Hg2 : The Hedonist

A Hedonist’s guide to…

Los Angeles

RestaurantsContemporaryTerrace Bar

Little Beach House Malibu
The Little Beach House Malibu, an outpost of Soho House, offers beachfront dining, drinking and the dream of a life on the California coast.

HotelsLuxury Chain

Nobu Ryokan Malibu
A sumptuous hotel on the Pacific Coast Highway, Nobu Ryokan Malibu blends Californian style and Japanese hospitality to great effect.

RestaurantsSushi

Q Sushi LA
Serving artisanal Edo-style sushi in Downtown, Q Sushi LA is a superlative addition to the sushi scene in the city, offering a pure experience.

RestaurantsGrill

Gwen
The second LA restaurant from famed chef Curtis Stone, Gwen is a meat-lover’s dream, found on iconic Sunset Boulevard, with its own on-site butcher counter.

ShopsAntiques & CraftsLifestyle

Obsolete
A design store in Culver City from Ray Azoulay, Obsolete stocks one-of-a-kind, utterly lust-worthy pieces from furniture and lighting to homewares.

RestaurantsSteakhouse

STK Los Angeles
Beautiful cuts, beautiful people and beautiful decor sum up LA's power steakhouse, STK Los Angeles, in its new found Beverly Hills location...

RestaurantsSushi

Sushi Tsujita
Sushi Tsujita is a high-end, high-calibre sushi joint in LA’s Little Osaka, offering a pricey, but wow-worthy Omakase menu and other dishes.

ShopsFashion

Marc by Marc Jacobs
Marc by Marc Jacobs is part of the uber-hip little cluster of Marc Jacobs boutiques in this sunny corner of Melrose

RestaurantsSeafood

Catch
Ocean-fresh seafood is on offer at beach front eaterie, Catch. Located in Santa Monica it's been making waves now for some time...

RestaurantsSteakhouse

Cut
Wolfgang Puck is the master of all things meaty - and his LA outpost of Cut is no different - sublime cuts of meat on offer...

HotelsTownhouse

Palihouse Holloway
Combining luxury long-stay residences and boutique hotel suites, Palihouse Holloway brings chic styling and top amenities to its upscale properties.

HotelsBeach

Shutters on the Beach
Shutters on the Beach is a serene waterfront property with whitewashed New England charm on the ocean front in Santa Monica

HotelsBoutique

London West Hollywood
Subtle British glamour showing the Americans how style is really done...

HotelsBeach

Casa del Mar
Casa del Mar offers unbridled luxury overlooking the gentle roar of the ocean for old and new school glitterati...

Things to doWatersports

Bluewater Sailing
Skippers ahoy! Grab your blue-and-white striped t-shirt and head to Bluewater Sailing which will have you sailing the Seven Seas - or at least one of them - in no time. We can feel the wind in our hair already.

Things to doSpas

Burke Williams Day Spa
Rest relax and rejuvenate at Burke Williams; super-luxurious it's where celebrities and their various hangers-on go when they've jetted into town to make sure t

ShopsMalls & Department Stores

Hollywood & Highland
Malls don't come much bigger or better than the Hollywood & Highland which has pretty much every amenity you could possibly imagine stuffed inside.

HotelsDesign

Viceroy Santa Monica
Eclectic, cosmopolitan chic for an elegantly fluid clientele...

HotelsBoutique

Mr C Beverly Hills
Mr C Beverly Hills comes from the four-generation Cipriani family business effortlessly mixing old world Hollywood glamour with a modern, chic exterior.

HotelsDesign

The Huntley Hotel
Stylishly adorned with modern designed pieces, this Santa Monica beach-front hotel is for the those who want a cut above...

HotelsClassic

The Millennium Biltmore Hotel
Grand, sophisticated and elegant, this downtown hotel is a bastion of timeless, Old Hollywood opulence.

HotelsClassic

Four Seasons Hotel
In one of the best areas to stay in Los Angeles, the Four Seasons Beverly Hills boasts the timeless style and luxury many have come to expect from the group

Things to doSpectator Sports

Staples Center
Like the gates of heaven for sports fiends and fans alike the Staples Center is also a great place to spot a-listers in the crowds that congregate here.

Things to doSpas

Massage Therapy Center
You can't always rely on your other half to massage out your knots particularly if you don't have an other half which is where the Los Angeles Massage Therapy Center comes in; sure to put a smile on even the most stressed-out city-dweller's face.

ClubsBar

Green Door
A lush and labyrinthine parlour evoking 1920s Paris...

HotelsClassic

L’Ermitage Beverly Hills
Just low profile enough to attract the real heavy hitters, Raffles combines new-school design with old-school opulence...

HotelsClassic

Hotel Bel-Air
Swan-filled lakes in a serene Spanish colonial setting epitomises the grandeur of LA's grande dame...

HotelsClassic

Beverly Wilshire Hotel
A Rodeo drive classic with all the bling, all the celebrities and prices to match.

Things to doSpas

LeSpa
Sumptuous treatments are the order of the day at Le Spa the in-house spa at Sofitel Hotel. Expect decadence by the bucketload.

BarsCocktail

Bar Noir at Maison 140
The classic secret rendezvous with perfect Martinis to kick start the action...

HotelsChalet

The Charlie
A slice of the English cottage life makes The Charlie one of the more quaint places to stay in Los Angeles, with amenities bursting out of its stained-glass panes.

HotelsClassic

Beverley Hills Hotel
Steeped in legend and sophisticated glamour the celebrity dripping Beverley Hills Hotel & Bungalows is one of LA's most decadent...

HotelsClassic

Chateau Marmont
The Chateu Marmont provides more than just accommodation in LA for its famous guests...

Things to doSpas

Dtox Day Spa
When you're feeling a little jaded - and let's face it who doesn't? - treat yourself to a treatment or three at Dtox Day Spa. Unwinding here is practically compulsory.

BarsCocktail

Bar Marmont
Downplayed chic draws starlets to the laid-back and cozy interior...

ShopsFashion

Chanel

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Dior

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Gucci

ShopsFashion

Louis Vuitton

RestaurantsSushi

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