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This mansion, formerly known as Casa Vieja, is simply stunning. The space features a rustic-meets-modern design that incorporates stone, exposed-wood beams, handmade tile, and wrought-iron elements. More a private home than full-service hotel, there is no pool, spa, or fitness center. A popular restaurant, Dixon, occupies the top floor and becomes a club at night.

room

11 rooms, equipped with 500-thread count Egyptian cotton linens, wood furnishings, and a few whimsical decorations, like birdcages.

YOU SHOULD KNOW There are no rollaway beds or cots available.

bathroom

Dark wood, stone, and fresh flowers feel more like a home than hotel. Amenities by L'Occitane.

lobby

Feels like arriving at a friend's home, with a gorgeous domed tile ceiling. Common areas feature temporary art exhibitions.

dining

The top-floor restaurant and bar, Dixon, is stylish and popular, with terrific cocktails and small plates from Sonia Arias and Jared Reardon of Jaso restaurant. It becomes a cocktail lounge and dance from 10pm into the wee hours. Unfortunately, it's operated independently of the hotel, so the hotel staff has no recourse when noise becomes an issue (which it often does).

You can take breakfast in your room for no additional charge.

drinking

Drinks are only available at Dixon after 8 p.m.