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Thompson Beverly Hills: How it rates
How it rates * *
New and noteworthy: Hip hoteliers bring their New York style to a former Best Western.
The stay: Come for the groovy design, the scene, the restaurant, the lounge, but don't plan on sleeping.
The scene: A cross-section of the pretty people who eat sushi, roll in for photo shoots and drink till dawn.
Deal maker: Location, location, location. Steps to Rodeo Drive.
Deal breaker: Location, location, location. Inches from Wilshire Boulevard's nonstop traffic.
Stats: 9360 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills; (800) 441-5050, www.thompsonhotels.com
Rooms: Published rates for standard rooms begin at $495.
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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