In all of the years living in Los Angeles, we have been able to check out many of the latest and greatest hotels around the South Bay Area, including Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, and Manhattan Beach. Besides beach communities, we have also done our homework in Hollywood, Venice Beach, Los Angeles and Santa Monica.

Although it depends on the purpose of your trip, we always find Santa Monica a good starting point for exploring Los Angeles. Here you will find lodging in all price ranges and Santa Monica is a friendly neighborhood with easy access to LA's main freeways and service roads. Besides, Santa Monica has its famous Santa Monica Pier, where the historical route 66 from Chicago ends, 3rd Street Promenade for convenient shopping, and its close to Venice Beach. To give you more options to choose from make at least sure that your hotel, motel or hostel is located West of Highland Avenue and avoid areas such as Inglewood, Compton and South Central Los Angeles. Click here to look for hotels, prices, and availability.

LA2DAY'S Top Five Los Angeles Hotels:

1) The Four Seasons
300 South Doheny Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90048
310.273.2222
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2) The Beverly Hilton
9876 Wilshire Boulevard
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
310.274.7777
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3) Shutters
1 Pico Boulevard
Santa Monica, CA 90405
310.458.0030
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4) The Roosevelt
7000 Hollywood Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90028
323.466.7000
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5)The Sofitel
8555 Beverly Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90048
310.278.5444
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