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Discretion is key at this sophisticated Beverly Hills hideaway with the full range of in-room high-tech amenities. Enjoy panoramic views from the rooftop pool flanked by cabanas for extra privacy. Even pets get the royal treatment.

Managed by Marriott, this art-filled high-rise overlooks Hollywood and Highland. Suites accommodate small meetings. An equipped business center, PC rentals, and secretarial services are also on offer.

Overlooking the world’s largest custom-built pleasure boat harbor, the Ritz-Carlton offers European elegance and deluxe creature comforts. Indulge in global cuisine at the stylish Jer-ne restaurant.

Easily recognized by its classic neon sign, this retro motel has undergone a facelift. Rooms, some with full kitchens, now sparkle in peach and blue. Close to Universal, NBC, and Warner Bros studios.

Serenity rules at this exclusive retreat tucked away in the mountains high above Malibu. Unwind with a massage or in your room before a wood-burning fireplace. A range of modern communication devices makes sure that you don’t lose touch with the real world.

A Santa Monica budget abode, it is perfect for those who favor location over luxury. Only two blocks from the beach, it is on trendy Main Street with wonderful shopping and dining.

Rooms in this Hermosa Beach hotel won’t win the style awards, but with a location right on the beach, you probably won’t spend much time inside. Larger units sleep up to six.

Dating from 1939, this hotel doesn’t quite manage to combine nostalgia with modern amenities. However, its oceanfront Santa Monica location is great and the large rooms have ocean views. Rates include parking, a small breakfast, and tea.

Although this property can’t shake off the institutional feel of a chain hotel, its location next to Universal Studios is a bonus. Free shuttles to Universal.