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Desolation Hotel 5 stars

South Lake Tahoe

Set in South Lake Tahoe, 700 metres from Lakeside Beach, Desolation Hotel offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness centre. Offering a restaurant, the property also has a bar, as well as a sauna and a hot tub. The accommodation features room service, a concierge service and luggage storage for guests. the outside bath tub w/ heater was wonderful.

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9.4
Superb
159 reviews
Price from
US$405.68
per night

Conrad Los Angeles 5 stars

Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles

Conveniently situated in Los Angeles, Conrad Los Angeles provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, private parking and room service. This 5-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and a concierge service. Guests can make use of a bar. Room was large and comfortable. Staff were friendly and helpful and breakfast also was good.

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9
Superb
155 reviews
Price from
US$421.63
per night

The Ameswell Hotel 5 stars

Mountain View

The Ameswell Hotel has an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, a garden and shared lounge in Mountain View. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel has a restaurant and a bar. The property is non-smoking and is situated 4 km from Shoreline Amphitheatre. Beautiful facilities,great food

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9.2
Superb
525 reviews
Price from
US$208.28
per night

Pendry West Hollywood 5 stars

West Hollywood, Los Angeles

Situated in Los Angeles, 4 km from Dolby Theater, Pendry West Hollywood features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness centre and a shared lounge. This 5-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The accommodation provides an ATM, a concierge service and luggage storage for guests. The hotel style was different from the norm big 5 star hotel. This makes the attention more personalized, which is very nice. The best part was their concierge Hector, he come out of his was to make people feel comfortable. his predisposition to attend the customers I very much hope is valued by the hotel’s management.

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9
Superb
381 reviews
Price from
US$428.96
per night

Sands Hotel and Spa 5 stars

Indian Wells

Sands Hotel and Spa features free WiFi and views of mountain in Indian Wells. This hotel offers a 24-hour front desk. The hotel features a concierge service.

All guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. With a private bathroom fitted with free toiletries, certain rooms at Sands Hotel and Spa also offer pool view. The units at the accommodation include air conditioning and a wardrobe. The property is beautiful and lives up to its IG. The bed was extremely comfortable. There is a wonderful smell in the rooms and throughout the property. The staff was kind and the vibe is relaxed. We appreciated the complimentary coffee in the morning. Can’t wait to go back!

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9
Superb
138 reviews
Price from
US$236.83
per night

Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills 5 stars

Beverly Hills, Los Angeles

Located in Los Angeles, 4.7 km from Petersen Automotive Museum, Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills provides accommodation with free bikes, private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness centre. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is set 5.1 km from Los Angeles County Museum Of Art / LACMA.

The hotel offers 5-star accommodation with a hot tub and terrace. Guests at Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills will be able to enjoy activities in and around Los Angeles, like hiking. One of the best hotels we have ever stayed in - beautiful rooms, perfect location and excellent staff. The rooftop restaurant is a fantastic spot for lunch in the Californian sunshine!

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9.1
Superb
162 reviews
Price from
US$1,021.98
per night

La Maison Hotel - Adults Only 5 stars

Palm Springs Uptown, Palm Springs

Featuring an outdoor pool and sun terrace, this Palm Springs hotel is within 3 miles of Palm Springs International Airport and downtown Palm Springs.

Styled with dark wood furnishings, each room provides free Wi-Fi and free toiletries in the en suite bathroom at La Maison Hotel - Adults Only. Luxury duvets and linens are featured. Everything: care and attention from the staff. Beautiful boutique hotel and rooms. Excellent breakfast.

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9.5
Exceptional
425 reviews
Price from
US$336.11
per night

Shutters On The Beach 5 stars

Santa Monica, Los Angeles

Providing luxury white linens, every room offers plush bathrobes, slippers and free toiletries at Shutters On The Beach. Styled in hardwood floors with a refined Tibetan rug, each room provides an iPod docking station and a 42-inch flat-screen TV. An in-room library is offered. Select rooms offer a balcony and select rooms offer spacious spa bathtubs. The location was great and the staff exceptional. We also enjoyed a beautiful dinner and drinks on the deck. All was amazing.

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9
Superb
425 reviews
Price from
US$873.50
per night

Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel 5 stars

Beverly Hills, Los Angeles

Various dining options are available at the Beverly Wilshire. the CUT Lounge, a michelin star-rated steakhouse with a menu created by Wolfgang Puck, boasts seafood and steakhouse staples with cocktails and rare wines and spirits from around the world in a Mediterranean setting. iconic Hotel Right on Rodeo drive. very nice Rooms; delicious breakfast . very friendly Staff (special thanks to the Lost and found team, who shoppen out earphones back to Europe!) very friendly staff.

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9
Superb
429 reviews
Price from
US$1,007.03
per night

El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara 5 stars

Santa Barbara

Offering sweeping Pacific Ocean views, this boutique hotel is 5 minutes’ drive away from Central Santa Barbara. It boasts an outdoor pool, a spa and wellness centre and an on-site bar and restaurant. All spacious rooms include free Wi-Fi. It was a beautiful property and all of the staff made you feel very welcomed

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9.3
Superb
114 reviews
Price from
US$942.15
per night

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