The Beverly Hills Hotel

Built in 1912, this five-star hotel sits on Sunset Boulevard, an 8-minute walk from Rodeo Drive shopping and about 10 miles from Los Angeles International Airport. Rooms and suites carry Bang & Olufsen TVs, minibars and marble bathrooms, with garden or city views, while the signature bungalows are scattered through the gardens, some with kitchens and private pools.

Public spaces include the Polo Lounge restaurant, the Fountain Coffee Room soda-fountain counter, the outdoor Cabana Cafe, a bar, a full-service spa, a gym and a business center. The outdoor pool has private cabanas, and room service runs 24 hours.

A complimentary shuttle covers the local area, and valet parking is available at $70 per night. The hotel holds a Forbes Five-Star and AAA Five-Diamond rating.

It suits guests who want a historic Beverly Hills address with bungalow privacy over a high-rise view, and who are comparing it against the city's other five-star gardens-and-pool properties.