Hotels John Wayne Has Stayed At

A bridge across Swan Lake introduces Hotel Bel-Air, where twelve acres of gardens shape the experience of staying in Los Angeles. Its mission-style main building began as Alphonzo Bell’s estate planning office before Joseph Drown and architect Burton Schutt transformed the property into a hotel in 1946. That residential character still matters: most rooms and suites open directly onto gardens, and the interiors take their cues from Hollywood Regency. The Restaurant serves Californian cooking with Mediterranean influences, while the Bar & Lounge centers on a fireplace and grand piano. Together, the architecture, garden paths, and intimate gathering spaces give this Bel Air address the feel of an established estate.