LA’s top rated
hotels and restaurants
It’s officially awards season and Sunday night saw the finest faces of the
silver screen grace Hollywood for the 85th Academy Awards. If you’re
heading to Tinseltown, where is best to lay your head or grab a bite to eat in
the showbiz capital? TripAdvisor has put together a list of the top five hotels
and the top five restaurants in Los Angeles according to the TripAdvisor community
of reviewers*:
Hotels:
1.
Magic
Castle Hotel – Located in Hollywood, this hotel prides itself on its
personalised service and offers guests snacks 24 hours a day, all
complimentary. It is located just one block from the Chinese Theatre and the
Hollywood Walk of Fame, and just five minutes away from the subway, which is
just one stop to Universal Studios. As one TripAdvisor traveller commented, “We
stayed at the Magic Castle for three nights and could not have been happier.
Nothing was too much trouble for the staff who really went above and beyond to
cater to our needs.”
2. Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills – Tucked away
amidst a leafy residential neighbourhood between Beverly Hills and West
Hollywood, the Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles is newly renovated and is ideally positioned close to
LA's top attractions. As one TripAdvisor traveller commented, “This hotel is
extremely comfortable and the staff here are magnificent. They are warm and
friendly and bend over backwards to help.”
3.
Hotel Bel Air – Nestled on 12-acres in the
Bel-Air Estates neighbourhood of Los Angeles, the iconic Hotel Bel-Air has just
re-opened after a two year transformation. The newly renovated rooms are
designed with themes from the glamorous decades of the 1930s, 40s and 50s. As
one TripAdvisor traveller commented, “This is by far the best hotel I ever
stayed at. Amazing attention to each and every detail by entire staff. The room
was immaculate and the grounds were lush and manicured to perfection.”
4.
The
Redbury – The Redbury is situated at the convergence of
Hollywood and Vine. Offering spacious guest flats, its design draws on
inspiration from the arts, music, fashion and entertainment. As one TripAdvisor
traveller commented, “Rooms are very large, funky, and tasteful and the
location is great.”
5.
Elan Hotel Los Angeles – Located at the crossroads of
Beverly Hills and West Hollywood near the hottest spots in Los Angeles, this
hotel has 49 rooms and offers plush bedding, contemporary décor, eco-friendly
bath amenities, and complimentary WiFi. As one TripAdvisor traveller commented,
“Perfect location for everything, and away from the hustle and noise. The staff
are probably the most helpful and friendly I have ever encountered.”
Restaurants:
1.
Langer’s –
Founded in 1947, Langer's Delicatessen and Restaurant has been open for more
than 63 years and claims to serve the best pastrami sandwich in America. It is
located across from historic MacArthur Park. As one TripAdvisor traveller
commented, “By far, the best pastrami I've ever had.”
2.
Café
Gratitude – A chain of restaurants, Café Gratitude specialises
in gourmet vegan cuisine. As one TripAdvisor traveller commented, “Perfect
vegan taste and a very large menu at this value for money restaurant.”
3.
Getty
Center Restaurant – Located in the Getty Centre, a museum
which shows art exhibitions, the
restaurant has great views of the Santa Monica Mountains. As one
TripAdvisor traveller commented, “Like the rest of
the Getty Centre, the restaurant is cool, quiet, impeccably finished and
economically priced.”
4.
Providence – This restaurant offers fine dining dishes of seafood and
shellfish and is located on Melrose Avenue. As one TripAdvisor traveller
commented, “The tasting menu was delicious and bold. Presentations were great,
service wonderful and the wine list divine.”
5.
Hoy-Ka
Thai Noodle House – Located
on Hollywood Boulevard, this restaurant offers an extensive menu of Thai food.
As one TripAdvisor traveller commented, “The food here is totally authentic.
The staff are Thai and it shows in the food.”
For more information on Los
Angeles, go to http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Tourism-g32655-Los_Angeles_California-Vacations.html
*List is according to
TripAdvisor’s popularity index. Please note the popularity index is dynamic and
can change at any time. List was accurate as of 5 February 2013.
