The 9 Best Hotels in Los Angeles

Why we love it: Located on the top floor of the Beverly Wing, the suite is the largest in Los Angeles and also boasts a wraparound balcony with stunning 180-degree views of the city. The three-room accommodation features 12-foot ceilings, a master suite with a canopied king bed, a master bathroom with a deep soaking Jacuzzi tub, picture windows and an open floor plan allowing the living room to flow directly into the media and dining area. The state-of-the-art designer kitchen and a dining room table for 12 mean that the suite is also suitable for guests who wish to entertain during their stay.

• Square footage: 5,000
• Nightly rate: $25,000

Why we love it: The luxe Presidential Suite at SLS features the utmost in lush comfort, amenities and design. Philippe Starck’s breathtaking creation features elegant living, dining and sitting rooms, all overlooking sweeping views of the L.A. skyline. A separate bedroom, bathroom, walk-in closet and full dressing area ensure total and complete privacy, while exclusive in-room Technogym Kinesis Personal training equipment allows busy travelers to maintain their fitness regime. A full wet bar, pantry and kitchen make entertaining a breeze, an abundance of mirrors creates a spacious and soothing feel and delightful hidden discoveries, like a Saints & Sinners mini-bar and a spa shelf with premium products, await throughout.

• Square footage: 1,900
• Nightly rate: $5,000

Why we love it: This new suite can be combined with two Grand Deluxe guest rooms and the Governor Suite to create a 5,000-square-foot, four-bedroom residence with views of the Hollywood Hills from the balcony. Guests also have complimentary use of a Mercedes-Benz. Exquisite furnishings and state-of the-art technologies combine to deliver the ultimate indulgence. The suite consists of a separate living area, which boasts one and one-half bathrooms, a spacious dining table, a separate entertaining room and a full-service kitchen with private valet access from the hallway.

• Square footage: 2,025
• Nightly rate: $7,500

Why we love it: Recently updated with even more stylish modern furnishings and amenities such as marble counters, custom seating and Noguchi lamps, the suite has never looked or felt better. This sweeping, two-story villa includes a screening room, exclusive poolside cabana and private elevator entrance to the spa and garage, where you can park the Bentley that comes with the suite. In-villa meals can be cooked in the fully equipped kitchen by the hotel’s chef.

• Square footage: 3,200
• Nightly rate: $7,000

Why we love it: A full kitchen and formal living room with a wood-burning fireplace provide a residential welcome. French doors open onto a garden patio with a soothing fountain and Jacuzzi. The king-size bed in the master bedroom is topped with fine Italian linens, and you’ll be greeted with complimentary tea upon arrival.

• Square footage: 6,775
• Nightly rate: $10,000

Why we love it: Available from the middle of April 2011, the brand new Presidential Bungalows will be the largest and most prestigious suites in Los Angeles, blending outdoor and indoor living space in a unique way. Guests will enjoy a private entrance, a chef’s kitchen, an outdoor fireplace and wall-of-glass doors overlooking a waterfall-edged swimming pool.

• Square footage: 5,500
• Nightly rate: $9,000 to $12,000

Why we love it: The suite features a large media room, three master bedrooms and six balconies with magnificent views of downtown Los Angeles, Beverly Hills and Hollywood Hills. Choose from a Ferrari F430 Spider, Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 Spyder, Bentley GT convertible or Bentley GT Coupé to drive during your stay. A Steinway & Sons grand piano, Panasonic 50-inch plasma TV, Lavazza espresso machine and a private dining menu for pets are just some of the other luxuries on offer for guests.

• Square footage: 4,400
• Nightly rate: $7,000

Why we love it: Offering full ocean views, this expansive charmer features extra-large bathrooms with oversized oval whirlpool bathtubs, additional powder rooms, full-size living rooms with fireplaces, dining tables seating between four and six, an additional fireplace in the master bedroom and a galley kitchen with full-size refrigerator. The suite is available with one or two bedrooms and complimentary transportation in a Jaguar XJ.

• Square footage: 1,750
• Nightly rate: $4,000

Why we love it: The five-bay suite with panoramic views north to the mountains and west to the ocean is on the 25th floor of the hotel. The generous foyer with marble and mahogany hardwood floors and carpeting opens up to an entertainment area, a spacious executive study with additional seating, a formal dining area with seating for 10, an adjacent butler’s pantry with separate service entry and a bedroom suite with luxury walk-in shower and rain showerhead. Guests have access to the Club Lounge with five daily food and beverage sittings.

• Square footage: 3,000
• Nightly rate: $7,500