United States > California > Los Angeles Area
1912 Mission-style hotel, minutes from Rodeo Drive.
| Score | 83.99 |
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| Stats | 183 rooms; 21 bungalows; 3 restaurants; 2 bars. |
| Competitive Edge | Still the most glamorous poolside scene in town, with luxe cabanas and an Old Hollywood feel. |
| Rooms to Book | Those at the back of the building overlooking the gardens are the quietest. |
| Don't Miss | Come February, martinis and tapas at the new Sunset Bar. |
| Cost | Doubles from $335. | Contact |
9641 Sunset Blvd. (800) 283-8885 or (310) 276-2251 www.beverlyhillshotel.com |
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| New to the T+L 500 | High-Speed Internet | Gym | Pool | ||||
| Spa | Tennis | Golf | Outdoor Activities | ||||
| Water Activities | Fishing | Kids' Program | |||||
“In the beginning, cabana life can be intimidating; there are so many possible missteps. Showing up at an appropriate time and securing a good location; tipping the pool boy; having the right clothes, accessories, reading material; occupying yourself for hour after hour in the hot sun; feeling you are making a worthwhile contribution to the mise-en-scène—there is no school for such things. How many of us naturally have the body image and sense of entitlement so public a performance requires?...” MORE>>
Travel + Leisure, Jun 2004