hills has consistently received top industry ratings. With its marble floors and French antiques, this palatial hotel attracts world leaders and entertainment figures alike.

19291 Burton Way, Beverly Hills 310.278.3344. The unassuming façade of this Beverly Hills hotel reflects the subtle elegance and the tranquil zen quality that you will find inside. The Asian ambiance carries over into the hotel’s highly regarded restaurant, Jaan. L’Ermitage consistently ranks among the best hotels in the world.

Roosevelt Hotel

7000 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood 323.466.7000. The landmark Roosevelt Hotel celebrates its 75th anniversary this year with a multi-million dollar renovation that promises to restore its reign on Hollywood Blvd. by modernizing and refurbishing its historic elements. Once known as the “Home of the Stars”, the hotel hosted the first Academy Awards Ceremony in 1929 and houses the legendary Cinegrill.

18300 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood 323.650.9090. The self-defined “cheap-chic” budget hotel is anything but standard. The quirky hotel is whimsically designed with Astroturf, inflatable sofas, Warhol drapes and shag carpeting. The Standard is complete with tattoo parlor, barber shop and 24-hour diner.

The Standard Downtown

550 South Flower St. Los Angeles. 213.892.8080. Reminiscent of the swinging sixties, the Barbarella-inspired Standard Downtown is the cosmopolitan cousin of the Standard on Sunset. It is a bit more sophisticated but retains the edgy designs and fun-loving surrealism of the original. The colorful rooftop pool is an oasis amidst the towering financial skyscrapers of downtown LA and puts this hotel in a class all its own.

1200 North Alta Loma Road, West Hollywood 310.657.1333. Undeniably the most rockin’ hotel in Los Angeles, the guest roster for the Sunset Marquis reads like the roll call for the Grammy Awards. Since 1963 the Sunset Marquis has been a home-away-from-home for the entertainment industry elite. Complete with a state of the art recording studio, a gym designed by Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones and the ultra-exclusive Whiskey Bar, this low key sanctuary delivers royal treatment rock-n-roll style.

1819 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica 310.451.8711. Brand new and raring to go, the Viceroy, located just steps from the beaches of Santa Monica, promises to deliver the same sexy sophistication as its sister hotels the Avalon and Maison 140. Minty fresh and bold, the decor is impeccable and original. With its ultra cool lobby bar and restaurant, this urban retreat on the shore is the hippest hotel on Ocean Avenue.

930 Hilgard Ave. Westwood 310.443.8295. The cascading water beneath the frosted glass steps of the entrance is an alluring invitation into seductive sophistication, the signature style of the W. Nestled between Westwood Village and Beverly Hills, the W offers intimate surroundings to its guests, complete with two-acres of lush gardens. The nightlife at the hotel’s renowned restaurant, Mojo, and Rande Gerber’s Whiskey Sky attracts the hip, young and upwardly-mobile.

1020 N. San Vicente Blvd. West Hollywood 310.854.1111. Located on the hillsides of West Hollywood and just steps away from the sights and sounds of Sunset Blvd, the Wyndham Bel Age offers a serenity that is rare to this prime locale. The hotel, a favorite destination for travelers with more refined tastes, boasts a world class art collection and sculpture garden in addition to a rooftop pool with incredible views.