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The Peninsula Beverly Hills Spa's cozy serenity lounge relaxation area is chicly decorated with blue, green and neutral tones - reflecting the elements of air and water that are the inspiration for the spa's decor. The small space's design is quite simple, but there are still splashes of color and natural light, which beams down from the circular skylight. Wooden lounge chairs with soft white pillows make a good place to stretch out your legs and relax with one of the magazines or newspapers on hand in the room. Small wooden tables that look like drums sit nearby and add to the charm of the space. An eye-catching blue tiled-waterfall decorates one wall, while the others are covered with white curtains and white drapes, keeping the room private from the rest of The Peninsula Beverly Hills Spa. Dark wood floors add to the warmth of the room.

We love the small booth-like nook, which can be closed off by drawing the sheer white curtains, in case you want to relax alone or have a quiet conversation with a friend. Tables hold refreshments like dried apricots and cranberries, raw almonds, bottled Fiji water, chilled cucumber and orange-infused water, tea and fresh whole fruit. We recommend savoring this part of the experience at The Peninsula Beverly Hills Spa - prop your feet up, cozy up with a fluffy blanket and stretch out before or after your treatment to get the most relaxation out of your visit.

Massages of all kinds are a main focus of The Peninsula Beverly Hills Spa, so you'll have plenty to choose from. If you are not a regular spa-goer, your best bet would be to get the Peninsula Signature Custom Massage, which is customized for each individual, making it work for everyone. Your therapist will start by asking you what area you think needs the most work or what has been bothering you. Then, they'll take a look for themselves — but using reflexology, they'll take a look at your feet to "read" your body. And they'll mix their techniques, combining methods like deep tissue, sports and Swedish massage. If they start stretching your body, don't be alarmed — they're just using a shiatsu technique, which is a traditional Japanese massage.

If you're looking for ultimate luxury, you can't get any more lavish than incorporating precious gemstones into your massage. The Shiffa Precious Gem treatments use oils that contain gems and essential oils from flowers and herbs. Choose from sapphire, ruby, emerald and diamond — each claims to provide you with a different healing power.

The Peninsula Beverly Hills Spa uses holistic medicine and a mix of Eastern and Western approaches in their treatments, like the aromatherapy massages that use natural essential oils. Each aroma does something different — from enhancing healing, to providing clarity or lifting your mood. The couple's Duet Harmony Massage uses aromatherapy oils during the massage and the Malibu Stone Massage uses heated stones to massage your body as well as incorporating Swedish techniques and aromatherapy oils.

If you want something with a little more intensity, the Reflexology massage applies pressure to reflex points in your hand and feet, which correspond to other organs of your body. Like in the signature massage, your therapist will start by "reading" your feet to see where you need certain work done on your body. You'll learn things about your body — from your allergies to your stress level -and afterward, you'll feel renewed.

The Shiatsu massage, applies pressure to specific parts of your body as your therapist uses their thumbs, fingers and palms to do so. They'll stretch your body to release tension and stress and leave you feeling balanced. Wear comfortable clothing to this treatment, which is performed on a Shiatsu mat in your hotel room. Another massage that takes place in your hotel room is the Thai Ceremony Massage, a traditional massage performed on a table and uses stretches similar to those used during yoga along with other massage techniques.

If you're pregnant, there's even a massage for you. The Peninsula Beverly Hills Spa's Mother-To-Be massage uses shea butter and gentle techniques to distress and work out kinks. It should help you feel more comfortable during your second or third trimester. And if you think two hands just can't do the job, the Four Hand Indulgence offers two therapists who synchronize their techniques. You can't go wrong with any of the massages you choose. Most likely, you'll walk away with a new lease on life.

There is no waiting area in The Peninsula Beverly Hills Spa per se; but the relaxation area is incredibly inviting. When you check in you're immediately escorted to the locker room and to a locker, where you'll place your belonging and change into your robe and slippers. Here, in the locker room, you can relax and read magazines or lounge in the Eucalyptus steam room. Or choose to venture back out into the lobby, where a staff member will escort you to the relaxation area, just around the corner that is draped off from the. Here, you'll find plenty of magazines and newspapers to read, tea and fruit-infused water to keep you hydrated and raw almonds and fruit to keep you satiated.

