One of just 19 U.S. properties to make the Hot List, Shade is a cool retreat after a long day at the office or a hot day at the beach. An exquisite environment designed to maximize comfort and inspire relaxation while capturing the essence of coastal living.

Shade Hotel is situated at the northern edge of old-town Manhattan Beach, at Manhattan Beach Boulevard, this property is perched on a low bluff, four blocks above the long, wide golden strand that put this laid-back beach town on the map.

This industrious boutique-hotel is the area's best bet for individuals and trendsetters, offering the largest and most stylish beachside digs between Santa Monica and Hermosa Beach. This upstart has put the kibosh on Belamar Hotel's reputation as the matriarch of Manhattan

Address of Shade Hotel Manhattan Beach:
1221 N. Valley Drive - Manhattan Beach CA 90266

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The Oceana Santa Monica hotel epitomises the sunny optimism and happy-go-lucky charm of SoCal's surf crowd: it's bold, bright, sociable, carefree, and its natural home is by the sea. The rooms are big, the vibe is ultra laid-back and there's quirky retro colour in every corner.

Each suite also features a game table for backgammon, chess and checkers, as well as a selection of great books and a minibar filled with your favorite treats. Adjacent to the living room is a private work area with an executive desk, high-speed internet access and wireless capabilities. In the bedroom we focused on your comfort, from the high- thread-count Egyptian cotton linens and 32" LCD HD TV, to the tranquil blue-toned walls chosen to complement the orange colors of the legendary Santa Monica sunsets.

Many of the suites feature balconies and lanais where you will be fanned by the ocean breeze while dining al fresco or catching up on your reading.

Address of Oceana Santa Monica:
849 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90403

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Oceana Hotel restaurant

Like a light, bright beach club, the Ocean Lounge restaurant serves up a fresh mix of unfussy seasonal dishes that put a sophisticated twist on the classics - hamachi carpaccio, pizza arrabiata or gruyere and gran padano cheese burgers, for example. The poolside menu features taste temptations from lobster rolls and salads to hot dogs.

Dress code

Totally relaxed: think colourful casuals from Lilly Pulitzer and Lacoste.
Top tableNab a table by the enormous picture window and watch the world go by on Ocean Avenue.

Room service

The full restaurant menu is (unfortunately for dieters) available in rooms from 7am until 11pm. After that, you'll have to raid your minibar for liquid refreshment.

Oceana Hotel bar

The Ocean Lounge poolside bar is a bona fide cocktail cabana with a super-imaginative menu of tipples. We love the booze-infused milkshakes and Mexican-flavour cocktails: try a Sugar Cane Horchata, a cold Michelada (beer with lime juice on the rocks), or deliciously refreshing Poolside Lemonade (Citron vodka with watermelon ice).

Each lavish, non-smoking Santa Monica hotel room and suite affords you sweeping ocean views. A lush courtyard with elevated pool and cabanas encourages relaxation, a gourmet restaurant offers first-class cuisine and hushed intimacy, and a posh, rooftop bar exudes an air of playful exclusivity. Summoning the ambiance of a stylish private club, our inspiring accommodations are a stirring embodiment of art, luxury, and architecture.

Discover an elegant gateway to the heart of L.A. at Hotel Shangri-La. Whether it's art and architecture or film, food, or high fashion, the City of Angels has something for you. The new service standard bearer among Santa Monica California hotels, our 24-hour concierge staff is committed to providing you with an unforgettable stay. From the thrilling rides, eclectic shopping, and all-around sun-splashed fun at the world-famous Santa Monica Pier to the cutting-edge boutiques of Rodeo Drive and majestic Hollywood studio tours, our conveniently located Santa Monica California beach hotel offers you an easygoing introduction to a world of wondrous attractions.

