REVIEW

Maison 140

The eclectic style in this 43-room boutique hotel in Beverly Hills is the creation of celebrity designer Kelly Wearstler.

By Katherine Spiers, Thursday, Sep 24, 2009, 10:14 AM

Maison 140

• 140 Lasky Dr.
  Beverly Hills, United States, United States 90212
  800/670-6182
  
• Maison 140 website

About this Hotel

Price From $150

'Hood A walkable section of Beverly Hills (it's just a 12-minute stroll to Rodeo Drive), surrounded by pristine stores and galleries.

The Vibe The exterior looks like a Southern mansion, and the interior is full of European and Chinese influences, like Kuan Yin statues—but somehow it works. The lobby bar is a popular evening destination for travelers and local professionals alike.

Rooms The distinctive style is the creation of celebrity designer Kelly Wearstler: Be sure to request a signature room, full of Asian tchotchkes and eclectic antiques from Paris and London. Non-signature accommodations are more subdued, but all of the hotel's 43 rooms have unique bed frames and vintage art.

Plus Experience Beverly Hills like a local and stroll down clean, wide sidewalks lined with art galleries, boutiques, and trendy restaurants.

Minus There's no pool, so guests hoping for a break from the heat must venture to the Avalon Hotel, Maison 140's sister property, located about one mile away.

Free Wi-Fi? No; costs $11 a day.

Credit Cards Accepted AmEx, Mastercard, Visa.

Details Doubles from $150.