Fairmont Century Plaza Los Angeles at Beverly Hills  

In Century City, Los Angeles — steps from Westfield Century City and a quick drive to Rodeo Drive, UCLA and the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures. Pet-friendly and minutes from Beverly Hills, this is city-meets-Hollywood location perfection.

Recently reimagined after a major renovation, the property offers 400 guest rooms and 63 private residences. Rooms boast private furnished balconies or terraces, pillowtop beds with Egyptian cotton, minibars, espresso makers and 65-inch flat-screen TVs.

Unwind at a full-service spa (about 14,000 sq ft) with massages, facials and body treatments. Enjoy an outdoor pool, sauna, fitness center, hair salon, concierge services and sunlit terraces for city views.

More than 23,500 square feet of event space and 14 meeting rooms make this a major meetings hub. A business center, limo/town car service and complimentary high-speed wireless internet keep business moving.

Lumière Brasserie serves French-inspired cuisine with garden views and alfresco options plus a lively bar/lounge. 24-hour room service and cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a fee.