Since opening in 1947 on a winding stretch of Sunset Boulevard, the Brentwood Inn (originally the Brentwood Motor Hotel) has served as an iconic symbol of the community and an old-school homage to Los Angeles’ historic car culture. And although long considered a convenient option for visiting family and friends—and, according to a well-placed source, the Secret Service when Kamala Harris was in town—over the years, the storied motor lodge, which once welcomed guests such as Marilyn Monroe and James Dean, had lost some of its luster. Now, LA-based hotelier Avi Brosh of Palisociety—a unique collection of hotels and residences throughout the United States—has transformed the property into Le Petit Pali Brentwood, an enchanting 25-room inn layered with genuine charm, comfort and unexpected luxury.
“Brentwood is one of our favorite neighborhoods in Los Angeles and feels like a perfect setting for Le Petit Pali and our vision for the brand,” Brosh explains of the new bed & breakfast concept, which debuted in July 2023 with two hotels in Carmel-by-the-Sea (locations are also planned for Laguna Beach and St. Helena). “It’s sophisticated and stylish, but with a relaxed sensibility and point of view that very much embodies the comfortable, charming, low-key luxury we are bringing to life.”
This sentiment is embraced the moment one enters the grounds, where the classic exterior has been updated with the brand’s signature forest green paint, striped awnings and prominent new sign. Upon walking into the intimate reception, guests are greeted with an inviting front desk, roaring fireplace, eclectic vintage-inspired furnishings, a curated library and patterned wallpaper-adorned walls. An adjoining exterior patio enveloped by greenery features a central fountain surrounded by Adirondack chairs and French bistro-style dining tables and chairs. You might be right on Sunset, but Le Petit Pali Brentwood feels worlds away.
The hotel’s 25 newly designed guest rooms feature a cozy yet contemporary palette, with taupe-washed original brick walls, natural jute rugs, reclaimed oak hardwood floors, vintage art and layered textiles. Options range from standard Queens and Kings to deluxe rooms with terraces to the 525-square-foot LLP suite, a one-bedroom haven with a full kitchen that can be adjoined with a neighboring guestroom for a two-bedroom, two-bathroom residential-inspired hideaway. Outdoor patios are washed in sunlight and feature lounges and potted plants. Amenities include Diptyque bath products, Bellino fine linens, plush robes and slippers, Marshall speakers, SMEG mini fridges and a curated mini bar featuring locally sourced items. And although there is no restaurant, a carefully considered complimentary breakfast basket is delivered to guestrooms every morning, with pastries from nearby Clark Street Bakery, seasonal fruit & yogurt, Ojai’s Marmalade Grove preserves and La Colombe coffee. Come evening, fresh baked cookies put a finishing touch on the day.
With its prime location set amidst Brentwood’s residential neighborhoods, yet down the street from the Getty Center, bustling Brentwood Village and even the beach, Le Petit Pali remains a perfect choice for visiting loved ones, or even a staycation, as well as people who want to explore this beautiful community that we are so lucky to call home.
Le Petit Pali Brentwood; 1200 Sunset Blvd.; 310-400-0080; lepetitpali.com
"Brentwood is one of our favorite neighborhoods in Los Angeles and feels like a perfect setting for Le Petit Pali."