Address of Hotel Shangri-La Santa Monica:
1301 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401

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Overlooking the oceanfront in the very heart of Santa Monica, the Huntley Hotel is prestigiously located just one block from the golden Santa Monica Beach and the Third Street Promenade, while Santa Monica's Pier and most eclectic dining, distinctive shopping, and theaters are only a short stroll from the front door.

The Huntley Hotel is convenient to Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Hollywood, and Malibu. Guest rooms at the Huntley Hotel are the perfect retreat -- each room is exquisitely designed featuring dramatic, contemporary decor and is perfectly appointed with the finest luxury amenities and personalized services.

The Huntley Hotel boasts 209 oversized, luxurious guest rooms including 20 designer Suites and one Penthouse Suite.. Each with breathtaking ocean views, 42-inch plasma TV, high speed WiFi access, DVD/CD player, bathrobes, safe, and newspaper. Fine touches include pillow top beds, Matteo Italian linens, duvets, and Gilchrist & Soames bath amenities. The Huntley Hotel also features THE PENTHOUSE, its' rooftop restaurant & ultra lounge, and one of the top hot spots in the Los Angeles scene.

At the Huntley Hotel, you will find 360 degrees panoramic views, exclusive indoor cabanas, contemporary American fare, specialty cocktails, club music, and lots of A-list celebrities. With a prime Santa Monica address, and inspired design, the Huntley Hotel invites you to indulge in the ultimate Southern California lifestyle.

Address of Huntley Hotel Santa Monica Beach:
1111 Second Street - Santa Monica CA 90403

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Everything you want in a lively coastal getaway begins with the dramatic atrium lobby, spectacular ocean views, fireside dining, magnificent oceanfront pool, spa and the most spacious, airy rooms on the seafront.

Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel has 17,000 square feet of function space which includes boardroom and ballroom for up to 900.

Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel Features and Amenities:
342 guest rooms, including 17 suites, with views spanning the Pacific and Santa Monica cityscape, 20 minutes fromLos Angeles Int'l Airport, Direct access to a magnificent California beach, Ocean Spa & Fitness Center - featuring a salon, massage and outdoor swimming pool, Concierge service, 24-hour room service, Valet parking, Dining & Entertainment: Ocean and Vine - dramatic oceanfront setting for California inspired, farm-to-table cuisine, expertly paired with a distinct wine list; indoor fire pit and outdoor patio. Papillon -cozy fireside lounge overlooking the Pacific, serving cocktails and tapas-style dishes. Pool Café - casual dining on the outdoor deck overlooking the ocean.

Address of Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel:
1700 Ocean Avenue - Santa Monica, CA 90401

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Today, the views of the Pacific coastline are similar, but the luxurious accommodations at Casa Del Mar Hotel now are designed to indulge your every whim, from custom designed, pillow-top beds with Egyptian cotton bedding to opulent bathrooms with hydrotherapy tubs, iPOD chargers and wireless Internet service.

Casa del Mar Hotel has three opulent two story penthouse suites and an elegant and spacious Presidential Suite. All four suites offer breathtaking views of the crystal blue Pacific Ocean.

Address of Casa Del Mar Hotel:
1910 Ocean Way Santa Monica CA 90405

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Imbued with youthful decorum, guests are treated to a rich, warm atmosphere of intimate tranquility and unexpected details. Human in scale, the Hotel is adorned with furniture from the Baltic's and France, intricate Turkish carpets, and Venetian plaster walls creating a sense of character and a sanctuary from the mundane. A melange of tiles from ancient Rome and last-century Indonesia are balanced by contemporary glass mosaics to form texture and a reprieve from the predictable.

Hotel Le Petit offer 24 Hour Dining - in your suite or anywhere in our Private Rooftop Club. Experience the finest in California Mediterranean Cuisine. Local organic produce as well as herbs and vegetables from our rooftop garden are amongst the ingredients used to tantalize your palette. Hotel Le Petit is happy to accommodate any special dietary requests that you may have.

