Just steps from the vibrant intersection of Melrose Avenue and Santa Monica Boulevard, Kimpton La Peer Hotel sits in the heart of West Hollywood’s Design District and Rainbow District. You’ll notice the neighborhood’s distinctive blend of art galleries, distinctive architecture, and high-end fashion boutiques reflected throughout this spirited, design-centric hotel. The 105 luxury guestrooms and suites feel contemporary without being cold, and large windows give you a real sense of being in the middle of the action.

The hotel’s restaurant, Ladyhawk, serves Eastern Mediterranean cuisine crafted by Top Chef Middle East winner Chef Charbel Hayek. Beyond dining, you get a poolside lounge, rooftop event space with a pickleball court, and more than 8,000 square feet of combined indoor and outdoor spaces spread across the property. It’s the kind of place where you can actually hang out and relax, not just pass through.

What makes this hotel genuinely dog-friendly isn’t just a policy on paper. Kimpton allows dogs of any size, weight, or breed at no extra charge — something that matters if you’re traveling with a larger dog or multiple dogs. The staff actually seems to expect and welcome dogs here. If your dog fits in the elevator, they’re in. That’s the real test they use, and it’s refreshingly straightforward.

One nice touch: the nightly wine reception that happens throughout Kimpton properties. Dogs are genuinely welcome to come along, which means you’re not choosing between socializing and leaving your dog in the room. It’s a small detail but speaks to how the hotel actually thinks about traveling with dogs, not just what they say in their pet policy. The Design District location also puts you near plenty of walkable spots to explore with your dog once you step outside.