Right above Hollywood's Walk of Fame, the historic building is the city's oldest continually operating hotel. Look for the Spanish Colonial details in the lobby and David Hockney's underwater mural in the pool. Not unlike its notable guests, the hotel had some work done: rooms are contemporary with plush leather furniture, Kiehl's products, and a Dean & DeLuca-stocked minibar. There are also plenty of dining options: The Spare Room has a vintage two-lane bowling alley; The Library Bar is great for cocktails and celebrity-spotting.

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