Address of Hotel Le Petit:
8822 Cynthia Street West Hollywood CA 90069

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All-suite Los Angeles luxury hotel, formerly known as the Bel Age hotel, expertly combines modern style with the allure of Hollywood. Beautifully appointed by the renowned interior designer, David Collins Studio, our hotel offers a glamorous new setting for both power-producers and independent thinkers.

Culinary offerings, by maverick chef Gordon Ramsay, add to the mystique and provide the discriminating traveler an incomparable experience to any other luxury hotel in Los Angeles.

Exclusive features of The London West Hollywood:

- Open floor plan suites with terraces and views. Made up entirely of 200 generously sized luxury suites.
- Extraordinary location. Nestled amid the Hollywood Hills, steps from entertainment scene of the Sunset Strip.
- Subtle glamour abounds. Interiors by the celebrated David Collins Studio.
- World-class gourmet from restaurant to room service. Gordon Ramsay takes care of all dining,
- Gain access through our ultimate concierge. Quintessentially opens doors for you all over LA.
- Rejuvenate yourself with our magnificent roof-top pool.With sweeping views overlooking the Hollywood Hills.

Address of The London West Hollywood:
1020 N. San Vicente Blvd. West Hollywood, CA 90069

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Relax in the cosmopolitan ambiance of our West Hollywood CA hotel, accessible for the independent thinker who's traveling for business or pleasure. At the Andaz Hollywood hotel, you will find yourself with a front row seat to the Sunset Strip, one of the most famed walkways in the world. Slide into a comfy lounge chair in your hotel room with its very own sunroom as you enjoy the spectacular views of LA, high above the cruise of the strip along the famed Hollywood Hills.

Beginning with a dramatic glass garden pavilion set off the main entrance, the hotel showcases a commissioned cascading hand-painted metal disk 11-foot sculpture by renowned New York-based artist Jacob Hashimoto. Throughout the hotel, there are installations from Los Angeles artists and impromptu music performances from some of the city's up-and-coming musicians. The public spaces , from the dramatic rooftop terrace (above) with heated pool and daybed seating to the vibrant restaurant and bar are the focus at Andaz. The Andaz West Hollywood hotel boasts spectacular panoramic views of the Hollywood Hills on one side and the Sunset Strip and downtown Los Angeles on the other.

Address of Andaz West Hollywood Hotel:
8401 Sunset Boulevard - West Hollywood CA 90069

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In addition, guests can enjoy a private rooftop bar and lounge, a rooftop pool offering 360 degree views Los Angeles, private cabanas and glassed in fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment. Downstairs, the lobby and bar area features the West Coast debut of Bond Street, the award winning New York restaurant.

According to sources, staff members are smart and swift. The Thompson Beverley Hills hotel's BondSt restaurant, which serves high-quality food throughout the day, not just for dinner.

The newest high-concept hotel in Southern California, which aims at the well-traveled hipster, is a lot like that guy. The Thompson Beverly Hills at Wilshire Boulevard and Crescent Drive may be one of the more intriguing hotels to open within walking distance of Rodeo Drive, but it has serious noise issues.

Address of Thompson Beverly Hills:
9360 Wilshire Blvd. Beverly Hills, CA 90212

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Softly lit ambient tones set off by Philippe Starck-designed décor create a chic and stunning environment for each of the hotel's 297 guest rooms which feature plush bedding, 40" flat screens and a host of personalized indulgences and amenities.

Whether luxuriating in the elegant spa, sipping fresh libations poolside or indulging in the culinary innovations of award winning chef José Andrés, guests of SLS Hotel at Beverly Hills will enjoy first class service that defies even the highest of standards.

Cruisine in SLS Hotel at Beverly Hills:

Our exceptional dining venues mingle gourmet cuisine with indigenous flavor. Combined with our sumptuous surroundings, a unique, culinary experience will be enjoyed with every dish. The Bazaar™ by José Andrés is a modern-day indoor "piazza" where guests and locals alike can enjoy pioneering culinary creations and intricately-concocted libations throughout several spaces: Bar Centro, Blanco, Rojo and the Pâtisserie.

