03 Sep 2013
Grace Kelly's storied history with the hotel includes a stay surrounding her winning the 1954 Academy Award for Best Actress in the film Country Girl. She chose her favourite bungalow to get some much needed rest after the awards event, and as the location for her post-Oscar photo shoot. She also lived at the hotel, in the same accommodation which has since been named the Grace Kelly Suite, prior to her marriage to Prince Rainier Grimaldi III.
The Graceful Living package is priced at $3,250 (approx. £2,098) per night * and includes the following:
- Accommodation in the Grace Kelly suite
- Specialty cocktails
Chef Lee Hefter, Managing Partner and Executive Corporate Chef of Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group, has created the Swan and Country Girl cocktails as a tribute to a true member of Hollywood's "royalty." They will be available in Wolfgang Puck at Hotel Bel-Air and the Bar & Lounge through March 3, 2013:
The Swan - Gin, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Rose Sparking Wine
The Country Girl - Tanqueray 10, Aperol, St. Germain, Grapefruit Juice
- A Princess Facial at Hotel Bel-Air Spa by La Prairie
An entirely customized treatment fit for a princess, La Prairie's expert aestheticians will carefully hand select a combination of products that will leave you guests with a radiant glow. This 60-minute bespoke facial uses exclusive La Prairie skincare products that will rejuvenate, refresh and perfect your skin.
- Embroidered Hotel Bel-Air bathrobes (one per occupant)
- A special takeaway inspired by Grace Kelly
Non-package guests may also enjoy the Graceful Living package components during their stay at the hotel, including the specialty cocktails which cost $18 each (approx. £12) and the Princess facial priced at $210 (approx. £136).
*Subject to availability, may not be combined with other offers; and available December 1 through March 3, 2013. Advance reservations are required, blackout dates apply, a 24-hour cancellation policy applies, and occupancy and city tax on the room rate is additional. To book reservations at Hotel Bel-Air, please call 800-648-4097 or visit www.hotelbelair.com.
Notes to editors
Dorchester Collection
Dorchester Collection is a portfolio of the world's foremost luxury hotels in Europe and the USA, each of which reflects the distinctive culture of its destination. By applying its unrivalled experience and capability in owning and operating some of the greatest individual hotels, the company's mission is to develop an impeccable group of the finest landmark hotels through acquisition as well as management of wholly-owned and part-owned hotels, and to enter into management agreements.
The current portfolio includes the following hotels (in order of them joining the group): The Dorchester, London; The Beverly Hills Hotel, Beverly Hills; Le Meurice, Paris; Hôtel Plaza Athénée, Paris; Hotel Principe di Savoia, Milan; Hotel Bel-Air, Los Angeles; Coworth Park, Ascot, UK; 45 Park Lane, London; and Le Richemond, Geneva.
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For further information on Dorchester Collection please contact:
Olivia Johnson or Victoria Henson at Peretti Communications
Telephone: 020 7244 1930
