Address
Cara Hotel
1730 N Western Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027
Lowest upcoming
$157
8 Jun 2026
Highest upcoming
$478
23 Oct 2026
Median nightly
$233
across 365 upcoming days
Cheapest week
30 May to 5 Jun
27% below annual median
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Cheapest week ahead: 30 May–5 Jun 2026
at $170/night
(27% below median)
Review
Condé Nast Hot List 2021
Character and identity
Tucked on an unassuming stretch of boulevard between Los Feliz and Thai Town, Cara Hotel is a 59-room reimagining of a 1950s motel that now reads as an urban riad. Pass through a courtyard of centuries-old olive trees and an oversize arched doorway into a lobby of custom crown molding, pearlescent Venetian plaster, and soaring arches. Rooms open onto private courtyard balconies dressed in natural linen and earthy finishes. The poolside outdoor restaurant, run by chef Patrick Florendo, leans into handmade pasta and Big Green Egg smoked meats. Service is warm-Irish in register, first-name, dog-treat-on-arrival territory.
Who's it for
Best for:
Design-literate couples after an LA weekend with strong cooking and a pool scene, creative professionals in town for work who want a handsome remote-office lobby, and locals looking for a staycation. Anyone who values al fresco cocktailing, walkable access to Griffith Park hikes, Skylight Books, and Los Feliz bar-hopping will be at home.
Should look elsewhere:
Families wanting a kids' club, beach-seekers, and travellers who need a Beverly Hills or Westside base will find the location awkward. At 59 rooms with one restaurant, it's also not the pick if you want big-resort facilities, a destination spa, or anonymity.
Bottom line
The draw here is atmosphere and cooking in equal measure: a small, design-driven courtyard hideout where the chef's lemon pasta and smoked lamb are reason enough to book, and the team actually learns your name. Spend the money if you want east-side LA with style; book a room with a courtyard balcony, and aim for shoulder-season weekends when the pool terrace is at its best.
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Location
1730 N Western Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027
California · 34.1029° N, 118.3087° W
Amenities
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi in public areas
Restaurant
Bar
Table service
Room service
Breakfast
Smoke-free property
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Front desk
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