Home of the Golden Globe Awards, the Beverly Hilton is as polished as its glitzy address after some pricey renovation. Tower rooms have spectacular views of Beverly Hills and sizeable balconies. In-room bathrooms, though compact, feel expansive thanks to an opaque glass wall that faces the room and a pocket door. Walls are creamy white; furnishings include versatile, leather-top, oval-shaped work desks that swivel to the side. Flat-screen TVs and CD players are standard in every room. The venerable Trader Vic's is now an indoor-outdoor poolside lounge—don't worry, you can still have classic Mai Tais and ogle the tacky tiki art. Circa 55 is the hotel's mid-century modern styled restaurant. Just off the almost-Olympic-size pool is the Aqua Star Spa—indulge in a spray-on tan for the true SoCal look. Pros: walking distance to Beverly Hills, complimentary car service for short jaunts, L.A.'s largest hotel pool. Cons: ongoing adjacent construction, corporate feel, unremarkable dining.
Visit the Travel Talk forums for help on planning your trip