Looking for that old-time Beverly Hills glam? Find it as the famous town celebrates its 100th anniversary by transporting guests back in time. Five luxurious hotels are working with local designers to re-create one of their luxury suites in classic style. The Beverly Hills Hotel & Bungalows will be paying homage to the mystique of Marilyn Monroe, a frequent guest, by designing a room with gracefully curved furnishings in rich hues of green and blue. Montage Beverly Hills will capture the sultry sophistication of film noir; look for Lalique crystal and art from the period. The Beverly Hilton will be rocking it ’60s style by showcasing Tom Ford Designs. L’Ermitage Beverly Hills wants you to imagine Bianca Jagger breezing through the red velvet rope at Studio 54. The Peninsula Beverly Hills has transformed its suite into the embodiment of modern Hollywood allure. As a nod to the year the city was founded, packages will start at $1,914. lovebeverlyhills.com
Mimi Towle has been the editor of Marin Magazine for over a decade. She lived with her family in Sycamore Park and Strawberry and thoroughly enjoyed raising two daughters in the mayhem of Marin’s youth sports; soccer, swim, volleyball, ballet, hip hop, gymnastics and many many hours spent at Miwok Stables. Her community involvements include volunteering at her daughter’s schools, coaching soccer and volleyball (glorified snack mom), being on the board of both Richardson Bay Audubon Center. Currently residing on a floating home in Sausalito, she enjoys all water activity, including learning how to steer a 6-person canoe for the Tamalpais Outrigger Canoe Club. Born and raised in Hawaii, her fondness for the islands has on occasion made its way into the pages of the magazine.
