The London West Hollywood at Beverly Hills

Think of big-time luxury these days and you’ll probably find you’re thinking of New York and London — so it’s only fitting that some of the best of what Los Angeles has to offer has roots in both. The London West Hollywood at Beverly Hills is the successor to the London NYC, bringing its trademark grown-up luxury to the Sunset Strip, courtesy of David Collins.

The London isn’t small, and neither are its 226 suites. Balconies and terraces are universal, and between the retro-influenced Collins-designed décor and the oversized spa-like bathrooms, they’re more like pleasure palaces than hotel rooms — as decadent as the West Coast ought to be, and a fitting look for a hotel that’s just a mile from Beverly Hills and Rodeo Drive.

Its size means the London can offer services unmatched by most smaller boutiques: a rooftop pool with wraparound lounge, a state-of-the-art screening room, a fitness center, and even an entire floor devoted to press junket facilities. Not to mention the suite of on-site dining options, from topside glamour to small-plate wizardry in private salons.

How to get there: The London West Hollywood at Beverly Hills is a 30-minute drive from Los Angeles International Airport, but the trip can take over an hour in traffic. Valet parking is available for a nightly fee.