suites add dining rooms and/or living areas with pull-out sofas. set on the miracle mile, this sophisticated glass-and-steel hotel is 0. 6 miles from the los angeles county museum of art and a mile from the grove shopping mall. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. there's also a buzzy new american eatery/bar next to the heated rooftop pool. in-room dining and spa services (fee) are available. sleek, modern rooms feature wi-fi (fee) and flat-screen tvs, plus goose-down duvets and pillows, animal-print robes, and rainfall showerheads; some have city views. free perks include morning coffee and tea, nightly wine socials, loaner bikes and access to a nearby gym Los Angeles International Airport 25 min
Hollywood Bowl (20 min) Concertgoers bring a picnic & wine to watch shows of every genre at this historic amphitheater. The Getty (19 min) Famous, sizable free museum highlighting American & European art, architecture & manicured gardens. TCL Chinese Theatre (15 min) This iconic, opulent theater hosts movie premieres & immortalizes hand- & footprints of the stars. The La Brea Tar Pits and Museum (4 min) Ice Age–fossil excavation site with an adjacent museum, plus a re-created prehistoric garden. Hollywood Sign (31 min) Erected in 1923, this symbolic landmark on Mount Lee is often viewed from Griffith Park Observatory. Dolby Theatre (15 min) Besides the Oscars, this chic, state-of-the-art theater hosts film premieres, shows & public tours. Universal Studios Hollywood (21 min) Sprawling amusement park with a cinema theme, featuring rides, restaurants, shops & shows. Universal CityWalk Hollywood (24 min) High-energy hub of shops, eateries & nightclubs plus entertainment such as a cinema & bowling alley. Hollywood & Highland (14 min) Landmark district boasts The Chinese Theatre, Walk of Fame, designer shops, nightlife & restaurants. Santa Monica Pier (20 min) Storied seaside destination boasting a range of shops & cafes, plus an amusement park & aquarium. Petersen Automotive Museum (7 min) A vast collection of autos including restored antiques, race cars & vehicles from famous movies. Griffith Observatory (32 min) This art deco landmark from 1935 features a high-tech planetarium, public telescopes & city views. Los Angeles County Museum of Art (10 min) This 20-acre campus with diverse collections spanning art history also offers screenings & concerts. Griffith Park (22 min) Urban oasis featuring hiking & equestrian trails, plus city views, the Greek Theatre & L.A. Zoo. The Original Farmers Market (12 min) Sprawling historic market features a range of trendy shops, restaurants & gourmet grocery purveyors. |