Hotel Bel-Air

Swans, a lush environment, a star chef—the Hotel Bel-Air is unquestionably a place for lovers. The brunch menu at Wolfgang Puck (Sun 11am-3pm, $75 per person) has everything you could want from a weekend morning fairytale, including a Bloody Mary menu, an abundance of egg dishes (our favorite is the traditional soft, French-style omelet with wild mushroom, applewood-smoked bacon, potatoes, and Gruyère), and a delicious blintz with ricotta and strawberry compote. Stop over on weekdays for breakfast to tuck into acai bowls, egg white frittatas, and baskets of freshly baked pastries.

After a thorough two-year renovation, this opulent and subtly decadent 1920s Mission-style hotel, a dreamy retreat on 12 acres of beautiful landscaping, reopened in 2011. Although there have been some impressive additions, such as new lofts and hillside suites, a La Prairie spa and fitness center, as well as upgraded room amenities, the general atmosphere has thankfully remained relatively unchanged. Visitors still enjoy spending long afternoons by the pool, meandering through the gardens, or subtly trying to spot which Hollywood actor is seated at the next table in the Wolfgang Puck restaurant.

Google Rating: 4.7/5.0
Address: 701 Stone Canyon RdLos Angeles90077
Phone: 310-472-1211
Website: www.hotelbelair.com