LA has always been my favorite city to travel to
I like to stay in Santa Monica at the Loews Hotel. Other hotels by the water include:
Shutters on the beach
The Viceroy
Casa Del Mar
And the Georgian is a nice Boutique hotel
When I stay in Hollywood I used to stay at the Dream Hotel
Do NOT stay around that area anymore as it is completely flooded with homeless
Instead you should opt for WEST Hollywood at places like these: