| wi-fi is available. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. a 7-minute walk from the hammer museum, this upscale, chic hotel is 4. contemporary suites add separate living rooms with panoramic la views. there's also a fitness center, loaner bikes, event space and a business center, plus evening wine receptions. 1 miles from santa monica state beach. the contemporary rooms feature hip, colorful decor and have flat-screen tvs and work desks, plus minibars and ipod docks. a vibrant restaurant offers a seasonal menu and cocktails, while an outdoor heated pool has a patio with a fireplace. in-room spa services are available (fee). 7 miles from the getty center and 7. pets are welcome
Los Angeles International Airport 19 min
Dolby Theatre (23 min)
Besides the Oscars, this chic, state-of-the-art theater hosts film premieres, shows & public tours. The Original Farmers Market (16 min)
Sprawling historic market features a range of trendy shops, restaurants & gourmet grocery purveyors. The La Brea Tar Pits and Museum (18 min)
Ice Age–fossil excavation site with an adjacent museum, plus a re-created prehistoric garden. Los Angeles County Museum of Art (17 min)
This 20-acre campus with diverse collections spanning art history also offers screenings & concerts. Hollywood Sign (33 min)
Erected in 1923, this symbolic landmark on Mount Lee is often viewed from Griffith Park Observatory. Downtown Santa Monica (13 min)
Posh shopping center offers a range of retailers, dining & entertainment amid a stylish promenade. TCL Chinese Theatre (23 min)
This iconic, opulent theater hosts movie premieres & immortalizes hand- & footprints of the stars. The Getty (8 min)
Famous, sizable free museum highlighting American & European art, architecture & manicured gardens. Santa Monica State Beach (11 min)
Maintained by the city, this beach is fringed by a range of businesses & offers many activities. Pacific Park (16 min)
Oceanfront park with coasters, eateries & games on the pier, including an iconic ferris wheel. Griffith Park (20 min)
Urban oasis featuring hiking & equestrian trails, plus city views, the Greek Theatre & L.A. Zoo. Universal CityWalk Hollywood (21 min)
High-energy hub of shops, eateries & nightclubs plus entertainment such as a cinema & bowling alley. Santa Monica Pier (14 min)
Storied seaside destination boasting a range of shops & cafes, plus an amusement park & aquarium. Griffith Observatory (34 min)
This art deco landmark from 1935 features a high-tech planetarium, public telescopes & city views. Universal Studios Hollywood (20 min)
Sprawling amusement park with a cinema theme, featuring rides, restaurants, shops & shows. | 
