Hotel Bel-Air

My husband and I stayed at this hotel for my birthday and were truly impressed. This experience although pricey, was worth every penny. From the moment we arrived we truly felt special. Valet was kind and professional, the front desk was truly kind and provided a complimentary upgrade from my birthday. Upon entering the room a bottle of champagne, small birthday cake, and fresh fruit were placed in our room acknowledging my birthday, which was such a nice touch. The room was immaculate!!!! Very well kept, with linens crisped, white, and stainless. There was a fountain outside of our room, which was wonderful because whenever we went to use the restroom, you could hear the fountain while you’re in the bathroom, which gave it a tranquil feel. This was room 472 if you want that room. The bathroom was well kept and cleaned. The small private courtyard was quaint and peaceful. The bed was extremely comfortable. We attended their High Tea and it was just lovely. It was peaceful, the tea and sandwiches were great. Also the desserts were delicious and extra was given to us again because of my birthday. Their live jazz in the evening was great and musicians were so kind. Breakfast was brought to our room the next morning and was delicious. We ask for a special request of beet juice and was accommodated. The spa was amazing. Everything was beautiful and perfect and the massage put my husband to sleep. Again, they provided a small gift in celebration of my birthday. The pool area was gorgeous and peaceful because we got there before the kids arrived and a lot of fun with great drinks. I cannot thank this hotel enough for making my birthday a wonderful one. The small details in every thing we did in celebrating my birthday meant so much. We highly recommend this location and will be back again. To note: pets are allowed, however you can request to be moved away from them like we did during high tea.

Started visiting the hotel in the 1990s and made it a point to travel to LA often just to stay here. After losing its way for a few years, the hotel is back strong. The food isn’t quite as good as it once was and the gardens aren’t as strikingly beautiful since they got rid of the hydrangeas and the bougainvillea, but the charm has returned and the service was perfect. This will always be a special place.

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.