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FEBRUARY 2013
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BEVERLY
HILLSHOTEL
LOS ANGELES
WHAT YOU’LL
FIND JUST
OUTSIDE:
The Rue Saint-
Joseph, main artery
of the Saint-Roch district,
with its vibrant mix of boutiques, res-
taurants and bars; also, the fortifications
and cobblestoned streets of Old Quebec,
a UNESCOWorld Heritage site.
IDEAL GUEST:
With its minimalist décor,
iPod-compatible alarm clocks and free
Wi-Fi, Hotel Pur tends to a ract busi-
ness travelers and vacationers who, a er
a day soaking up Quebec’s rich culture
and history, require a li le 21st-century
immersion therapy.
ROOMWITH A VIEW:
Large windows
offer views across the city in most
rooms, but especially pleasant are
the setups facing Quebec’s largest
church, Église Saint-Roch, with its
elements of Gothic and Romanesque
Revival architecture.
SIGNATURE COCKTAIL:
At hotel gastro-
pub Table, the refreshing Aristocrate
(
champagne, rosemary syrup and locally
produced dry gin) is just the thing to
sip while relaxing at one of the sleek
communal tables.
Tryp Quebec
Hotel Pur
QUEBEC CITY
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STAY
DESIGN NOTES:
Opened in 1912, this wonderfully nostalgic establish-
ment is a blend of art deco and ’40s-style Hollywood glamour. By 2015
it will complete a major refurbishment, though the iconic banana-leaf
wallpaper and pink exterior will remain.
CLAIM TO FAME:
Guests have included Gloria Swanson, Buster Keaton,
Rudolph Valentino, Charlie Chaplin, Marilyn Monroe, Yoko Ono and
John Lennon. Howard Hughes lived here for years, booking up to four
bungalows a night so nobody would know which one he was in.
BEST PLACE TO HANG OUT:
Most of the action takes place at the Polo
Lounge. Frank Sinatra, never publicity-shy, liked the booth next to the
piano—the most visible table in the restaurant.
SIGNATURE COCKTAIL:
For last year’s centenary celebration, the
head bartender created the 100-Year Sidecar: Hennessy X.O. Cognac,
Cointreau and lemon juice, served up in a gold-dusted cocktail coupe
that’s yours to keep. The price tag, appropriately, is $100.
