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Hotel Bel-Air

The pool at the Hotel Bel-Air.

701 Stone Canyon Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90077, United States

Why go to the Beverly Hills Hotel, where Elizabeth Taylor honeymooned six times, when you can stay at the Hotel Bel-Air, where she actually lived (in 1950, with her first husband)? Surrounded by 12 acres of lush gardens, this quiet retreat offers Hollywood glamor with a side of relaxation. After crossing a small bridge suspended over a lake, guests can take a swim in the pool or get a massage at the Valmont Spa. The old-school bar and outdoor restaurant attract a slightly bigger crowd, in case you need a break from your split with reality. Located on the elegant Stone Canyon Road, the hotel is only a short drive from the action of Beverly Hills. —Jeanne Malle

Photo: Dorchester Collection