Best Luxury Hotels in Los Angeles
Home to the Hollywood powerhouse, many of the world’s biggest celebrities, one of the USA’s most famous shopping precincts and some epic beaches, this iconic Californian city features on many a bucket list. Lying in a basin edged by mountains on one side and the deep blue Pacific on the other, it promises an almost perfect climate, year-round. Visitors have a higher than average chance of bumping into some stars, particularly if staying in one of these fine Los Angeles hotels.
California, Los Angeles, Santa Monica
Shutters on the Beach
(5 stars)Stars who’ve stayed here include Eva Longoria, Fearne Cotton, Julia Roberts, Christian Bale, Jennifer Aniston and Brangelina. Known as Hollywood’s Beach House, it was also used for scenes in the movie Something’s Gotta Give. Inside, there are artworks by the likes of Hockney, balconied bedrooms with four-poster beds and airy, barefoot luxury decor by one of the Obamas’ favourite designers. Outside, the pool faces directly onto the ocean, with a waterside cafe and bar. Guests can take private yoga classes, borrow bikes, book surf lessons, dine, sip cocktails in the Living Room and indulge at ONE spa.