A Haute Guide to Los Angeles for the NBA All-Star Game

This year’s NBA-All Star Game is going to be a good one. And it’s not just because of the game itself—we’re talking about the whole weekend. There’s performances, three point contests, the celebrity game, and perhaps one of the biggest draws: its location in Los Angeles. The key to making your NBA All-Star weekend a success is viewing it as a chance to explore the City of Angels. 

In order to do this, we’re recommending that you stay in West Hollywood—the city’s vibrant hub—with the athletes themselves. So whether you already have your tickets to Los Angeles for the NBA All-Star Game or are just starting to consider going, this is how to make the most of February 12-15 in West Hollywood.

Where to Stay—and Why

While the NBA All-Star events are largely in Inglewood, you should stay in West Hollywood and just take the 30-minute Uber to Kia Forum and Intuit Dome (or if you want to travel in style, call yourself a Blacklane). Let’s be honest: everything in Los Angeles is a drive, and unless you want to stay right next to the stadium (and have very little to do), maximize your trip by staying in West Hollywood.

“Los Angeles has become the sports capital of the world, and West Hollywood is the definitive ‘Heart of L.A.’ –both geographically and psychographically,” Tom Kiely, President & CEO of Visit West Hollywood tells us. “As [Los Angeles] looks to host the 2026 NBA All-Star weekend and World Cup, the 2027 Super Bowl and the 2028 Olympics and Paralympics, we know that visitors will want easy access to stadiums and major venues, but also a destination that delivers a complete experience. For that, West Hollywood is the only choice.”

Here, you can get the full Los Angeles experience. “There’s truly something for everyone in West Hollywood: world-class dining and nightlife along the Sunset Strip, trendsetting spa treatments and shopping on Melrose, and an unparalleled selection of luxurious hotels with sweeping views of both the Los Angeles skyline and the Hollywood Hills,” Kiely adds.

And if you need another reason to stay in West Hollywood, just ask the athletes themselves. Most of the NBA All-Stars are staying there, so there’s a good chance you’ll be able to spot some of your favorite players.

Here are our two of our top hotels to stay at in West Hollywood: 

Petit Ermitage

A boutique hotel with 80 luxury suites, Petit Ermitage offers an intimate elegance. What really sets this hotel apart is that it truly feels like a living, breathing art gallery. Each room is entirely unique, filled with ornate décor and old Hollywood glam. Featuring a saltwater pool and private rooftop for dining, this hotel also has the premium amenities to complement its deluxe rooms. 

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Soho Holloway

Our other favorite hotel to stay at in West Hollywood is Soho Holloway. Similar to Petit Ermitage, it makes you feel like you’re actually living in Los Angeles—not just visiting it. With just 34 rooms, a rooftop, and two bars, it evokes a personal experience while still delivering all of the comforts of a luxury hotel. Inspired by the Southern California landscape, the exterior and interior are warm and welcoming, bringing you into a hotel that is more of a home than just a place to stay for a few nights.

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Where to Eat and Drink

Carmel

This restaurant transports you to Tel Aviv’s famous outdoor marketplace “Shuk HaCarmel. Featuring farmer’s market produce, sustainable-sourced meats and seafood, all food is prepared with the influence of the shuk. Make sure you try the 72-hour fermented Moroccan frena, baked to order in the wood-fire oven.

Ardor

This Michelin-recognized restaurant has vegetable-forward dishes, wood-grilled plates, and a tropical, plant-filled ambiance. Don’t skip the caviar martini either.

Darling

Darling is a chic, intimate restaurant serving contemporary small plates in a playful, vibrant atmosphere. And the soundtrack is vinyl, spun daily.

Bar Next Door

A cozy lounge with a laid-back vibe, Bar Next Door offers some of the Sunset Strip’s best craft cocktails. Opt for the Hollywood Hustler’s tequila and lychee flavors or the double deluxe Whiskey-a-Go-Go.

What to Do (Other Than The Game)

Aside from the real reason you’re in Los Angeles, you can bike and hike, West Hollywood and beyond, on guided scenic tours. You can explore the West Hollywood Design District, witness world-famous comedians in action at The Comedy Store. There’s luxury facials and red-carpet ready treatments at Joanna Vargas’s luxe skincare studio or Ole Henriksen’s spa that blends Scandinavian techniques with high-performance skincare. Check out Bamford Wellness Spa and Face Gym at 1 Hotel West Hollywood for a holistic sanctuary featuring organic treatments and sculpting facial workouts. 

Everything to Know About the NBA 2026 All-Star Game

• Buy your NBA All-Star tickets here. This is the link to buy tickets to the game, as well as all of the below events.
• NBA Crossover: Thursday, Feb. 12 – Sunday, Feb. 15 at the Los Angeles Convention Center (this runs all weekend and is where all the fan events will happen, also where the concerts will take place)
• Ruffles NBA All-Star Celebrity Game: Friday, Feb. 13 at Kia Forum
• Castrol Rising Stars: Friday, Feb. 13 at Intuit Dome
• NBA HBU Classic: Friday, Feb. 13 at Kia Forum
• NBA All-Star Saturday: Saturday, Feb. 14 at Intuit Dome
• 75th NBA All-Star Game: Sunday, Feb. 15 at Intuit Dome
• Concert lineup: Shaboozey, Ludacris, and K-pop group CORTIS performing