Best Mother’s Day brunch hotels in Los Angeles?

Mother’s Day (May 11) might be the one holiday that nobody calls a Hallmark holiday. It gets respect. Nobody would deprive a good mom of having a decent day. What are you going to do for your mom — or, the mother of your children? Consider giving mom a luxe brunch getaway where she doesn’t have to cook.

I checked in with some luxe hotels around town to find out if they were doing a special Mother’s Day brunch, and whether or not there were still openings. Seating (and rooms) are going fast so book your plans quickly if you haven’t already.

Tip: Call the hotel for the most current info. Some of the hotels and brunches are already booked up for May 10, but the gift of a Sunday Brunch and a night away from home on another weekend (when it’s not as busy) could be an even better gift.

Hotel Bel-Air: The Hotel Bel-Air Dining Room won the editorial choice for Best Brunch in Los Angeles 2007 from Citysearch. When I called today they said that the three-course brunch ($95) was sold out, but that they were giving first priority wait list to hotel guests. The Spring Special on May 10 costs $545 per night plus 14% tax for a King room with a patio and includes complimentary continental breakfast, parking ($28), a bottle of wine and free Wi-Fi. I was told they only had one or two rooms available on this special. Contact: (800) 648-4097, (310) 472-1211.

The Beverly Hills Hotel and Bungalows: The Polo Lounge made Gayot’s list of the Top 10 Brunch Hotels in the U.S. Mother’s Day Brunch will be a three-course pre-fixe meal for $89 per person. Reservations can be made by calling Audeline 9 a.m.-5 p.m. When I checked online, rooms were available for May 10 starting at $515 (pre-tax). Contact: (310) 276-2251.

Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills: The Four Seasons has a Bed and Breakfast package May 10 available online starting at $555 (pre-tax). It includes accommodations and a full American breakfast served in your room or down in the Gardens Restaurant. The Gardens Restaurant is serving a Mother’s Day Brunch for $95 per person but is fully booked and taking names for a wait list. Contact: (310) 273-2222.

The Langham, Huntington Hotel & Spa Pasadena: The Beauty and the Feast special is a perfect year-round Mother’s Day gift. It includes one night accommodations, Sunday Brunch at The Terrace for two and valet parking ($25). It was not available on May 10, but the Unwind and Luxury package is available and includes a deluxe room, full breakfast for two (not brunch) and valet parking for $319 per night, before taxes. Contact: (626) 568-3900.

Le Merigot, a JW Marriott Beach Hotel & Spa, Santa Monica: Cézanne is known for great Sunday brunches. On Mother’s Day the price will be $75 for adults and $30 for children. Here is the Mother’s Day Brunch menu. The California Spa Escape internet special was available online for May 10. Rooms start at $389 (pre-tax) for a King bed (no view) room and either a full-session Swedish massage or a classic European facial treatment. Rooms with a view started at $460. Contact: (800) 228-9290, (310) 395-9700.

Ritz Carlton Marina Del Rey: Jer-Ne Restaurant (pronounced journey) is serving Mother’s Day Brunch all day long. They have available seatings at 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m., and 7 p.m. The cost is $115 for adults and $57 for children ages 3-12. Contact: (310) 823-1700.

Shutters on the Beach: Rooms are still available on May 10. Full ocean view room go for $800 per night and includes a $200 resort credit to be used at the spa, for food and beverage or in the gift shop. Partial ocean-view rooms are $650 and come with $150 resort credit. The non-ocean view room is $575 and comes with a $100 credit. One Pico is set being remodeled and is set to open April 26. Mother’s Day Brunch will be announced about a week before the holiday in early May. Contact: (800) 334-9000, (310) 458-0030.

Viceroy Santa Monica: Whist is serving a drool-worthy Mother’s Day Brunch menu (available online) on May 11 between 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The price is $55 per person or $75 with unlimited champagne. Children are $27.50. Reservations can be made online or by calling (310) 260-7511. If you’d like to spend the night on May 10, rooms are available starting at $389 (pre-tax). Contact: (800) 670-6185, (310) 260-7500.

— Jen Leo, Los Angeles Times Travel Deal Blogger

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