Summer 2024

customized products included in the Lift and Firm Facial and the Custom Body Exfoliation.” In the lovely rooms, housekeeping can be sum- moned by a touch of a button, and the staff ensures that absolutely no detail is overlooked, including placing custom monogrammed pillow- cases on the cloud-like beds or, upon request, tents for young children to “camp out” in their rooms. “The Peninsula Beverly Hills personalizes pil- lowcases for every guest with their initials,” says Lapidus. “The property has been doing these monogrammed gifts for at least 15 years. The idea is that we truly want guests to feel as though they are at home. It is just another addi- tion to the personalization and attention to detail that our staff provides.” Certainly, the calm, prompt, genuinely helpful service, special events, amazing food and prox- imity to cultural venues make the hotel stand- out, but there is something more subtle that cultivates a sense of serenity and relaxation. The property manages to feel exclusive yet welcoming, pristine yet casual, refined yet open to all, and at its heart, a joyful place to spend some time. “The Peninsula Beverly Hills has been voted the #1 City Hotel in Los Angeles in 2021 by the readers of Travel + Leisure ,” Lapidus adds. “We are also so honored that in 2023, the hotel was recognized as the #1 hotel in Los Angeles and the #1 hotel in California by U.S. News & World Report , as well as being a Forbes Five Star Hotel .These awards are a testament to our incredible staff that deliver exceptional service and attention to detail for every guest that stays on property.” The Peninsula Beverly Hills is located at 9882 South Santa Monica Boulevard in Beverly Hills. For more information, call 310/551-2888 or visit www.peninsula.com . C A R M E L M A G A Z I N E • S U M M E R 2 0 2 4 197 While all rooms are exceptional, the Suite Ride Package also offers guests booking suites the use of a BMW during their visit to Southern California.