If you're a first time visitor to Los Angeles, you might prefer a more touristy area, but if you're a solo traveler, a smaller hotel could be more interesting. Some areas have lots of things to do within walking distance, but the hotels may be more expensive. To give you a starting point for your trip research, we looked at what people say about hotels in Los Angeles.
Here are some of the most recommended hotels in Los Angeles.
Here's what Trippy members had to say about hotels:
"I don't know what your budget is, but one of my all-time most favorite hotels in the world is Shutters On the Beach in Santa Monica." See More
"Hotel Erwin should be under $175 a night" See More
"Ace Hotel Los Angeles, The Standard Downtown LA and the Millennium Biltmore Hotel are my favorite DTLA hotels." See More
"In addition to the places listed, you may want to check out the Catalina Bar and Grill , the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel , Largo at the Coronet and Grand Star Jazz Club for Jazz type fare." See More
"W Hotel Hollywood- Again, right down the street from Hollywood Boulevard." See More
"There are probably more glamorous places to stay but I would look into the Beverly Laurel Motor Hotel." See More
"The The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites is a hotel many movies have had scenes in and it has a great "rotating" bar at the top where you can enjoy great views and some appetizers if you so desire (you can get valet parking for $7 for 3 hours if you validate)." See More
"I'll second what another person wrote which is if you are just looking to relax by a body of water staying at a nice Hollywood hotel (W Hotel Hollywood, Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, London West Hollywood Hotel, etc." See More
"Hotel Bel-Air Los Angeles; drink at the Library Bar" See More
"The Palihotel Melrose and Farmers Daughter Hotel are two boutique hotels you could look into." See More
"For a closer to Venice stay, the JW Marriott Los Angeles LA LIVE is quiet a scene that you shouldn't miss." See More
"The W Hotel Los Angeles - Westwood is right by UCLA and there are some cheap eats/shopping as well as higher end restaurants" See More
"While I'm on a pool kick, you might want to also look into the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza." See More
"Hi Frances - Last year we stayed at the The Hotel Wilshire and really enjoyed it!" See More
This page is just a starting point, to really get personalized advice from Los Angeles locals and experienced travelers, post a question on Trippy! You can start by browsing the questions other people have asked about Los Angeles.
If you've changed your mind and decided to go somewhere else, go to the main page and explore where to stay in any city.
Don't forget to check what most people recommend is the ideal length of time to visit. Read more about how many days in Los Angeles to stay.