Fairmont Century Plaza
Century City, Los Angeles
Hotel in Los Angeles, United States
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Why go
Fairmont Century Plaza is worth booking when Century City access and full-service luxury matter more than a restaurant-led stay. Its 2025 Tablet Hotels Top 40 New Hotels placement, Forbes 4-Star status for 2026, and Virtuoso partner recognition support the hotel case, but food-focused travelers should plan destination dining separately.
About Fairmont Century Plaza
Fairmont Century Plaza is a Los Angeles luxury-hotel option with a smart-casual dress code and external recognition including Tablet Hotels Top 40 New Hotels #24 (2025), Forbes 4-Star (2026), and Virtuoso Luxury Hotel Partner (2026).
This is best approached as a Los Angeles hotel choice supported by that recognition. Before booking, check stay-specific details such as dining, room categories, amenities, prices, hours, and address directly with the property.
Book it for a Los Angeles luxury-hotel stay, not as a restaurant-first stay
The dining question should be handled carefully. Fairmont Century Plaza should not be framed as a destination restaurant booking on its own. If food is the reason for the trip, make separate restaurant plans in Los Angeles and treat any on-site dining decision as something to confirm directly with the property.
The hotel carries external validation, including Tablet Hotels Top 40 New Hotels #24 in 2025, Forbes 4-Star status in 2026, and Virtuoso Luxury Hotel Partner positioning in 2026. Those signals are relevant to the hotel's overall luxury positioning. They do not, by themselves, define the details of a restaurant, bar, spa, pool, room category, or service format.
Who should choose this among luxury-hotel options
Choose Fairmont Century Plaza if you want a Los Angeles hotel with luxury recognition and a smart-casual dress code. Beyond that, compare current rates, availability, room types, and amenities directly with the hotel before committing.
Travelers comparing luxury hotels may also look at Cameo Beverly Hills, LXR Hotels & Resorts, The Beverly Hilton, The Hôtel Lili, The Peninsula Beverly Hills, and Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills. Fairmont Century Plaza belongs in that comparison set for guests weighing a luxury stay, but the final choice should come down to the details that matter for your trip.
First-timer notes before committing
Before booking, confirm the practical details: exact location, room configuration, current amenities, dining availability, rates, cancellation terms, and any special access needs. The clearest case for Fairmont Century Plaza is its Los Angeles setting, smart-casual dress code, and outside recognition; anything more specific should be checked directly with the property.
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Planning details
- Location
- 2025 Ave of the Stars, Los Angeles, CA 90067
- Website
- fairmont.com/en/hotels/los-angeles/fairmont-century-plaza.html?goto=fiche_hotel&code_hotel=A8J5&code_hotel=A8J5&merchantid=seo-maps-US-A8J5&merchantid=seo-maps-US-A8J5&sourceid=aw-cen&sourceid=aw-cen
- Phone
- +1 310-424-3030
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Fairmont Century Plaza presents as a restored landmark that balances its midcentury role as Century City's social anchor with a comprehensive, high-end renovation. The property retains the weight of its history — presidential visits and long-running industry events — while being repositioned through a $2.5 billion overhaul into the top tier of Los Angeles hotels. The result is a poised, service-forward address that caters to guests who prize efficiency and predictable luxury: familiar architectural lines, polished public spaces, and programmatic amenities such as the exclusive Fairmont Gold lounge that streamline stay logistics for a professional clientele.
Best For
This hotel is best suited to business-minded travelers and groups staging corporate or industry gatherings. Century Plaza’s location on Avenue of the Stars puts it squarely in the corporate heart of Century City, and its history as an events anchor makes it a natural choice for conferences, trade gatherings, and business dinners. Leisure travelers who want easy access to Westwood and Beverly Hills without the tourist bustle also find it convenient; guests who prioritize efficient check-in, private lounge access, and dependable service tend to return regularly.
Stay Tips
Book Fairmont Gold access when you reserve a room — the write-up highlights the lounge and private desk as a key time-saver for busy guests. If a balcony matters to you, request a room with a balcony or note your preferred floor at booking; regulars value the ‘balcony on their preferred floor.’ For corporate events or larger gatherings, inquire early about event availability: the hotel’s history as a social anchor and host of industry events means dates can fill quickly. Stick to confirmed reservations for peak business periods to secure preferred amenities.
Venue details
Ambiance
Sleek contemporary design with floor-to-ceiling windows, soundproofed rooms, elegant lighting, and serene spa-like atmosphere praised in guest reviews.
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About the Stay
- Rooms
- 400
- Check-in
- 15:00
- Check-out
- 12:00
- Property Style
- Contemporary Grandeur in a Reimagined Mid Century Modern Landmark
- Design Style
- Sleek Modern Aesthetic with Floor to Ceiling Windows and Luxurious Le Labo Bathrooms
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 2025 Ave of the Stars, Los Angeles, CA 90067
Planning details
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- The Beverly Hilton, Notable alternative
- The Peninsula Beverly Hills, Notable alternative
- The Hôtel Lili, Notable alternative
- Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills, Notable alternative
- Cameo Beverly Hills, LXR Hotels & Resorts, Notable alternative
Hotel context
How It Compares
Choose Fairmont Century Plaza over The Beverly Hilton if Century City access matters more than a classic Beverly Hills event-hotel feel. The Beverly Hilton is the safer call for guests tied to Beverly Hills functions or larger social occasions; Fairmont Century Plaza is the cleaner fit for travelers splitting time between business, shopping, and Westside appointments.
The Peninsula Beverly Hills and Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills are the stronger cross-shops for guests prioritizing a more traditional Beverly Hills luxury stay. Pick The Peninsula for a quieter, classic service mood; pick Waldorf Astoria for a higher-gloss splurge. Fairmont Century Plaza is the better match when the location needs to work harder than the hotel drama.
Cameo Beverly Hills, LXR Hotels & Resorts is the lifestyle alternative for travelers who want a less corporate-feeling base, while The Hôtel Lili is less directly comparable for a Los Angeles decision because it sits outside the metro context. If the choice is about value for money, start with the trip map: Fairmont Century Plaza makes the strongest case when Century City is central to the schedule.
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Compare Fairmont Century Plaza
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Fairmont Century Plaza | Los Angeles | 2026 Virtuoso Luxury Hotel Collection2026 Forbes 4-StarTablet Hotels Top 40 New Hotels 2025 · #242025 Michelin Selected Hotels2025 Forbes 4-Star |
| The Beverly Hilton | Los Angeles | Star Wine Lists 20262025 Forbes 4-Star |
| The Peninsula Beverly Hills | Los Angeles | 2026 Virtuoso Luxury Hotel Collection2026 Forbes 4-StarStar Wine Lists 20262026 La Liste Top Hotels2025 Michelin 2 Keys2025 Forbes 5-Star2025 AAA 5 Diamond Hotel2024 Michelin 2 Keys |
| The Hôtel Lili | Beverly Hills | No published awards |
| Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills | Los Angeles | 2026 Virtuoso Luxury Hotel Collection2026 Forbes 5-StarStar Wine Lists 20262026 La Liste Top Hotels2025 Forbes 5-Star2025 AAA 5 Diamond Hotel |
| Cameo Beverly Hills, LXR Hotels & Resorts | Los Angeles | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Which room category is best at Fairmont Century Plaza?
Compare the current room descriptions and rates directly with the hotel before choosing.
How is the dining at Fairmont Century Plaza?
What is check-in like at Fairmont Century Plaza?
The property has recognition including Forbes 4-Star (2026), but guests should confirm timing, policies, and arrival details directly before travel.
