LA HOTELS

The Standard, 550 South Flower at Sixth Street +1 213 892 8080; 8300 Sunset Boulevard, Hollywood +1 323 650 9090
Both of the Standard hotels, Hollywood and Downtown, tick all the boxes – location, pools, curated entertainment, knowledgeable staff and late night eating and drinking. Our first choice for cool and convenience. Don’t get a haircut from the barber though.

Chateau Marmont, 8221 Sunset Blvd, Hollywood +1 323 6561010
If walls could talk then the story that would come out of this icon would be an absolute smash. After all these years the whole hotel is still original, beautifully upkept and beautifully run down at the same time. The courtyard for brunch is ideal, the pool for privacy is superb, the bar for drinks is divine.

The Roosevelt, 7000 Hollywood Blvd +1 323 466 7000
The place to stay if you like to party. The bar downstairs, Teddys, is still the ‘place to be’ in LA. Summer parties by the pool are legendary - book yourself a bungalow and have your own party with the pool party! Good restaurant downstairs and In’N'Out only a block away.

The Beverly Hills Hotel, 9641 Sunset Boulevard, Beverly Hills +1 310 276 2251
Now this place is funny, in a good way. This is real Hollywood. A similar vibe to the Chateau Marmont in the way it has been beautifully preserved, it still carries all its Hollywood charm as it did when it opened 100 years ago. If you want to feel like you are in old LA then this is your place.

Shutters On The Beach, 1 Pico Boulevard, Santa Monica +1 310 458 0030
Beach house heaven right on Santa Monica Beach. You cannot help to feel a deep appreciation for stripes, quality linen, and Ralph Lauren whilst you are here. Truly relaxing.

The Westin Bonaventure, 404 South Figueroa Street +1 213 624 1000
Business convenience. If you collect frequent flyer miles and carry on-board luggage then this is the place for you.

Cobrasnake Bed and Breakfast, by appointment only - enquire within
The breeding ground of the next generation in internet terror.