5 Best Hotels in Los Angeles (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

By Lorian Hartfield, Real Estate and Financial Expert · ✓ Data verified July 2026 · 9 min read

Downtown Los Angeles has no shortage of towers with a hotel sign on top, and picking blind means gambling on a room you can't return. These hotels have racked up 34,595 Google reviews between them, a scale that makes the rating gaps mean something, and the spread runs from 4.1 up to 4.5 stars depending on how much polish you're paying for.

Short answer: The top-rated pick is the InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown (4.5 stars across 7,470 reviews), tied with the JW Marriott L.A. LIVE (4.5, 6,236 reviews) for the highest score on the list. The Millennium Biltmore (4.1, 7,701 reviews) is the most historic option, and rooms across these properties typically run from budget-conscious to four-figure-a-night depending on view and season.

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Downtown LA's Top Hotels, Compared

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown by IHG	4.5 ★	7,470	Skyline views, downtown	View ›
2	The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites, Los Angeles	4.3 ★	9,491	Highest review volume	View ›
3	JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE	4.5 ★	6,236	L.A. LIVE & Crypto.com Arena events	View ›
4	Millennium Biltmore Hotel Los Angeles	4.1 ★	7,701	Historic architecture	View ›
5	Omni Los Angeles Hotel at California Plaza	4.4 ★	3,697	Quiet stays, California Plaza	View ›

Our top picks, reviewed

#1 Overall↩ Responds to reviews

InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown by IHG

4.57,470 Google reviews

InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown by IHG occupies one of the tallest towers in the city, with its lobby, restaurant and bar spread across the 70th to 73rd floors. It functions as a full-service hotel with a conference center, spa, restaurant and event venues, aimed at both business travelers and vacationers. The building's height is its defining feature, and reviewers consistently mention the views from the upper floors.

What people praise

Sky-high lobby and terrace bar praised repeatedly for the view
Guests highlight attentive, personable front-desk and valet staff
Central location for downtown sports and event venues
On-site restaurant and rooftop bar rated highly by guests

Worth knowing

A few reviewers note some construction noise in shared spaces during recent stays

Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles

Rating4.5 / 5

Review volume7,470 · 88th

Confidencevery high

Recency7 days ago

Info completenesssite · phone

Rating breakdown74% 5-star

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Our take: The tallest and most view-driven pick on this list, tied for the highest rating here. A strong default for anyone who wants downtown LA from above rather than street level.

Website +1213-688-7777 Directions

900 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90017

#2↩ Responds to reviews

The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites, Los Angeles

4.39,491 Google reviews

The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites is a large downtown hotel known for its distinctive cylindrical towers and open, atrium-style lobby. It is run under Marriott's Westin brand and includes meeting and wedding-event space alongside standard guest rooms. It carries the most Google reviews of any hotel on this list, reflecting its scale and long-standing downtown presence.

What people praise

Guests repeatedly praise the open, dramatic lobby and architecture
On-site gym rated well, with a good range of cardio and weight equipment
Reviewers highlight staff going out of their way on early check-ins
Large enough to regularly host groups, weddings and conferences

Worth knowing

Multiple reviewers describe rooms and bathrooms as dated for the price
Some guests report unexpected charges appearing after checkout

Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles

Rating4.3 / 5

Review volume9,491 · 98th

Confidencevery high

Recency5 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone

Rating breakdown59% 5-star

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Our take: The most-reviewed hotel here by a wide margin, which makes its 4.3 rating a genuinely stable number. Confirm any charges at checkout before you leave the front desk.

Website +1213-624-1000 Directions

404 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90071

#3↩ Responds to reviews

JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE

4.56,236 Google reviews

JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE sits directly next to the L.A. LIVE entertainment complex and Crypto.com Arena, making it a common choice for concerts, games and conventions. It is one of Marriott's upscale JW-branded properties, with a full-service restaurant, room service and event space. Reviewers repeatedly mention walking straight to arena events from the hotel.

What people praise

Walking distance to Crypto.com Arena and L.A. LIVE, repeatedly praised for convenience
Guests describe spacious, quiet rooms, including connecting options for families
Room service and on-site dining rated well by multiple reviewers
Tied for the highest rating on this list

Worth knowing

A few reviewers describe the property as feeling dated in places
One detailed review describes a billing dispute that was not resolved to the guest's satisfaction

Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles

Rating4.5 / 5

Review volume6,236 · 83th

Confidencevery high

Recency2 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone

Rating breakdown69% 5-star

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Our take: The clear pick if an arena or convention event is the reason for the trip. It ties for the top rating here and sits closer to L.A. LIVE than anything else on this list.

