Small & Intimate boutique hotels in Los Angeles (CA)

Best Small Boutique Hotels in Los Angeles (CA)

Looking for an intimate stay? Discover the best small boutique hotels in Los Angeles (CA), picked for their unique charm and highly-rated service.

Looking for an intimate stay? Discover the best small boutique hotels in Los Angeles (CA), picked for their unique charm and highly-rated service.

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Hollywood Hills Hotel

Hollywood Hills Hotel

3 Star Hotel
Los Angeles (CA)
Small Boutique · 1 rooms

Tucked away in the iconic Hollywood Hills, The Hollywood Hills Hotel offers a boutique experience of luxury and privacy. Its stylish rooms and...

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More highly-rated boutique hotels in Los Angeles (CA)

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Casa Del Mar

Casa Del Mar

5 Star Hotel
Los Angeles (CA)

Overlooking Santa Monica Beach, Casa Del Mar offers a boutique experience where classic luxury meets coastal sophistication. Its opulent interiors and...

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Hotel Bel-Air - Dorchester Collection

Hotel Bel-Air - Dorchester Collection

5 Star Hotel
Los Angeles (CA)

Nestled in the hills of Bel-Air, Hotel Bel-Air offers a boutique experience of understated elegance and serene beauty. Its lush gardens and luxurious...

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Silver Lake Pool & Inn
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Silver Lake Pool & Inn

4 Star Hotel
Los Angeles (CA)

In the hip Silver Lake neighborhood, Silver Lake Pool & Inn offers a boutique experience where modern design meets retro flair. Its stylish rooms and...

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Venice Beach House

Venice Beach House

3 Star Hotel
Los Angeles (CA)

Set in a historic beach house, The Venice Beach House offers a boutique experience of vintage charm and coastal comfort. Its cozy interiors and...

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Palihotel Melrose

Palihotel Melrose

3 Star Hotel
Los Angeles (CA)

Nestled on the vibrant Melrose Avenue, Palihotel Melrose offers a boutique experience that blends eclectic design with relaxed comfort. Its inviting...

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Kimpton Hotel Wilshire

Kimpton Hotel Wilshire

4 Star Hotel
Los Angeles (CA)
Boutique · 74 rooms
Opened in 2011

Perched atop the trendy Wilshire Boulevard, Hotel Wilshire offers a boutique experience where retro glamour meets contemporary style. Its rooftop pool...

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City Overview

Los Angeles is a city in California, United States, known for its entertainment industry, beaches, and landmarks such as Hollywood and Griffith Observatory. The city is spread out with freeways, buses, metro lines, and airports providing transport.

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Where to Stay in Los Angeles (CA)

Santa Monica & Venice (The Beach)

For many, this is the quintessential LA experience. Santa Monica offers a polished, family-friendly coastal vibe with high-end shopping and a historic pier, while Venice is its bohemian, edgy neighbor known for its artistic boardwalk and trendy Abbot Kinney Boulevard. Boutique hotels here range from stylish beachfront iconic properties to hidden, minimalist gems. It’s the best choice for travelers wanting ocean breezes, outdoor exercise, and a vacation feel, though it is a significant commute to the city's inland cultural attractions.

West Hollywood (WeHo)

West Hollywood is the vibrant, stylish, and high-energy center of LA's design and nightlife scenes. Home to the legendary Sunset Strip and the trendy shops of Melrose Avenue, it’s a district that never seems to sleep. The boutique hotels here are destinations in their own right, featuring famous rooftop pools and celebrity-frequented bars. It is the best choice for travelers who want to be at the heart of the city's social scene, with the best access to high-end dining, legendary music venues, and the city’s primary LGBTQ+ hub.

Beverly Hills

Beverly Hills is synonymous with global luxury, high-fashion, and manicured perfection. It is an enclave of wide, palm-lined streets, grand estates, and the world-famous Rodeo Drive. Boutique hotels here lean towards ultimate discretion, traditional luxury, and impeccable service. It’s the perfect choice for travelers seeking a polished, very safe, and prestigious home base that offers the highest concentration of five-star dining and couture shopping in the city, even if it lacks the 'gritty' creative energy of other neighborhoods.

Downtown LA (DTLA)

Once a strictly corporate district, Downtown LA has undergone a massive cultural renaissance. It is now home to the city’s most important contemporary art museums, a World-class symphony hall, and an incredibly diverse culinary scene. The architecture is a mix of grand historic theaters and sleek industrial skyscrapers. Boutique hotels here are often large-scale industrial conversions with a gritty, urban-chic aesthetic. It is ideal for art lovers and urbanites who want to be at the center of the city’s newest culinary and cultural developments.