A Night at the Viceroy L’Ermitage Beverly Hills
The first thing you’re likely to notice about the Viceroy L’Ermitage Beverly Hills is that it’s quiet in the way that those who value their privacy appreciate quiet. Set on a residential street, tucked behind a canopy of palms, it feels less like a hotel and more like a private residence.
The second thing you’ll notice is that it’s an all-suite hotel, offering incomparable layouts and more than enough room for alone-time and entertaining guests.
It’s also impossible to miss the high-touch service that begins with your personal doorman and unhurried welcome. There are very good reasons why L’Ermitage has been the rare recipient of both the Forbes 5 Star and AAA Five Diamonds award since 2001.
The Suites
A $50 million renovation in late 2015 reconfigured spaces and created a new look of modern luxury throughout the hotel. The interplay between earth tones, textures and color creates a tranquil and timeless setting for a memorable stay.
The Viceroy L’Ermitage Beverly Hills offers a choice of Studio Suites or Residential Suites.
At 650 to 700 sq ft, Studios are available with one or two bedroom layouts, each complete with custom-designed furniture, a grand seating and lounge area, a sophisticated runway-like dressing room, curated artwork, fresh seasonal flowers and more. Private walkout balconies enjoy views of the Beverly Hills skyline, tree-lined avenues and gardens. And it keeps getting better.
Ranging from 1,200 to 4,400 sq ft., one-bedroom Residential Suites offer additional space and opportunities for in-room entertaining, including an additional powder room, a modern kitchenette and separate living space with dining area that accommodates four to six guests. Some suites offer a personal theater experience.
The Presidential Suite, at 3,700 sq ft, offers a full-sized chef’s kitchen, a 12-seat formal dining room, seven balconies with views of the Hollywood Hills and the option for a connecting suite. All in, it adds up to an exquisite 4,400 sq. ft. of living and entertainment space. Butler services can be arranged with an external provider and the personal services of L’Ermitage’s Executive Chef, Olivier Quignon, may be engaged, subject to availability.
Food, Drink and Celebration at Avec Nous
Avec Nous is a contemporary take on the classic French bistro and is the domain of celebrated Chef Olivier, formerly of Bar Boulud and Restaurant Daniel in New York City. As the name suggests (Avec Nous is French for “With Us”), Chef Olivier invites guests to drink, dine and celebrate together.
The restaurant is described as having “a hip St. Tropez vibe,” influenced by the Mediterranean lifestyle and cuisine of Spain and Italy. Ingredients are locally-sourced and seasonally-served. A pair of fun surprises include a vintage champagne cart that is wheeled from table to table enabling guests to try regional champagnes by the glass or the bottle, and a Sugarfina candy cart offering sweets fit for adults.
The daily cocktail hour (4:00pm until 7:00pm) offers a selection of small plates, wines by the glass and specialty cocktails such as Oyster Martinis in three flavors: Bloody Mary, Habanero Pepper and Cucumber/Lime. Mondays are Social Wine Aficionado Nights, with 50% off all bottles of wine and champagne from 4:00pm until closing.
In-House Services
As tempting as it may be to never leave your room, the spa, or the rooftop pool that is an oasis of repose, you will want to (eventually) explore the neighborhood. But we don’t want to rush things, do we?
The spa provides relaxation and rejuvenation through a wide selection of services and facilities including an outdoor heated swimming pool, private poolside cabanas, treatment rooms, steam rooms and a fitness center. The spa’s signature massages instill deep relaxation, detoxification, and rejuvenation.
Twenty-four hour concierge service is available to assist guests prior to arrival and throughout their stay. With more than 20 years of experience with L’Ermitage, concierges Christine and Dana are intimately familiar with the area and are a keystone of the hotel’s unequivocal commitment to superior client service. They provide recommendations, arrange personal shoppers and childcare, assist with last minute requirements and arrange all manner of special requests, such as a personal trainer for your workout at the 8th floor gym, a run around town or surf lessons.
Out and About
Located just outside the Beverly Hills triangle, L’Ermitage is only minutes from the world’s finest beaches, arts and entertainment, and shopping. You can walk – or better yet – take the house car, a pearl-white Maserati, which can be booked for travel within a two mile radius of the hotel.
Beaches
With the glorious SoCal weather, everybody heads to the beach to walk, run, swim, surf, explore and socialize. Sunny days typically end with the ritual gathering on the beach just before sunset. It’s Mother Nature’s magnet and a simple joy for those who don’t live near the ocean or benefit from the blessing of a west-facing beach. Here are a few of more than 20 beaches to choose from, some of which will require a car:
- Point Dume Beach – One of the most naturally beautiful, the beach is white sand backed by picturesque cliffs.
- Malibu Lagoon State Beach – This is the prime spot for surfers in Southern California. It also features 42 acres of wetlands, native plants, and sandy beach.
- The Pier at Santa Monica – If you like a little hustle and bustle with your beach, this is it. There’s an acquarium, museum, amusement park, arcade, historic carousel, fishing, surfing, swimming, biking, historical walking tours and even a trapeze school.
- Venice Beach – Still a bit wild after all of these years, the boardwalk features street performers, the famous Muscle Beach and a neverending opportunity for people-watching.
Arts & Entertainment
Museums, Galleries & Design Centers – The Getty family name may dominate the local cultural landscape, but the LACMA and a trio of MOCAs round out the broad range of art, design and architectural offerings.
- Getty Center – A unique destination, the Getty Center incorporates the modern design of architect Richard Meier with beautiful gardens, open spaces, and spectacular views of Los Angeles. The collection, changing exhibitions, and outdoor art represent European and American history
- The Getty Villa – A recreation of an ancient Roman country house, the Getty Villa offers a taste of life in the first century A.D.
- The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) – The largest art museum in the Western United States, it collects and exhibits works of art from across the ages as well as pieces that represent the city’s diverse population.
- Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) – A trio of three art and design spaces including MOCA Grand, MOCA Geffen, and MOCA PDC (Pacific Design Centre) representing tens of thousands of square feet of modern art, design and architecture exhibitions.
Performing Arts Venues –
- Dolby Theatre – It is not only one of the world’s premier entertainment venues, it is also a showcase for the latest in Dolby entertainment technologies including Dolby 3D and Atmos.
- Geffen Playhouse – The Geffen Playhouse is a not-for-profit theater company producing a five-play season. It is noted for its intimacy and celebrated for its commitment to the development of new plays
- Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Art – The Wallis offers classical, jazz and contemporary live music as well as dance and theater productions.
Shopping
Just minutes from the Viceroy L’Ermitage Beverly Hills is the mecca of luxury shopping of Little Santa Monica, Wilshire Boulevard and Rodeo Drive. Expect to find brands including Saks 5th Avenue, Barney’s New York, Prada and Tiffany & Co.
Shop away knowing that your hotel suite features a decadent dressing room with an incomparable amount of storage space for your wardrobe and new purchases.
When it really, really comes time to leave the bubble of happiness that is the Viceroy L’Ermitage Beverly Hills, you may think to yourself: It was just like being home. Only better.
