Hotel Hot Spots

8440 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069 (map)

And they said it wouldn't last: Fresh from a makeover, the Mondrian's famed rooftop bar is still the Sunset Strip's reigning velvet-rope institution.

1819 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401 (map)

Gorgeous and green: The Viceroy's stylish bar oozes Hollywood glam with a jolt of retro whimsy--the indoor area is perfect for cool nights although the exclusive poolside cabanas are where things really heat up.

9641 Sunset Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90210 (map)

On-the-move hipsters and low-key A-listers sip on pricey cocktails while glancing over each other's shoulders at this luxe indoor/outdoor space at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

1111 Second St, Santa Monica, CA 90403 (map)

Hello, gorgeous: In a town where looking good is king, the Huntley Hotel's 18th floor restaurant keeps the bar high with 360-degree views, pricey fare and more than a few royal cocktails.

8171 W Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90046 (map)

This recently reopened Hollywood hot spot has added a few modern additions while maintaining the lush environment of the original version. Expect the same A-list crowd to fill the red-hued space.

465 S La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048 (map)

This cocktail-centric arm of the labyrinthine dining space at the new SLS hotel is where guests and non-guests alike can experience wild libations of Wonka-esque proportions: Edible, sorbet-like caipirinhas (made with liquid nitrogen, courtesy of a curbside "valet" mixologist) and margaritas topped with "salt air."

9360 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90210 (map)

Who wouldn't want to sip a frozen guava margarita alongside a Swarovski-lined pool? Now part of the same hotel family as the Roosevelt, this rooftop hot spot is bringing in the same trendoids and exclusive 'tude of the Tropicana Bar.

930 Hilgard Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024 (map)

A favorite of young Hollywood, this moody spot inside Westwood's W Hotel is known for good eats and a trendy after-dark scene.

9400 West Olympic Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90212 (map)

Tucked inside the 90210's best kept secret (shhh ... we're talking about the Avalon hotel), this retro-minimal poolside hideaway is where industry heavies, hotel guests and happy-hour revelers relax and rev up.

1020 N San Vicente Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069 (map)

Okay, so the eponymous chef of this much-hyped restaurant might not be in the kitchen, but this gold-and-pastel dining palace is still worth the price for the people-watching alone.

465 S La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048 (map)

Pick your pleasure: This eclectic dining experience, weaving throughout the lobby of Beverly Hills' over-the-top SLS Hotel, offers a truly moveable feast with a three-in-one atmosphere and just as many menus.

10740 Wilshire Blvd, Westwood, CA 90024 (map)

Those who want to keep a low-pro (while enjoying seasonal organic fare and potent cocktails) will dig this serene scene hidden inside Westwood's posh Palomar hotel.

7000 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90028 (map)

This deluxe 24-hour burger joint inside the Roosevelt hotel (and across the street from the madness that is Hollywood & Highland) satiates both diner fiends and high-end foodies with its versatile menu and sophisticated wine bar.

8440 W Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069 (map)

Check out the white-on-white fantasia that started the whole "Philippe Starck does L.A." craze. Trendy, spendy and splendidly offbeat island cooking is the order of the day. Bay of Pigs for dessert, anyone?

1819 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401 (map)

Traditional elegance meets '70s kitsch at this Santa Monica hot spot inside the Viceroy hotel. Athough there are no ocean views, the New American cuisine and poolside cabanas keep well-heeled Westsiders coming back for more.