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Travelers to California visit its wine regions, cities, beaches, mountains, lakes, amusement parks, and historic sites. Snowy ski areas and warm deserts bring winter visitors, surfing and water sports attract summer vacationers, and national parks including Yosemite, Joshua Tree, Death Valley, and Redwood are year-round attractions. From the cliffs of Big Sur to the farms of the Central Coast and the shores of San Diego, California is a vacation destination for all.
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BOOK NOWThe Colony Palms Hotel and Bungalows$$It ListPalm Springs, CaliforniaAdults-only hotel with a full-service spa and a 24-hour front desk A full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a restaurant are available at this smoke-free hotel. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a poolside bar, and a hot tub are onsite. The Colony Palms Hotel and Bungalows - Adults Only offers 57 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature DVD players and minibars. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 48-inch LCD televisions come with premium digital channels. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include safes and phones. Additionally, rooms include espresso makers and hair dryers. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
BOOK NOWThe Beverly Hills Hotel$$$$World's Best AwardsBeverly Hills, CaliforniaArt Deco hotel with 2 restaurants and a full-service spa Along with 2 restaurants, this smoke-free hotel has a full-service spa and an outdoor pool. Free WiFi in public areas and a free area shuttle are also provided. Additionally, a 24-hour fitness center, a bar/lounge, and a poolside bar are onsite. The Beverly Hills Hotel offers 208 accommodations with MP3 docking stations and DVD players. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Plasma televisions come with premium satellite channels, video-game consoles, and pay movies. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include minibars and safes. Microwaves, refrigerators, and in-room massages can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
BOOK NOWStanly Ranch, Auberge Resorts Collection$$$$It ListNapa, CaliforniaLuxury hotel with a full-service spa and free valet parking Along with a full-service spa, this smoke-free hotel has an outdoor pool and a 24-hour health club. Free WiFi in public areas and free valet parking are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a poolside bar, and 2 coffee shops/cafes are onsite. Stanly Ranch, Auberge Resorts Collection offers 135 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to furnished patios. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, designer toiletries, and hair dryers. This Napa hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include complimentary newspapers and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour health club and a steam room. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.Read Full Review
BOOK NOWShutters on the Beach$$$World's Best AwardsSanta Monica, CaliforniaWaterfront hotel with 2 restaurants and a full-service spa 2 restaurants, a full-service spa, and an outdoor pool are available at this smoke-free hotel. Other amenities include 2 bars/lounges, a fitness center, and a 24-hour business center. Shutters on the Beach offers 198 accommodations with minibars and safes. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 39-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels, pay movies, and Netflix. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
BOOK NOWPendry San Diego$$World's Best AwardsSan Diego, CaliforniaLuxury hotel with 3 restaurants and a full-service spa Along with 3 restaurants, this smoke-free hotel has a full-service spa and an outdoor pool. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include 3 bars/lounges, a 24-hour fitness center, and a poolside bar. Pendry San Diego offers 317 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries. This San Diego hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and complimentary newspapers. Additionally, rooms include espresso makers and complimentary bottled water. Refrigerators and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily. An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.
BOOK NOWHotel Bel-Air$$$$World's Best AwardsLos Angeles, CaliforniaLuxury hotel with a full-service spa and a 24-hour fitness center A full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a restaurant are available at this hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a 24-hour fitness center, a bar/lounge, and a snack bar/deli are onsite. Hotel Bel-Air - Dorchester Collection offers 103 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature iPod docking stations and DVD players. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 55-inch plasma televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries. This Los Angeles hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include minibars and safes. Microwaves, refrigerators, and in-room massages can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool, a steam room, and a 24-hour fitness center. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
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