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Reviews SLS Hotel great value
96%
Sherman Meter Rating
#1
Ranking

based on 78 reviews

465 South La Cienaga Blvd
Los Angeles, California
310-247-0400
Sherman's Expert Review
The initials of this Philippe Starck-designed hotel, opened in November 2008, can mean many...more
Tags: new | moderate | trendy | great value | swimming pool
Reviews Farmhouse Inn and Restaurant great value
95%
Sherman Meter Rating
#2
Ranking
In the Russian River Valley near Healdsburg; 7871 River Road
Forestville, CA
707-887-3300
Sherman's Expert Review
Owned by a brother and sister who are the fifth generation to run their nearby Bartolomei Ranch,...more
Tags: romantic | spas | moderate | design | great value | editor pick
Reviews Shutters on the Beach smart splurge
91%
Sherman Meter Rating
#3
Ranking

based on 188 reviews

1 Pico Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA
310-458-0030
Sherman's Expert Review
Cape Cod in California? That’s what you’ll find at this seaside resort, 20 minutes...more
Tags: luxury | smart splurge | expensive | beachfront
Reviews Thompson Beverly Hills
91%
Sherman Meter Rating
#4
Ranking
9360 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, California
310-273-1400
Sherman's Expert Review
You might pass by the Thompson if you’re not careful. The side-street entrance seems like...more
Tags: moderate | trendy | views | celebrity hangout
Reviews Hotel Healdsburg smart splurge
89%
Sherman Meter Rating
#5
Ranking

based on 69 reviews

25 Matheson St.
Healdsburg, CA
707-431-2800
Sherman's Expert Review
Luxury boutique offering modern amenities (glass walk-in showers) balanced with small-town charm...more
Tags: luxury | smart splurge | expensive | editor pick
Reviews Montage Beverly Hills
89%
Sherman Meter Rating
#6
Ranking

based on 42 reviews

225 N. Canon Drive
Los Angeles, CA
310-860-7800
Sherman's Expert Review
City sister to the Laguna Beach property, this sprawling Spanish Colonial revival-style property...more
Tags: luxury | spa | expensive | swimming pool
Reviews Canary Hotel smart splurge
89%
Sherman Meter Rating
#7
Ranking

based on 141 reviews

31 West Carrillo
Santa Barbara, California
877-468-3515
Sherman's Expert Review
For an atmospheric getaway with easy access to the superb Santa Ynez wine valley, check into the...more
Tags: luxury | smart splurge | wine region
Reviews Stevenswood Resort and Spa smart splurge
88%
Sherman Meter Rating
#8
Ranking

based on 206 reviews

8211 N Highway One
littleriver, CA
800-421-2810
Sherman's Expert Review
Stevenswood is set amid towering trees across the highway from the ocean, surrounded by a...more
Tags: luxury | spa | spas | smart splurge | design
Reviews The Peninsula Beverly Hills
87%
Sherman Meter Rating
#9
Ranking

based on 102 reviews

9882 South Santa Monica Blvd
Los Angeles, CA
310-551-2888
Sherman's Expert Review
Though young compared to most Beverly Hills grande dames, the 18-year old Peninsula has a...more
Tags: luxury | expensive | swimming pool
Reviews Auberge du Soleil smart splurge
86%
Sherman Meter Rating
#10
Ranking

based on 81 reviews

180 Rutherford Hill Rd.
Rutherford, CA
707-963-1211
Sherman's Expert Review
These days Napa Valley has so many outstanding restaurants, inns, and spas that it is easy to...more
Tags: luxury | smart splurge | expensive | editor pick | smart luxury winner
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