Hotel 850 SVB, West Hollywood, a Member of Design Hotels

Six stories of concrete and glass on North San Vicente Boulevard, Hotel 850 SVB sits at the edge of West Hollywood's Design District, a four-minute walk from the Sunset Strip and its music venues.

Rooms favor exposed structural columns and floor-to-ceiling windows over traditional decor, with a rooftop pool deck facing the Hollywood Hills. The lobby doubles as a members-style lounge after dark.

The location suits design-minded travelers and those attending Melrose Avenue showroom appointments over sightseers chasing Hollywood Boulevard landmarks. Valet parking is the only practical option on this stretch.