Best Design Hotels in California

This modern hotel features a complimentary breakfast buffet, a 60-foot garden pool, and a hot tub. It's in downtown Healdsburg, California, with more than 100 Sonoma County wineries within 10 miles. Each spacious and warm-colored room at Hotel Healdsburg has free Wi-Fi, an iPod docking station, and a flat-screen TV with DVD player. Guests can relax with a free DVD rental or enjoy the view from the balcony. French cuisine is served at Charlie Palmer’s Dry Creek Kitchen, open for lunch and dinner. Coffee and snacks are available at the Healdsburg’s Café Newsstand and the Grand Fireplace Lounge features cocktails and a screened porch. A full-service spa and an on-site gym are part of the Healdsburg Hotel. Business services and a 24-hour front desk are available. Complimentary valet parking services are provided. Downtown Santa Rosa is a 15-minute drive from Hotel Healdsburg. The Armstrong Redwoods Trail is 20 miles away.

- "Very nice property! Will be back!" - "Relaxing stay and plan to return in September" - "Great boutique hotel!" - "Perfect place to enjoy healdsburg" - "The staff were wonderful. They charged our Tesla wityasking." - "Nice property. Comfortable room. Cozy bed." - "Great location and wonderful room" - "Quick overnight stay while visiting local wineries. Had a wonderful dinner at a restaurant within walking distance. Grea"

Elegant Accommodations

Downtown Los Angeles Proper Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels, offers a 5-star experience in Los Angeles city center. Guests enjoy a rooftop swimming pool, fitness center, sun terrace, and free bicycles. Complimentary WiFi is available throughout the property.

Dining and Leisure

The hotel features a restaurant serving Mediterranean and Latin American cuisines, alongside a bar offering cocktails. Additional amenities include an outdoor fireplace, fitness room, and outdoor seating area.

Prime Location

Located less than 0.6 mi from Microsoft Theater and a 12-minute walk to Crypto.com Arena, the hotel is 11 mi from Hawthorne Municipal Airport. Nearby attractions include La Union Station (2.2 mi) and the California Science Center (3.1 mi).

- "Worth staying" - "Incredible hotel, thoughtful staff" - "Explore DTLA by staying here." - "Dreamy Downtown design goodness" - "Elegance, coolness and comfort with a sense of true fun for a family - this place has it all." - "Perfect spot and super comfort" - "An unforgettable stay with impeccable service, stunning design, and exceptional food—truly the best" - "I will stay there again!" - "Amazing stay! Close to everything downtown!"

Boasting a boomerang-shaped pool and an on-site restaurant in a smoke-free environment, this boutique hotel is nestled in the heart of Beverly Hills. Guests can enjoy the furnished pool deck with private cabanas. The Avalon Hotel Beverly Hills, a Member of Design Hotels is walking distance from world-class shopping and dining available on Rodeo Drive. Every spacious room at the Avalon Beverly Hills is nonsmoking and includes a mini-bar, a 42-inch flat-screen cable TV and an iPod docking station. Tablets are also available in each room for guests. Rooms are decorated in a vintage style that blends its old Hollywood roots with a distinct 1950s influence. Viviane is an elegant eater located around the property's boomerang-shaped pool. There is indoor and outdoor seating available and hosts private cabanas for guests. The space offers vintage furniture from the 1950s & 1960s while delivering a California interpretation on European and American Cuisine. The menu is paired with a curated wine list of boutique wines and seasonal cocktails inspired by the 1950s. Cardio equipment, elliptical machines and stationary bikes are featured in the fitness center at Avalon Hotel. If they prefer, guests can work out one-on-one with a professional trainer. Bikes are available for hire and yoga sessions are offered poolside on Saturdays by appointment. Santa Monica 3rd Street Promenade is 7 miles away from this hotel. The University of California, Los Angeles is 5 miles away.

- "Beautiful Beverly Hills hotel" - "The Best !" - "Great" - "Beverly Hills Delight" - "Best hotel in LA !" - "Excellent hotel , highly recommend" - "Very beautiful place , I spent 2 days there, and their food is so delicious!! Never seen a hotel so perfect ❤️" - "Wonderful stay and would definitely recommend if visiting LA and want to stay in Beverly Hills area" - "An amazing hotel!" - "Great !" - "Great hotel, will come back."

Located in Los Angeles, 4.8 miles from Venice Beach Boardwalk, Hotel June West LA, a Member of Design Hotels provides accommodations with free bikes, private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness center. Featuring a 24-hour front desk, this property also welcomes guests with a restaurant and a terrace. Guests can have a drink at the bar. SoFi Stadium is 5.5 miles from the hotel, while Third Street Promenade is 6.6 miles away. Los Angeles International Airport is 2.5 miles from the property.

- "It’s was ok but too expensive" - "great place to stay" - "There were reviews saying that you get hit with a nasty charge at the end of your stay however I didn’t experience this!" - "It was great was my second time I enjoyed" - "Will definitely return in the future." - "I would definitely recommend this property for travelers that want great amenities and a clean quiet space to relax." - "Stylish, fun stay" - "Best night sleep, such a comfortable bed! Love this hotel."

