The ornate detailing on this Four Seasons-operated gem, famous for its role in Pretty Woman, recalls 19th-century French splendour, but recent additions such as a Richard Meier-designed restaurant add 21st-century sophistication. The new spa is worth a peek: the staff are gracious and the treatment rooms are blissful. The proximity to Rodeo Drive ensures a wealthy and occasionally sniffy crowd, but there's still something warm about the place. If the room rates are out of your range, stop by and relax with a coffee or a cocktail at Blvd, a lovely sidewalk café.
Area Los Angeles
Transport Bus 4, 14, 16, 20, 316, 704, 720/I-405, exit Wilshire Boulevard east.
Telephone 1-310 275 5200
Rates $445-$700.
Facilities Business centre. Bar/café (2). Concierge. Gym. Internet: Wireless (paid) ($15), High-speed (paid) ($15). Parking: Parking (paid) ($35). Swimming pools. Restaurant. Room service. TV: DVD.
Share your thoughts