Generations of the rich and famous have stayed at the Beverly Hills Hotel & Bungalows, the iconic “Pink Palace” located on Sunset Boulevard. The hotel’s renowned Polo Lounge is a classic Hollywood watering hole and a quintessential LA power lunch spot. According to the Forbes Travel Guide, "While celebrities love the hotel for its luscious private bungalows (perfect for canoodling and doing whatever else stars do), the rest of us love the tropical gardens (gorgeous) and the retro-style pool (so movie-star chic)."

Tucked away in a quiet residential neighborhood near Beverly Hills and West Hollywood, the Four Seasons Los Angeles at Beverly Hills is a new addition to the 2014 list of Five-Star rated hotels. From the guide: “One of the great things about this beautiful hotel is its location. Not only are you in ritzy Beverly Hills, but you’re also a quick jaunt away from stellar shopping on Rodeo Drive and Robertson Boulevard (bring your credit card and an extra suitcase). Thanks to its fantastic location, locals are regulars at the modern Italian restaurant, Culina, and the lobby level bar, Windows Lounge.” 

The legendary Hotel Bel-Air recently emerged from a two-year, multi-million dollar renovation that invites new generations of travelers to experience the style of Hollywood’s Golden Age. The hotel is home to the Forbes Five-Star Spa by La Prairie, which offers one of the top hotel fitness and wellness programs in LA. The hotel is designed in a Spanish mission style and is nestled on 12 lush acres in the exclusive Bel-Air Estates. The Forbes inspector notes, “The indoor-outdoor West Coast way of life is seen throughout the hotel, from generous-sized terraces equipped with remote-controlled fire pits to open-air seating at the restaurant by Wolfgang Puck.”

L'Ermitage Beverly Hills is discreetly located a short stroll from world-famous Rodeo Drive. The luxury boutique hotel is renowned for its elegance and a high level of privacy that appeals to discerning clients from across the globe. “L’Ermitage Beverly Hills is all about luxury, but it also includes the comforts of home,” said the Forbes inspector. “The rooms have their very own corridors, so you’ll feel like you’re heading into your personal apartment rather than an anonymous hotel room.”

The Montage Beverly Hills is located in the heart of the famed Golden Triangle. From the acclaimed Scarpetta Los Angeles to the elegant Shops at the Montage, hotel guests are embraced on all sides by beauty and refinement. Forbes offers this tip: “While staying at the property, be sure to take advantage of the mineral pool, steam, sauna and relaxation lounges at the Montage Spa. Overall, the luxe hotel offers its guests a very unique experience, with easy access to all of Los Angeles' top attractions.”