The Beverly Hills Hotel

"The lore of the Beverly Hills Hotel is almost as splashy as the five-star accommodations themselves—Fred Astaire regularly read the Hollywood Reporter by the pool, while Gloria Swanson rented a bungalow during her divorce. Elizabeth Taylor, meanwhile, spent six of her honeymoons there. For those who want to experience the glamor of Los Angeles that feels right out of the movies, this is where you stay. —Elise Taylor"

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"A century-old Pink Palace steeped in Old Hollywood glamour, the property sits on 12 landscaped acres with 210 main building rooms and 23 unique bungalows, including a Rat Pack one-bedroom suite with a piano and full bar. Iconic design touches—from the famous cursive sign conceived by architect Paul Revere Williams to midcentury-modern–inspired rooms with marble bathrooms and exceptionally comfortable beds—underscore its celebrity pedigree. On-site amenities read like an urban resort: a 19,000-square-foot spa, a legendary pool and lounge area in a Barbie-esque pink, three dining venues (notably a poolside cafe where the McCarthy chopped salad is popular, the storied Polo Lounge favored by industry executives, and a Fountain Coffee Room famous for pies and breakfasts), and themed bungalows honoring past patrons such as Marilyn Monroe and Howard Hughes." - Chris Dong

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"Opened in 1912, this iconic Pink Palace embodies old-school Hollywood glamour and became a favorite getaway for stars from Charlie Chaplin and Marilyn Monroe to contemporary celebrities like the Kardashians and Saweetie. Now operated by a global luxury group, the property still greets guests with its famous cursive sign—whose font was created by architect Paul Revere Williams—and retains a storied, glamorous aura that links Beverly Hills’s early suburban days to its present-day celebrity cachet." - Mary Holland

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"To feel the Los Angeles people talk about in movies, I head to the Beverly Hills Hotel: so much about LA is based on myth, and this hotel embodies that cinematic image. The most iconic part was designed by Paul R. Williams—one of my favorite Los Angeles architects whose work is vital to the city—and the property showcases that architectural history while offering an indulgent, celebrity-tinged atmosphere." - Kaitlin Menza