Address of SLS Hotel at Beverly Hills:
465 S. La Cienega Boulevard Los Angeles, California 90048

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For the last nine consecutive years, Raffles L'Ermitage Beverly Hills has earned the coveted Mobil Five Star and AAA Five Diamonds Awards, a rare dual designation earned by a few exceptional properties.

The hotel has received the highest rating in the Michelin Guide to Los Angeles, Five Gold Keys from Gayot, is featured on Condé Nast Traveler's Gold List, and consistently honored with Travel Leisure's World Best Award.

The Raffles L'Ermitage is located on a peaceful tree-lined residential avenue, the hotel is within walking distance to the world-renown Rodeo Drive lined with designer boutiques, art galleries, top restaurants and noted museums. Raffles L'Ermitage Beverly Hills' premiere location affords guests access to major businesses, Los Angeles' fashion and entertainment centers

Address of Raffles L'Ermitage:
9291 Burton Way Beverly Hills CA 90210

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Providing privacy and tranquility in a truly residential setting, The Beverly Hills Hotel is within easy access to the business and entertainment centers of Los Angeles, Century City, Rodeo Drive, and many of the Hollywood studios.

The Beverly Hills hotel is just a 35-minute drive from Los Angeles International Airport. Referred to locally as 'The Pink Palace' The Beverly Hills Hotel is a place to see and be seen, to catch glimpses of famous faces, or to revel in splendid luxury.

The Beverly Hills Hotel is referred to locally as "The Pink Palace". The Beverly Hills Hotel is a place to see and be seen, to catch glimpses of famous faces, or to revel in splendid luxury. What makes The Beverly Hills Hotel stand out is its superlative combination of service, a location that offers guests privacy, yet in the heart of a city, and a refreshed facility that, while faithful to the hotel's architectural and interior design traditions, is more dramatically beautiful than ever.

Address of The Beverly Hills Hotel:
9641 Sunset Boulevard Beverly Hills California 90210

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Whether your stay is short or long, the intimate size of the hotel and its hospitable staff enables the Plaza to deliver a high caliber of utmost attention and personalized service.

The luxurious suites with a modern European décor offers a relaxing, elegant atmosphere sure to please both business and leisure travelers. The Beverly Hills Plaza Hotel is a unique all-suite hotel superbly located between exciting Westwood Village and the glamorous Rodeo Drive and Century City.

The Beverly Hills Plaza Hotel boasts 116 well-appointed accommodation units that are equipped with all the essential amenities to ensure you utmost comfort.

Conference facilities are also available for guests travelling on business purpose. Recreational facilities such as the gymnasium, jacuzzi or the swimming pool can be utilised to enhance your physical and mental well-being.

Restaurant at The Beverly Hills Plaza Hotel
Le Petit Cafe and Bar offers Continental menu for delicious breakfast, lunches, dinner for you to enjoy.

Address of The Beverly Hills Plaza Hotel:
10300 Wilshire Boulevard Los Angeles, California 90024

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Located in the heart of Beverly Hills, the Crescent is modern yet intimate, uncluttered yet full of lavish details. Originally built in 1926 for silent movie stars, the Crescent Hotel has been transformed into a modern hotel with fully appointed guest rooms, a relaxing lounge and the restaurant boe.

This premiere luxury hotel is perfect for those looking to experience the Beverly Hills style and glamour. The Crescent Hotel is a Mediterranean style hotel near all of the best and world-renowned shopping, sightseeing and restaurants that Beverly Hills has to offer. While keeping rates affordable, the Crescent seeks to create an environment in which people enjoy the comforts of home, while transported somewhere special.

Address of the Crescent Hotel:
403 N Crescent Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210

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