

Nestled within 12 lush gardens in the heart of the exclusive Bel Air neighborhood, this 103-room Dorchester Collection property has been one of Hollywood’s most storied hideaways since it opened in 1946. An extensive renovation by renowned interior designers Alexandra Champalimaud and Rockwell Group breathed new life into the Spanish Colonial-style property in 2011, with a Wolfgang Puck restaurant and La Prairie spa. In addition to the historic oval swimming pool, be sure to explore the flower-filled grounds and look for the hotel’s iconic resident swans. (Rooms, from $595)