What to expect: The grand marble lobby offsets the hotel’s serene mountainside location. Industry guests, looking to escape the hustle of Hollywood, enjoy specialty cocktails in the large Liquid Lounge. During breaks from the links, visiting golfers kick back in the hotel’s restaurant or by the outdoor splash pool.

Amenity highlights: In addition to its lavish lobby with brilliant crystal chandelier, the hotel prides itself on its artistic design and imported European furnishings. The bright H2O Sea Grill features bright décor and spacious seating areas, and the exercise room offers guests treadmills, stair climbers, and free weights.

Insider tip: Paramount Ranch, which has posed as Tombstone, Arizona, and Dodge City, Kansas, is located four miles from the hotel in Agoura Hills. Open to the public, the famous movie ranch was the location for movies such as Geronimo and Gunsmoke, and television series The Dukes of Hazard and Charlie’s Angels. Admission to the park—which has picnic areas and hiking trails-- is free.