18 Hotel Bars In LA That You Absolutely Have To Visit

Give me that Aperol spritz with a side of palm trees, please.

1. Broken Shaker — Freehand Hotel

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Perched on top of the Freehand Hotel, Broken Shaker is downtown LA's hidden tropical oasis. Grab a lounge chair by the pool, or a table next to the bar, and enjoy a Poolside Crusher cocktail to feel all the summer vibes. Beware of bees though—they like this bar in the warmer months just as much as Angelenos do.

Address: 416 W 8th St, Los Angeles, CA 90014

Rooms starting at: $195+

2. The Rooftop by JG — Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills

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This watering hole atop the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills is currently undergoing a full renovation, but will be back open for business on April 1 — just in time for spring. From Bellinis to peach daiquiris, you'll have all sorts of tasty drink options to choose from here and as you sip, you'll get a full view of the LA skyline in the distance from this 12th story rooftop.

Address: 9850 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90210

Rooms starting at: $681+

3. Fuego — Hotel Maya

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Though not *technically* LA, this waterfront hotel bar should not be overlooked. Located about 20 minutes south of Los Angeles in Long Beach, Hotel Maya's Fuego is set up right on the bay with views of the entire harbor, including the famous (and v haunted) Queen Mary. Grab a Fuego Margarita and munch on some Fuego Guacamole as you take in a waterfront sunset during their weekday happy hour.

Address: 700 Queensway Dr, Long Beach, CA 90802

Rooms starting at: $197+

4. Giannini Bar — The NoMad Los Angeles

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You'll feel très elegant at this downtown LA gem. Giannini Bar is located inside the NoMad Hotel, and the bar backdrop is just what your Instagram feed needs. Snap a photo of your Gibson cocktail in front of the well-lit, bottle-filled shelves before you head out on the town for the night.

Address: 649 S Olive St, Los Angeles, CA 90014

Rooms starting at: $284+

5. 18 Social — Hotel Indigo Los Angeles Downtown

Hotel Indigo Los Angeles Downtown

Reminiscent of the bars of Hollywood's golden age, 18 Social is Hotel Indigo Los Angeles Downtown's pride and joy. The penthouse cocktail lounge looks out across downtown LA, so you can sip an FDR Martini while you take in the Downtown view from one of the bar's bright velvet chairs.

Address: 899 Francisco St, Los Angeles, CA 90017

Rooms starting at: $179+

6. Spire 73 — InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown

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This place holds the title of the tallest open-air bar in the Western Hemisphere, so you know you can't pass it up. Sitting up on the 73rd floor of the Intercontinental Los Angeles Downtown, this rooftop boasts fire pits, carnitas fries, an assorted mochi ice cream sundae (!!), a Dorian Gray specialty cocktail, and most importantly, #views.

Address: 900 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90017

Rooms starting at: $212+

7. The Polo Lounge — The Beverly Hills Hotel

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The Polo Lounge at The Beverly Hills Hotel is arguably one of LA's most iconic drinking establishments. If you haven't noticed a slew of Angelenos dining there on your feed, you definitely will now. Opt for a seat on the patio amid the palm trees and flowers, sip on the Polo Patio Spritz, and make sure you get a photo in front of the neon Beverly Hills Hotel sign on your way out.

Address: 9641 Sunset Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90210

Rooms starting at: $759+

8. Calabra — Santa Monica Proper Hotel

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On top of the Santa Monica Proper Hotel, Calabra is known for its Pacific Ocean views. This rooftop space serves boutique wines as well as Mediterranean and California bites in the heart of downtown Santa Monica. And in very California form, they also host morning yoga classes that are complimentary for guests.

Address: 700 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Rooms starting at: $350+

9. ONYX Rooftop Bar — Shangri-La Santa Monica

Shangri-La Santa Monica

Located at the top of the Shangri-La Santa Monica, ONYX Rooftop Bar is the only bar in Santa Monica with indoor and outdoor drinking grounds. Grab a Waterloo Sunset inside at the Art Deco bar space, then wander outside to watch the actual sunset over the Pacific. Bring your dancing shoes, too—ONYX has a resident DJ from 8 p.m. to midnight every night.

