Filled with its trademark tile mosaics in myriad interesting colors and patterns, this charming boutique hotel is located just half a block south of Wilshire Boulevard and offers a rarity in the mega-luxury hotel madness of the City of… Read More
The "outstanding" staff "is what really makes this place" say fans of this "stylish" "little Beverly Hills jewel", though the rooms are also "just lovely, from the linens to the Bulgari toiletries"; toss in the restaurant's garden patio ("pleasant for a drink"), complimentary car service and a setting "well located" for "walking to shops on Rodeo Drive", and many guests "hope to come back one...
This French Rivera-style palace is a favorite of Hollywood bold-face names, but all kinds of visitors consistently describe their stay as near perfect—though expensive. Rooms overflow with antiques, artwork, and marble; high-tech room amenities, room temperature, and flat-screen TV are controlled by a bedside panel. Service is exemplary and always discreet. Soak up the sun by the fifth-floor...
The owners pumped in $3 million to overhaul the former Beverly Hills Inn, and the result is spectacular. The lobby is a showcase of functional art, with gleaming tile mosaics; fabrics in deep, rich tones; and a profusion of artfully arranged orchids. Continuing a trend I fully support, a wall has been removed to allow direct access from the check-in desk to the bar and lounge for a Mosaic sake...