This quiet and relaxing room is decorated in blue, green and cream hues and features lounge chairs and a more secluded bench that is draped off so if you and a friend want more privacy, you can crawl into this space, cover yourself with a blanket and prop your legs up on an ottoman. You'll wait here before your treatment and can also unwind and rehydrate here afterwards. When you return, your therapist will most likely offer you some tea and a chocolate-covered fortune cookie — take them up on it — it's a great ending to a relaxing treatment.

The Peninsula Beverly Hills Spa has a beautiful pool, located on the fifth floor rooftop that only guests of the hotel can use. The pool stretches 60 feet by 20 feet and has a whirlpool at the end. The pool is four feet deep and there’s no lifeguard on duty; so parents should always be watchful of their children. Twelve private cabanas surround the water - rent one for a luxurious pool day. The cabanas come equipped with flat-screen TVs, DVD players, cordless phones, a lounge chair, a table with chairs and a refrigerator stocked with refreshments. The cabanas also have a heating and cooling system so regardless of the temperature outside, you’ll be comfortable inside the cabanas.

The pool also offers amenities that you’ll need for fun in the sun - towels, bottled water and sunscreen are complimentary and available at the front desk. There isn’t much shade at all by the pool, so don’t forget to load on your sunscreen or rent a cabana to hide under.

The couple that spas together stays together, right? The Peninsula Beverly Hills Spa offers couples treatments so you and your partner can enjoy some relaxing time alone. If you're staying at the hotel for a romantic weekend together, the spa offers numerous treatments to complete your experience. Enjoy aroma-infused massages in the serenity suite where you'll lie on massage beds placed side-by-side, or choose any massage or body treatment to have side-by-side in a private cabana by the pool. Take the time to unwind and relax with your loved one and make a day of it, having lunch beforehand and lounging by the pool afterward.

The Four-Star Peninsula Beverly Hills Spa offers true luxury, with details and extras we love. Here are the five best amenities that you’ll find at The Peninsula Beverly Hills Spa:

1. Complimentary tea, juice, water and snacks. Whether you’re zoning out in the relaxation room, stowing your stuff in the locker room or working out in the gym, you’ll find a variety of snacks and beverages to enjoy. Snack on raw almonds and dried fruit or choose whole fruit and protein bars to go along with tea, bottled water, fruit-infused water and fruit juice.
2. The eucalyptus-infused steam room. Both men and women will find a these refreshing steam rooms in the locker rooms. Whatever you do, be sure to sit in here for a few minutes before or after your treatment - you won’t be disappointed. The room is calming and the eucalyptus relaxes and revives you.
3. The bathroom amenities. You won’t need to bring anything along with you to The Peninsula Beverly Hills Spa. Anything you need will be stocked on the counters in the locker room - there’s shampoo, conditioner and body wash in the showers and everything from shower caps and hairspray to razors and nail files is easy to find. They’ve thought of everything, making it easy to hit the spa before heading out to dinner or a meeting,
4. The bathrobe and slippers. The white terry-cloth bathrobe at The Peninsula Beverly Hills Spa is thick and cozy - thicker than the one you’ll find in the hotel rooms. The blue rubber sandals have traction on the bottom so you won’t slip walking around the wet showers or locker room You’ll be completely comfortable in these as you lounge around the spa.
5. Tea and fortune cookies. After your treatment, your therapist will ask you if you want some tea to drink in the relaxation room. You’ll get a small glass of tea with a fortune cookie that’s half covered in chocolate. It’s a delicious ritual we look forward to at every visit. If you have any questions after the treatment, be sure to ask when you get your cookie - the therapists here are very knowledgeable.

Unfortunately, The Peninsula Beverly Hills Spa’s seven treatment rooms don’t have any views. However, you won’t mind when you’re lying underneath the warm blankets on the treatment beds.

The interior design of The Peninsula Beverly Hills Spa is modern and relaxing. The entire Four-Star spa is decorated in blue and green hues along with neutral colors of cream and brown. The lobby area is quite small, with just a reception desk and doors leading to the locker rooms. You'll check-in there and then be escorted by a staff member to the locker room. Once inside, you might not want to leave. The room is bright and cheery and stocked to the brim with everything you need to freshen up after your treatment. These relaxing locker rooms feature the same décor. and colors you'll find throughout The Peninsula Beverly Hills Spa. The chic rooms have white and gray marble walls and cream and gray marble-tiled floors with soft, plush cream rugs. Other walls sparkle with tiny tiles of various colors of blue hues. Sea-foam green consoles are stocked with chilled towels, ice water and whole fresh fruit. A little further in is a sitting area, with two lounge chairs, a cream ottoman, and a table filled with magazines, for kicking back before moving into the next relaxation room. Modern and elegant touches like orchids and crystal lamps are scattered throughout the spa.

