[HOTEL REVIEW] The Beverly Hilton, Los Angeles

 

This 569-room Beverly Hills hotel, the site of the Golden Globes, excels at affordable luxury. Two business centers and fast Internet in the elegant rooms make it a top pick for business travelers. Its huge pool and name-brand fitness center ably compete with the leisure facilities at more expensive hotels, but its restaurant and bars don't.

Pros

• Largest heated pool in Beverly Hills
• Hollywood glamour -- Golden Globes held here every year
• Luxurious rooms for the price
• Free Wi-Fi in lobby and at pool
• Well-equipped fitness center
• Spa with a variety of treatments available
• Well-known Polynesian-themed bar and lounge

Cons

• Relatively small standard rooms
• 10- to 15-minute walk (or quick drive) to main Beverly Hills shopping area
• Fee for in-room Wi-Fi (free for Hilton Honors members)
• Pricey valet and self-parking (typical for L.A.)