Below the Strip

A balcony off the living room, palm trees at eye level, Santa Monica Boulevard restaurants just steps away – this West Hollywood apartment puts you squarely in one of LA's most energetic neighbourhoods. The king suite comes with its own full bathroom, making it a retreat after a long day out, while a dedicated workspace in the second bedroom means longer stays work just as well. There's even a coffee shop on the ground floor for slow mornings before you head out toward the Sunset Strip, a twenty-three-minute walk away.

Home truths:
* The apartment is on the third floor with no lift in the building, so you'll be taking the stairs every time you arrive, leave, or bring luggage up.
* The only full bathroom here is the en-suite off the main bedroom. While guests staying in the second bedroom have access to a separate toilet, they'll need to use the main bedroom's en-suite for showering.
* If you're travelling with a baby, your host can provide a cot on request – worth flagging when you book.
* You're in the heart of an active urban neighbourhood, so expect some background street and pedestrian noise – and bear in mind the coffee shop directly below operates until 10pm.
* Your parking is two spaces in an open lot across the street – uncovered and off-site, so factor that in if you're travelling with luggage or arriving late at night.