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Top 11 Best Hotels in Los Angeles

By Betsy Malloy, About.com

Los Angeles has lots of great hotel locations, some of them rated among the best in the world. Sometimes the star ratings don't tell the whole story, though, so we've done the research to find the best Los Angeles hotels, not only known for their amenities but also for great luxury and customer service.

Rate key per night (before tax):
$ = less than $109
$$= $110 to $159
$$$= $160 to $209
$$$$= $210 and up

Beverly Hills Hotel

Surrounded by 12 acres of gardens and private walkways, the Beverly Hills Hotel has been a place to see and be seen since it opened in 1912.
  • Address: 9641 Sunset Boulevard - Beverly Hills
  • Telephone: 310-276-2251, 800-283-8885, 310-281-2905 fax
  • Rooms: 203 rooms
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Beverly Hilton - Beverly Hills

Owned by Merv Griffin, in the heart of Beverly Hills
  • Address: 9876 Wilshire Blvd - Beverly Hills
  • Telephone: 310-274-7777, 800-445-8667, 310-285-1313 fax
  • Rooms: 579 rooms
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Beverly Wilshire - Beverly Hills

At Wilshire and Rodeo Drive in the heart of Beverly Hills
  • Address: 9500 Wilshire Boulevard - Beverly Hills
  • Telephone: 310-275-5200, 310-274-2851 fax
  • Rooms: 147 rooms
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Elan Hotel Modern - West Hollywood

Stylish hotel on the edge of Beverly Hills and West Hollywood
  • Address: 8435 Beverly Blvd. - Los Angeles
  • Telephone: 323-658-6663 , 888-611-0398, 323-658-6640 fax
  • Rooms: 50 rooms
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Hotel Bel-Air - West Los Angeles

In Bel Air just off Sunset Boulevard, this property is a 12-acre oasis
  • Address: 701 Stone Canyon Boulevard - Los Angeles
  • Telephone: 310-472-1211, 800-648-4097, 310-476-5890 fax
  • Rooms: 92 rooms
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Magic Castle Hotel - Hollywood

The Magic Castle Hotel has lots of amenities and great service, but one of the best things about staying there is that you can visit the Magic Castle, a professional magician's club not open to the general public.
  • Address: 7025 Franklin Avenue - Hollywood
  • Telephone: 323-851-0800, 800-741-4915, 323-851-4926 fax
  • Rooms: 40 rooms, 30 are apartment-style suites
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Mosaic Beverly Hills

A boutique hotel with a nice garden courtyard.
  • Address: 125 Spalding Drive - Beverly Hills
  • Telephone: 310-278.0303, 800-463.4466, 310-278.1728 fax
  • Rooms: 47 rooms
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Oceana Santa Monica

One of the Conde Nast "Hot List" properties for 2008, the Oceana is a fine luxury hotel in a quiet neighborhood.
  • Address: 849 Ocean Avenue - Santa Monica
  • Telephone: 800-777-0758, 310-393-0486
  • Rooms: 170 rooms and suites
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Omni Los Angeles - Downtown

One of our favorite Los Angeles hotels, the Omni offers superb service and a convenient location, especially for theater-goers.
  • Address: 251 S. Olive St - Los Angeles
  • Telephone: 213-617-3300, 800- 843-6664, 213- 617-3399 fax
  • Rooms: 439 rooms
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Shade - Manhattan Beach

Located in downtown Manhattan Beach, Shade was on Conde Nast Traveler magazine's Hot List for 2007. It's within walking distance of the pier, beach, restaurants and shops.
  • Address: 1221 N Valley Drive - Manhattan Beach
  • Telephone: 310-546-4995, 866-742-3277, 310-546-4985 fax
  • Rooms: 38 rooms
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Villa Delle Stelle - Hollywood

You'll think you've borrowed a friend's chic Hollywood apartment when you stay at the Villa Delle Stelle, and it's an especially good bargain if you use both bedrooms instead of renting two hotel rooms.
  • Address: 6087 Harold Way - Hollywood
  • Telephone: 323-876-8100
  • Rooms: 3 suites and a bungalow
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