
Chateau Marmont
Known as much for its reputation as a celebrity playground as a hotel, the Chateau Marmont—modeled after a Loire Valley castle and acquired by André Balazs in 1990—remains among the hippest stays in town, especially if you can score one of the coveted poolside bungalows, which come complete with private entrances, full kitchens, and large living rooms. The storied courtyard restaurant serves one of the best burgers and spaghetti Bolognese in L.A. (Rooms, from $450)