Spent 4 nights this past weekend on a solo trip to see dear old college and other friends in the L.A. area for first time in 7 years. What a beautiful surprise this hotel was, wow! Stylish and spacious from the moment of entry. Got upgraded for no apparent reason on checking-in. Beautiful room (yeah!), hugely comfy King bed with masses of soft white pillows, great bathroom and shower, memorably fragranced soaps. Giant 42" plasma TV--nice touch! Excellent, tasty breakfasts on the pool patio, super and well-heated pool (at least 84F) with nice surrounding shrubs, creepers, and flowers. Good and friendly service from the 90% native-Spanish speaking staff, very good doormen who got good local taxi service for me twice a day. Haven't stayed at Hilton much in years (I'm a Marriott and Sheraton man), but this makes me wonder what I could be missing. So I reactivated my old Hilton Honors account during the stay. I shall stay again on my next trip to Beverly Hills for sure--and take the family as well. An outstanding urban hotel.







