FINDING THAT CHRISTMAS COMBO, of a relaxing moment paired with a must-get-this-done-pronto to-do, is oftentimes an unreachable goal come December. Your calendar is twice as packed (or even more than that), and the obligations are stacked as high as gingerbread men on a cookie platter. But securing a single overnight, just one, to savor some unwinding, and finding your unwind-ready location near a shopping area or two, feels like mastering the Christmas Combo. It's the match-up of your de-stress needs with your list-checking-off requirements, and it is unfolding, through Friday, Dec. 30, at the SLS Beverly Hills.
THE SWANKY STAY-OVER SPOT... is right in the bustle of the lively LA-BH border, which means it is close to hundreds of stores, big and unique. It's just a ten-minute drive from the heart of the Golden Triangle, and five minutes from The Grove, and a easy walk to the Beverly Center and West 3rd Street. The upshot? You can take care of those stocking stuffers, and then return to the hotel, put on your robe, and enjoy the...
HOLIDAY INDULGENCE PACKAGE: A well-appointed room is first on the package list, for sure, as are two treats at the Ciel Spa by Pearl Wellness. A 75-minute aromatherapy massage, complete with a posh peppermint scent, is on the table, as is some arm and hand exfoliation and an Oxygen Facial Mist. And will there be bubbly to sip, complete with a few cranberries? It is Champagne's big season, after all, so yes. For details on the overnight package, and carving out some pool time for extra ultra relaxing, give the close-to-everything hotel a jingle.
