On my trip back to LA from Sydney, I was lucky enough to spend my first 2 nights in town at the luxurious Four Seasons Los Angeles at Beverly Hills which is situated on Doheny Drive and only a short 30 min drive from LAX. It’s got a great location in Beverly Hills/West Hollywood which makes it easy and convenient to get around to catch-up with friends, train or attend business meetings without having to spend too much time in traffic.
As my American Airlines flight is arriving early into LAX at 7am, I’m quick through customs and out the door within the hour, arriving at Four Seasons just before 9.30am (I make a quick pit-stop at Erewhon in Santa Monica for my bulletproof-coffee fix), and I am greeted by a kind bellman and valet-staff.
They kindly help me with my bags, and I drive my car down to the self-park basement (so convenient, and free!) and head up to be greeted by an even nicer receptionist at the beautiful foyer – which is decorated with beautiful Easter flowers by Jeff Leatham – letting me know that my California King Suite unfortunately isn’t ready yet, however they would contact me as soon as it did. Check-in isn’t until 3pm in the afternoon, so this wasn’t a huge problem as I wanted to get out to Canyon and move my body after 14 hours on a plane.
At around 12pm I receive a text-notification letting me know my suite is ready and my bags are in my room – ready for my convenience.
As I arrive to my room I’m greeted by a beautiful platter with chocolates and a nice card welcoming me to the Four Seasons with a wish of enjoying my stay.
The California Suite is light and airy and has a stunning view of the Hollywood Hills & Downtown LA through two step-out balconies – perfect for enjoying the sunrise every morning. French doors separate the sleeping, living and working areas and it has a beautiful soft light throughout the day, but particularly in the morning when the sun is rising and peaking through the curtains – I like to sleep without curtains to be woken by the natural light, but for those who need their heavy beauty-sleep, there are block-out curtains for your convenience.
The bed is a huge king bed and it’s comfy in crisp white sheets, with a whole heap of pillows for your comfort. Don’t like the pillow you have? Request another kind from Four Seasons iPhone app. Yep, they have an app!
The bathroom is even better, boasting both a shower and a deep-sunken bath complete with shower amenities from none other than Bottega Veneta. There are also two fluffy big robes that will keep you warm, toasty and comfy whilst you’re kicking back in the room.
The suite also has a desk with an iPad 2 – it’s perfect for me as I can have a ‘proper’ place to sit down and work without having to go out and sit at a cafe with WiFi. The Four Seasons also provide complimentary WiFi to all its guests which is very handy and ultimately saves you money in the end, as internet can often be an expensive addition to your room.
Culina is the restaurant at Four Seasons Los Angeles at Beverly Hills and features fresh and seasonal ingredients with vibrant dishes. They have a whole breakfast wellness menu just for the health conscious featuring a complete ‘pick & choose’ juice menu and a health tonic & elixir focus.
My pick is the omelette with veggies and a side-serve of delicious, golden potatoes. I also have a turmeric shot to help my immune defence after the flight.
I also love that Four Seasons Los Angeles have a whole (fully!) equipped training-studio overlooking the gorgeous rooftop pool. I punch out a few workouts down there and I almost have it to myself for most of the time which is a bonus! If you head down for a workout in the morning, you even get served coffee afterwards.
Finish the morning off with a swim in the beautiful pool and enjoy the sun rising. It’s stunning!
If you are looking for a luxury hotel that is focused on health and wellbeing with a convenient and great location, Four Seasons Los Angeles at Beverly Hills is a perfect choice whether you’re travelling for business or pleasure. The suites are big enough to accommodate 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 kids.
Anna xx
