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A balcony with a table and two chairs, offering a city view.
A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.
A spacious dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a large hanging light fixture, and a view into the adjacent bar area.
A modern lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and large windows.

1. Cameo Beverly Hills, LXR Hotels & Resorts

Cameo Beverly Hills, LXR Hotels & Resorts
Pico - Robertson
United States
Shlomo
CA $395
CA $514 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 10 - Sep 11
Cameo Beverly Hills, LXR Hotels & Resorts
A rooftop bar with wooden furniture, hanging pendant lights, and a view of a city skyline.
A modern bar area with a wooden bar counter, seating, and large windows offering city views.
A spacious lounge area with a large window, a sofa set, and a fireplace.
An outdoor seating area with a fire pit, wooden beams, and hanging wicker lamps.

2. Conrad Los Angeles

Conrad Los Angeles
Downtown Los Angeles
United States
FEDERICO
CA $508
CA $650 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Conrad Los Angeles
A resort with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a view of the ocean at sunset.
A modern living room with a blue sofa, a round coffee table, and a view of the outdoors.
A restaurant with wicker chairs and tables, hanging plants, and a tiled floor.
A restaurant with wicker chairs, hanging plants, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

3. Fairmont Miramar Hotel

Fairmont Miramar Hotel
Wilshire Montana
United States
Edward
CA $564
CA $742 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Fairmont Miramar Hotel
A modern living room with a large flat-screen TV, a sofa, a coffee table, and a ladder leaning against the wall.
A pathway through a garden with trees and hanging lamps, leading to a building with a wooden facade and a glass entrance.
An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, large umbrellas, and potted plants.
A spacious, modern restaurant with a high ceiling, large windows, and a bar area.

4. 1 Hotel West Hollywood

1 Hotel West Hollywood
West Hollywood
Canada
Jordan
CA $524
CA $696 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
1 Hotel West Hollywood
A sunlit indoor space with a pool, lounge chairs, a sofa, and various potted plants.
A cozy bar area with wooden furniture, a bar counter, and large potted plants.
A spacious lobby with a large palm tree, seating areas, and a modern design.
An aerial view of a courtyard with outdoor seating, umbrellas, and potted plants.

5. Santa Monica Proper Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels

Santa Monica Proper Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels
Downtown Santa Monica
United States
Claudia
CA $665
CA $863 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Santa Monica Proper Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels
An outdoor dining area with a view of the sea, a table set with food and wine, and a cozy seating arrangement.
A resort with a central pool, multiple balconies, and a view of the ocean.
A modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a large window with a view of the sea, and a spacious balcony.
A modern living room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a hanging light fixture.

6. Terranea Resort

Terranea Resort
Rancho Palos Verdes
United States
Michael
CA $439
CA $588 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Terranea Resort
A buffet with various food items and a decorative wall.
A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, umbrellas, and string lights.
A spacious lobby with a grand chandelier, elegant seating, and a polished floor.
A modern living room with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

7. The London West Hollywood at Beverly Hills

The London West Hollywood at Beverly Hills
West Hollywood
United Kingdom
Michael Gary
CA $478
CA $630 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
The London West Hollywood at Beverly Hills
A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, large windows, and a variety of seating arrangements including tables and chairs.
A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance labeled "CENTURY PLAZA".
An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, a central fountain, and lush greenery.
A modern interior with a central seating area, wooden partitions, and a patterned floor.

8. Fairmont Century Plaza Los Angeles at Beverly Hills

Fairmont Century Plaza Los Angeles at Beverly Hills
Century City
United States
John
CA $552
CA $713 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 12 - Sep 13
Fairmont Century Plaza Los Angeles at Beverly Hills
A poolside table with two chairs, a vase with flowers, and a view of a pool with lounge chairs and palm trees in the background.
A luxurious living room with a grand piano, a cozy sofa, and a fireplace.
A grand chandelier with multiple tiers of lights, arched doorways, and a reflective ceiling.
A pathway surrounded by lush greenery and tall banana trees.

9. The Beverly Hills Hotel

The Beverly Hills Hotel
Beverly Crest
United States
Itzhak
CA $1,572
CA $1,817 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
The Beverly Hills Hotel
A terrace with a fire feature, seating, and a marina view.
A modern living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and decorative shelves.
A modern lounge with a central seating area featuring yellow chairs and a sofa, a chandelier, and wall-mounted decorative elements.
A spacious hallway with a patterned carpet, a chandelier, and a reception desk with a mirror and lamp.

10. The Ritz-Carlton, Marina del Rey

The Ritz-Carlton, Marina del Rey
Marina del Rey
United States
Alyssa
CA $529
CA $677 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 12 - Sep 13
The Ritz-Carlton, Marina del Rey
A resort pool area with lounge chairs and a modern building in the background.
A spacious living room with a modern chandelier, a dining area with a view of the ocean, and a dark wood-paneled wall.
A coastal beach with rocky cliffs, clear blue water, and a sandy shore.
A resort with a pool, lounge chairs, palm trees, and a building with a unique roof design.

11. Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Westlake Village

Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Westlake Village
Thousand Oaks
Canada
Michael
CA $706
CA $778 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 11 - Sep 12
Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Westlake Village
A grand lobby with a large chandelier, a central floral arrangement, and a marble floor.
A grand entrance with a chandelier, a man holding a set of keys, and a woman in a blue dress standing at the door.
A spacious living room with a large sofa, a coffee table, and a view of the city through large windows.
A sunset view of a street lined with buildings, including a hotel with a terrace set up for an event.

12. Beverly Wilshire, Beverly Hills, A Four Seasons Hotel

Beverly Wilshire, Beverly Hills, A Four Seasons Hotel
South of Wilshire
United States
Ayman
CA $1,076
CA $1,241 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 2 - Oct 3
Beverly Wilshire, Beverly Hills, A Four Seasons Hotel
A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, a fireplace, and string lights.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by potted plants and a gazebo.
A hotel lobby with a red carpet leading to a reception area, large potted plants, and a staircase.
The exterior of the SLS Hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent logo, a spacious entrance with a red carpet, and a well-maintained garden area.

13. SLS Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Beverly Hills

SLS Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Beverly Hills
Beverly Grove
United States
Yang
CA $435
CA $561 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
SLS Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Beverly Hills
An outdoor dining area with wicker chairs and tables, string lights, and greenery.
A hotel entrance with a white pergola, a tree, and hanging lanterns.
A spacious living room with a view of the beach, featuring a round wooden table, two sofas, and a cabinet with glass doors.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, a coffee table, and large windows offering a view of the beach.

14. Shutters on the Beach

Shutters on the Beach
Downtown Santa Monica
United States
Charles
CA $831
CA $1,067 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Shutters on the Beach
An outdoor dining area with round tables and green cushioned seating, surrounded by lush greenery and plants.
A modern living room with a beige sofa, a coffee table, and a chandelier. There are framed pictures on the wall and a large potted plant on the right.
A modern hotel room with a dining area, a fireplace, a flat-screen TV, and a city view.
An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, a pool, and a bar.

15. Four Seasons Los Angeles at Beverly Hills

Four Seasons Los Angeles at Beverly Hills
Beverly Grove
Canada
Aram
CA $969
CA $1,126 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Four Seasons Los Angeles at Beverly Hills
A spacious lobby with a large chandelier, comfortable seating, and a view of greenery through large windows.
A spacious living room with a grey sofa, striped armchairs, a glass coffee table, and a dining area with a white table and chairs.
An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, covered by striped umbrellas, and a cityscape view in the background.
A hotel with a large entrance, three cars parked in front, and an American flag on top.

16. The Peninsula Beverly Hills

The Peninsula Beverly Hills
South of Wilshire
United States
Athbi
CA $1,364
CA $1,586 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
The Peninsula Beverly Hills
A rooftop infinity pool with white lounge chairs and potted plants, overlooking a cityscape.
A person sitting on a sofa with a table of breakfast items in front of a large window overlooking a cityscape.
A modern interior with a balcony overlooking a cityscape at sunset, a dining area with chairs, and a kitchen counter with a bottle.
A lobby with a checkered floor, a chandelier, and a seating area with a sofa and armchairs.

17. The Sun Rose West Hollywood

The Sun Rose West Hollywood
West Hollywood
United States
Aisha
CA $642
CA $814 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
The Sun Rose West Hollywood
A modern hotel entrance with a wooden facade, a sign reading "Oceana," and a staircase with candles.
A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a large fireplace, and a view of the outdoor area through large windows.
The entrance of the Oceana hotel with a reception desk, a seating area with a table and chairs, and a large glass door.
A modern living room with a wooden floor, a sofa set, and a view of the ocean.

18. Oceana Santa Monica, LXR Hotels & Resorts

Oceana Santa Monica, LXR Hotels & Resorts
Wilshire Montana
United States
catharine
CA $959
CA $1,201 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Oceana Santa Monica, LXR Hotels & Resorts
A large, multi-story hotel with a central courtyard, outdoor seating areas, and a well-maintained garden.
A spacious living area with a large window, a potted plant, and a coffee table with books.
A large indoor swimming pool with a tiled floor and a person swimming.

19. The Maybourne Beverly Hills, Maybourne

The Maybourne Beverly Hills, Maybourne
Golden Triangle
United Kingdom
Sabina
CA $1,276
CA $1,619 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 11 - Sep 12
The Maybourne Beverly Hills, Maybourne
A modern outdoor seating area with white sofas and a wooden coffee table, surrounded by lush greenery and purple flowers.
A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a seating area with sofas and a coffee table, a bar with a variety of bottles, and a large window with green curtains.
A terrace with outdoor seating, a view of the city, and a sunset.
A rooftop infinity pool with lounge chairs and a cityscape view at night.

20. The West Hollywood EDITION

The West Hollywood EDITION
West Hollywood
United States
Emely
CA $824
CA $1,029 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
The West Hollywood EDITION
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