| check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. free continental breakfast is served in the grand lobby, which turns into a piano bar each night. 5 miles from los angeles international airport and the quirky attractions at venice beach. upgraded rooms and suites add sitting areas, antique furnishings and city views. there's also a restaurant offering 3 meals plus afternoon tea in a chandelier-filled dining room or on the garden patio, and a whimsical speakeasy-style lounge. this 1920s flatiron building that housed some of the actors from 'the wizard of oz' is 5. plush rooms with padded headboards, velvet armchairs and period accents feature free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and minifridges
Los Angeles International Airport 19 min
TCL Chinese Theatre (26 min)
This iconic, opulent theater hosts movie premieres & immortalizes hand- & footprints of the stars. The Getty (12 min)
Famous, sizable free museum highlighting American & European art, architecture & manicured gardens. Hollywood Sign (31 min)
Erected in 1923, this symbolic landmark on Mount Lee is often viewed from Griffith Park Observatory. Los Angeles County Museum of Art (14 min)
This 20-acre campus with diverse collections spanning art history also offers screenings & concerts. Griffith Park (23 min)
Urban oasis featuring hiking & equestrian trails, plus city views, the Greek Theatre & L.A. Zoo. Santa Monica Pier (14 min)
Storied seaside destination boasting a range of shops & cafes, plus an amusement park & aquarium. Dolby Theatre (27 min)
Besides the Oscars, this chic, state-of-the-art theater hosts film premieres, shows & public tours. The La Brea Tar Pits and Museum (15 min)
Ice Age–fossil excavation site with an adjacent museum, plus a re-created prehistoric garden. Santa Monica State Beach (11 min)
Maintained by the city, this beach is fringed by a range of businesses & offers many activities. The Original Farmers Market (16 min)
Sprawling historic market features a range of trendy shops, restaurants & gourmet grocery purveyors. Universal Studios Hollywood (24 min)
Sprawling amusement park with a cinema theme, featuring rides, restaurants, shops & shows. Griffith Observatory (31 min)
This art deco landmark from 1935 features a high-tech planetarium, public telescopes & city views. Pacific Park (16 min)
Oceanfront park with coasters, eateries & games on the pier, including an iconic ferris wheel. Hollywood & Highland (25 min)
Landmark district boasts The Chinese Theatre, Walk of Fame, designer shops, nightlife & restaurants. Downtown Santa Monica (13 min)
Posh shopping center offers a range of retailers, dining & entertainment amid a stylish promenade. | 
