There are plenty of big-name, big-scale hotels amid the sprawl of Los Angeles. Here are some smaller, boutique lodging options to round out the lot.
1. Located in a residential area of West Hollywood, steps from the Sunset Strip, sits the new Le Petit Hotel—an 80-room all-suite hotel inspired by the bohemian lifestyle. Opened last month, the hotel features luxe fabrics, vibrant colors, and antique furnishings that combine to create an atmosphere of decadence that still evokes the comfort of a home. Other decor elements include Oriental rugs, handmade Spanish and Moroccan tile, weathered wood floors, and artworks that together create a turn-of-the-century European look. Rooms have bamboo mattresses, 600-plus thread-count Egyptian cotton sheets, balconies, iPod connectivity, and Waterworks fixtures; in-room spa services are also available.
The hotel has multiple areas on its four-tiered rooftop that can be used for special events. The space features gardens, a saltwater pool, indoor and outdoor lounges, and a café. The entire rooftop has a capacity of 100, but can be broken into sections for smaller events. Other areas include the café for 35, the fireplace for 40, and the garden with a capacity of 60.
2. Set between the shopping and residential areas of Beverly Hills, Maison 140 is a Kelly Wearstler-designed establishment with 43 guest rooms. The hotel exterior has a classic look with dormers, potted topiaries, and red-lacquered doors. Inside, each guest room incorporates Chinoiserie, 1920's styling, and 1970's modernism to create a feel reminiscent of a Parisian inn. Italian linens, antiques, and custom furniture fill rooms, each of which includes original artwork by Joshua Elias.
Event space in the hotel includes its Bar Noir, a lounge with a palette of black, white, and crimson. Furnishings include Parisian antiques, slipper chairs, turn-of-the-century salon chairs, lacquered antique wall panels, French crystal chandeliers, and Lucite barstools. Bar Noir has a capacity of 40.
3. The Avalon Hotel originally opened in 1949 as the Beverly Carlton. In 1999, Wearstler redesigned the venue in its current form, which now comprises three buildings. The main building and environs include an hourglass pool, 43 guest rooms and suites, and the Blue on Blue restaurant. Another building has views of Beverly Hills, 26 rooms, and two studio penthouses. The third building has 15 rooms, four with private patios, and eight with kitchenettes.
Event space at the Avalon includes the newly renovated Avalon Conference Room, which holds 40 for receptions, and the Penthouse Terrace that has rooftop views and a garden that accommodates 75. Other event space includes cabanas at Blue on Blue, which features a new chef’s dinner menu by executive chef Scott Garrett, for groups of up to 20 people.
