Normally we don’t stay in hotels, but we are at a convention in Los Angeles, California that is at the Millennium Biltmore Los Angeles, so that’s where we are staying.

“The home of Hollywood glamour, the historic Millennium Biltmore Los Angeles has been the choice of celebrities, presidents, and dignitaries, and the backdrop for many movies and TV shows. Designated as a historic-cultural landmark, the interior of this beloved 1923 hotel features frescos and murals, carved marble fountains and columns, crystal chandeliers, and embroidered tapestries.”

The description from their website does not do justice to this building; you have to experience it to really appreciate it. But perhaps the photographs we took will give you a small taste of this classic hotel.

The Rendezvous Court.

The Rendezvous Court.

The adornment at the top of the Rendezvous Court stairway.

The adornment at the top of the Rendezvous Court stairway.

A close-up of the adornment at the top of the Rendezvous Court stairway.

A close-up of the adornment at the top of the Rendezvous Court stairway.

A Biltmore sphinx.

A Biltmore sphinx.

The Galeria.

The Galeria.

Stairways leading off the Galeria.

Stairways leading off the Galeria.

The upper Galeria.

The upper Galeria.

The arches near the Rendezvous Court.

The arches near the Rendezvous Court.

Elegant hallway leading past conference rooms.

Elegant hallway leading past conference rooms.

Foyer to a conference room.

Foyer to a conference room.

Conference dining room.

Conference dining room.

A small gallery near a dining area.

A small gallery near a dining area.

A secluded cove.

A secluded cove.

A spacious dining room.

A spacious dining room.

The elevator lobby.

The elevator lobby.

A motorcycle, because why not?

A motorcycle, because why not?

A Biltmore alcove.

A Biltmore alcove.

Piping, seen if you venture into the back stairwells.

Piping, seen if you venture into the back stairwells.

An elegant, wide stairwell.

An elegant, wide stairwell.

One of the many, perfectly-kept hallways leading to the rooms.

One of the many, perfectly-kept hallways leading to the rooms.

Understated lighting in the hallway.

Understated lighting in the hallway.

A view down the winding stairwell.

A view down the winding stairwell.

A door to…?

A door to…?

A classy elevator door.

A classy elevator door.

A view to the outside garden.

A view to the outside garden.

The fountain in the Rendezvous Court.

The fountain in the Rendezvous Court.

Another fascinating alcove at the Biltmore.

Another fascinating alcove at the Biltmore.

How romantic!

How romantic!

Red roses and a mask…hmmmmmm.

Red roses and a mask…hmmmmmm.

If you are ever in the vicinity of the Millennium Biltmore Los Angeles, do take the time to visit.  You won’t regret it.

awa Travels Tip: Even in places like hectic, noisy downtown L.A., there are moments preserved from the past where you are allowed and encouraged to partake in the elegance of earlier times.