Hotel Bel-Air

Stayed here while visiting our daughter over Thanksgiving. We had a fantastic experience and I hope to return. The hotel is beautiful and historic but the rooms were updated to modern luxury. The bed was super comfy and the location was very quiet. We also had a patio off our room and enjoyed sitting outside in the nice weather. The overall vibe of the hotel was serene and peaceful. We loved the old school feel of the layout - the rooms are spread out versus being a multi-storied building. The grounds are absolutely beautiful. This was our first Thanksgiving away from home and I felt a little weird about that, but this was the perfect hotel choice for it. It just felt cozy and warm and not corporate, and the actual Thanksgiving meal they hosted was incredible. The food was delicious and dining on the restaurant patio with our daughter felt easy and happy. 10/10 would do this again if we travel over Thanksgiving. The following day we spent some time relaxing and having lunch by the pool and really enjoyed that. Our daughter visited the spa and said it was a great experience. There were some little baked snack bars that she still talks about today. The service was great and very professional everywhere (restaurant, bar, check in, spa). In sum, this hotel is a treat to stay at. If you can get a good rate, it is worth it, most especially if staying over a holiday when you want things to feel more personal and cared for.

Continues to be nothing but excellent and high class! Thank you for a wonderful weekend. Truly exceptional service from the check-in desk, concierge, bar staff, restaurant staff, and housekeeping. Thank you for confirming and setting the standard for true luxury hospitality

The title says it all. The staff was truly the best. One restaurant server who wasn’t that busy took time out to show us the famous fish pond and turtle living in it. Front desk staff was also outstanding. The grounds are so lush that you feel like you’re light years away from the city.

For celebrating a special occasion or looking for a cute activity, the afternoon tea at the Hotel Bel-Air is a special treat. Each item comes fresh and delicious. You have the opportunity to smell the tea leaves first before picking, and then you can enjoy the food. The menu changes but for us, we had wild berry jam, Devonshire cream, and blood orange jam with our buttermilk scones. Afterwards, we had an assortment of finger sandwiches (my favorite was the cucumber) followed by the sweets. The chocolate tart was my favorite and the cream puff was a close second. Overall, a great way to spend a couple of hours in a beautiful, relaxed setting.

This is an iconic hotel that lives up to the anticipation of staying here. The staff are amazing ! A highlight for us was breakfast each morning. The location is a little removed but the hotel car makes up for it . This is more than a hotel .. this is an experience!