Sitting pretty on quaint tree-lined Doheny, the famous hotel feels like a part of the posh Beverly Hills neighborhood. But don’t think the hotel is overrun by stodgy older folks—chic locals make up half the clientele at the lauded spa thanks to excellent facials, like a Kerstin Florian Caviar Treatment. After nourishing your skin, do the same for your body. Sit outside at Cabana Restaurant or Gardens, where chef Ashley James puts out simply flavored Latin- and Asian-inflected treats such as banana, lemongrass and coconut milk soup. Then sabotage those healthy California-style eats with a cocktail at the must-see Windows Lounge, where celebrity sightings are practically inevitable. A parade of movie junkets at the hotel attracts all entertainment industry types from journalists to actors, who retreat after work to peachy rooms with iPod docking stations, French doors that open to balconies and bathrooms complete with cushy terrycloth robes. With these perks, hardworking industry folks will want to be part of the neighborhood, too.

Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills Amenities:

• 285 rooms. Wireless Internet access. Restaurant, bar. Fitness center. Pool. Spa.