The original home of the Academy Awards, the 1923 vintage Millennium Biltmore brings out the magnate in every patron. Frescoes, decorative pillars, and other old-world flourishes distinguish this hotel from the downtown convention pack. Best-loved amenities include the Roman-style tiled swimming pool and the Gallery lounge, complete with period chandeliers and a baby grand. Its “Black Dahlia” drink pays homage to the mysteriously murdered starlet who was last sighted at the Biltmore. As befits a Gatsby-era hotel, guest quarters are classic and roomy.

Millennium Biltmore Hotel Los Angeles (CLOSED) Amenities:

• Closed.