Beverly Hills is a world-renown icon of luxury, glamour, and celebrities. It is the land of the famous, glamorous and beautiful! From neighborhood boutique hotels to luxury hotels that are five-star, five diamond retreats, it’s easy to fall in love with Beverly Hills. Luxuriate in lavish spa treatments, indulge in world-renowned shopping along famed Rodeo Drive or catch a glimpse of a celebrity at any number of star-studded events. With so many fancy things to do in Beverly Hills, your visit is sure to be absolutely unforgettable!
Here are some bucket-list things for a fashionable and uber chic holiday:
Arriving in style in a limousine or (an exotic sports car, if you’re into that kind of a thing)
If you favor quintessential luxury vehicles, get behind the wheel of the preferred car brand of your choice, such as Bentley, Rolls Royce, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Cadillac and more. A List Limousine also offers town cars and stretch limousine services for all your needs.
Jaw-dropping sports cars and muscle cars featured in Hollywood movies and on the covers of magazines are available for rent in Beverly Hills, including the latest models from Lamborghini, Ferrari, Aston Martin, Porsche and Maserati, as well as the newest Chevrolet Corvette and Ford Mustang. Post wedding, take your new bride out in your new ride for a longer spin and drive around Hollywood like a celebrity or whiz up nearby Pacific Coast Highway for a drive along the California coast!
Many hotels in Beverly Hills offer complimentary house car and driver services, with makes
ranging from Rolls Royce to Mercedes-Benz and Cadillac, ensuring you get to where you want to be in style. The house cars are perfect for those who need a quick ride to lunch or another nearby destination, but should you desire a car to drive on their own, the hotel concierges are happy to coordinate a rental on your behalf. Peninsula Beverly Hills takes it a step further and offers guests who book a suite at the hotel the opportunity to drive one of their Infinitis.
A suite experience at Beverly Wilshire
The ultimate symbol of style and elegance, Beverly Wilshire is situated at one of the world’s most famous intersections – Rodeo Drive and Wilshire Boulevard – in the heart of Beverly Hills. The Four Seasons Hotel invites you to experience the Suite Life in the heart of Beverly Hills.
In addition to a relaxing stay in one of our spacious suites, this offer includes a USD 1,000 credit towards extraordinary experiences at the Hotel, including world-class dining and soothing spa treatments in an oasis away from it all! Whether you seek organic-focused spa treatments for your wedding glow, or the latest in anti-aging for the mother of the bride or groom, the Spa offers highly effective product lines to revitalize the mind and body for a memorable journey. Guests can choose treatments from the exclusive Barcelona-based line Natura Bisse, celebrity-favorite facialist Kate Somerville or organic Argan oil line by Kahina Giving Beauty.
The Spa also provides unique amenities such as an aromatherapy crystal steam room, experience shower, ice fountain and tranquility lounge to round out this relaxation retreat.
Opened in 1928, this Beverly Hills landmark is probably most recognized as THE hotel in the film Pretty Woman with Richard Gere and Julia Roberts. Notable celebrities have even famously called this prestigious hotel “home.” Elvis Presley made it his home base while filming several movies in the late 1950s, and Warren Beatty lived here for 10 years in his bachelor days. When you arrive, be sure to see the hotel’s breathtaking lobby and consider enjoying a drink at THE Blvd or Sidebar.
Shopping at Rodeo Drive & Two Rodeo Drive
From world-renowned fashion houses to one-of-a-kind local boutiques, Beverly Hills offers a shoppers’ paradise located within a compact, easily walkable area known as the Golden Triangle.
Experience world-famous Rodeo Drive where you’ll find Prada, Gucci, Valentino, Armani, Dior and Cartier.
Discover the crown jewel in the heart of Beverly Hills, Two Rodeo Drive, with quaint cobblestone walkways leading you to the likes of Versace, Lanvin, Jimmy Choo and Tiffany. Blocks east of Rodeo, shop Beverly and Cañon Drives with local boutiques, unique luxury shops, fantastic Beverly Hills restaurants and open-air cafés.
Anchoring the southern border of the Golden Triangle is Department Store Row, home to the titans of luxury retailing, including Neiman-Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue and Barneys New York.
Rodeo Drive Walk of Style
The Rodeo Drive Walk of Style, introduced in 2003 by the City of Beverly Hills and the Rodeo Drive Committee, honours style legends for their contributions to the worlds of fashion and entertainment.
Selected by an independent group of representatives from the media, entertainment and fashion industries, the Rodeo Drive Walk of Style honours industry leaders with a lasting tribute that commemorates their life-long achievements.
Honourees are presented with permanent plaques featuring their personal quotes and signatures, which are then embedded into the sidewalks along Rodeo Drive. Recipients of the Rodeo Drive Walk of Style Award have celebrated this distinguished honor with star-studded awards ceremonies at landmark Beverly Hills locations including Rodeo Drive, the Beverly Hills Post Office and Beverly Hills City Hall. The symbol for the Rodeo Drive Walk of Style, a sculpture entitled “Torso,” created by world-renowned artist Robert Graham, has become a focal point of the famed street. Standing 14-feet tall at the intersection of Rodeo Drive and Dayton Way, “Torso” is made from solid aluminum blocks and mounted on a bronze pedestal. As part of the induction, each recipient receives a maquette of “Torso”, also designed by Mr. Graham, as the Rodeo Drive Walk of Style Award.
A chic and dreamy dinner at Il Cielo
Il Cielo (“the sky” in Italian) is referred to and rated as one of the most romantic restaurants in Los Angeles, thanks in part to the transparent rooftop over the outdoor courtyard, offering guests a view of the stars while they enjoy authentic Italian cuisine – a very stylish ambience indeed! Needless to say, it is one of the most luxurious restaurants in town.
Sip a signature cocktail at Trader Vic’s Lounge in The Beverly Hilton
Poolside cocktails are par for the course during a visit to Beverly Hills, but only one boasts being home to an original: Trader Vic’s at The Beverly Hilton. The Polynesian-themed lounge serves island-inspired appetizers and over 75 exotic cocktails, but it’s practically a must to order a Mai Tai as the cocktail was invented by Victor “Trader Vic” Bergeron himself in 1944! The old and famous cocktail is made of rum, fresh lime, Orange Curacao, a dash of Rock Candy syrup, and a some French Orgeat! Everything you loved about the old Trader Vic’s – the staff, the cocktails, the tiki décor – it’s all still there. And yes, they still offer a variation on the pupu platter, thoughtfully updated Polynesian paradise poolside at The Beverly Hilton. This iconic hotel has been part of many movies, and one of the biggest entertainment award shows, The Golden Globes, has been filmed in the hotel’s International Ballroom since 1961. It can’t get more glamorous than that!
Beverly Hills is definitely a place where the glitterati sparkles at its best, and so will you!
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