Located in Los Angeles, 2.5 miles from Petersen Automotive Museum, Hotel 850 SVB, West Hollywood, a Member of Design Hotels has accommodations with free bikes, private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers a shared kitchen and room service. Guests can have a drink at the snack bar. At the hotel, the rooms have a desk. All rooms have a safety deposit box. A continental breakfast is available at Hotel 850 SVB, West Hollywood, a Member of Design Hotels. Staff at the accommodation are available to give advice at the 24-hour front desk. Los Angeles County Museum Of Art (LACMA) is 2.7 miles from Hotel 850 SVB, West Hollywood, a Member of Design Hotels, while Dolby Theater is 3.6 miles from the property. Hollywood Burbank Airport is 11 miles away.

- "the staff was great. the room was so nice. free round of snacks. luxury linens. zero complaints" - "Nestled in the heart of West Beverly Hills, 850 SVB hotel is a true gem. The attention to detail in design elements are" - "Beautiful stay with true getaway vibes even in the city." - "Great boutique hotel in a top location" - "Beautiful and intimate hotel" - "Best boutique hotel in L.A." - "A relaxing and gorgeous boutique hotel in the heart of WeHo"

This downtown Palm Springs luxury resort features a full-service spa and expansive gardens. The Avalon is 20 minutes' drive from the Aerial Tramway and features rooms with iPod docking stations. Guests can take advantage of the on-site pool. The modern rooms at Avalon Palm Springs are furnished with WiFi, smart tablets, cable TVs, and mini-bars. For added convenience, the comfortable guest rooms include mini refrigerators and ironing facilities. Chi Chi at Avalon Hotel serves up fresh, chef-inspired fare, with a menu that reflects a vibrant, spirited take on delicious real ingredients and authentic West Coast cuisine. Guests can enjoy specialized menus and innovative dishes at this restaurant. Estrella Spa offers a wide selection of luxurious spa services at Palm Springs Avalon. Three refreshing outdoor pools, including a family pool and an adults-only tranquility pool, and 2 large hot tubs surrounded by citrus trees, manicured gardens and poolside cabanas are offered to guests. If they prefer, guests can work out in the 24-hour wellness center, join a weekend wellness class, use a resort bicycle or go on a guided hike. Joshua Tree National Park is 1 hours' drive from the Avalon Palm Springs. The hotel is 7 minutes' drive from Fairchild Golf Course.

- "Charming Palm Springs Hotel" - "What a great place to stay with family" - "Overall an amazing place. Would stay again and recommend" - "absolutely amazing & happymaking 💕experience" - "We truly enjoyed our time here, it was exactly what we wanted away from the craziness." - "We met up in the desert for a wonderful adventure with friends" - "Loved our week at the Avalon." - "Beautiful grounds and private bungalows close to everything."

Located in a historic flatiron building in the heart of Market Street, San Francisco Proper Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels offers a unique urban hotel experience. Offering free WiFi, each noise proof room includes a Proper App, a connection to all the services offered by the hotel concierge. Civic Center BART Station is just 1 minutes’ walk away. Guest rooms at San Francisco Proper Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels include a 50-inch HDTV with Google Chromecast personal device streaming, boutique linens and cotton kimono robes. Double-layered shades keep each room dark and every room has a safe that fits a 17-inch laptop. Rooms also feature a Bluetooth custom speaker that connects a mobile device and a locally curated mini-bar with small-batch bottled cocktails. Bathrooms offer a walk-in rain shower and a hairdryer. If guests prefer to dine in, San Francisco Proper Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels’s in-room dining team can deliver seasonally-driven meals from Chef Mikey Adams’ kitchen anytime. For guest convenience, the hotel provides overnight dry cleaning and laundry services and same-day shoe shine service. Private trainers and massage services are available upon request. The Warfield concert venue and SHN Golden Gate Theater are just 4 minutes’ walk from this hotel. Shopping opportunities at Westfield San Francisco Center are just 10 minutes’ walk away. San Francisco International Airport is 11 mi from the property.

- "My top two stay in all of San Francisco" - "Chic, trendy, beautiful, and relaxing" - "We would stay there again." - "Really nice hotel but a scary location. Feels like you are in an ivory tower surrounded by zombies." - "Poor quatity-price ratio" - "Beautiful property in a horrible neighborhood" - "Mediocre"

Located in Los Angeles, a 15-minute walk from Santa Monica Beach, Santa Monica Proper Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels provides accommodations with free bikes, private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness center. Among the various facilities are a shared lounge, a terrace, as well as a bar. The property has room service, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests. Free WiFi is available to all guests, while some rooms will provide you with a balcony. An American, vegetarian or vegan breakfast is available at the property. At the hotel you'll find a restaurant serving American, Mexican and Local cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. The area is popular for cycling, and car rental is available at this 5-star hotel. Popular points of interest near Santa Monica Proper Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels include Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica Pier and Pacific Park. Los Angeles International Airport is 7.5 miles away.

- "Stay Proper, Live Proper!" - "Unlike anything you’ve ever stayed at before - truly incredible. No notes." - "Comfort and luxury all in one" - "Beautiful property with an exceptional staff." - "Great property and will definitely come back to this property." - "Really nice" - "Would highly recommend this hotel loved the vibe and style of hotel for a chill out vacation" - "A very luxurious stay and a superb hotel."