The Peninsula Beverly Hills in Los Angeles, California

The Peninsula Beverly Hills houses 195 guest rooms, 38 suites, and 17 private villas amid lush gardens. Cream-colored rooms include iPod docking stations, refrigerators, and minibars. The private villas sit within the gardens, and The Peninsula's personalized guest services apply throughout the property.

The Belvedere is a European brasserie with award-winning cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The Belvedere's adjacent outdoor terrace hosts al fresco dining under the Beverly Hills evening sky. Four on-site restaurants and bars include the Belvedere, and the Living Room serves afternoon tea.

The Peninsula's full-service spa offers massages, facials, body wraps, manicures, pedicures, and a sauna. The Peninsula's rooftop outdoor swimming pool has private cabanas, a pool bar, and sun loungers. The fitness centre has personal trainers, fitness classes, and yoga classes.

The Peninsula is a 12-minute walk from Rodeo Drive and is close to the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) and Universal Studios Hollywood. Complimentary Rolls Royce courtesy cars transport guests locally. Meeting and banquet facilities, valet parking, and an airport shuttle are available for business and leisure travelers.

The Peninsula runs a hotel-wide Scavenger Hunt for children and provides board games, baby safety gates, and babysitting services. Family rooms are available for groups. Pets are welcome and receive pet baskets and pet bowls.

Rooms: 17 private villas amid lush gardens

Service: Complimentary Rolls Royce courtesy cars

Dining: The Belvedere and outdoor terrace

Wellness: Full-service spa and rooftop outdoor swimming pool

Family: Hotel-wide Scavenger Hunt for children

Pets: Pet baskets and pet bowls

Location: 12-minute walk from Rodeo Drive