Sunlit courtyard haven
Pink and red checkered marble floors, creamy Venetian plaster, and natural skylights define this sunlit courtyard retreat.
“skylights flooding the lobby’s checkered marble flooring and Venetian plaster interiors with soft California sunshine.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Checkered marble floors, Venetian plaster, and parquet frame sunlit boutique courtyard spaces.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
Formerly the Farmers Daughter Hotel, this 66-room Fairfax property was reimagined by Leo Grifka, Palihouse Culver City's owner, into something distinctly Los Angeles: checkered marble floors, Venetian plaster walls, California light flooding through skylights...
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Set on Fairfax Avenue, the hotel is across from the Original Farmers Market and minutes from Museum Row.
The rooms
Hardwood parquet floors anchor custom Carrera marble tables, rounded armoires, and artwork by Southern California painter Kenton Nelson.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The heated outdoor pool is open year-round, set with chaise lounges against living green walls.
Dogs stay too.
At the table
The Bar & Restaurant serves craft cocktails and seasonal California plates across a glowing marble counter and open courtyard.
How it began
A 1960s roadside motel previously known as the Farmer's Daughter was reimagined in 2022 by hotelier Leo Grifka.
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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.