Top New Hotels in Los Angeles

1697 Pacific Ave, Venice Beach, CA 90291 (map)

What was once a Best Western has transformed into a super mod and slightly rock 'n' roll beachside haven with a cool new onsite dining room and patio called Hash and rooftop lounge known as High. Even better, this place keeps things chill with rooms priced around $150 a night.

700 Queensway Drive, Long Beach, CA 90802 (map)

Can't afford a trip to Rivieria Maya this summer? No problemo. This waterfront getaway in Long Beach (yes, Long Beach!) is the city's first full-service, luxury boutique hotel. Situated right on the waterfront, the 190-room property offers scenic downtown views, a tasty open-air restaurant called Fuego and awesome packages for around $130 per night.

819 N Sweetzer Ave, West Hollywood, CA 90069 (map)

Secreted away from the wild crawl of the Sunset Strip lies this picturesque English hideaway that was once home to Charlie Chaplin. Stay in one of the 14 bungalows and get a taste of the glamorous life from its many famous visitors. (Yes, we mean Marilyn Monroe, Marlene Dietrich and Clark Gable.)

22701 Pelican Hill Road South, Newport Coast, CA 92657 (map)

For the three people out there who can still afford to live la dolce vita, you'll definitely want to check out this ridiculously luxe O.C. resort that was inspired by the architecture of Italian Renaissance legend Andrea Palladio. With 204 bungalows and bungalow suites, 128 villas, 6 restaurants, a spa, saltwater pool with 1.1 million hand-cut glass mosaic tiles and more, it really doesn't get much sweeter than this.

465 S La Cienega Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90048 (map)

Okay, so this destination is not super-new, but it merits being on our hot list. Depending on where you look inside this 297-room palace, SLS can mean anything from "Service Luxury Style" to "Savor Life's Sweetness" or even "Satan Loves Sinners." Whatever it is, one thing's for sure: This place treats life like a bacchanalian party, no matter the cost. (And around here, that ain't cheap.) Of the several onsite eateries, the Bazaar by Jose Andres is the most talked-about in town.

285 Bay St, Long Beach, CA 90802 (map)

This highly polished property, a member of K Hotels, brings modern luxury to Long Beach--and it's the city's only hotel with a rooftop swimming pool deck. The beds are super-comfy, the lounge is chill and the bathrooms? Well, they rival the rooftop pool in cool factor.

1301 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401 (map)

This idyllic oceanfront getaway has once again opened its doors, proving it's no longer a thing of fiction. Fresh from a $30 million makeover, the K Hotels property is still a beacon of art deco splendor, Hollywood glamour and Los Angeles history. Only now, it's got some major modern amenities that were conspicuously missing before. Gone are the dark days of no restaurant, no room service and no swimming pool. They've got 'em all now. And then some.

1200 N Alta Loma Rd, West Hollywood, CA 90069 (map)

Party (and relax) like a rock star: This famed West Hollywood hideaway has just completed the addition of 40 villa suites, a gorgeous indoor/outdoor full-service restaurant and spa. Don't worry--the underground recording studio is still in tact.

2005 N Highland Ave, Hollywood, CA 90068 (map)

This former Holiday Inn Hollywood Walk of Fame gets a major makeover with flat screen TVs, complimentary cosmetics, comfy bedding and a local-friendly dining destination aptly called The Hideout. Because it's not just tourists who get hungry.

260 Portofino Way, Redondo Beach, CA 90277 (map)

This swanky seaside spot has been a fixture of Redondo Beach for almost 50 years, but with its recent $11 million-dollar makeover, this beachfront retreat stands with any of the L.A. area’s top waterfront hotels. (And onsite restaurant Baleen is a feast for the eyes and tummy.)