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WALDORF ASTORIA BEVERLY HILLS

Reviewed by Richard T. Evans

TOP TAKEAWAYS:

◆ The staff is friendly and
Arrival/Check-in: I was in Beverly Hills to attend Global There were two armchairs, one on either side of the desk, accommodating. All of them,
Traveler’s GT Tested Reader Survey awards gala cocktail recep- as well as an easy chair with an ottoman for when one feels a from the doormen to the
tion at a nearby hotel. After an uneventful flight from the chilly swoon coming on. And for when one feels peckish, a minibar and bellhops to the maids and
East Coast, I arrived in Los Angeles to summer-like weather, a coffeemaker offer sustenance. The toiletries are by Salvatore the people at reception,
which I appreciated. The doorman gave me a warm greeting Ferragamo. make a point of saying hello
and directed me to reception, where the friendly staff promptly whenever they see you.
checked me in and the concierge showed me to my room. Services/Amenities: The hotel is on the corner of Wilshire
The Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills is a new hotel, opened in June and Santa Monica, so it is near the heart of Beverly Hills, ◆ I hosted a lunch for four
2017, so everything about it has a newly minted glow. especially convenient if Rodeo Drive is on your list of must-visit of my colleagues at the
places while in L.A. rooftop bar, and we were
Guest Quarters: I had a Beverly Hills suite, which included a The hotel restaurant is Jean-Georges, the only Jean Georges all pleased with what we
balcony overlooking Santa Monica Boulevard. The balcony held Vongerichten restaurant in California. I had breakfast here, had and impressed with
two chairs and a small coffee table. and I have to say the breakfast menu is one of the best in my the daytime views. It is
I entered the suite into an entrance foyer that led to a hallway, experience. The hotel features three cocktail lounges: one in the definitely worth visiting at
one side of which included a more than spacious walk-in dressing restaurant, one in the lobby and a spectacular one on the roof. least once during your stay.
room/closet with a dresser and built-in bench. Opposite the Since the roof is the 12th floor of the hotel, the rooftop bar
dressing room/closet was the bathroom, which included a large offers great 360-degree views night and day. The fully equipped WALDORF ASTORIA
tub, two sinks, a separate shower and a water closet. gym caters only to hotel guests, so there is no concern about it BEVERLY HILLS
The bedroom itself featured a king-sized bed with two being crowded. The spa is La Prairie, a Swiss brand, and has six 9850 Wilshire Blvd.
nightstands and a bench at the foot of the bed. The desk offered treatment rooms. Beverly Hills, CA 90210
electric outlets at desktop level. The desk also held an iPad that The pool is also on the roof and has cabanas for those tel 310 860 6666
controlled the lighting, AC/heat and the window blinds, as well seeking some shade. The property includes a business center, waldorfastoria3.hilton.com PHOTOS: © WALDORF ASTORIA
as room service and more. several meeting rooms and a ballroom.

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