The relaxation area — called the serenity lounge in this spa's vernacular — features wooden lounge chairs with soft white pillows on them, so you can stretch out your legs and relax. Small drum-shaped wooden tables sit in front of the chairs so you can rest your beverages there while you read a magazine. A blue tiled waterfall is on one side of the wall, while other walls are covered with white curtains and white drapes, making the room feel very secluded from the rest of the spa, so you can get some quiet time. Floors are dark wood and a circular skylight sheds natural light into the tranquil room. For added privacy, a smaller room can be drawn closed with sheer white curtains, so you can lounge on the cushy blue bench in solitude.

Treatment rooms have a minimalist style, with dark blue walls, wooden floors and soft massage beds with white linens. An orchid sits on the counter area with a sink. There's a table on one side where you can leave your beverage and a hook on the wall for you to hang your robe.

The entire design of the spa offers a minimalist and modern approach that is utterly relaxing and comfortable. The colors evoke air and water — themes you'll find throughout the spa.

The Peninsula Beverly Hills offers various types of acupressure treatments, designed to help your muscles heal. The reflexology massage applies pressure to reflex points in your hands and feet, which correspond to other organs in your body. Your therapist will start by "reading" your feet to see where you need work. It really feels as though you're sitting down with a psychic — the therapist will tell you things you don't even know: where you hold worry within your body, where you hold your stress and even things that you're allergic to — all from looking at your hands and feet. The massage will help you release stress along with opening an energy flow throughout your body.

The shiatsu massage also applies pressure to specific parts of the body — and your therapist will use her thumbs, fingers and palms to do so. She'll also manipulate and stretch your body to release tension and stress and allow you to relax and feel balanced. You'll want to wear comfortable clothing during this traditional Japanese massage, as it will be performed on a shiatsu mat within your hotel room at The Peninsula Beverly Hills. Both treatments provide a version of acupressure that will help you feel renewed and balanced — you'll also learn things that you'll be able to use on a daily basis.

If your kids want to get massages or other treatments at the Peninsula Beverly Hills Spa, you're in luck — the spa features various treatments just for the under-18 set. Teens can get the Never Too Soon Facial, specialized just for teenagers and their often problematic skin. The therapist will show teens how to take care of their skin, including protecting it from the sun, and uses products designed specifically for young adults — nothing too harsh or sophisticated.

For younger children, The Peninsula Beverly Hills Spa offers a children's manicures and pedicures for kids 10 and under. These mini manis and pedis start with cleansing the nails, then exfoliating them, then a massage, and finally, a polish application. This is a fun way to spend a spa day with your child and give them a bit of adult pampering.

Older children can get any massage that you can. They just have to be at least 16 years old to get a massage, body treatment or facial. Of course, the spa offers various lengths for each treatment, so kids might want to start with 30-minute treatments instead of a full 60- or 90-minutes.

The couple that spas together stays together, right? The Peninsula Beverly Hills Spa offers couples treatments so you and your partner can enjoy some relaxing time alone. If you're staying at the hotel for a romantic weekend together, the spa offers numerous treatments to complete your experience. Enjoy aroma-infused massages in the serenity suite where you'll lie on massage beds placed side-by-side, or choose any massage or body treatment to have side-by-side in a private cabana by the pool. Take the time to unwind and relax with your loved one and make a day of it, having lunch beforehand and lounging by the pool afterward.

The Peninsula Beverly Hills Spa a couple of massage options using aromatherapy. This form of alternative medicine uses various natural essential oils to aid in your treatment, rejuvenating body and mind. Each aroma does something different — from enhancing healing and providing clarity to lifting your mood. Couples can enjoy the spa's Duet Harmony Massage, a side-by-side experience including aromatherapy oils. The Malibu Stone Massage uses heated stones to massage your body as well as Swedish massage techniques and aromatherapy oils so you can be fully relaxed.

