Soak in Views of Los Angeles from These Great Hotels

Los Angeles, LA, the City of Angels, Shaky Town, or La-La Land: no matter what you call it, there’s a certain attraction that only Los Angeles, California has. Maybe it’s the proximity to Hollywood, maybe it’s the fact that LA is a massive melting pot offering everything your heart could want. Whatever the draw is, it’s sure to grab you and not let go. These are the best hotels and private rentals to get a spectacular view of the city of dreams and create a memory to last a lifetime.

The Standard Downtown LA is Scene and That’s OK

As the name says, The Standard is in the heart of downtown LA with priceless rooftop views. When you want to rub elbows with the who’s who of LA, this is a great spot to stay. Take advantage of one of the best swimming pools in all the world, surrounded by live DJs and a rooftop bar. The hotel’s roof is open to guests and visitors alike, so even if you can’t afford the room rate, you can still get a piece of the Hollywood A-list pie by showing up before 11 p.m. and missing the $20 cover. With rooms starting at $250 per night, it’s still a great deal for the location and the four stars.

Photo courtesy of Neil Kremer from Flickr

Boasting Beautiful Views at a Fair Price

Having champagne tastes on a beer budget in LA  is tricky, but there’s always a way to make your money stretch. Try staying with locals like this Airbnb listing which will set you back only $150 per night. The views are still outstanding, there’s a beautiful pool, gym center, and flat-screen TVs. Of course, you’ll probably only care about the windows which look out over downtown LA and flood the room with California sunshine. Staying with a local also means you can find out their favorite places to dine on the cheap, balancing the cash that you spent on your stay.

Live Like a Local with Airbnb

Find yourself at this cozy Airbnb room which is simple but highlights the main feature: beautiful city views. Better than a Los Angeles hotel because you can do your own cooking and save even more money. The modern building also has a fitness center, outdoor pool with views, and lovely communal patio where you can dine alfresco. The room starts at $89 per night, and that’s an unheard of value for the location.

Photo courtesy of Ron Reiring from Flickr

Blow Your Budget and Stay at The Ritz-Carlton

Some things in life are worth saving up for and to take in the sweeping views from the rooftop of The Ritz-Carlton Los Angeles is one of those iconic moments people from around the world dream about. Make sure you take a moment to have a cocktail in the WP24 restaurant and bar whose floor-to-ceiling windows gives you a view of the Santa Monica Mountains and the sun dipping into the Pacific Ocean. As you would expect, everything at this five-star hotel is perfect, from the bed sheets to the multilingual staff on hand to make sure your stay is as memorable and long-lasting as the Hollywood sign watching over you.

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