Mediterranean S A N C T U A R Y
New Star
Tinseltown
in August 26-September 1, 2017 LOS ANGELES, SANTA BARBARA & VENTURA COUNTIES Cover Represented by VALERIE FITZGERALD Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
Photography by William Rust
There’s a New Star in Tinseltown The Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills brings an East Coast brand with a California vibe. There’s a new star in Tinseltown, and she is a chic
attention to detail is impressive. All 170 guest rooms
while the bespoke décor serves as a backdrop to the
California-styled stunner. Her name is Waldorf Astoria
have floor-to-ceiling windows that lead to oversized
dining experience. Entrances from the hotel lobby
Beverly Hills, a 12-story, 170-room luxury hotel in
private terraces with Crestron smart home systems that
lounge or from the auto-court garden walkway lead
the heart of Beverly Hills. The sleek $200 million
control the in-room environment. From the ground
into an open bar and lounge area. The sweeping curves
property at the corner of Wilshire and Santa Monica
floor to the rooftop pool, the property is a superstar
in the terrazzo flooring usher guests toward the dining
boulevards, which opened June 1, is the East Coast
from every angle!
room. The gracious proportions are accentuated by a sloped ceiling that tapers to an expansive “window
brand’s first West Coast address. Drawing inspiration from the surroundings that make Los Angeles inviting,
Doormen are poised, ready to open the grand front
wall” softened by linen draperies. Leather banquettes
the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills epitomizes the finest
doors that flow into the expansive lobby. The lobby
take advantage of this span and lead to a semi-private
Californian lifestyle.
is festooned with hand-painted murals and the rich
dining room with floral draperies. Double doors open
classic California hues of creamy whites and caramel
to a Mediterranean garden-inspired dining terrace
The contemporary interpretation of California’s
bronzes soothe your visual senses. A fireplace accented
layered with lemon trees and hedges, anchored by a
Streamline Moderne style was the effort of the world-
by potted olive trees commands your attention.
pergola for privacy.
(PYR), joined by Perkins+Will, who co-designed the
The Jean Georges Restaurant establishes a California
I spent the day wandering the property and instead
exterior. The Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills embodies a
casual yet chic atmosphere, with an air of elegance
of doing a Q&A with the hotel manager, I decided
rich palette of burnished bronze, custom Italian marble
befitting its world-class cuisine. The interior
to compile an A-list of perks that give this hotel a
and Lalique installations throughout the interior. The
architecture blends seamlessly with the hotel’s exterior,
style all its own:
renowned teams of Gensler and Pierre-Yves Rochon
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One of the tallest buildings in Beverly Hills, the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills has 170 rooms, each with a large, spacious private balcony that offers unique views of the city.
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The rooftop has become an A-List hot spot! Home to the pool on one side and JG lounge on the other, it offers breathtaking 360-degree cityscapes.
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Jean-Georges Vongerichten, the world-class French chef, runs all three of the hotel’s culinary programs. From the room service menu and The Rooftop by JG to the all-day restaurant Jean-Georges Beverly Hills, the chef’s signature French-American cuisine captivates.
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Every high-end hotel has a concierge, but not many offer personalized service. Before you arrive, your own concierge will be in touch to ensure your wishes are granted. Want a bath drawn with rose petals or tickets to a sold-out show? These are a few examples of what a hotel concierge can facilitate.
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This is my favorite. All bathrooms are stocked with Diptyque toiletries, two basins, a bathtub and shower! And Bluetooth-enabled speakers accommodate all devices!
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This is a given, but I had to throw it in for all the guys who love their TV. You will not be disappointed, as each room has a smart television with DVR and access to Netflix, Hulu, Airplay and Meerkat.
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The La Prairie Spa: The 5,000-square-foot spa is a place where guests can rejuvenate while availing themselves of the brand’s signature products, age-defying science and skin-care expertise in one of six private treatment rooms and two relaxation rooms.
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Guests are given Beverly Hills-style treatment, none other than a “Rolls-Royce house car” to chauffeur them around!
You have to love these A-list perks at the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills! They’ll entice you to come back again and again.
WRITTEN BY
Maggy Siegel
A Los Angeles-based designer and founder of the prestigious West Los Angeles design firm “The Siegel Group”(TSG). She is a popular lifestyle writer, collects rare books and an avid gardener. Contact information: maggy@maggysiegelcaliforniastyle.com
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