Besides having the traditional aromatherapy massages, The Peninsula Beverly Hills Spa also features Shiffa Precious Gem treatments, which incorporate oils that contain gemstones along with essential oils from flowers and herbs. You can choose from sapphire, ruby, emerald and diamond — each oil comes with a different massage technique.

Massages of all kinds are a main focus of The Peninsula Beverly Hills Spa, so you'll have plenty to choose from. If you are not a regular spa-goer, your best bet would be to get the Peninsula Signature Custom Massage, which is customized for each individual, making it work for everyone. Your therapist will start by asking you what area you think needs the most work or what has been bothering you. Then, they'll take a look for themselves — but using reflexology, they'll take a look at your feet to "read" your body. And they'll mix their techniques, combining methods like deep tissue, sports and Swedish massage. If they start stretching your body, don't be alarmed — they're just using a shiatsu technique, which is a traditional Japanese massage.

If you're looking for ultimate luxury, you can't get any more lavish than incorporating precious gemstones into your massage. The Shiffa Precious Gem treatments use oils that contain gems and essential oils from flowers and herbs. Choose from sapphire, ruby, emerald and diamond — each claims to provide you with a different healing power.

The Peninsula Beverly Hills Spa uses holistic medicine and a mix of Eastern and Western approaches in their treatments, like the aromatherapy massages that use natural essential oils. Each aroma does something different — from enhancing healing, to providing clarity or lifting your mood. The couple's Duet Harmony Massage uses aromatherapy oils during the massage and the Malibu Stone Massage uses heated stones to massage your body as well as incorporating Swedish techniques and aromatherapy oils.

If you want something with a little more intensity, the Reflexology massage applies pressure to reflex points in your hand and feet, which correspond to other organs of your body. Like in the signature massage, your therapist will start by "reading" your feet to see where you need certain work done on your body. You'll learn things about your body — from your allergies to your stress level -and afterward, you'll feel renewed.

The Shiatsu massage, applies pressure to specific parts of your body as your therapist uses their thumbs, fingers and palms to do so. They'll stretch your body to release tension and stress and leave you feeling balanced. Wear comfortable clothing to this treatment, which is performed on a Shiatsu mat in your hotel room. Another massage that takes place in your hotel room is the Thai Ceremony Massage, a traditional massage performed on a table and uses stretches similar to those used during yoga along with other massage techniques.

If you're pregnant, there's even a massage for you. The Peninsula Beverly Hills Spa's Mother-To-Be massage uses shea butter and gentle techniques to distress and work out kinks. It should help you feel more comfortable during your second or third trimester. And if you think two hands just can't do the job, the Four Hand Indulgence offers two therapists who synchronize their techniques. You can't go wrong with any of the massages you choose. Most likely, you'll walk away with a new lease on life.

The Peninsula Beverly Hills Spa has a beautiful pool, located on the fifth floor rooftop that only guests of the hotel can use. The pool stretches 60 feet by 20 feet and has a whirlpool at the end. The pool is four feet deep and there’s no lifeguard on duty; so parents should always be watchful of their children. Twelve private cabanas surround the water - rent one for a luxurious pool day. The cabanas come equipped with flat-screen TVs, DVD players, cordless phones, a lounge chair, a table with chairs and a refrigerator stocked with refreshments. The cabanas also have a heating and cooling system so regardless of the temperature outside, you’ll be comfortable inside the cabanas.

The pool also offers amenities that you’ll need for fun in the sun - towels, bottled water and sunscreen are complimentary and available at the front desk. There isn’t much shade at all by the pool, so don’t forget to load on your sunscreen or rent a cabana to hide under.

The Peninsula Beverly Hills Spa is right across from the Roof Garden restaurant at The Peninsula Beverly Hills hotel on the fifth floor, so grabbing breakfast or lunch is easy to do pre- or post-treatment. We recommend starting your day with a breakfast or lunch on the roof, which offers beautiful views of Beverly Hills, Century City, downtown L.A., and Hollywood, as well as a lovely garden-like atmosphere that's incredibly relaxing. Start there with a meal and then head into the spa to be pampered; or end at the Roof Garden for lunch and a cocktail.

