We’re California Dreaming of the Best Hotels in Los Angeles

Julie Vadnal
·2 min read
A pool with pink umbrellas and striped chaises and sticker that says "wish you were here"
A pool with pink umbrellas and striped chaises and sticker that says "wish you were here"

From dreamy decor to top-notch amenities, Domino’s Wish You Were Here series is your first-class ticket to the most design-driven getaways around the world. Whether you’re looking to steal away for a few days or just steal a few ideas for back home (we encourage both, for the record), check out where we’re checking in.

For all of its alluring imagery and glamour, Los Angeles can be a tricky place to navigate, especially when you’re a design-minded person looking for a chic spot to lay your head after a day at the beach or strolling LACMA. Thankfully, we spend a lot of time in the California city, so we’ve rounded up our favorite stays whenever we find ourselves in La-La Land. Here are the best hotels in town.

Palihotel Hollywood

Pool outside motel-looking green hotel with pink umbrellas
Courtesy of Palisociety

Why we love it: That pool.

Situated on Sunset Boulevard, the Palihotel is an emerald oasis away from Hollywood’s hustle. The lush courtyard’s checkerboard tile surrounds a heated pool, and in the rooms, fluted emerald headboards will lull you off to, well, la-la land. And for finicky sleepers, there are even extra-dark “Night Owl” rooms with just one window that faces the hallway.

The West Hollywood Edition

Courtesy of The West Hollywood Edition
Courtesy of The West Hollywood Edition

Why we love it: Spalike vibes (and Le Labo bath products).

Even a one-night stay at the West Hollywood Edition feels like a true break from reality. From the pale wood furniture to the faux fur throws atop each crisp white bed, the rooms evoke the kind of Goop-y sensibility that few of us can resist. Fluffy white towels and Le Labo products in the bathroom add the final luxurious touch.

Mondrian Los Angeles

Cream sitting area with red pillow
Courtesy of Mondrian Los Angeles

Why we love it: Fantastical style that’s tough to find anywhere else these days.

The Mondrian was originally designed by Philippe Starck (and touched up in 2009 by Benjamin Noriega-Ortiz), and walking into your room feels like stepping into a trippy time capsule where mid-century modern takes over. If you ever forget where you are, just peer out the windows overlooking the Hollywood Hills.

The Proper Downtown L.A.

Hotel lobby with desert-colored mural
Photography by The Ingalls

Why we love it: It makes a bold first impression.

The minute you walk into the lobby of the Kelly Wearstler–designed Proper, you’re surrounded by a desert-toned Abel Macias mural. Step into the restaurant, and cacti of all kind greet you as well. There’s no other way to say it: This place is a true oasis in downtown L.A.

The Georgian Hotel

Bedroom with scalloped headboard and light blue walls
Photography by Douglas Friedman

Why we love it: The history, dahling!

Originally opened in 1933, the famed First Lady of Santa Monica got a serious update. From the outside, the freestanding turquoise tower looks Accidentally Wes Anderson, but inside, design firm Fettle let the Art Deco details take over as it lovingly restored the 84 rooms into a jewel-colored paradise just steps from the ocean.