Why book?
Opened in 2018 by the California-based Kimpton outfit, La Peer continues the boutique group's clever appropriation of original, keen-minded architects and designers, who have set out to work in some striking locations—Savannah, South Beach, and Amsterdam. It never feels as if you're being hosted by a large hotel group. Rub elbows with design-forward guests in creative fields, all feeling right at home.
Set the scene
The Kimpton property is set in West Hollywood's Design District—and it fits right in. LA-based Icelandic designer Gulla Jónsdóttir was enlisted to create the stylish interiors, and the result is a mix of natural materials (concrete, leather walls, white oak flooring) and custom furnishings, such as six-foot light sconces in the lobby. She also collaborated with artists, poets, and photographers, personally selecting each work on display. Outside, olive trees and a vertical garden make the pool feel secluded and intimate.
The rooms
Standard rooms are somewhat small but still manage to feel bright and airy, in shades of gray and white with bronze and wood touches. There's also a complimentary mini bar and an in-room bottle service for made-to-order craft cocktails. The fourth-floor penthouse is used to showcase pieces from Jónsdóttir's own furniture collection.
Food and drink
The Eastern Med meets SoCal at Ladyhawk by Charbel Hayek, where the menu offers sharable plates tabouleh, fattoush salad, half chicken with whipped toum, and charred veggies, all of which pair perfectly with spice-forward cocktails. For breakfast and lighter fare, there's the Courtyard Bar, which serves up the ubiquitous avo toast accompanied with juices and smoothies by Little West.
The neighborhood/area
This is right where you want to be in LA's boho Design District, within walking distance of art galleries, cool coffee shops, and some top-notch restaurants—you could start at the homeware shops on Melrose Avenue, keep an eye out for graffiti murals, then drop into Craig's for a vegan chicken parmigiana and a Skinny Amiga cocktail (tequila, lime, agave, and pomegranate).
Worth it?
Yes—you get the feeling of a high-design hotel with all the Kimpton bells and whistles.
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