LEED certified hotels in Los Angeles span 13 properties confirmed in the USGBC project directory, covering Certified, Silver, and Gold tiers across neighborhoods from El Segundo to Beverly Hills. Each property on this list holds an active LEED rating under the U.S. Green Building Council's scoring system, which awards points across energy, water, materials, and indoor environment categories. The selection criterion is simple: verified LEED certification at any tier, with no substitutions from outside the confirmed list.
What LEED certification means for a hotel
The U.S. Green Building Council awards LEED ratings on a point scale that runs from 40 to 110 points depending on the version. Certified covers 40 to 49 points, Silver covers 50 to 59, Gold covers 60 to 79, and Platinum requires 80 or more. Points come from categories including sustainable sites, water efficiency, energy and atmosphere, materials and resources, and indoor environmental quality. A hotel earning any of these tiers has gone through third-party verification, not self-reporting. The 13 hotels on this page hold Certified, Silver, or Gold ratings. No Platinum-rated hotels appear in the confirmed Los Angeles inventory at this time. For Silver and Gold properties specifically, the higher point thresholds mean measurable reductions in energy and water use compared to a code-minimum building.
Los Angeles LEED certified hotels at a glance
| Hotel | Neighborhood | Star rating | LEED tier | Chain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambria Hotel LAX | El Segundo | 4 | LEED Certified | Cambria Hotels |
| Conrad Los Angeles | Downtown | 5 | LEED Gold | Conrad Hotels & Resorts |
| Courtyard by Marriott Santa Monica | Santa Monica | 3 | LEED Gold | Courtyard by Marriott |
| Dream Hollywood, by Hyatt | Hollywood | 4 | LEED Silver | Dream by Hyatt |
| Hampton Inn & Suites Santa Monica | Santa Monica | 3 | LEED Gold | Hampton Inn |
| Hilton Garden Inn Burbank Los Angeles | Burbank | 3 | LEED Certified | Hilton Garden Inn |
| Hyatt Place Los Angeles / LAX / El Segundo | El Segundo | 3 | LEED Certified | Hyatt Place |
| JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE | Downtown | 4 | LEED Silver | JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts |
| Courtyard by Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE | Downtown | 3 | LEED Silver | Courtyard by Marriott |
| Kimpton La Peer Hotel West Hollywood by IHG | West Hollywood | 5 | LEED Silver | Kimpton Hotels |
| Ambrose Hotel | Santa Monica | 4 | LEED Silver | Independent |
| W Hollywood | Hollywood | 4 | LEED Silver | W Hotels |
| Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills | Beverly Hills | 5 | LEED Gold | Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts |
Choosing between LEED tiers
- Gold-tier hotels (Conrad Los Angeles, Courtyard Santa Monica, Hampton Inn Santa Monica, Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills) have cleared the 60-point threshold, meaning their energy and water systems outperform code-minimum buildings by a wider margin than Silver or Certified properties.
- Silver-tier hotels cover the 50-59 point range. In Los Angeles that group includes the JW Marriott and Courtyard at L.A. LIVE, the Kimpton La Peer in West Hollywood, the Ambrose in Santa Monica, the W Hollywood, and Dream Hollywood.
- Base-level Certified (40-49 points) applies to three properties: Cambria Hotel LAX, Hilton Garden Inn Burbank, and Hyatt Place El Segundo. These still meet third-party verified standards, though the point totals are lower than Silver or Gold.
- LEED version matters. Older projects certified under LEED v2.2 or v3 used different point scales than v4 or v4.1. Per-hotel point scores are not published here because cross-version comparisons mislead more than they inform.
- The USGBC project directory at usgbc.org/projects is the authoritative source. You can search by project name or address to see the exact scorecard for any property.
LEED certified hotels by Los Angeles neighborhood
Santa Monica holds three LEED-rated hotels: the Courtyard by Marriott at 425 Colorado Avenue (Gold), the Hampton Inn & Suites at 501 Colorado Avenue (Gold), and the Ambrose at 1255 20th Street (Silver). Guests who want walkable beach access and verified green credentials have more options here than in any other single neighborhood on this list.
Downtown Los Angeles clusters three more properties around L.A. LIVE and Grand Avenue. The Conrad at 100 South Grand Avenue earned Gold, while the JW Marriott and the Courtyard, both on West Olympic Boulevard, hold Silver ratings. All three are within a short distance of Metro rail connections in the downtown core.
Hollywood contributes two Silver-rated properties: Dream Hollywood at 6417 Selma Avenue and the W Hollywood at 6250 Hollywood Boulevard. Both are within walking distance of the Hollywood/Vine Metro B Line station.
The LAX corridor adds two Certified-tier properties: Cambria Hotel LAX at 199 Continental Boulevard in El Segundo and Hyatt Place at 750 N Nash Street, also in El Segundo. Neither has Metro rail at the door, but both connect to LAX via the Automated People Mover to the LAX/Metro Transit Center on the C and K Lines.
Burbank's single entry, the Hilton Garden Inn at 401 S San Fernando Boulevard, holds a Certified rating and is near the Burbank Airport South Metrolink station. West Hollywood's Kimpton La Peer at 627 La Peer Drive and Beverly Hills' Waldorf Astoria at 9850 Wilshire Boulevard round out the list, with the Waldorf earning Gold.
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Frequently asked questions
How many LEED certified hotels are in Los Angeles?+
The USGBC project directory confirms 13 LEED-rated hotels in Los Angeles, covering base-level Certified, Silver, and Gold tiers. Three properties hold Certified ratings (Cambria Hotel LAX, Hilton Garden Inn Burbank, and Hyatt Place El Segundo), six hold Silver, and four hold Gold.
What is the difference between LEED Certified, Silver, and Gold?+
The USGBC awards points across categories including energy, water, materials, and indoor environment. Certified covers 40 to 49 points, Silver covers 50 to 59, Gold covers 60 to 79, and Platinum requires 80 or more. A higher tier means the building cleared a stricter performance threshold, not just that it met minimum requirements.
Which Los Angeles neighborhoods have the most LEED certified hotels?+
Santa Monica has three LEED-rated hotels: the Courtyard by Marriott at 425 Colorado Avenue (Gold), Hampton Inn & Suites at 501 Colorado Avenue (Gold), and the Ambrose at 1255 20th Street (Silver). Downtown Los Angeles has three more: the Conrad (Gold), JW Marriott (Silver), and Courtyard at L.A. LIVE (Silver). Hollywood has two Silver-rated properties: Dream Hollywood and the W Hollywood.
Are LEED certified hotels more expensive than non-certified hotels?+
LEED certification does not set pricing. The 13 hotels on this list range from three-star properties like the Courtyard by Marriott Santa Monica and Hampton Inn & Suites to five-star properties like the Conrad Los Angeles and Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills. The certification reflects building performance, not room rate tier.
How can I verify a hotel's LEED certification before booking?+
The USGBC maintains a public project directory at usgbc.org/projects where you can search by project name or address. Each listing shows the certification level, the LEED version used, and the certification date. This is the authoritative source, and the hotels on this page were confirmed there.
Do LEED certified hotels near LAX have airport shuttle service?+
Both LEED-certified hotels in the El Segundo/LAX area, Cambria Hotel LAX and Hyatt Place El Segundo, are located in the LAX airport corridor. Neither is at a Metro rail station within easy walking distance, but the LAX Automated People Mover connects to the LAX/Metro Transit Center on the C and K Lines, which provides rail access to the broader Los Angeles network. Check directly with each hotel for their current shuttle arrangements.
