The Best Mid-Range Hotels in Los Angeles
- Carlyle Inn (West Los Angeles): This hidden gem, cleverly tucked away in the heart of West L.A., offers a pleasing courtyard setting, a dash of Deco-inspired style, and a complimentary, generous breakfast spread. It's a real find for those in search of value-priced comforts.
- Élan Hotel (Los Angeles): This former retirement home has been transformed into one of L.A.'s best boutique-style hotels (and one of the city's best values). Its Beverly Boulevard location isn't pretty, but it's within walking distance of dozens of restaurants and Hollywood attractions.
- Figueroa Hotel (Los Angeles): My favorite Downtown lodging is this venerable 1926 building re-created as a Spanish Colonial-Gothic palace. Fun and funky, the pleasingly decorated guest rooms have far more style than your average hotel; what's more, this gentrified corner of Downtown offers easy, car-free Metro Line access to Hollywood and Universal Studios.
- The Hotel California (Santa Monica): You'll like livin' it up at this hacienda-style beachfront motel that charges less than half the price of its fancy-pants neighbors. You'll dig the hotel's surfer/sun-worshiper ambience, cheery rooms with California-themed decor, and direct access to the sand via a private path.
- Inn at Playa del Rey (Playa del Rey): If you crave the slower pace and personal attention that only a bed-and-breakfast can offer, book a room at this inn, which merges easy airport access with a one-of-a-kind natural setting, thoughtful service, and luxury comforts. The spacious View Suites—complete with a two-sided fireplace that casts a romantic glow on the king-size bed and the Jacuzzi for two—are the ideal choice for celebrating couples.