check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. in-room dining is available (limited). amenities include a gym and a vintage-chic, speakeasy-style cocktail bar. 6 miles from posh shops on rodeo drive. tucked away on a side street off busy santa monica boulevard, this 1930s-inspired boutique hotel with bright red doors was once the home of silent film stars dorothy and lillian gish, and is 0. paris-inspired, richly hued rooms offer free wifi and flat-screen tvs, plus minibars, gilded armchairs, and beds with oversized padded headboards and italian linens. guests also receive free pool privileges at a neighboring hotel, and discounted access to an off-site fitness center and spa Los Angeles International Airport 24 min
The Getty (13 min) Famous, sizable free museum highlighting American & European art, architecture & manicured gardens. Santa Monica State Beach (15 min) Maintained by the city, this beach is fringed by a range of businesses & offers many activities. Universal Studio Tour (29 min) Long-running tram tour at Universal Studios Hollywood exploring 4 acres of movie & TV-show backlots. Universal CityWalk Hollywood (26 min) High-energy hub of shops, eateries & nightclubs plus entertainment such as a cinema & bowling alley. Santa Monica Pier (19 min) Storied seaside destination boasting a range of shops & cafes, plus an amusement park & aquarium. Los Angeles County Museum of Art (13 min) This 20-acre campus with diverse collections spanning art history also offers screenings & concerts. Universal Studios Hollywood (25 min) Sprawling amusement park with a cinema theme, featuring rides, restaurants, shops & shows. The La Brea Tar Pits and Museum (14 min) Ice Age–fossil excavation site with an adjacent museum, plus a re-created prehistoric garden. Griffith Observatory (37 min) This art deco landmark from 1935 features a high-tech planetarium, public telescopes & city views. Griffith Park (25 min) Urban oasis featuring hiking & equestrian trails, plus city views, the Greek Theatre & L.A. Zoo. Hollywood & Highland (19 min) Landmark district boasts The Chinese Theatre, Walk of Fame, designer shops, nightlife & restaurants. TCL Chinese Theatre (19 min) This iconic, opulent theater hosts movie premieres & immortalizes hand- & footprints of the stars. Dolby Theatre (20 min) Besides the Oscars, this chic, state-of-the-art theater hosts film premieres, shows & public tours. Hollywood Sign (37 min) Erected in 1923, this symbolic landmark on Mount Lee is often viewed from Griffith Park Observatory. The Original Farmers Market (13 min) Sprawling historic market features a range of trendy shops, restaurants & gourmet grocery purveyors. |