The Roof Garden breakfast menu features light items like fresh fruit smoothies and homemade granola with yogurt and berries. More decadent options include eggs Benedict with Canadian bacon and fresh asparagus, a three-egg omelet, corned beef hash with poached eggs, and biscuits and gravy. Specialties include the "Hot Fitness," which comes with steel cut oatmeal or cream of wheat and a cholesterol-free egg frittata with veggies and coffee or tea; the "Cold Fitness," which comes with freshly squeezed orange juice and a fruit platter with low-fat yogurt or cottage cheese, nuts and berries; and a bran muffin or seven-grain toast with sugar-free jelly. Other specialties include blueberry buttermilk pancakes with barley flour, spelt, oats and flax; an egg white breakfast burrito with grilled tofu and much more.

Lunch options at the Roof Garden include soups and a variety of salads, if you're looking for something light and refreshing. It is Beverly Hills, but there are still heartier options, like a delicious Angus beef burger, a veggie burger, fish tacos, tofu pad Thai and a chilled lobster BLT. Whatever you choose to eat on the Roof Garden, and whenever you choose to eat it, you won't be disappointed — the atmosphere is laid back and relaxed, making it a great way to begin or end your spa day.

Of course, if you're looking for a more elegant breakfast or lunch, head to the Four-Star Belvedere restaurant, located on the first floor, or the Living Room, where you can also enjoy high tea. All dining venues at the Peninsula Beverly Hills are spectacular — so make the most of your visit and enjoy it.

The Peninsula Beverly Hills Spa has a gym located inside that is available for hotel guests only. The gym is open from 5 a.m. for the early-risers and until 11 p.m. for the night owls. Recently renovated, the gym offers a variety of Technogym cardio machines, including six treadmills, three ellipticals, three cycling bikes and a wave machine so you can work up a sweat. Each offers a built-in TV for watching shows or listening to music. The TV screen changes so you can also keep tabs on how much time you have left, how many calories you worked off, your resistance and more. You’ll also find a weight station stocked with a variety of weight-lifting machines, six-pound medicine balls, tension bands, foam rollers, balance balls, and hand weights that range from three to 80 pounds.

Personal trainers are available for training within the gym as well as or yoga and Pilates instruction. Just speak with the staff at the spa or the concierge at the hotel to set that up.

If you’re working out in the fitness center, you can also use the Spa’s locker rooms, located to the left of the front entrance of the Spa’s front door. Pop into the eucalyptus-infused steam room to sweat out any toxins and use the towels and other amenities that you need inside. Forgot your workout clothes? Don’t worry about it. The hotel has some for you to rent - from tops and shorts to gym shoes and socks.

The Peninsula Beverly Hills Spa's cozy serenity lounge relaxation area is chicly decorated with blue, green and neutral tones - reflecting the elements of air and water that are the inspiration for the spa's decor. The small space's design is quite simple, but there are still splashes of color and natural light, which beams down from the circular skylight. Wooden lounge chairs with soft white pillows make a good place to stretch out your legs and relax with one of the magazines or newspapers on hand in the room. Small wooden tables that look like drums sit nearby and add to the charm of the space. An eye-catching blue tiled-waterfall decorates one wall, while the others are covered with white curtains and white drapes, keeping the room private from the rest of The Peninsula Beverly Hills Spa. Dark wood floors add to the warmth of the room.

We love the small booth-like nook, which can be closed off by drawing the sheer white curtains, in case you want to relax alone or have a quiet conversation with a friend. Tables hold refreshments like dried apricots and cranberries, raw almonds, bottled Fiji water, chilled cucumber and orange-infused water, tea and fresh whole fruit. We recommend savoring this part of the experience at The Peninsula Beverly Hills Spa - prop your feet up, cozy up with a fluffy blanket and stretch out before or after your treatment to get the most relaxation out of your visit.

When you are escorted to the locker rooms at The Peninsula Beverly Hills Spa, a staff member will take you to a locker where you'll find a white terry-cloth bathrobe and slippers waiting for you inside. The robe is thick and cozy, much thicker than the one you'll find in The Peninsula Beverly Hills' hotel rooms. There's a large "Peninsula Spa" logo in blue and gold on the sleeve of the white robe, which is substantial enough that you'll feel comfortable walking around in it. The blue slip-on rubber sandals have treads on the bottom, which is a nice touch, so you have traction when walking around the wet showers or locker room. Inside your locker, you'll also find a loofah wrapped in plastic to use in the shower and a jewelry holder for any jewelry that you want to take off before your treatment. There are also numerous padded hangers to hang up your clothes so you can slip into the comfy robe and head to the relaxation room. These robes and slippers are super comfortable; you might not want to leave the spa.

