Spread out for more than 456 miles, Los Angeles is the second most populated city in the United States. Few American cities offer a more eclectic array of neighborhoods, attractions and things to do. Therefore, finding the right accommodations in the right location is an important part of vacationing in this vast city. Los Angeles offers an immense selection of lodging options, from boutique hotels, to European-style hotels, to luxury resorts, and more. All it takes is knowing what you want and where to look.

SIGHTSEEING
Luxury hotels such as the Beverly Plaza Hotel offer both the elegance and convenience needed for a successful trip to LA. The deluxe, European-style hotel offers spacious, finely appointed guestrooms in a location excellent for exploring the greater Los Angeles area. Neighborhoods such as Beverly Hills, Hollywood and Century City are less than five miles away, as well as a variety of other attractions. Located in the West Hollywood area, Le Montrose Suite Hotel offers upscale accommodations just one block from Beverly Hills and just south of Hollywood's famous Sunset Strip. The Millenium Biltmore is a deluxe hotel designed in the style of Spanish Italian Renaissance. The hotel sits in the heart of downtown Los Angeles, convenient to attractions such as the L.A. Coliseum, Dodger Stadium, the Greek Theater, Union Station, and Universal Studios Hollywood.

For budget-conscious travelers, Los Angeles has a variety of comfortable hotels that place guests in the heart of the city at much more affordable rates. For instance, The Le Reve is a limited-service, studio-suite hotel located in a residential area known as Melrose Place, and at an equal distance between Hollywood and Beverly Hills. The hotel is just minutes from attractions like Mann's Chinese Theater, the Walk of Stars and more. The Summerfield Suites is another prudent choice for sightseers who'd rather spend money touring the city than paying for high-priced lodging. The hotel is just minutes from the numerous attractions in Hollywood and Beverly Hills. To break away from Hollywood hoopla, consider an inexpensive stay at The Inn at Venice Beach, just steps away from the bohemian Venice Boardwalk and its many sights, sounds and things to do, also a short drive to Malibu.

BUSINESS
With the Los Angeles Convention Center in close proximity to the city's Financial District, and nearby the many major attractions of downtown, business travelers are afforded an excellent opportunity for a well-rounded trip to LA. Luxury hotels such as the New Otani Hotel offer upscale accommodations in the heart of downtown. The Asian-themed hotel gives guests the convenience and charm necessary for a successful business trip. The Wyndham Checkers is an elegant boutique-style hotel situated in the heart of downtown, just minutes from the Convention Center, the World Trade Center and Union Station.

For corporate travelers in search of more moderately priced accommodations, some excellent choices include the Days Inn Los Angeles, a comfortable hotel located just three miles from the Convention Center, the Civic Center and the Staple Center; the historic Stillwell Hotel, a tourist-class hotel located just three miles from Union Station and four miles from the Convention Center; and the Best Western Mayfair, a unique hotel representative of the roaring '20s, offering a convenient location just minutes from the Financial District and other popular attractions.

AIRPORT
Los Angeles' main air-transportation outlet is the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). A variety of hotels surround the airport region, ranging from affordable tourist-class hotels to four-star luxury accommodations. The Crowne Plaza LAX Airport Hotel offers upscale accommodations at the entrance of the airport, and just minutes from attractions such as Disneyland, Universal Studios, Knotts Berry Farm, and Hollywood. The Westin Los Angeles is a deluxe airport hotel offering comfort and convenience just a short distance away from local beaches, Hollywood Park Race Track and Marina Del Rey. A Less expensive choice, the Holiday Inn LAX is a comfortable hotel located 3/4 miles from the Los Angeles International Airport, 12 miles from downtown. The Holiday Inn offers clean, well-appointed guestrooms with state-of-the-art-amenities.