The Best Hotel Lobbies for Meetings and Remote Work in LA

Looking professional at home is not always easy - a needy pet is all it takes to derail a meeting - so we’ve rounded up the best hotel lobbies to impress your coworkers and clients. Quiet and classy ambiance with free WiFi makes for an ideal WFH (work from hotel) video-on or in-person meeting.

The Line Hotel

Location: Koreatown

For: Serious business

This industrial-chic hotel lobby features plentiful seating among tables and booths, and even has an Alfred’s coffee for that midafternoon pick me up.

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Location: West Hollywood

For: Relaxed comfort

This spacious lobby is filled with cozy couches and comfy chairs in calming neutrals. Large windows bring in natural light in the daytime, and the most casual meetings can enjoy the in-lobby bar.

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Santa Monica Proper

Location: Santa Monica

For: Group meetings

Exquisite design meets modern comfort at this unique lobby. With plenty of space and seating, you can choose from any number of options including high-ceiling booths for groups.

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Palihouse Lobby & Lounge

Location: West Hollywood

For: Energy and innovation

A touch more bustling than the other spots on our list, this lobby doubles as a cafe and bar. Don’t worry - you don’t need to buy anything to make yourself at home (we mean…at work) at their indoor or outdoor seating. 

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Hotel Per La

Location: Downtown LA

For: Lasting impressions

With a style we would describe as Anastasia discovers gardening, this gorgeous lobby is sure to impress. Grab a sofa in the enormous dining-adjacent hall or a table in the cozy game room, depending what type of meeting you’re expecting to have.

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Hollywood Roosevelt

Location: Hollywood

For: Intergenerational collaboration

This famous old Hollywood hangout has a lobby with gentle lighting and high ceilings that may appeal to an older client or a vintage-loving younger generation. With plentiful seating and tables, it’s a slam dunk.

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Casa Del Mar 

Location: Santa Monica

For: Hosting business travelers

This beachside lobby has a beach-meets-boho style with natural lighting and eclectic furniture. It doubles as a bar/lounge, so drinks and bites are available for lunch meetings. Beware that there’s often live music in the evenings, so your quiet workday has an expiration time.

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Freehand Los Angeles

Location: Downtown LA

For: Discussion and brainstorming

With a style bordering on lodgecore, this welcoming lobby has high ceilings, natural light, and plenty of wood accents. The tables are on the low side, so this spot is best for discussion and minimal notetaking.

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The Portofino Hotel & Marina

Location: Redondo Beach

For: Designers and creatives

This stunning lobby has a chic, colorful design complemented by massive windows looking right out onto the marina. Enjoy the high ceilings and luxurious atmosphere while you work.

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Kimpton La Peer

Location: West Hollywood

For: Impressing execs

This sleek, modern lobby will grant you immediate points with the high-power types. Not to mention there’s a beautiful covered patio bar just on the other side of the indoor lobby. 

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Pasadena Hotel & Pool

Location: Pasadena

Pasadena Hotel & Pool offers a refined yet relaxed setting for work meetings, blending historic charm with modern convenience. The elegant lobby, free Wi-Fi, and on-site bar make it easy to settle in and stay productive, while flexible meeting spaces and a serene courtyard provide options for both casual and structured conversations. Its central location near South Lake Avenue adds to the convenience.

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