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The hotel functions as an urban oasis in the heart of one of the most famous cities in the world. Business travelers, family vacationers, celebrities and locals visit the restaurants, pool area and luxurious Spa Montage. "We have a unique location, where it's easy to walk to Rodeo and Beverly [Drives], or visit the shops and restaurants on Canon," Orlich says. "The door to our garden opens right into the active par ts of Beverly Hills. We have a great energy interaction between public and private spaces." The 20,000-square-foot, Forbes 5-Star-rated spa focuses on health and wellness, beauty, and relaxation. Influenced in style by Spanish Mission and Moorish architecture, the spotless, well- appointed locker rooms feature Swiss and deluge showers, Turkish steam rooms, dry redwood saunas, resting lounges, and jetted pools. The focal point of the spa, a beautiful mineral wellness pool in the tradition of a Moroccan hammam, is bathed in natural light from large skylights. "The salts in the water come from the Arctic Circle," explains Janet Denyer, regional director The luxurious Montage Beverly Hills is located in the center of the area's famous shopping district. The service is impeccable: friendly, helpful and gracious. The Forbes 5-Star resort features a rooftop pool with private cabanas, views of the city and Hollywood Hills, and healthy, delicious food from The Rooftop Grill. 234 C A R M E L M A G A Z I N E • S U M M E R / F A L L 2 0 1 5