La Valencia's sparkling gold and blue dome has presided over Prospect Street since beachfront homes were just cottages and the hotel was a hideaway for Hollywood royalty. Tip sheet Touch the sky With only 12 tables, this intimate Sky Room restaurant at the top of the hotel is a magical place for a proposal. Sip in style Too informal to be called a parlor, too warm to be just a lobby, the piano bar at the venerable La Valencia Hotel has a special identity all its own. There is a Mediterranean flair to the red-tile floors, large carpets, high ceilings and candelabra chandeliers.
Huge palms dot the room, and fresh orchids are in abundance.
Overlooking the newly renovated pool, an outside patio offers a place to sit and relax. A standard guest room, though not very large, has enough space to be comfortable. Seashell designs grace the bedspread, and the room is crisp, clean and inviting. A deluxe guest room, which has the same charming feel, is significantly bigger. The deluxe bathrooms feature sleek Jacuzzi tubs with black marble accents.