Hotel Atwater

Los Angeles


At this historic hotel a block inland from the beach, the 91 rooms were getting a chic, modern makeover as we went to press: dark wood furniture, silvery wallpaper, marble vanities and showers and tile accents. Rooms have varying degrees of natural light, and you'll pay more for good views.


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