Hotels near Beverly Hills and Rodeo Drive

Beverly Hills is the byword for Los Angeles glamour, and Rodeo Drive is its showcase - three blocks of the world's most exclusive fashion houses, from Cartier to Gucci, set among palm trees and immaculate landscaping. Even if you are only window-shopping, the people-watching and the cars parked outside are a spectacle in themselves.

The cobbled, Italianate Via Rodeo lane and the nearby Beverly Wilshire hotel add to the polish, while the surrounding streets are lined with the manicured mansions that draw star-map tours. It is an easy add-on to a Westside day around Santa Monica and the Getty.

Pro Tip: Window-shopping and people-watching cost nothing, so enjoy the spectacle without feeling obliged to buy. Photograph the curving Via Rodeo lane, and combine the visit with the Getty Center or the beaches for a full Westside day.