Maison 140

140 South Lasky Drive

Beverly Hills, California 90212

Los Angeles is a land full of dreams, aspirations and hopes. Some come to fruition, others do not. It is a town with such intensity that you can feel the energy in the air. For years, vacationers have been descending on Tinsel Town, eager to experience, even for just a short time, that intensity. Although glitz and glamour may first come to mind, there is so much more to the City of Angels: celebrated museums, beautiful beaches, Disneyland, savory restaurants, one of the United States' most eclectic mix of people and culture, culture, culture. For those travelers who want to be in the thick of the action, but prefer intimate and low key accommodations, Maison 140 is the perfect choice. Once owned by the silent film star Lillian Gish, Maison 140 is rich in history. This cozy bed and breakfast excellently manages to merge luxurious accommodations and intimate service. In addition to its exclusive Beverly Hills address, Maison 140 is conveniently located near many of Los Angeles' most popular attractions. Nearby attractions include Rodeo Drive, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences and the Beverly Hills Civic Center.

An Intimate Bed and Breakfast

Maison 140 boasts only 44 guest rooms, each of which has been specifically designed to ease travelers into a serene and Zen-like state. Décor touches are decidedly French and Far East i nfluened featuring European and Asian vintage and custom designed furnishings. Maison 140 has received numerous accolades for their inventive and sophisticated guest rooms including write ups in Wallpaper Magazine and the New York Times. The custom crafted bed mattresses are dressed in luxurious Egyptian cotton Frette bed linens and goose down comforters. Guests will sleep as soundly as they do at home. Each room's state-of-the-art entertainment center includes a remote controlled color cable television with pay-per-view movies, VCR, CD player, cassette player and radio. Plush bathrobes and lavish toiletry items by Philosophy await guests in the ornate bathrooms. Bath time has never been more eagerly anticipated. Business travelers will be pleased to discover that not only do the guest rooms make a wonderful home away from home, but they serve as an excellent working environment as well. In-room business amenities include a spacious work desk, dual-line telephones with voice mail, speaker, call waiting and conference capabilities, and high-speed Internet access. In-room fax machines are available upon request. Guests can get their day off on the right foot with a piping hot cup of coffee and the morning newspaper that is delivered to guests' rooms. Other in-room amenities include mini-bar, iron, ironing board, alarm clock, hairdryer, in-room safe and individual climate control. Handicap accessible and nonsmoking rooms are available upon request. Children ages 12 years and younger stay at Maison 140 free of charge.

Rest and Relaxation

The staff of Maison 140's number one priority is customer satisfaction and guests will not be disappointed. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day and Maison 140's European style breakfast is quite a delectable surprise at only ten dollars. Maison 140's European style breakfast is an extra treat for guests. The hotel's concierge has an intimate knowledge of the Los Angeles area and can assist guests with everything from dining reservations to sightseeing recommendations. The concierge will also be more than happy to point guests in the direction of Los Angeles' many hotspots and hidden gems. Parents can enjoy a much needed night out and rest easy that their most prized possessions are in excellent and capable hands as Maison 140 offers baby-sitting services. Maison 140 is well aware that not everyone can leave work behind just because they are on vacation. Business services include audiovisual equipment and cellular phone rental, fax reception and transmission, photocopying, overnight FedEx, printing and personal computers. When it comes to unwinding and shaking off everyday stresses, Maison 140 provides numerous options. Guests of the hotel enjoy fitness center and pool privileges at the nearby Avalon Hotel. There is no better way to pass a lazy day than poolside under a bright blue California sky. Spa treatments by Aura are available for those guests who want to absolutely wallow in the lap of luxury. Everything from manicures and pedicures to body wraps and massages are available from the comfort of your own room. Other guest services include housekeeping, on-site parking, nightly turndown, express check-out, in-room dining, laundry, dry cleaning and shoeshine as well as car rental and taxi and limousine service.

Location

Maison 140 is located in the heart of Beverly Hills at 140 South Lasky Drive.