The Beverly Hilton

The hotel was clean and had a nice room with a balcony and view of the pool. The courtesy car was wonderful as the hotel is not as convenient to Bev Hills as I thought it would be. The only downside to this hotel is the very loud pool parties where they rent out the pool area for movie viewings to private parties. Can go very late and stay loud but other than that, the hotel was very nice.

I recently booked to stay at this hotel for the first time for my business trip during the AFM (which takes place in Santa Monica). I always stay in Beverly HIlls as most of my business meetings and dinners are there. The HIlton is a class act, putting bottles of water in my car each morning (on my way to the gym). A beautiful pool as well (although it was cold outside the one day I had to enjoy it! Oh well!). The room was very well appointed with a 46"" television with HBO. Overall, a very good hotel with very nice staff.

Newly renovated, clean, good location to shopping and restaurants. Restaurants within the hotel were nice but somewhat expensive, rushed through Sunday brunch in order to make ready for lunch. Still some construction occurring on site. Would return or recommend.

My friend and I had the best vacation ever at The Beverly Hilton Hotel. We often stay in NYC hotels which can?t compare for value and hospitality. Our room was ready at 1:30 PM when we arrived in the location we requested and with the extras we needed. Our suitcases were quickly taken to our room and we easily moved in. The huge bathroom was amazing with a TV and very long counter top. The room while not overly large was well laid out and comfortable with a great balcony view of the pool. My only complaint was the mattress was softer than I like. The maid service was excellent. Trader Vic?s by the pool is very pleasant. The Beveryly Hilton is a very active and fun hotel - tux events almost every night in the International Ballroom. Every time we called for our car, it was in front of the hotel by the time we arrived downstairs with 2 complementary bottles of cold water. Daily overnight valet parking, however, at $32 is pricey, but you are in Beverly Hills. The hotel staff was very friendly and polite. Even though we weren?t there to pick up a ?Golden Globe,? we were treated like we were just as important. Great location on Wilshire - will do it, again!

Type:GettingAround Distance: In hotel

Midway Car Rental

Call ahead and rent a car from Midway located on the hotel's lower lobby floor. Excellent rates and super easy! Sign a paper, give your credit card, show your license and insurance card and you are done. You pick up the car from the hotel valet and return it to the valet at the end of your stay. That's it!

Type:Area Attractions Distance: Requires transportation

Peterson's Auto Museum on Wilshire at Fairfax

If you like vintage cars, this is the place. There are beautifully restored cars on every floor. Some you can sit in for a photo while others are just look. There is FDR's and Ike's cars along with Lindsey Lohan's "Herbie" from the movie. A huge car related gift store awaits you. Tickets are $5 if you are a senior, $10 if not. Parking is $8.

Type:Dining Distance: Requires transportation

Eating spots not to be missed

Don't miss Spago for dinner (Wolfgang Puck sat at out table and chatted - nice guy), Sprinkles cupcakes on Santa Monica Blvd.(Oprah was right!), The Ivy Restaurant on Robertson for lunch (ask for the patio so you can see all of the Rolls Royces as they arrive!), the Beverly Hills Hotel Polo Lounge for lunch (we sat next to Natalie Cole), Hotel Bel-Air outside patio for lunch - walk past the beautiful pool.

Type:Area Attractions Distance: Requires transportation

Best overall bus tour

The LA Sightseeing #7 Tour out of Santa Monica is the best overall tour for the money. They take you everywhere from the beaches to LA attractions, star homes, Universal City Walk, the Kodak Theater, Beverly Hills, etc. You get 30 to 40 minutes at various stops to see what you want. Sit on the left side of the bus for better photos. Make sure you get on the right tour company bus when you are picked up at the Hilton Hotel. Not all pick-up drivers speak fluent English - look at their paper for your name.

Type:Shopping Distance: Requires transportation

Farmer's Market and The Grove

The Farmer's Market and The Grove on 3rd and Fairfax is a fun place to walk around shopping and snacking. Bennett's ice cream is the best. Shop around for T-shirts, etc. before you buy. Prices vary for the same items among booths. The French place in the middle of the market has good food and a free water fountain although the crepes are slightly thicker than I prefer. Sur La Table is a fun kitchen store while Shine brings back childhood memories. There is a huge American Girl store calling out to Grandmas, "Bring your credit card!"

The hotel and staff were great. Enjoyed breakfast on my room's terrace. Excellent Food. Would like Trader Vic's Restaurant back.