Montage Beverly Hills Debuts in Celebrated 'Golden Triangle'
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Nov. 17 /PRNewswire-AsiaNet/ --
The First New Luxury Property Built In Beverly Hills In More Than 16 Years
Opens November 17
Alan J. Fuerstman, Founder and CEO of Montage Hotels & Resorts, announced
today the opening of Montage Beverly Hills, the company's long-awaited second
property. The company's flagship property, Montage Laguna Beach, opened in 2003.
Montage Beverly Hills, a 201-room luxury hotel situated in the "golden
triangle" of Beverly Hills, opens its doors to the public on November 17.
Fuerstman personally selected renowned hotelier and Managing Director Ali Kasikci
to direct the operations of the 201-guest room property, which is the
first new luxury hotel to be built in Beverly Hills in more than 16 years.
"I am delighted that the second hotel that continues our distinctive
Montage brand of hospitality for the affluent traveler will soon come alive with
staff and guests," said Fuerstman. "Montage Beverly Hills stands as a dynamic
tribute to our Associates' ability to deliver impeccable service with
grace and style, and our management's skill at honoring our corporate vision
to provide an experience with a unique sense and spirit of place. I know that
all will flourish under the expert leadership of Ali Kasikci."
Set in the heart of Beverly Hills just steps from world-class shopping and
dining, the striking Spanish Colonial Revival design of the property
celebrates the rich past of Beverly Hills in sophisticated residential-style
public spaces that are at once intimate in nature and grand in detail. Legacy
artisans hand-crafted many of these details, including the hand-painted
ceilings in the Marquesa ballroom and the Library. A curator-assembled art
collection showcases Hollywood's golden age. Three restaurants are devoted to
the most inventive seasonal dining. The two-level Spa Montage offers holistic
treatments by the country's most rigorously accredited staff. Gracious guest
rooms and suites offer rich interiors that reflect the area's glamour estates
of the 1920s and 1930s, paired with the latest in technology. Even the outdoor
topiary gardens, a first in the area, evoke the feeling of those grand
estates.
"I am honored to be a steward of Montage Beverly Hills," said Kasikci. "This
is a community that I treasure, and I look forward with great joy to sharing the
Montage brand of inspired hospitality in a host of highly personal
culinary, spa and lifestyle experiences that respect our guests' deep
appreciation of food, wine, wellness and continued learning and discovery."
Guestrooms & Suites
The 201 richly appointed guest rooms, including 55 suites, range from 500
to up to 5,000 square feet, and offer stunning city and foothill views from
expansive windows and private balconies. Modern technology features include
convenient bedside panels and LCD televisions in the generous marble
bathrooms. Added-value guest services include 24-hour check-in, complimentary
John Lobb shoe shine, custom-designed suit hangers and Agraria's golden
pomegranate scented bath products, which are exclusive to the hotel. In
addition, guests booking Corner Suites and higher may enjoy complimentary
Mercedes-Benz motorcars to use during their stay.
Spa Montage
Influenced by Moroccan and Moorish design, the sumptuous two-level,
20,000-square-foot Spa Montage features 17 treatment rooms, a spacious fitness
facility, yoga and Pilates studio and a full-service hair and beauty salon. A
two-story, mosaic-tiled wall is the focal point of the spa and serves as the
background to the co-ed relaxation area and mineral pool.
Signature treatments include the "Surrender" experience that was
originally introduced at Montage Laguna Beach. In Beverly Hills, this
personalized menu of services tailored by expert staff for each individual guest
will draw upon custom rituals inspired by water, earth and the botanical
abundance of orchards.
Dining & More
Under the direction of Executive Chef John Cuevas, who most recently
served as Chef de Cuisine at The Loft at Montage Laguna Beach, three
restaurants provide a wealth of unique pairings and signature dishes produced
with California's finest seasonal ingredients and artisanal products.
Parq, the 88-seat restaurant, serves breakfast, lunch and dinner in a
casually elegant environment with views of the hotel's topiary gardens.
Signature dishes include Marinated "Japanese Kobe" Cobb, Cannelloni of Braised
Short Ribs and Cedar Plank Medallions of Spiny Lobster. Located within Parq's
custom-designed European kitchen, which features two Molteni ovens and an antique
stone fireplace, is the Chef's Table, an exclusive experience for 12
guests with menus personally created by Cuevas.
Open for dinner, the intimate 44-seat Muse highlights Cuevas's "urbane
American cuisine," featuring exotic seafood and prime meats. An adjacent private
dining room features a table for 20 as well as an adjoining private
balcony overlooking the Montage gardens. Bordering the rooftop pool, The
Conservatory Grill offers uninterrupted views of the Hollywood Hills and
offers all-organic options for breakfast and lunch.
The intimate Lobby Lounge serves traditional afternoon tea daily. Montage
Beverly Hills also encompasses more than 9,000 square feet of private event and
meeting space and a collection of world-class retail boutiques.
Designed by HKS Hill Glazier Studio and developed by The Athens Group,
Montage Beverly Hills is the second in a series of properties under the
Montage Hotels & Resorts banner. Alan Fuerstman founded the luxury hotel
operating and development company with the goal of creating an artistic
collection of luxury hotels, resorts and residences in stunning settings to serve
the affluent traveler.
Reservations
For reservations, contact Montage Beverly Hills at 1-888-860-0788 or for
About Montage Beverly Hills
Montage Beverly Hills, an eight-story hotel featuring 201 well-appointed
guestrooms, including 55 suites, pays tribute to both old-style Hollywood and
modern day luxury. The exterior, designed in the Spanish Colonial Revival style,
couples terra-cotta roofs with authentic tile detailing to complement
the rich history and tradition of Southern California's most celebrated
neighborhood. Located steps from Rodeo Drive, in the heart of the Golden
Triangle, guests and residents find convenient access to luxurious retailers
and exquisite dining. Through every facet, Montage Beverly Hills embodies the
essence of Hollywood's Golden Age. Those who experience it will come to know a
life well-lived.
About Montage Hotels & Resorts
Montage Hotels & Resorts is an ultra-luxury hotel and resort management
company founded by Alan Fuerstman in 2002. The company's flagship oceanfront
resort, Montage Laguna Beach, opened in February 2003 in the vibrant arts
community of Laguna Beach, California. The company's second property opens in
Beverly Hills on November 17, 2008. Other properties under development are in
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico; Deer Valley, Utah and Royal Island, Bahamas.
SOURCE Montage Hotels & Resorts
/CONTACT: Kristy Karlovec, Public Relations Manager of Montage Beverly
Hills, +1-310-860-7804, Kkarlovec@montagehotels.com; or Sheila Donnelly
Theroux, +1-808-285-5879, Sheila@sheiladonnelly.com, or Joe Enos,
+1-310-746-7530, Joe@sheiladonnelly.com, both for Montage Hotels & Resorts/
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