Address: 1301 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Rooms starting at: $279+

10. The Spare Room — The Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel

The Hollywood Roosevelt

When you think bar, you may not automatically think about bowling — but The Hollywood Roosevelt did. They created the Spare Room to be a gaming parlor and cocktail lounge combined! You can share a punch bowl with your group while taking on a round of bowling, a competitive game of dominoes, or an intense chess match.

Address: 7000 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028

Rooms starting at: $339+

11. H Overlook — H Hotel Los Angeles

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Not only does H Hotel Los Angeles' rooftop offer views of the Pacific *and* planes coming and going from LAX, but it's also only a ONE-MINUTE drive from the airport — and if you know anything about LAX traffic, you know that's a massive perk. Grab a cocktail before you head to the terminal, or right after landing from a flight.

Address: 6151 W Century Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045

Rooms starting at: $169+

12. High Rooftop Lounge — Hotel Erwin

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As Venice Beach's only rooftop bar, the Hotel Erwin rooftop is popping pretty much any night of the week. If you want to secure your spot for the evening, come early for brunch where you can nibble on some chilaquiles, then post up for a day (and night) of beachside drinking with your pals.

Address: 1697 Pacific Ave, Venice, CA 90291

Rooms starting at: $329+

13. Checkers Lounge Patio — Hilton Checkers Los Angeles

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The Hilton Checkers is a little bit of LA history—Charles Whittlsey, a well-established hotel architect of the time, designed it back in 1927 as The Mayflower Hotel. It was renovated in 2008, and the rooftop overlooking Pershing Square is not to be missed. Sit back and take a gander at downtown LA surrounding you or, if you're in town for an event, you can rent out the entire space for yourself and play host.

Address: 535 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90071

Rooms starting at: $228+

14. Rooftop Bar — Mama Shelter

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Mama Shelter is a boutique hotel in Hollywood with all sorts of funky vibes, which are matched (and exceeded) by its rooftop bar. Colorful seating that screams "TAKE A PHOTO OF ME" covers the entire deck, which offers 360 degrees of views of DTLA, the Hollywood sign, and South Bay. Grab a Little Miss Sunshine cocktail (made with vodka, Curacao, tangerine juice, and passionfruit), and soak in all the quirky vibes.

Address: 6500 Selma Ave Floor 2, Los Angeles, CA 90028

Rooms starting at: $199+

15. Bar & Lounge — Hotel Bel-Air

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The Bar & Lounge at Hotel Bel-Air is all levels of picturesque, with its patio's vine-covered walls and surrounding pink buildings poking into the sky above. Grab a glass of rosé to match the backdrop, pop on some shades, and sink into one of the gold-armed couches for a full day of relaxation.

Address: 701 Stone Canyon Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90077

Rooms starting at: $634+

16. Upstairs — Ace Hotel Downtown Los Angeles

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Complete with tree-trunk tabletops, actual trees, a rooftop pool, and a fireplace, Upstairs at the Ace Hotel DTLA is just as trendy as its hometown. Grab a beer and a shot for just $10 (available all day long), and pair it with some Wild Shrimp Tacos for a relaxing night under the LA stars (aka buildings).

Address: 929 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90015

Rooms starting at: $249+

17. Gallery Bar — Millennium Biltmore Hotel Los Angeles

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The ornate lobby of the Millennium Biltmore Hotel Los Angeles is home to the Gallery Bar. Having quenched the thirst of many old Hollywood stars — like Jack Warner and Gloria Swanson — the hotel has a pretty rich history and is considered by many to be one of LA's most haunted hotels. Grab a cocktail at the Gallery Bar, and wander up to the 10th and 11th floors to try to catch a glimpse of the ghost of Elizabeth Short — better known as the Black Dahlia.

Address: 506 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90071

Rooms starting at: $189+

18. BonaVista Lounge — Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites

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Not only is this bar on the 34th floor of the Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites, but it also revolves a full 360 degrees. As you sip your cocktail at one of the window-front tables, you'll take in views of LA from every angle as the room slowly moves you in a full circle.

Address: 404 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90071

Rooms starting at: $249+

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