The Pool at Sofitel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills

"Amenities: 24-hour Room Service, Bar/lounge, Gym, Pool, Spa View the entire Hot List of the travel world's most noteworthy debuts in 2007 ›"

"Too bad the tiny pool is plagued by street noise and an unsightly view of the mall next door"

"In addition, there is an intimate outdoor pool for soaking up the sun"

""Elegant and sleek", this Beverly Grove "VIP establishment" offers "modern, classy" facilities, including a spa, outdoor heated pool and fitness center, plus quality dining and a "great" lounge; guests are "treated like movie stars" before retiring to "plush", "lovely" rooms, so while it's "a bit pricey", most agree "all things considered, it's a worthwhile expense"

"Recreation is wide ranging, with a very well-equipped gym, a pool and terrace set in a noisy two-tiered setting with cabanas and ample chaise longues, and a spa with six treatment rooms and a well-regarded list of health and beauty treatments"