Choosing a hotel in Los Angeles can be stressful—the city has no shortage of glamorous, classic Hollywood stays that once housed big-name guests like Marilyn Monroe, The Beatles, and Elizabeth Taylor. While it’s an older city, there are still newer properties popping up every year that feature robust spas, eye-popping decor, and exteriors that are reminiscent of our favorite European cities. Many dream of vacationing like an A-lister here, but the price per night can be a hard dose of reality. To help you make your pick, we’ve rounded up the best hotels in Los Angeles that are under $300 per night—without compromising on amenities, location, and overall aesthetics. You’ll find boutique stays and franchise favorites with rooftop pools, exclusive club access, and Michelin-star restaurants. Below are the seven best affordable hotels in Los Angeles.
Every hotel review on this list has been written by a Condé Nast Traveler journalist who knows the destination and has visited that property. When choosing hotels, our editors consider properties across price points that offer an authentic and insider experience of a destination, keeping design, location, service, and sustainability credentials top of mind.