The Pool at The Beverly Hills Hotel

"Today stars and industry hotshots or, as one member of the staff joked, "all the current rulers of the universe," can still be found lounging around the Olympic-size pool (into which Katharine Hepburn once dove fully clothed) or digging into Dutch apple pancakes in the iconic Polo Lounge, where Hunter S"

"The guests-only hotspot has rentable cabanas and a pool-side café (non-guests are welcome to eat)"

"The outdoor highlight of the hotel's lush 12 acres is the elegant pool, flanked by luxe cabanas with personal, giant flat-screen TVs (yours to rent from from $500)"

"Its formal service and aura lend it a stuffier feel than the Four Seasons Beverly Wilshire, but it also has anachronistic charms, like an old-fashioned soda fountain, plus a great pool and (pricey) restaurants"

"Drinks in the Polo Lounge, tanning by the poolside, and opulent comforts are all part of the unforgettable experience"

"5 has its own pool; No"

"Many a starlet has posed by the courtyard pool, where guests lounge in cabanas and enjoy "pop-up" treats throughout the day"

"Great pool scene"

"While celebrities love the hotel for its luscious private bungalows (perfect for canoodling and doing whatever else stars do), the rest of us love the tropical gardens (gorgeous) and the retro-style pool (so movie-star chic)"

"Lounge by the palm tree-lined pool while snacking on a mini ice-cream sundae or mojito pop treats, or indulge in treatments by La Prairie at the spa, and you'll quickly see why frequent guests have included the likes of Marilyn Monroe"