Where the movie stars stay
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 1/23/06
While I prefer to stay at their sister hotel, The Beverly Hills Hotel, I can't fault the Hotel Bel Air for anything. Lush, beautiful acres, friendly people, perfect service. Even the air smells sweet and intoxicating there. We ran into Oprah Winfrey while we were there. She was having a party. Nancy Reagan lunches here at least once a week. In The Bar we saw Geraldo Rivera. Walking around the grounds we saw Ellen DeGeneres and Coretta Scott King. The Restaurant is perhaps the finest in Los Angeles (the outside terrace is the place to sit; on cool winter nights radiant ceiling heaters keep the place cozy warm). Our junior suite was very comfortable; decor was a bit dated but still plush. Regular rooms can be on the small side. We didn't see anyone using, or even sitting around, the smallish swimming pool during our 4 day stay. Walking the paths of the 13+ beautiful acres you feel private, pampered and luxurious just being there.