Beverly Hilton’s Le Chateau
Edited by Valerie Summers
Opened in 1955 by distinguished hotelier Conrad Hilton, the
Beverly Hilton has combined the excitement of Hollywood with the elegance of
Beverly Hills for more than 50 years. Located at the world famous intersection
of Wilshire and Santa Monica Boulevards, the 570 room hotel includes more than
60,000 square feet of upscale indoor and open-air event space all on the lobby
level including the hotel’s famed International Ballroom. Owned by entertainer
Merv Griffen from 1987 to 2003, Beny Alagem and Oasis West Realty LLC purchased
the hotel in late 2003. They immediately embarked on an $80 million reinvention
of the property, redefining and repositioning the hotel to a level of luxury
synonymous with Beverly Hills.
One of the Beverly Hilton’s jewels is the award winning Le
Chateau, the hotel’s elegant wine and chocolate boutique. The design of Le
Chateau evokes a classic European wine cellar, yet is strongly influenced by key
elements of modern California architecture. Guests enter though the expansive
wall of glass into the luminous enclave where they discover a true sense of
France in the West. Well know designer, Gensler, has infused the rustic
atmosphere with elegant and finely appointed details that complement an open
floor plan and the picturesque views that serve as the backdrop for this award
winning show room. Le Chateau is a successful example of an experiential
setting. Here, classic Europe meets warm textures and golden hues with
counterpoints of mahogany, detailed stonework complemented by the natural light.
There is no place to captivate the senses like Le Chateau
according to George Serna, co-founder and sommelier. He is devoted to
delivering his clientele the finest in wine and chocolate and recently commented
“I want to bring Beverly Hills both luxurious and worldly wines as well as the
hidden Central California gems that are right now on the verge of discovery. Le
Chateau, because of its location and design is the perfect place for a new wine
to make its debut.” The wine cellar features more than 4, 00 bottles
complemented by a tempting line of world famous Neuhaus chocolates including the
late Princess Diana’s favorite, the Caprice. Le Chateau patrons experience an
intimate space, a jewel box rich in material and ambience conveying the
complexity of fine wines and chocolate, an exquisite addition to the Beverly
Hilton experience.
For information:
Beverly Hilton
9876 Wilshire Bl.
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
310/274-7777
www.beverlyhilton.com
Le Chateau
310/887-6006
www.lechateaubh.com
Photo Credits
Madelyn Miller, the TravelLady
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