The luxury Raffles L'Ermitage occupies a prime spot in the heart of Beverly Hills next to Steven Spielberg's DreamWorks and Virgin Records. The hotel on a tree-lined boulevard is close to the high-toned boutique shops of Rodeo Drive, the rocking clubs and cafes of Sunset Strip, and Hollywood, Universal Studios, Santa Monica beach and downtown L.A.
At this Beverly Hills hotel, Euro-Asian ambience complements exotic pieces of art and authentic Chinese silk displayed throughout the building. The hotel's JAAN restaurant showcases modern French cuisine with Indochinese and California flavors and selections from the excellently stocked wine cellar. RafflesAmrita spa pampers guests with body and facial treatments, private steam rooms and fitness equipment. Other hotel accommodations include such amenities as an outdoor rooftop pool and free computer and DVD rentals.
The Beverly Hills hotel features 124 guestrooms and suites decorated with quartered English sycamore paneling, maple furnishings, and French doors that open onto balconies for mountain or city views. The rooms, which are twice the size of most luxury hotel rooms, feature living and sitting rooms, artisan sliding wood screens, Aveda toiletries, thick robes, slippers, and silk-adorned beds. Gizmos include 40-inch TVs, CD and DVD players, remote control-accessed temperature and lighting systems, and complimentary high-speed Internet access. Non-alcoholic drinks in the minibars are complimentary.
Fidos under 40 pounds will receive beds, treats, toys, grooming services and special gift baskets.
About 13 miles from Los Angeles International Airport, this Beverly Hills hotel is a tranquil haven for well-heeled, travelers and entertainment gurus who require top-notch accommodations and tech-savvy services. But families, couples and folks on weekend getaways who want to stay in style will find the Raffles L'Ermitage Beverly Hills a perfect choice. In fact, Fido gives the Raffles L'Ermitage two paws up.
