The Beverly Hills Hotel Pool Towels
The pink Beverly Hills Hotel may be one of Southern California’s more distinctive buildings, but its patrons know it best for one of its plush perks: those poolside towels.
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* Custom made by Baltic Linen in New York.
* “Salmon” color chosen in the 1960s to match the hotel.
* Before “Salmon,” towels were yellow.
* 100% cotton.
* 45 inches by 92 inches.
* 232 towels at poolside, two per lounge chair.
* 720 new towels ordered each year.
* Towels showing the slightest wear are recycled as rags.
* Cost: $16.05.
* Unavailable in hotel gift shop.
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