At night, the laid-back Livello Lounge fills up with a high-powered Beverly Hills crowd.

L’Ermitage offers myriad luxuries, but specializes in one in particular: sanctuary. This peaceful hotel nixes Los Angeles gaudiness in favor of Asian-inspired Zen minimalism. The city is still within reach, but this is a close-at-hand retreat offering all the trappings for a few days of lying low. A two-story glass rotunda covers the sunny wood-furnished dining room at the Livello restaurant, where chef Mirko Paderno puts a California spin on traditional Italian cuisine. At night, the laid-back Livello Lounge fills up with a high-powered Beverly Hills crowd. There are plenty of options to rejuvenate, from green-tea wraps at the spa to the heated rooftop pool with postcard-worthy views of Hollywood. A soft cream and caramel palette washes over the airy rooms decorated with English sycamore paneling and golden silk furniture; spacious bathrooms are done in marble and pale wood. Thoughtful touches make all the difference here, including fresh flowers, lacquer boxes of chocolates, and free Wi-Fi.