Boutique Hotel in L.A.?
 

My wife and I are planning a trip to the Los Angeles area later this spring. We'd like to find out about a boutique hotel or B&amp;B that you can recommend. <BR><BR>Location is key. We prefer Beverly Hills, West LA, or Santa Monica. Second choice would be the Newport Beach area. A nice price is always a plus.<BR><BR>Thanks in advance for your ideas.

Check out the Beach House in Hermosa Beach.( 7 mi. south of LAX). Website beach-house.com

Our favorite hotel in Santa Monica is The Hotel Oceana. It only has 63 rooms(all suites) that are large and decorated with a real &quot;California feel&quot;.<BR><BR>http://www.hoteloceana.com/santamonica/home-sm.htm

Hazelmn,<BR><BR>One of my all-time favorite hotels in West L.A. is the Argyle Hotel on 8358 Sunset Boulevard (www.argylehotel.com). The Argyle is a classic art-deco hotel with great rooms, a wonderful ambience, a fantastic location and an incredible restaurant (The Fenix Room). <BR><BR>With only 64 rooms, the Argyle easily falls into the &quot;Boutique&quot; catagory and although some of the rooms are smaller than others, all are well appointed. Great views of Hollywood and the surrounding hills as well.<BR><BR>Go to their web site for a good &quot;feel&quot; of the property.<BR><BR>Strive

It ain't cheap, but Shutters (on the boardwalk in Santa Monica) is a lovely property.

Try www.beverlyplazahotel.com