The Pool at SLS Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Beverly Hills

"When to go: Awards season—January through March—is prime time for poolside people-watching"

"YOU SHOULD KNOW If episodes of Entourage annoy you, you might not enjoy being at this pool"

"But the high-design elements sometimes get in the way of comfort and practicality -- neither of its two pools, for example, is deep enough for swimming"

"Weekends during “pool season” from 2-6pm “Altitude” transforms into poolside lounge featuring a live DF, VIP bottle service, and various summer events such as fashion shows and poolside salon services"

"From guest rooms and suites to the fantasy-inducing Altitude rooftop pool deck (make sure to reserve a private cabana), glamour is at the forefront"

"Mega luxury in the form of pools, fitness suites, all-access concierge, and 24-hour browsing of Moss merchandise set up throughout the restaurant, lobby, and lounges"

"This "classy" yet "cheeky" Philippe Starck–designed Beverly Grove "boutique" feels "like another world" (or at least "Las Vegas") thanks to "gorgeous" rooms featuring "modern, chic decor", José Andrés' "fantastic", "sceney" restaurant Bazaar and amenities that include a rooftop pool, spa and 24-hour fitness center; though a few stew that the staff can be "stuffy", loyalists consider the service "amazing" and call this "W Hotel gone to grad school" and member of the Luxury Collection family a "must-stay"

"But the crowning glory may be up on the roof, at the Altitude Pool, a glamorous oasis lined with plush loungers, ornate cabanas, and fantastical decor, where L"

"Speedy elevators lead to winsome landings furnished with pool tables: cues and balls are available at reception upon request"

"With a 5,000-square foot spa, rooftop lounge and pool and all-day Tres restaurant, the chic SLS (which stands for Style Luxury Service) is a world unto itself with an abundance of stimulation — both visually and physically"