Forget celebs: When presidents come to town, they check into the enormous Hyatt Regency Century Plaza. After undergoing a significant renovation in early 2008, the swanky spot now features brand-new Presidential and Royal suites, which include use of the hotel’s chauffeur-driven Hummer and admission to the posh Regency Club. You can hang out in the new Lobby Court and Patio for afternoon coffee or evening cocktails, or hit the new X bar to nibble on tapas amid outdoor fire pits and wild greenery. But the best perk is the adjoining multi-tiered Equinox Fitness Club + Spa, the company’s West Coast flagship gym. The cutting-edge classes and some of the city’s best aestheticians offering 12 different massage techniques draw high-level executives from surrounding offices, but it’s also fit for a commander-in-chief.

Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Amenities:

• 726 rooms. Restaurant, bar. Fitness center. Pool. Spa. Business center.