The Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles L.A. Live

Beside the Crypto.com Arena on West Olympic Boulevard, The Ritz-Carlton occupies the upper floors of the L.A. Live complex, placing guests steps from Staples Center events and the Peacock Theater without a downtown parking search. It suits event-goers and business travellers needing direct access to the Convention Center.

Rooms start on the twenty-third floor, giving skyline or Hollywood Hills views uncommon among downtown five-star properties. A rooftop pool sits above the arena's south entrance, and the hotel shares its lobby level with JW Marriott, doubling dining options without leaving the building.

Metro's Pico station is a five-minute walk for access to Hollywood and Santa Monica.