When you call to make your reservation at The Peninsula Beverly Hills Spa, you'll be asked whether you want a female or male therapist to administer your treatment. Of course, if you are more comfortable with one gender or another, be sure to let the reservationist know so that arrangements can be made. Also, feel free to ask any other questions — they can help you out with anything before your visit.

The Peninsula Beverly Hills Spa provides various refreshments in the gym, relaxation room and the locker room so you can stay hydrated and satiated during your visit. Who doesn't love refreshments during their spa visit? We know we do — we're always looking forward to these little snacks. If you're hitting the gym you'll find protein bars, whole fresh fruit, bottled water and coolers filled with cold flavored iced tea and cucumber and orange-infused water.

In the locker room, you'll find another cooler of iced water as well as water bottles and whole fruit in case you need a snack. The relaxation room, or serenity room as they call it at The Peninsula Beverly Hills Spa, has room temperature bottled Fiji water, iced flavored tea, more infused water, raw almonds and dried fruit in individual cups, along with whole fruit.

Your therapist will bring you hot tea to enjoy after your treatment in the relaxation area along with a chocolate-covered fortune cookie. You have to end your renewing treatment with a new inspiring thought, so crack open that fortune cookie — hopefully it has something good to say.

The interior design of The Peninsula Beverly Hills Spa is modern and relaxing. The entire Four-Star spa is decorated in blue and green hues along with neutral colors of cream and brown. The lobby area is quite small, with just a reception desk and doors leading to the locker rooms. You'll check-in there and then be escorted by a staff member to the locker room. Once inside, you might not want to leave. The room is bright and cheery and stocked to the brim with everything you need to freshen up after your treatment. These relaxing locker rooms feature the same décor. and colors you'll find throughout The Peninsula Beverly Hills Spa. The chic rooms have white and gray marble walls and cream and gray marble-tiled floors with soft, plush cream rugs. Other walls sparkle with tiny tiles of various colors of blue hues. Sea-foam green consoles are stocked with chilled towels, ice water and whole fresh fruit. A little further in is a sitting area, with two lounge chairs, a cream ottoman, and a table filled with magazines, for kicking back before moving into the next relaxation room. Modern and elegant touches like orchids and crystal lamps are scattered throughout the spa.

The relaxation area — called the serenity lounge in this spa's vernacular — features wooden lounge chairs with soft white pillows on them, so you can stretch out your legs and relax. Small drum-shaped wooden tables sit in front of the chairs so you can rest your beverages there while you read a magazine. A blue tiled waterfall is on one side of the wall, while other walls are covered with white curtains and white drapes, making the room feel very secluded from the rest of the spa, so you can get some quiet time. Floors are dark wood and a circular skylight sheds natural light into the tranquil room. For added privacy, a smaller room can be drawn closed with sheer white curtains, so you can lounge on the cushy blue bench in solitude.

Treatment rooms have a minimalist style, with dark blue walls, wooden floors and soft massage beds with white linens. An orchid sits on the counter area with a sink. There's a table on one side where you can leave your beverage and a hook on the wall for you to hang your robe.

The entire design of the spa offers a minimalist and modern approach that is utterly relaxing and comfortable. The colors evoke air and water — themes you'll find throughout the spa.

The Peninsula Beverly Hills Spa’s locker rooms are pretty and comfortable. Yes, we said pretty. These relaxing locker rooms are elegantly decorated with white and gray marble walls and cream and gray marble-tiled floors covered with plush cream rugs throughout. Other walls in the washroom area are tiled with tiny spots of soft blue hues.

Sea-foam green console tables provide a surface for a bowl of ice and cucumber filled with chilling towels, a cooler of ice water and a platter of fresh whole fruit. You’ll find a sitting area with two lounge chairs, a cream-colored ottoman and a table filled with magazines and an orchid flower on top, in case you want to relax before heading to The Peninsula Beverly Hills Spa’s relaxation room. Next to the sitting area are two long shelves filled with plush white Peninsula Spa-logoed body towels. You’ll also find a scale, in case you want to weigh yourself - but why? The locker area features 12 sea-foam green lockers, where you can create your own password on an automatic lock keypad. We like this feature as it allows you to create a simple password to use to open/reopen your locker and you don’t have to carry around a key.

