(Photo: Joao Canziani)

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Right now, L.A.’s “It”-est “It” hotel is the Sunset Tower. But with so many famous guests falling all over one another in the clubby-chic lobby, it can be a challenging scene for unknowns. Here’s how to get the most out of your stay: Avoid going during awards shows and events—that includes May’s upcoming E3 gaming convention; request a room on the eighth floor or above (these are the renovated floors); and book a junior suite ($325), which is, shockingly, only $60 more than a standard room (323-654-7100; from $265).

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