Hotel Figueroa
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Hotel Figueroa

Los Angeles, California

Photo: Hotel Figueroa - The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

A 1926 Spanish Colonial hotel in downtown LA that was one of the first hotels built by women for women. The pool deck is a Moroccan-tiled oasis, the lobby bar has the kind of moody grandeur that makes you want to order a gin and tonic and write a letter, and the rooms are stylish without being sterile. It's got history and it wears it well.

Insider tip

The pool bar for a cocktail at sunset. The Veranda restaurant for dinner — request the patio overlooking Figueroa Street.

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