Across from the lockers, you’ll find a marble vanity with two crystal lamps with darker blue lampshades and a large mirror above it. The vanity is filled with all the essentials you’ll need -hairdryers, hairspray, body lotion, facial cleanser, combs, brushes, deodorant, cotton swabs - do we need to go on? You’ll also find shampoo, conditioner and shower gel in the showers so you can get ready if you need to head somewhere right after your treatment. Of course, there are restrooms for you to use as well. And don’t forget to spend some time relaxing in the eucalyptus-infused steam room, located right between the lockers and the shower area. Sit inside for a few minutes and breathe in the invigorating aroma. You’ll sweat out any toxics you might have put in your body the night before - cocktails in Beverly Hills, maybe?

The Four-Star Peninsula Beverly Hills Spa offers true luxury, with details and extras we love. Here are the five best amenities that you’ll find at The Peninsula Beverly Hills Spa:

1. Complimentary tea, juice, water and snacks. Whether you’re zoning out in the relaxation room, stowing your stuff in the locker room or working out in the gym, you’ll find a variety of snacks and beverages to enjoy. Snack on raw almonds and dried fruit or choose whole fruit and protein bars to go along with tea, bottled water, fruit-infused water and fruit juice.
2. The eucalyptus-infused steam room. Both men and women will find a these refreshing steam rooms in the locker rooms. Whatever you do, be sure to sit in here for a few minutes before or after your treatment - you won’t be disappointed. The room is calming and the eucalyptus relaxes and revives you.
3. The bathroom amenities. You won’t need to bring anything along with you to The Peninsula Beverly Hills Spa. Anything you need will be stocked on the counters in the locker room - there’s shampoo, conditioner and body wash in the showers and everything from shower caps and hairspray to razors and nail files is easy to find. They’ve thought of everything, making it easy to hit the spa before heading out to dinner or a meeting,
4. The bathrobe and slippers. The white terry-cloth bathrobe at The Peninsula Beverly Hills Spa is thick and cozy - thicker than the one you’ll find in the hotel rooms. The blue rubber sandals have traction on the bottom so you won’t slip walking around the wet showers or locker room You’ll be completely comfortable in these as you lounge around the spa.
5. Tea and fortune cookies. After your treatment, your therapist will ask you if you want some tea to drink in the relaxation room. You’ll get a small glass of tea with a fortune cookie that’s half covered in chocolate. It’s a delicious ritual we look forward to at every visit. If you have any questions after the treatment, be sure to ask when you get your cookie - the therapists here are very knowledgeable.

The Peninsula Beverly Hills Spa staff can certainly help you coordinate your salon and spa visits. The salon is actually located separately from the spa, on the first floor of the hotel, while the Spa is located on the fifth floor. The salon’s hours differ from those of the hotel, but the staff can help you coordinate and arrange your visits so that you’re not getting your hair done before a facial or a massage after a spray tan. The salon is open on Sunday and Monday from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. and Tuesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. If you need your hair done for a special event or evening out, but can’t make it in during the daytime hours, the salon can open after-hours for an additional fee-just let staff know and they can arrange it for you.

There is no waiting area in The Peninsula Beverly Hills Spa per se; but the relaxation area is incredibly inviting. When you check in you're immediately escorted to the locker room and to a locker, where you'll place your belonging and change into your robe and slippers. Here, in the locker room, you can relax and read magazines or lounge in the Eucalyptus steam room. Or choose to venture back out into the lobby, where a staff member will escort you to the relaxation area, just around the corner that is draped off from the. Here, you'll find plenty of magazines and newspapers to read, tea and fruit-infused water to keep you hydrated and raw almonds and fruit to keep you satiated.

This quiet and relaxing room is decorated in blue, green and cream hues and features lounge chairs and a more secluded bench that is draped off so if you and a friend want more privacy, you can crawl into this space, cover yourself with a blanket and prop your legs up on an ottoman. You'll wait here before your treatment and can also unwind and rehydrate here afterwards. When you return, your therapist will most likely offer you some tea and a chocolate-covered fortune cookie — take them up on it — it's a great ending to a relaxing treatment.

Unfortunately, The Peninsula Beverly Hills Spa’s seven treatment rooms don’t have any views. However, you won’t mind when you’re lying underneath the warm blankets on the treatment beds.