Avalon Hotel

Class: First

Style: Retro & vintage

Rooms: 84

Contemporary décor with a classic retro style. An innovative hideaway in the heart of Beverly Hills, The Avalon is for seriously sophisticated relaxation. Southern California's patio lifestyle: Canapes, martinis by the poolside, and celebrities in oversized sunglasses lounging in the sun. Inspired by mid-20th-century SoCal, The Avalon Beverly Hills is both retro and modern, sophisticated and luxurious. Its 84 rooms possess vintage and custom-designed furniture and artwork, by notable designers as George Nelson, Isamu Noguchi, and Charles Eames. Or stay celebrity-style, in one of the expansive penthouse suites, featuring in-room spa treatments and around-the-clock room service. With high-speed Internet access, dual-line phones, personal voicemail, and full secretarial services, business is done seamlessly, leaving you time to sip a martini while lounging around the vintage hourglass outdoor pool. Or take a well-deserved rest from Rodeo Drive shopping and savor the inventive cuisine at the Oliverio restaurant. Their private dining cabanas will make you feel like William Holden (or Betty Grable, if you prefer).