Montage Beverly Hills Rating: 5.0 Pearls

Beverly Hills/Bel Air, Los Angeles, California

The lobby

Located in the heart of Beverly Hill's Golden Triangle -- in the midst of the area's fantastic shopping and dining -- is the Montage. The hotel is as posh as its surroundings: Every aspect of the property is luxurious and elegant. From the wood accents and potted trees throughout the building, to the chandeliers and stone fireplace in the Lobby Lounge, the hotel's Spanish-Mediterranean style -- inspired by Southern Californian estates built in the Hollywood Golden Age -- exudes class and warmth. It's a fitting setting for a stay in one of the most upscale areas in the country.

The hotel has all the luxury trappings you'd expect at a five-star hotel -- a luxury spa, a heated rooftop pool, and renowned restaurants -- and the upscale clientele that comes with them.

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The Montage is located in the heart of Beverly Hill’s Golden Triangle, a pedestrian friendly area bound by Wilshire Boulevard, Canon Drive, and Little Santa Monica, and is one of LA's top places to see and be seen. It's the ideal location for the upscale shopper -- shopping in Beverly Hills is world-famous -- as well as the foodie and the sightseeing tourist. If you’re looking for more than shopping and eating, it's a short drive to popular sites on Hollywood Boulevard and The Santa Monica Beach.

• Across the street from Rodeo Drive, home to some of the best high-end shopping in the world
• 5-minute walk to major department stores like Saks Fifth Avenue and Barneys New York, both just a few blocks down Wilshire Boulevard
• 8-minute drive to the Museum of Contemporary Art
• 10-minute drive to The Sunset Strip, with its bars and clubs (there's next to no nightlife in Beverly Hills)
• 15-minute drive to Grauman's Chinese Theater and Hollywood Boulevard
• 20-minute drive to Santa Monica beach
• 20-minute drive to Dodger Stadium
• 20-minute drive to Universal Studios theme park
• 20-minute drive to the L.A. Live Center, home to the Staples Center and Nokia Theatre
• 25-minute drive to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Standard Room

Rooms feature decor inspired by Southern Californian estates from the 1920s and '30s -- crown moldings, wood furniture, marble and mosaic-tiled bathrooms -- plus the accouterments of modern-day luxury, including flat-screen TVs and high thread count bedding.

All rooms include:

• Desk
• L-shaped couch
• Ability to control TV, lighting, and draperies from desk or bedside
• Free Wi-Fi
• Robes
• Agraria Golden Pomegranate bath products
• Marble and mosaic-tiled bathrooms with dual sinks; tub and separate shower with dual showerhead and bench
• 42-inch LCD TV with 67 channels, including HBO
• Stocked minibar

Room types:

• Standard Guest Room: 480 square feet; king or two queen beds
• Superior Guest Room: 500 square feet; king bed
• Deluxe Guest Room: 500 square feet; king or two queen beds; TV mounted over the bathtub; view of Canon Drive
• Grand Deluxe Guest Room: 550 square feet; king or two queen beds; furnished patio
• Garden Suites: 625 square feet; king bed; living area; queen-size sleeper sofa; patio overlooking the Beverly Canon Gardens
• Corner Suites: 875 square feet; king bed; separate living room; 1.5 bathrooms; dining area with seating for two; views of Beverly or Canon drives
• Superior Suites: 975 square feet; king bed; 1.5 bathrooms; separate living room; queen-size sleeper sofa; dining area with seating for two
• Deluxe Suite: 1,100 square feet; king bed; 1.5 bathrooms; separate living area; queen-size sleeper sofa; views of Hollywood Hills and Beverly Canon Gardens; furnished balcony; free Mercedes-Benz to drive during stay
• Grand Deluxe Suite: 1,400 square feet; separate living room; fireplace; sleeper sofa; 1.5 bathrooms; dining area for four; free Mercedes-Benz to drive during stay
• Governor Suite: 1,800 square feet; king bed; full kitchen with server access; dining area with seating for four; 1.5 bathrooms; fireplace; balcony; views of Hollywood Hills; free Mercedes-Benz to drive during stay
• Presidential Suites: 2,000 square feet; king bed; separate living area; 1.5 bathrooms; separate entertaining room; kitchen; furnished balcony; views of Hollywood Hills; free Mercedes-Benz to drive during stay

The pool

• 24-hour room service
• 24-hour concierge
• 24-hour business center with free services including fax and copy machines, computers, and internet
• Meeting and event space
• Pets allowed for $30 per day; the hotel will provide beds, bowls, and treats
• Paintbox children's program: Activities such as arts and crafts for kids 5-12; $90 per day or $60 per half day
• Salon by celebrity colorist Kim Vo; open Monday through Saturday 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday noon to 5 p.m.
• Spa Montage: A full-service spa with 17 treatment rooms offering a variety of services from facials to massages and even fitness classes; open daily for treatments 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• 24-hour fitness center
• $35 valet parking
• 24-hour rooftop pool

• Lobby Lounge: Nightly entertainment; afternoon tea daily from noon to 4 p.m.; open Sunday through Thursday 9:30 a.m. to midnight and Friday and Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 1 a.m.
• The Conservatory Grill: Rooftop and poolside restaurant serving soup, salad, and sandwiches; open daily 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Scarpetta: Italian cuisine; open for lunch daily 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.; dinner Sunday through Thursday 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 5:30 p.m. to midnight
• Open since mid-2011, £10 is a bar (and restaurant) known as the only official US spot headed by The Macallan, a timeless scotch company. Dining also available; open Tuesday - Saturday, from 5:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.