There’s so much to love about the new Waldorf Astoria in Beverly Hills, especially the views from The Rooftop JG restaurant. Standing at twelve stories above the street with unobstructed views, the city of angels has never looked more beautiful. That said, the only concern that I have regarding the 12th floor, is the height of the glass railing. It appears to be only about 4 feet high, and for the life of me, I can’t imagine how the city of Beverly Hills allowed this. There’s a cactus barrier on the north wall, but for the rest of the bar and restaurant, I fear for the safety of anyone who might have a few to many cocktails.
On a more positive note, getting to the rooftop is a beautiful experience. The elevator banks all have striking vignettes with custom rugs and well appointed side tables, complete with lamps, vases, and object’s de art. Oh, and did I mention all the gorgeous wall paper? So elegant. There seems to be a running theme among their tonal palettes, with beautiful shades of green, even in the wall mural seen below.
Another design element that I love about the Waldorf, is how they’ve reinterpreted 1920’s Art Deco. Take a look at the fireplace below. It’s tiered in three layers, which is a common hallmark of deco. I also love how they’ve tied in the soft shades of green with the chairs and frosted glass, which also relates to the images above. Large open spaces, especially in hotel lobbies, can be very stark and severe. This hotel strikes a perfect balance of warmth and comfort combined with modernity.
The driveway and entrance feels a bit more Mid-Century then Art Deco, but it still oozes elegance with all of the uplighting on the landscaping. However, the use of all of those elements combined, create a sense of grandiosity that never goes out of style… especially in Beverly Hills.
