MAMA LOVES YOU is the motto of this casual-chic boutique-hotel group. A big hit in Marseilles, Paris and Rio de Janeiro, it moved to LA recently (with London soon to follow). As far as Hollywood’s cognoscenti are concerned, the feeling is mutual: the rooftop bar here is so popular that it’s often at full capacity by 2pm on Saturdays!

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Once the last place people wanted to go out, Downtown LA is now having its time in the sun – metaphorically as well as meteorologically. At the heart of its renaissance is André Balazs’ hip Standard hotel, with its fêted rooftop bar that includes waterbeds and a German-style biergarten.

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The newest addition to LA’s rooftop-bar scene is also the tallest. Situated a head-spinning 73 stories above the city (atop the InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown), Spire 73 has views that are predictably sensational. This is, in fact, the highest open-air bar in the western hemisphere, and you can see as far as Pasadena on a clear day, with heating lamps and fire pits to keep you cosy on (rare) chilly evenings.

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A bohemian oasis amid the busy hustle and bustle of West Hollywood, the Petit Ermitage is one of my favorite spots in the city. I love it so much that I hosted not one, but two birthday parties there last year.

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Arriving to LA in 2017, the ultra-chic rooftop bar at the Dream Hotel Hollywood is already one of the places to see and be seen in LA. A de-facto embassy for the on trend, the Highlight Room is breezy, Mediterranean in style and effortlessly cool.

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Even us locals get confused when it comes to which is which, so let’s be clear: LP is a buzzy West Hollywood bar, situated on top of EP – an Asian fusion restaurant below. Upstairs, a Centre Court-style retractable roof reveals a lively cocktail lounge: all neon lights, laughter and incredibly potent drinks (‘Where Love Lives’ is a particular treat).

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One of the places to catch the sunset, High at Hotel Erwin would be one of the frontrunners. The only rooftop bar in hip Venice Beach is insanely popular, boasting ocean views – perfect for catching the extraordinary sunset over the Pacific, and best enjoyed with a martini glass in hand.

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