VIBE

Back and better than ever. After a multimillion dollar facelift in 2009 which buffed up tired room décor and dinky amenities, the Four Seasons Los Angeles at Beverly Hills is now sleek and up-to-date. Rooms have been plumped up with floor-to-ceiling windows and intelligently-executed nods to Hollywood’s history, some with French doors and balconies with great views. The newly-built pool is as gorgeous as the A-listers lounging around it, and recent addition Italian eatery Culina is a hot scene. Note that with understated yet elegant design and excellent business amenities, this does feel more like a business hotel than many other properties in LA. In classic Four Seasons style, you will be pampered at every turn.

GO HERE WITH

Colleagues – for the great business amenities; the girls – for an indulgent spa getaway; family; kids

WHY WE LIKE IT

The service is phenomenal, and the revamp makes the facilities match. We especially love the elegant new room design.

AMENITY WE LOVE

The new pool.

WHAT WE WOULD CHANGE

Make that Wi-Fi free, please!

GOOD TO KNOW

Their courtesy car service will drop you anywhere within two miles–very useful if you’re not turning up in your own wheels.

CLOSEST COMPS

Beverly Wilshire (Los Angeles); Four Seasons (New York)

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