HOTEL REVIEW
Beverly Hilton: How it rates
How it rates * * *
New and notable: A smart, $80-million renovation has modernized the hotel's retro appeal.
The stay: Central Beverly Hills location lets you live it up like a tourist or a celebrity.
The scene: Conventioneers mix with leisure travelers and local charity-event attendees.
Deal maker: Immerse yourself in two great sports -- swimming in the Olympic-size pool and shopping on Rodeo Drive.
Deal breaker: It's big but not boutique, even if the new décor is cool.
Stats: 9876 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills; (310) 274-7777, www.beverlyhilton.com
Rooms: $295 to $1,000: penthouses are up to $5,000 per night.
Rating is based on the room, service, ambience and overall experience with price taken into account in relation to quality.
* * * * * Outstanding on every level
* * * * Excellent
* * * Very good
* * Good
* Satisfactory
No Star: Poor
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