Website +1213-765-8600 Directions

900 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015

#4↩ Responds to reviews

Millennium Biltmore Hotel Los Angeles

4.17,701 Google reviews

Millennium Biltmore Hotel Los Angeles is a more than century-old hotel known for its ornate lobby, ballrooms and film and television history, including scenes shot for multiple productions. It functions as both a hotel and an event venue, regularly hosting weddings and large functions in its historic function rooms. Reviewers consistently single out the building's architecture as the main draw.

What people praise

Guests repeatedly describe the lobby and common areas as stunning
Strong pick for weddings and large events, per detailed reviews
Central downtown location near restaurants and the freeway
History buffs highlight film connections and Black Dahlia-era details

Worth knowing

Several reviewers note guest rooms feel dated compared to the public spaces
Multiple guests flag add-on fees, including a daily destination fee, as unclear at booking

Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles

Rating4.1 / 5

Review volume7,701 · 93th

Confidencehigh

Recency3 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone

Rating breakdown55% 5-star

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Our take: The lowest rating on this list, and the reviews explain why: the lobby wins guests over, the rooms and fees sometimes don't. Worth it for the history and the ballrooms, less so if a modern room is the priority.

Website +1213-624-1011 Directions

506 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90071

#5↩ Responds to reviews

Omni Los Angeles Hotel at California Plaza

4.43,697 Google reviews

Omni Los Angeles Hotel at California Plaza sits above the Grand Central Market and within walking distance of MOCA, offering standard hotel rooms alongside a restaurant, bar and car service for guests. It is positioned as a quieter downtown option compared to hotels closer to the arena and convention center. Reviewers frequently mention its car service and proximity to museums.

What people praise

Car service to nearby museums and landmarks praised by multiple guests
Reviewers describe the hotel as notably quiet for a downtown property
Front-desk staff singled out by name repeatedly in reviews
Walking distance to Grand Central Market and MOCA

Worth knowing

A couple of reviewers mention awkward bathroom layouts in some rooms
Valet is the only parking option, and one reviewer flagged the nightly cost

Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles

Rating4.4 / 5

Review volume3,697 · 78th

Confidencevery high

Recency2 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone

Rating breakdown63% 5-star

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Our take: A strong choice for a calmer downtown stay near the museums rather than the arena crowd. The complimentary car service is a genuine differentiator here.

Website +1213-617-3300 Directions

251 S Olive St, Los Angeles, CA 90012

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How we score

Every number on this page comes from public Google data pulled on the date shown, not from opinion or payment. Rating is the hotel’s live Google star average. Review volume is how many guests have rated it, ranked against other Los Angeles hotels. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.5 from thousands of guests carries more weight than one from a few dozen. Recency reflects how recently guests are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

How much does a hotel cost in Los Angeles? (2026)

Downtown LA hotel rates swing heavily with events at Crypto.com Arena and L.A. LIVE, day of week, and how far ahead you book, and none of these properties publish a fixed nightly rate. Check each hotel’s own booking page or a travel site for current pricing before you commit, since rates can shift by the week.

Serving all of Los Angeles

The hotels above cluster around Downtown LA, including Bunker Hill, the Financial District, South Park and the L.A. LIVE entertainment district, with easy reach to Hollywood, Santa Monica and the wider metro. Searching for a hotel near me? Every listing below shows a live phone number and directions so you can reach the closest option fast.

What to ask before you book a hotel

Is parking included, or is valet the only option, and what does it cost per night?
Are there resort or destination fees added on top of the room rate?
How far is the walk to the venue or district I’m visiting?
What’s the cancellation policy if my plans change?
Is early check-in or late checkout available if I ask ahead?
Does the room rate include breakfast or is it charged separately?

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose these hotels?

We started from real hotels in Los Angeles with a public Google presence, then ranked by rating, review volume, consistency and recency. See How we score above.

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from the public Google data in the scorecard. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which adds a badge and top placement, but that never changes another business’s score or position on the underlying data.

How often is this updated?

The data carries a verified date (July 2026 on this page). We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.

Which of these hotels is closest to Crypto.com Arena and L.A. LIVE?

The JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE sits directly next to the arena and entertainment complex, making it the most convenient option for events there.

Do any of these hotels add extra fees on top of the room rate?

Some do. Reviewers at the Millennium Biltmore specifically flag a daily destination fee, and valet parking at several properties is charged nightly. Always check the full price breakdown before booking.

The bottom line

InterContinental and JW Marriott L.A. LIVE tie for the highest rating here, so pick between them based on whether you want the skyline view or the arena walk. Whichever you book, check for resort fees and parking costs before you confirm, since several reviewers flagged them as a surprise at checkout.

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