LOS ANGELES HOTEL BEL-AIR One day itinerary: Culture With a huge number of , showstopper institutions like REDCAT, and internationally recognised live music venues, it’s not hard to see why LA continues to draw the artistically minded to its sunny shores. With this one-day itinerary, culture vultures will quickly discover that the city of is more than just a glittering beacon for the stars of stage and screen.

To get to the first stop of the day, take a taxi from the hotel for the 30-minute journey to Hollyhock House.

HOLLYHOCK HOUSE T: 0323-913-4031 | Barnsdall Art Park, 4800 Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90027 Hollyhock House in Barnsdall Art Park was Frank Lloyd Wright’s first project in Los Angeles, designed for heiress Aline Barnsdall. Envisioned as the centrepiece of an arts complex, the estate came to represent the style Wright dubbed, “California Romanza” after the musical style denoting freedom. Today, visitors can explore the house and gardens and enjoy striking views of the Hollywood Hills. Then, take a 20-minute taxi ride to The Norton Simon .

NORTON SIMON MUSEUM T: 0626-449-6840 | 411 West Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91105 This museum collection – widely agreed to be one of the more outstanding private art collections in the world – spans over 2,500 years and encompasses around 12,000 objects. See notable works by Van Gogh, Degas, Renoir, a wealth of Southeast Asian artists, as well as attending talks and film screenings and visiting the beautiful Sculpture Garden. The next stop of the day, The Broad, is a 20-minute taxi ride from the museum.

THE BROAD T: 0213-232-6250 | 221 South Grand Avenue, , CA 90012 Opened to the public in 2015, The Broad (named after philanthropists and art collectors Eli and ) is a relative newcomer to LA’s contemporary art scene. The striking, modern building, which is itself a work of art, features two floors of exhibition space. Explore a 2,000-piece strong collection with works from art world heavy-hitters like and , as well as contributions from emerging artists. REDCAT is a one-minute walk around the corner from The Broad.

The Dorchester, London | 45 Park Lane, London | Coworth Park, Ascot | Le Meurice, Paris | Hôtel Plaza Athénée, Paris Hotel Principe di Savoia, Milan | Hotel Eden, Rome | The Beverly Hills Hotel, Beverly Hills | Hotel Bel-Air, Los Angeles | Dubai (opening 2020) REDCAT T: 0213-237-2800 | 631 West 2nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012 The Roy and Edna Disney/CalArts Theater, a multidisciplinary contemporary arts centre in downtown LA, is more commonly known by its playful moniker, REDCAT. Considered by many to represent the zenith of avant-garde art in LA, REDCAT offers a programme of exhibitions, performances, film screenings and literary events showcasing the work of international and local artists. Then, walk for one minute to the next door.

WALT DISNEY CONCERT HALL T: 0800-854-2196 | 111 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90012 16 years in the making, the iconic -designed Walt Disney Concert Hall is internationally recognised as one of the leading live music venues in Los Angeles thanks to its superlative acoustics. The seat of the and the Los Angeles Master Chorale, the Concert Hall also hosts performances from international artists and orchestras across a wide range of musical genres. A 45-minute taxi ride will bring you back to the hotel.

All journey times are approximate and subject to variation.

The Dorchester, London | 45 Park Lane, London | Coworth Park, Ascot | Le Meurice, Paris | Hôtel Plaza Athénée, Paris Hotel Principe di Savoia, Milan | Hotel Eden, Rome | The Beverly Hills Hotel, Beverly Hills | Hotel Bel-Air, Los Angeles | Dubai (opening 2020)