A guest room with a view at The Portofino. Credit: The Portofino Hotel & Marina

With a city as big as Los Angeles, planning a getaway leads to a lot of questions, one of the first being, “where should I stay?” Choosing a home base for your travels can set the tone for an entire vacation, and seeking out local independent hotels over large chains offers a more bespoke experience. Boutique hotels in Los Angeles have that personal touch needed to take your vacation to the next level. Here are 11 of the best, from a hip Silver Lake hangout to a historic Culver City property.

Top Places to Stay

The Culver Hotel (Culver City)

Hotel Figueroa (DTLA)

Short Stories Hotel (Fairfax)

Cara Hotel (Los Feliz)

The Portofino Hotel & Marina (Redondo Beach)

Hotel Lucile (Silver Lake)

Silver Lake Pool & Inn (Silver Lake)

Hotel Ziggy (Sunset Strip)

Sunset Tower Hotel (Sunset Strip)

Petit Ermitage (West Hollywood)

Hotel June (Westchester)

Rates: $$

Location: Culver City

Nearby Attractions: Downtown Culver City,…