One of our favourite destinations is the infamous City of Angels, so we are offering a sneak preview of our luxurious Los Angeles city guide….
Where to Stay
Four Seasons Beverly Wilshire
Consider the Beverly Wilshire the elite for the elite. Just minutes from Rodeo Drive, this luxurious hotel is famed as a preferred destination for Hollywood’s A-listers and was the hotel of choice in the legendary romantic comedy Pretty Woman. Featuring 395 sophisticated guest rooms, including 137 elegant suites, the Beverly Wilshire is considered by many to be the only place to stay while visiting California.
Where to Eat
Melisse
Consistently rated as one of the best restaurants in L.A., Melisse hosts a variety of guests who enjoy fine dining and fine wine. Chef Josiah Citrin creates flawless and imaginative dishes using fresh produce and delicacies. Boasting one of the best wine lists in all of California, with a staggering 800 bottles to choose from, Melisse is the ideal destination for those who wish to have a superlative dining experience.
Urasawa
As one of the most celebrated restaurants in L.A., Chef Hiro Urasawa has blown away guests with his unique and flavourful sushi creations. The pre-fixed menu at USD 350 per person is worth every cent – some dishes are created to such precision that they must be consumed within 15 seconds of serving. Urasawa creates true culinary excellence with his multi-course meals that include kaiseki-like inspired dishes and the freshest sushi options.
Where to Shop
Rodeo Drive
L.A. may be known for fashion and host a multitude of malls and shopping centres, however, there is only one shopping destination that visitors travel hundreds of miles to experience. Rodeo Drive is home to all the highest names in fashion, including Burberry, Fendi, Prada, Dior, Jimmy Choo, Chanel, Cartier, Louis Vuitton and many others. Rodeo Drive is the epitome of luxurious shopping.
Nightlife
The Sayers Club
Hidden away behind a private door, this high-end nightclub attracts L.A.’s elite and some of the hottest performers in Hollywood. Spontaneous performances by up-and-coming bands, as well as some of the biggest names in the music business are not uncommon at this club; previous performers include Emmy Rossum, Mark Ballas and Stevie Wonder. The Sayers Club is one of L.A.’s most exclusive nightlight scenes and is a must for anyone who enjoys the luxurious club scene.
Health and Beauty
Spa by La Prairie
The Spa by La Prairie, located in the Beverly Hills Hotel, is the most exclusive and luxurious spa in Beverly Hills. La Prairie is at the forefront of anti-aging and offers a unique array of treatments and off-the-chart pampering and tranquillity for those seeking relaxation. A day at La Prairie will never feel like enough time.
Text and photos with permission of Wish hr partner, Quintessentially Lifestyle.
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