Book Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel with VIP Benefits

The arrival route, El Camino Real, is lined with gaslight lanterns brought from a castle in Edinburgh. Italian Renaissance architecture with French neoclassical influences gives the facade its formal character. Four Seasons lists 395 accommodations, comprising 258 guest rooms and 137 suites, across the 10-floor Wilshire Wing and 14-floor Beverly Wing. The group has managed the hotel since 1992.

The Beverly Wing was added in 1971, when the hotel replaced its earlier pool and tennis courts. Its rooms and suites bring a softer palette to the property, with pastels and contemporary furnishings.

Pretty Woman remains part of Beverly Wilshire's identity. The 1990 film used the hotel, while its lobby and Presidential Suite inspired sets built at a Hollywood studio. The building's history extends well beyond the film, back to its beginnings as the Beverly Wilshire Apartment Hotel.

The Signature Balcony Room measures 400 square feet and occupies floors two through twelve of the Beverly Wing. A furnished balcony has two chairs and a small café table, with some rooms looking toward the porte cochère. Inside are a king bed or two double beds and a full marble bathroom. The double-bedded version accommodates two adults and two children aged ten or under, making the children's ages relevant when selecting this category.

For a separate living room, the One-Bedroom Beverly Suite with Balcony and View has 725 square feet on floors seven through twelve. Sliding wooden doors divide the bedroom from the sitting area, and the balcony is double-width. Soft pastels carry through the interior. Views vary between the Hollywood Hills, city skyline and pool. The suite has a king bed, a sofa bed option and one full marble bathroom, with space for a family to sit together after returning from the city.

The Two-Bedroom Beverly Suite extends to 1,125 square feet, with two full bathrooms and separate areas for living and sleeping. Bed configurations include two kings or one king and two doubles. These suites occupy floors three through twelve; some have private balconies. Their outlook may take in the Hollywood Hills, the skyline, the pool or the arrival drive.

THE Blvd keeps dining connected to the street. Its patio overlooks Rodeo Drive, while high ceilings and oversized windows give the indoor room an airy setting. Breakfast, lunch and dinner center on California cuisine, with weekend brunch also available. You can return from shopping for a meal without leaving the neighborhood behind. The patio is particularly well placed for watching the comings and goings along one of Beverly Hills' most familiar streets.

Live music accompanies selected evenings. With cocktails, pastries and a lounge alongside the restaurant, THE Blvd can suit a meeting over coffee as readily as an evening with friends. It retains the original hotel's sense of being part of Beverly Hills life, welcoming local diners as well as travelers staying upstairs.

CUT by Wolfgang Puck gives dinner a different pace. Richard Meier designed the room, and an open kitchen brings the cooking into view. Beef is the focus, including Japanese Wagyu, but seafood, shellfish and seasonal sides are also central to the menu. Dishes such as Dover sole and beetroot tartare illustrate the kitchen's range beyond steak. It is an appealing option for a dinner that takes up the evening, without a drive across Los Angeles afterward. Adjacent CUT Lounge serves appetizers and cocktails from its Rough CUTs menu.

The Mediterranean-style outdoor pool is modeled on the pool at Sophia Loren's Italian villa. Open year-round, it has loungers, umbrellas and cabanas that can be reserved for shade and a place to gather. The Pool Bar & Cafe serves food and drinks beside the water. This is a city-hotel setting for a swim and lunch between trips along Rodeo Drive. Access is not limited to overnight guests; nonresidents can also reserve loungers and cabanas.

The Spa at Beverly Wilshire uses warm neutral colors, Art Deco-inspired details and gold accents. Massage, facial and body treatments sit alongside spaces for time before or after an appointment. A eucalyptus steam room is complemented by an ice fountain and an Experience Shower. The three Experience Shower settings range from a cold mist to rain-style showers, allowing guests to follow the steam room with a cooler pause. The dimly lit Tranquility Lounge provides somewhere to rest away from the pool deck.

The bi-level fitness center overlooks the pool and is open 24 hours a day. Cardio equipment and weight-training machines support a workout before breakfast or after a late return. The fitness facilities also include a whirlpool, and bottled water is available. Its position beside the water brings the hotel's outdoor space into view, even when the day's plans call for exercise indoors.

For younger guests, the hotel can arrange cribs, children's robes, games and books through the concierge. An in-room tent is another option, and private macaron-making classes introduce children to the pastry team's work. Babysitting can be arranged for an evening out. These details give families activities within the hotel alongside pool time, while private Los Angeles tours can be tailored to shared interests.

The Beverly Hills address is most convenient when shopping and dining around Rodeo Drive form a large part of the visit. Exploring farther across Los Angeles calls for more time on the road. The hotel places Los Angeles International Airport at about 12 miles away and estimates a 30- to 40-minute drive, though traffic can extend the journey. Chauffeur services and rental cars can be arranged, and valet parking is available for a fee. Between outings, the hotel offers an easy return to a familiar corner of the city.