Hotel Directory
The Beverly Wilshire
Popularised by its appearance in Pretty Woman, this Four Seasons hotel is renowned for its classical grandeur and impeccable service. An ornately carved entrance leads to a magnificent lobby and a choice between the elegant Boulevard Restaurant, a wood-panelled piano lounge and Cut, the Wolfgang Puck steakhouse. Luxurious rooms have marble bathrooms and the spa is stunning.
9500 Wilshire Boulevard,
Los Angeles,
CA 90212
Tel: +1 310 275 5200.
Email:
Web: http://www.fourseasons.com/beverlywilshire
Shutters on the Beach
One of two luxury hotels on the beach, Shutters combines sophistication with a beach holiday atmosphere. The lobby has esteemed modern art, including pieces by David Hockney and Roy Lichtenstein, and each room has a veranda. All have four-poster beds, plus a copy of Hemingway's Old Man and the Sea.
One Pico Boulevard,
Los Angeles,
CA 90405
Tel: +1 310 458 0030.
Email:
Web: http://www.shuttersonthebeach.com
Beverly Hills Hotel
Built in 1912, and exuding pure Hollywood glamour, this hotel has seen six of Elizabeth Taylor's honeymoons and featured in the 1978 movie California Suite. The famous Polo Lounge (a nostalgic vision of pink walls, green stripes and palm-printed wallpaper) is still a favourite among film directors, while its bedrooms have it all - cable TV, marble baths and walk-in closets included.
9641 Sunset Boulevard,
Los Angeles,
Tel: +1 310 276 2251.
Email:
Web: http://www.dorchestercollection.com/en/los-angeles/the-beverly-hills-hotel