Calling all families: it is (almost) entirely possible to do LA and Palm Springs in the same way you could pre kids. We travelled to the States with our toddler, going for almost 10 days in total, and this is what we did. We stayed in LA for five days in total and wanted to experience different areas while we were there, so we split our stay across three amazing properties.
.. There are few hotels in the world quite as iconic and recognisable as and its pink and green decor - which has led to it being fondly named 'the Pink Palace'.
You might not know this, but it actually predates the city of Los Angeles itself, having first opened in May 1912. Notable guests over the years have included Marilyn Monroe, Frank Sinatra, Howard Hughes and Charlie Chaplin, all of which have inspired the rooms and bungalows they stayed in. It's a stone's throw from the beautifully manicured streets of Beverly Hills and their impressive houses, but also Sunset Boulevard and Rodeo Drive for those who fancy a spot of designer shopping.
The property itself is an oasis of calm (and privacy for all the stars), thanks to 12-acre gardens, tall palm trees and a retro swimming pool. The elegant and timeless decor is carried throughout the property, including those famous banana-leaf prints. Despite being non-celebrities, we were greated like royalty as we ascended the red carpet of the hotel's famous entrance.
We stayed in a garden-view room which struck the perfect balance between modern and historical. Wh.
