It’s an awesome hotel in a spectacular location, right in the heart of Hollywood. Adjacent to Hollywood and Highland where there are shops, theaters and even the Dolby Theater where the Oscars are held every year. You can walk to the Wax Museum, along the stars on Hollywood Blvd. You …
We love this Hollywood Reporter slideshow of famous actresses (and others) poolside at the Beverly Hills Hotel. Our favorite is that one of Faye Dunaway sprawled out after the Oscars. Here’s an old postcard image of the place: The Beverly Hills hotel pool is probably the most historically relevant hotel pool …
The Discover Los Angeles blog has a nice round up of L.A.’s best when it comes to pools. We’ve covered or been to most of them and while there’s nothing groundbreaking here, it’s nice to see them in all their glory. I think they probably shouldn’t have left out the …
The Hollywood Reporter has posted a first look—photos of the re-done Beverly Hills Hotel pool and cabanas. Check them out. Beautiful. And the best news of all? They didn’t ruin it! The pink, the green. The umbrellas. Still there, along with the classic Old Hollywood vibe. The first time we …
If you’re in Los Angeles and are looking to swim without a room reservation, this piece outlines your situation. Basically, you’re options include: 1. Renting a cabana somewhere which will run you anywhere from $150—$400 2. Forking over $50 or so for a poolside meal 3. Putting up with a …
They call the property Sofitel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills and it is technically in Los Angeles, with the official border of Beverly Hills only a few blocks away. But if you book this place thinking you’re staying in Beverly Hills, in walking distance to Rodeo Drive, the fancy shops, …
THis is part 3 of a 3-part series of the pools at Disneyland. Check out part 1 and part 2 also. The budget-minded property at Disneyland’s Paradise Pier may be more no-frills, but the pool offers something the other two properties don’t—a respite from the typical Disney crowds. Yes, the hotel is …
This is part 2 of a 3-part series on the Hotel Pools of Disneyland. Click here for Part 1; Stay tuned for part 3. While my favorite Disneyland hotel may be the Grand Californian, my kids would tell you they think the best Disneyland pool is the one at the …
This is part 1 of a 3-part series on the Hotel Pools of Disneyland. Stay tuned for parts 2 and 3. The Grand California is my personal favorite hotel at Disneyland. I love the mountain lodge aesthetic of the property. Walking through the lobby—with its huge fireplace, craftsman style furniture …
I read somewhere that much like the Downtown Standard, the pool at the W Hotel in Westwood is open to the public. I had planned to bring my kids next week for a re-do of our Downtown Standard fiasco. But when I called the hotel to check, I was told …