A main attraction at the new SLS Hotel in Beverly Hills is the Bazaar by celebrity chef José Andrés. The swanky space holds two tapas restaurants and a lively bar. (Jamie Rector / For The Times)
The hotel’s whimsical décor, such as a Plexiglas deer head in the library, bears the signature touch of designer Philippe Starck. (Jamie Rector / For The Times)
The rooftop features an infinity pool and a shallow reflecting pool. Guests can rent private cabanas with flat-screen TVs. (Jamie Rector / For The Times)
Miniature apples near the elevators are for the taking. And yes, that is a horse sculpture with a lamp on its head. (Jamie Rector / For The Times)
A sleek room features a tufted leather settee and table in one corner and a Sony flat-screen TV hidden inside a wall of smoky mirror. (Jamie Rector / For The Times)
Porthault linens cover the bed, which has a desk tucked behind its glass headboard. (Jamie Rector / For The Times)
The Blanca tapas restaurant is light and airy with blonde woods. (Jamie Rector / For The Times)
A communal table at Bar Centro encourages mingling and on some nights a palm reader or a caricaturist makes an appearance. (Lori Shepler / Los Angeles Times)
Bazaar’s Patisserie area is strictly for those with a sweet tooth. The dessert bar includes coffee and tea. (Lori Shepler / Los Angeles Times)
The 297-room SLS, formerly Le Meridien, underwent a $225-million top-to-bottom renovation. (Jamie Rector / For The Times)
