Best IHG Hotels in California

This Kimpton outpost appeals to travelers seeking stylish, pet-friendly digs. Each of the Kimpton Everly Hotel's 216 guest rooms and suites features a gray color scheme with modern wooden furnishings and a large picture window overlooking the Los Angeles skyline or the Hollywood sign. Amenities like yoga mats and Atelier Bloem toiletries also come standard, and Kimpton Karma Rewards members receive complimentary extras like Wi-Fi access and in-room spa credits. Visitors with pets have access to additional perks, such as loaner Casper dog beds, water bowls and mats. But for those who desire a VIP experience fitting of a stay in La-La Land, only one accommodation option will do: the LOLA Suite. Offering up to 1,026 square feet of space (when combined with an adjacent bedroom), this suite boasts a sun deck with a fire pit and direct access to the rooftop pool. Travelers will also find a fitness center, a spa, a bar and an American restaurant on-site. Some past guests reported minor room issues like limited wall outlets and malfunctioning air-conditioning units, but overall, most appreciated the hotel's contemporary vibe and pool. Others praised its prime Hollywood location near attractions like Griffith Observatory and the Hollywood Bowl.

At the Kimpton Sawyer Hotel, you'll find sophisticated digs in the heart of Sacramento, California. Adjacent to the Golden 1 Center, where the city's professional men's basketball team plays, this Kimpton property impresses visitors with its attentive employees, clean and well-equipped fitness center, free nightly wine reception and comfortable accommodations. Designed to complement Sacramento's natural beauty, every guest room and suite boasts modern furniture, Atelier Bloem bath products, a yoga mat and bathrobes. All IHG Rewards Club members enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi access, and elite members also receive a minibar credit. If you're craving a bite to eat, head to one of the two on-site restaurants for seasonal American fare in an elegant dining room or casual comfort classics while bowling, playing billiards and more. Or, venture to the third-floor pool deck's Revival at the Sawyer lounge for shared plates and craft cocktails. The venue offers a sophisticated atmosphere with fire pits, VIP cabanas and DJ-spun tunes.

Rubbing elbows with The Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles and the STAPLES Center, the Hotel Indigo Los Angeles Downtown offers easy access to numerous shops, restaurants and attractions in the heart of Los Angeles. In addition to the property’s prime location, guests complimented the hotel’s accommodations, which feature vintage decor in shades of blue and pink along with modern amenities like flat-screen TVs, minifridges, Keurig coffee makers, floor-to-ceiling windows and oversized bathrooms with Jonathan Adler bath products. You can up the luxury by choosing a larger room on the Executive Club Level. While there are plenty of dining options near this Hotel Indigo outpost, the property does offer the Metropole Bar + Kitchen, which serves American fare for breakfast, lunch and dinner. There is also a penthouse cocktail bar on-site, the 18 Social lounge, where visitors can enjoy a selection of locally brewed drafts, Californian wines and various cocktails. While most guests reported a satisfactory stay, some say the customer service could be better. However, members of the IHG Rewards program can earn or use points here because the hotel is a part of the Intercontinental Hotel Group.

One of the only beachside properties in Ventura, California, the Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach is known for its breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean. Just two blocks from historic downtown Ventura, this hotel offers convenient access to a range of activities – from vintage shopping and unique dining to a boat ride out to Channel Islands National Park. Each of the 258 guest rooms has a workstation, microwave and complimentary Wi-Fi access, and suites offer a separate living area. Guests love the ocean-front bar and lounge, which features an outdoor deck and fire pit that sits under white, twinkling lights. Parking is limited and includes an expensive valet option, so drivers should inquire upon booking. Part of the IHG Hotels family, this Crowne Plaza hotel allows IHG Rewards Club members to earn and redeem points.

Located just off Interstate 80, the Crowne Plaza Sacramento Northeast is about 11 miles from downtown Sacramento and the Sacramento Convention Center, and is about 3 miles from the Aerospace Museum of California. There is also free parking available on-site, making this IHG hotel an ideal road trip stop. Rooms, which some recent guests felt needed updating, offer free Wi-Fi access, minifridges, microwaves and 32-inch flat-screen TVs. Also, there are amenities like an outdoor pool, a whirlpool, a fitness center and a business center. When you're ready to eat, head to the Arbor Grille, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. This hotel participates in the IHG Rewards Club, allowing members to earn and redeem points with their stay.

The Holiday Inn Long Beach Airport boasts modern, sophisticated decor following a $15 million renovation in 2017. Property amenities include an outdoor pool, fitness center and business center, though there is a fee for on-site parking. Brew Coffee Bar serves Peet’s coffee, along with breakfast and snacks, and VUE Bar and Restaurant –located at the top of the hotel’s tower – offers Southern California views as well as an upscale bar menu. The hotel is conveniently located less than 2 miles from the Long Beach Airport, 5 miles from the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center and about 10 miles from the Long Beach Cruise Terminal and Catalina Island Express Port. What's more, IHG Rewards Club members may earn and redeem points by choosing to stay here.