I review hotels professionally in my hometown of Los Angeles. Here are my 9 favorite properties to stay in town.

The London West Hollywood at Beverly Hills is an all-suite hotel that sits right where the chichi communities of Beverly Hills and West Hollywood intersect. The vibe here draws inspiration from elegant British style with two resident English bulldogs as its mascots.

I came here for a holiday staycation with my husband, and we loved spreading out in the suite-style accommodation with a city view and enormous soaking tub. I love coming with my kids for afternoon tea here, too. A major bonus, something unusual for LA, is that the hotel offers breakfast each morning, included with the room.

Style-minded fans of Hoxton hotels love the properties for their art and design details, a major draw for style-minded travelers. And the LA outpost delivers.

It has a vintage vibe that offers a differentiated — and Instagram-friendly — experience compared with that of some other downtown chain hotels, and the price point is reasonable. I stayed at the hotel shortly after it opened in 2020, and I found its details and amenities satisfied my high standards for comfort — without the luxury price point.

Having visited the Four Seasons Los Angeles at Beverly Hills dozens of times for everything from work events and staycations to spa days, I'm lucky to call this luxury property my home away from home. It's the ultimate in see-and-be-seen atmospheres, a place where agents seal big Hollywood deals over lunch and star sightings are just another Tuesday. But consistent with the luxury chain's global reputation, it's also family-friendly and accommodating. There's a sparkling pool, a decadent — if small — spa, and a lobby that's always seasonally tricked out with Jeff Leatham's floral creations.

For location, food, and vibes, I love the Fairmont Miramar, originally built as a family mansion in the late 1800s. I've stayed with my family in one of the original 1930s bungalows set among the palms and gardens surrounding the pool, but guests can also book traditional guest rooms. Marble bathrooms come with plush robes and slippers, and most rooms have a balcony with ocean or garden views.

Food is incredible at the indoor-outdoor FIG Restaurant, named for the titular 80-foot tall Moreton Bay Fig Tree, which has a 120-foot network of branches shading the guests below the main entrance. It's one of my family's go-to special-occasion spots. Or just to hang out over a bite and a drink in the scenic lobby lounge.

Hotel Figueroa, or the Fig as locals know it, is an LA icon. The YWCA opened this nearly century-old lodging in 1926 as a women's hostel, and in 2019, the hotel completed a major transformation, restoring the property to its original Spanish Colonial grandeur. The Fig has decked rooms out with smart TVs and iPad tech, and I've both stayed here overnight and come for a day at the pool or a meeting at the restaurant.

The vibe is elegant, but very downtown-cool and artsy. The location can't be beat: Guests can easily walk to L.A. Live's events and entertainment, the convention center, the Crypto.com Arena — formerly the Staples Center — and so much more. Leave time for a dip in the coffin-shaped pool, which has a view of an eye-catching floral mural painted over an entire wall of the building.

Hotel June West LA is a convenient access point to get to and from LAX, but it's hardly a generic airport hotel you'd pick for convenience alone. A relatively newer property from the Proper Hotel Group — whose Santa Monica hotel will run you at least double the rate — this hotel has eye-catching and design-forward decor, comfortable rooms, a festive pool area, and the Caravan Swim Club, an indoor-outdoor restaurant that has great food and a lively scene.

My brother- and sister-in-law married at this stunning beachfront accommodation in Santa Monica — the perfect place for celebrating a special event or dream trip with sweeping views of the Pacific. Originally built in 1926, Casa del Mar is a luxurious property within easy walking distance of the Santa Monica Pier and 3rd Street Promenade.

Rooms here all have hydrotherapy spa tubs and 42-inch flat-screen cable-satellite TVs. The hotel is posh without being overly fussy: Decor feels Southern-California beachy chill, with soft colors and floor-to-ceiling windows. The on-site Catch restaurant offers fresh seafood, a raw bar, and a weekend brunch. In the hotel lobby, Terrazza offers small plates and nightly music with ocean views. There's also a pool, hot tub, spa, and fitness center.

I had one of my first dates with my husband in the lobby of the intimate Culver Hotel. The 1924 National Landmark building is located in the heart of Culver City — once an understated, and even gritty, area, and now a bustling and highly walkable center of dining, entertainment, and business.

The hotel is chic and historic, and staff have decorated each room here uniquely with antique pieces and crystal chandeliers. The hotel's main dining area reopened in August 2022 under the new name Lillie's, with a menu of French-Californian fare and a raw bar.

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