October 14, 2026 — La Fontaine, a new 362-room luxury hotel on Avenue of the Stars in Los Angeles’ Century City, is set to open in early 2027. Every room has a private balcony, and 150 of the rooms are suites.
What is happening
Davidson Hospitality Group said on October 13 that it will operate La Fontaine, opening in early 2027 at 2151 Avenue of the Stars, near Westfield Century City. The announcement names Sumitomo Realty & Development Group as the ownership-side partner. An exact opening date and reservation details have not been released.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Property | La Fontaine |
| Operator / partner | Davidson Hospitality Group; Sumitomo Realty & Development Group |
| Location | 2151 Avenue of the Stars, Century City, Los Angeles, California |
| Opening | Early 2027 (exact date TBA) |
| Rooms | 362, including 150 suites |
| Reservations | TBA |
What guests will find
- Rooms: Private balconies throughout, with views that range from the city and mountains to the Pacific depending on the room.
- Top of Crystal: A suite with 360-degree views, a private elevator, a 10-seat dining room and a catering kitchen, offered for select private bookings.
- Dining: A restaurant inspired by the American supper club, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, plus a craft cocktail bar.
- Outdoors: An outdoor pool with an open-air bar, and an event lawn.
- Events: More than 16,000 sq ft of indoor meeting space and over 13,000 sq ft outdoors, including a 4,159 sq ft ballroom that splits into three rooms.
- Design: Gensler is the lead architect and interior designer.
What it means for airline travelers
- Airports: Century City is about 10.5 miles from Los Angeles International (LAX) and about 16.5 miles from Hollywood Burbank (BUR), according to the nearby Fairmont Century Plaza on the same street. That hotel lists typical rideshare fares from LAX of $40–$60.
- Loyalty: The announcement doesn’t tie La Fontaine to a major chain loyalty program.
- When to book: Reservations aren’t open yet. If you want a spot in the first weeks, watch for the booking launch.
- Rates: No room prices have been released, and there’s no mention of travel-industry or airline-employee rates.
Sources
- Hotel Online — “Davidson Hospitality Group Plans Early 2027 Opening of La Fontaine in Century City” — hotel-online.com
- Fairmont Century Plaza — “Location & Contact” (airport distances) — fairmont.com
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