Curated luxury hotels in California

The Chateau Marmont was built as the first deluxe high-rise apartment complex on Sunset Boulevard, opening its doors in February of 1929. Its gothic charm and old-world European flair were inspired by the Chateau Amboise in the Loire Valley, where Leonardo da Vinci was said to have spent his final years.

With each passing decade, every Hollywood icon of its generation -- from Greta Garbo and Clark Gable to Marilyn Monroe and James Dean -- has called it home. It has remained the hotel of choice for the entertainment industry, music, fashion and art world ever since.

Within its thick, poured concrete walls and among its lush tropical foliage, it is still the favored hideaway of a clientele looking for the utmost in discretion, privacy, and excellent service with all of the warmth, personality and charm of a boutique hotel.

With a stay at The London West Hollywood at Beverly Hills in West Hollywood (West Hollywood), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Sunset Strip and Hollywood Boulevard. This luxury hotel is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Hollywood Walk of Fame and 4 mi (6.4 km) from Hollywood Bowl.

With a stay at Durango Casino & Resort in Las Vegas (Spring Valley), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Allegiant Stadium and Silverton Casino Lodge. This casino resort is 8.1 mi (13.1 km) from Excalibur Casino and 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area.

With a stay at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sacramento in Wheatland, you'll be steps from Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Sacramento and a 3-minute drive from Toyota Amphitheatre. This casino hotel is 23.1 mi (37.2 km) from Thunder Valley Casino and 6.2 mi (9.9 km) from Feather River.

The Sunset Marquis Hotel Los Angeles is located in the heart of West Hollywood. Hidden away in a tree lined cul-de-sac, it is just steps from the famed sidewalks of the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood. The property boasts 2 outdoor pools and an on-site restaurant.

Villas at the property include unique amenities like private lifts, kitchens,dining rooms, televisions, and living rooms. Suites include similar amenities with toiletries and Bluetooth enabled mobile speakers.

There is an on-site bar available at the hotel. There is also a fitness centre and spa available on-site. Guests can enjoy the gardens and 24-hour front desk. The property also is home to successful recording studios and an art gallery.

The Sunset Strip is less than 1 km from the property, while the Farmer's Market Los Angeles is 2.8 km away. Dolby Theatre and the Hollywood Walk of Fame are 3.7 km away. Los Angeles International Airport is 20 km from the property.

With a stay at Hotel Dena, Pasadena Los Angeles, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Pasadena – a 6-minute walk from Pasadena Convention Center and 12 minutes by foot from Pasadena Playhouse. This hotel is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Rose Bowl Stadium and 8.2 mi (13.2 km) from Santa Anita Park.

Shore Hotel is in the heart of Santa Monica, within a 5-minute walk of Santa Monica Pier and Santa Monica Beach. This beach hotel is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Venice Beach and 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Venice Beach Boardwalk.

A stay at Kimpton Rowan Palm Springs Hotel by IHG places you in the heart of Palm Springs, within a 5-minute walk of Forever Marilyn and Agua Caliente Cultural Museum. This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Palm Springs Art Museum and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Palm Springs Visitor Center.

Located in Santa Ana, Hotel Zessa Orange County Airport, a DoubleTree by Hilton is in the business district – a 3-minute drive from South Coast Plaza and 7 minutes from University of California, Irvine. This hotel is 9.8 mi (15.8 km) from Angel Stadium of Anaheim and 10 mi (16.1 km) from Honda Center.

A stay at The Platinum Hotel places you in the heart of Las Vegas, within a 15-minute walk of Fountains of Bellagio and The Linq. This hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from High Roller and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from The Venetian Expo Center.

With a stay at Omni San Diego Hotel, you'll be centrally located in San Diego, steps from Petco Park and within a 10-minute walk of New Children's Museum. This hotel is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from San Diego Zoo.

A stay at Casa Madrona Hotel & Spa places you in the heart of Sausalito, within a 15-minute drive of Golden Gate Bridge and Marin Headlands. This luxury hotel is 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from Rodeo Beach and 5.5 mi (8.9 km) from Point Bonita Lighthouse.

With a stay at L'Horizon Resort & Spa, Hermann Bungalows in Palm Springs (Twin Palms), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Palm Springs Convention Center and Indian Canyon. This spa resort is 8.6 mi (13.9 km) from Palm Springs Aerial Tramway and 5.7 mi (9.1 km) from Palm Canyon.

Located in Imperial, Cambria Hotel El Centro - Imperial is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Eager Park and Imperial Valley Expo. This hotel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Imperial City Hall and 5.8 mi (9.3 km) from El Centro Regional Medical Center.

With a stay at Kissel Uptown Oakland, in the Unbound Collection by Hyatt in Oakland (Northgate), you'll be a 3-minute drive from Jack London Square and 9 minutes from San Francisco Bay. This hotel is 9.3 mi (15 km) from Moscone Convention Center and 9.4 mi (15.2 km) from Oracle Park.

A stay at The Clancy, Autograph Collection places you in the heart of San Francisco, within a 5-minute walk of Moscone Convention Center and San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Yerba Buena Gardens and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Oracle Park.

A stay at San Francisco Marriott Marquis places you in the heart of San Francisco, within a 5-minute drive of San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and Oracle Park. This hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Ferry Building and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Chase Center.

With a stay at Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa/Newport Beach, you'll be centrally located in Costa Mesa, within a 5-minute drive of South Coast Plaza and University of California, Irvine. This hotel is 10.1 mi (16.2 km) from Irvine Spectrum Center and 12.8 mi (20.6 km) from Angel Stadium of Anaheim.

In the heart of San Diego, Pacific Terrace Hotel is within a 5-minute drive of Crystal Pier and Belmont Park. This beach hotel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Mission Beach and 4.2 mi (6.7 km) from La Jolla Cove.

When you stay at Gravity Haus Truckee-Tahoe in Truckee, you'll be next to a golf course, just steps from Ponderosa Golf Course and 13 minutes by foot from Truckee River. This golf hotel is 4.1 mi (6.5 km) from Donner Lake and 4.8 mi (7.8 km) from Old Greenwood Golf Course.