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Thursday, April 18, 2019

This 'n That Thursdays: Beverly Hills Hotel Bungalows of the Rich and Famous

Marilyn Monroe with Howard Hughes
(from Skyrock).

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to travel in luxurious style like the rich and famous?  If you are willing to pay the price, then you can find out!  The Beverly Hills Hotel has restored two of its bungalows to reflect the tastes of two of their most privileged guests, Marilyn Monroe and Howard Hughes, and these accommodations are now available to guests.

From Travel Base Online

Bungalow 1 was a favorite of Marilyn Monroe and has been redone in her honor, so if you are a fan of hers then this is the choice for you!  According to the website description, "Warmth and femininity abound in this newly-restored bungalow... ", which features soft, curvy furniture and gold-leafed ceilings.  A few other special touches include a library of Monroe-themed books and films, a Chanel No. 5 perfume bar, and a Champagne Bubble Bath Experience inspired by the movie "Some Like It Hot" (1959).  You can even order meals from a menu inspired by the actress' favorite foods.  This bungalow is the perfect way to indulge your inner glamorous movie star aspirations!

From Dorchester Collection

From The Hollywood Reporter

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From CNN Travel

If you long for a taste of the billionaire lifestyle, then why not spend a night in Bungalow 3, refurbished to reflect the preferences of reclusive tycoon Howard Hughes?  According to the website, this bungalow is decorated in "... stormy bold colours, dark stone and rich exotic woods... ", giving it a distinctly masculine feel.  Howard Hughes was a lifelong aviation enthusiast and record-setting pilot, so it is only fitting that guests in this bungalow are supplied with an Aviation Cocktail Kit.  Serve those cocktails with mini roast beef sandwiches, another Hughes favorite that he often requested be provided during his stays (ever the recluse, he had the sandwiches placed under a tree outside his bungalow rather than brought to the door, although I am not sure if this unusual delivery option is still available!).

From CNN Travel

From Dorchester Collection

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Should you wish to revel in the style of a different celebrity, two previously remodeled bungalows dedicated to Elizabeth Taylor (Bungalow 5) and Frank Sinatra (Bungalow 22) are also available.  If you are a diehard fan of Charlie Chaplin, in a few months (July 2019) the renovation of Bungalow 9 in his honor will be completed.  You may have guessed that staying in any of these bungalows will set you back quite a bit (prices start at $8,500 a night!), but if an unexpected windfall comes your way and you really want to experience how the top 1% live, then why not indulge yourself just this once?
                           

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