Élan Hotel

The Élan is truly a find: It's not only one of L.A.'s best boutique-style hotels, it's one of the city's best values as well. Rebuilt and freshly renovated from the bones of a 1969 retirement home, the modern structure blends elements from the original facade with a modern, sophisticated decor. Inside, a mod, loungey lobby leads to handsomely appointed guest rooms done in serene earth tones. The design merges form and function beautifully, resulting in amenity-laden and surprisingly luxurious accommodations, considering the price. The standard rooms aren't huge, but high ceilings and thoughtfully designed custom furnishings create the illusion of space, while plush, textured fabrics, beautifully made beds -- with cushioned headboards, goose-down comforters, and -high-quality cotton linens -- bathrooms with cotton robes, and plush towels elevate comforts well beyond the moderate price point. On the downside, there's no view, no pool, no fitness center (although you can purchase a $14 pass to the nearby health club), no restaurant, and this stretch of Beverly Boulevard isn't exactly the hippest strip in town. But double-pane glass ensures that even boulevard-facing rooms are quiet, and the location in central L.A. is ideal (shoppers will love the walking-distance proximity to the Beverly Center).

Facilities:
Access to nearby health club ($14)

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

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