The Beverly Hilton hosts the Golden Globes every January, but the hotel offers much more than a red carpet for stars to strut their stuff on. You’ll be wowed by the lobby’s mile-high ceiling, as well as its 1,400-gallon saltwater aquarium, but you’ll be thankful for the hotel’s pragmatism, too—you’ll find ergonomic workstations and wireless Internet, even by the ginormous Aqua Star Pool, which is usually filled with sunning executives. Guest rooms (decked out in serene beige-and-brown tones) also boast that nice balance between luxe and practical: For every luxurious amenity (pillow-top mattresses, L’Occitane bath products), there’s a state-of-the-art one (Bose music systems, 42-inch HDTV plasma TVs). In case you want to groom and pamper yourself like the nominees, Aqua Star Spa and Bellezza Salon are on hand and stocked with Sonya Dakar treatments. You’ll look award-worthy, even if you’re only going to the new poolside Trader Vic’s Lounge.

The Beverly Hilton Amenities:

• 570 rooms. High-speed Internet access. Restaurant, bar. Fitness center. Pool. Spa. Business center.