Los Angeles, CaliforniaCentury City
Fairmont Century Plaza
Midcentury entertainment stalwart
Century City Los Angeles, California
Renovated
2021
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Luxe Wellness DesignOutside the door
The house
AccorMidcentury entertainment stalwart
A historic Hollywood gathering place reborn, pairing its midcentury show-business lineage with airy indoor-outdoor lounges and a relaxed social rhythm.
“A $2.5 billion dollar reimagination in 2021 by studio Yabu Pushelberg brought an updated elegance…400 larger accommodations.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Unfussy, intuitive service pairs with expansive westward balconies that overlook Los Angeles sunsets.
Remarkable
The subterranean spa pairs infrared anti-gravity loungers with traditional hammam rituals.
Notable
Minoru Yamasaki's midcentury crescent updated with retractable glass walls and light wood interiors.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Forbes Four-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
it’s now looking fresh faced once again, with classic contemporary rooms that highlight sunset views of LA with floor-to-ceiling windows and balconies.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set along Avenue of the Stars, the property sits moments from Westfield shopping and a short drive from Beverly Hills.
The rooms
Every guest room opens onto a private balcony, with floor-to-ceiling glass and grey marble bathrooms framing deep soaking tubs.
Pool, hammam and gym
Bring a swimsuit.
The heated seventeenth-floor rooftop pool overlooks the skyline, and a subterranean hammam sits alongside the 24-hour gym.
The spa
Subterranean treatment suites are framed by oak lattice screens, offering biohacking loungers and custom bodywork.
Dogs stay too.
The Bar
The marble lobby bar sits beside a lush living wall, hosting live jazz and classic cocktail pours.
Reinvented by design firm Yabu Pushelberg, Fairmont Century Plaza retains its midcentury panache with fabulous additions throughout, including modern art installations.
Restaurant
Lumière Brasserie
Patterned tile floors and brass chandeliers anchor the dining room, which serves French brasserie classics alongside an antique zinc bar.
How it began
The hotel opened in 1966 across a 20th Century Fox backlot, hosting Grammy ceremonies and the historic Apollo 11 presidential dinner.
“What Fairmont nailed, as they do, is preserving the glamor while making this a hotel for 2022... modern, airy interiors—think blonde wood and retractable glass shrouding the lobby.”
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How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.