Once TAR’s favorite open-air parking lot, the space between Canon and Beverly Drives has finally been transformed—after years of political wrangling between the neighbors, including hotel neighbors who didn’t want the competition and the city—into one of Beverly Hills’ premier places to stay. Managing director Ali Kasikci, formerly of the Pen, is making sure this new 8-story, 201-room luxury hotel becomes an icon of style and refinement, with its elegant furnishings and palette of colors evoking Southern California glamour of the 1920s and 30s. Already, Parq and Muse restaurants and the Lobby Lounge (which features traditional afternoon tea) are buzzing, after opening just in time for the holidays. The spa, with its co-ed mineral pool, is already becoming known as one of the best in town. Rack rates start at $495 and go up to $7,500 for one of the two 2,000 square-foot presidential suites. Barack and Michelle, your room is ready.
Montage Beverly Hills, 225 N. Canon Drive, BH (310) 860-7800
