Palihotel Melrose
7950 Melrose Ave., Melrose
If you're not inclined to stay right in the thick of it all on Sunset, this Melrose spot is a nice alternative. The first floor is home to Blue Daisy, which is known for its brunch (come for the shakshuka and Nutella crepes). As for the rooms, they're spacious and simple, with quirky design flourishes like antique portraits and velvet settees adding personality to an otherwise straightforwardly comfortable design.