Nowhere can match the Chateau Marmont for fantastical, legendary tales of splendour and excess. Late-night shenanigans, police getaways and rock ‘n’ roll star overdoses might seem like the stuff of movies, but this is a place where the silver screen comes to life.

Everybody who’s anybody has stayed here. The celebrity roll call—from James Dean and Jim Morrison, to Bono and Scarlett Johansson—only scratches the surface. Such notoriety is by no means a guarantee of quality, but a single glance inside through the gothic arches confirms your in the not only safe, but exclusive, silky hands of a grand hotel. Unsurprisingly, Hollywood history and luxury have their price, and it starts at $500 per night.

The Cipriani empire might sound like something out of The Godfather, but believe us, these Ciprianis are much more benevolent. An L.A.-based 4th generation Italian family, and well-known name in the restaurant industry, the Ciprianis helm a restaurant empire that now adds a hotel to its roster with Mr. C. Located in Beverly Hills, the ambitious hotel offers guests glamourous lodging with prime views of the iconic Hollywood sign.

Its 137 rooms and suites are blended effortlessly into the hotel’s rich, welcoming design that evokes a certain ’50s Hollywood aesthetic. Assisting this allure are such features as a private pool with cabanas for guests who crave even more privacy, or, in this case, intimacy.