The Beverly Hills Hotel and Bungalows

Exceptionally glamorous hotel dating from 1912, set amid tranquil gardens at the corner of North Crescent Drive and Sunset Boulevard in Beverly Hills. Meticulously maintained public areas are done in a palette of pink, apricot, yellow and green; the 185 accommodations are similarly immaculate. A comfortable deluxe double room offered a charming balcony, generous walk-in closet, all contemporary amenities and a spacious marble bath with a sizeable soaking tub. Twenty-three bungalows feature living and dining rooms; some have pianos and Jacuzzis. The most opulent, four-bedroom #5, has a private lap pool. Dining options include the eccentric Fountain Coffee Room, legendary Polo Lounge and delightful Cabana Café adjacent to the justly celebrated pool. The 1,900-square-foot La Prairie spa has six treatment rooms, steam rooms and saunas.