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John Godeen -
6 months ago
As a life-long admirer of Elizabeth Taylor, it was a treat to stay at Casa Kimberly. The hotel is spotless, and renovated to perfection in keeping with the period in which it was occupied by the Taylor Burtons. We were fortunate to stay in the Elizabeth Taylor suite, which is a stunning 2,500+ square foot room with a private pool, spa and its own elevator. It features a huge outdoor living and entertaining space, and views of Old Town and further away, the ocean.
A few suggestions to make the hotel and the stay even better: The room didn’t have a mini-bar or a stocked bar (at least we couldn’t find one), and at the price point (our room was just short of $1,500 USD a night, with taxes), there should be some liquor stocked at no additional charge. Also, at that price point, other hotels (often larger, though) offer a private butler or a dedicated hotel employee and/or 24/7 service. I must note every employee we interacted with was great, friendly, accommodating.
The hotel could also have some fun in a respectful way with its legacy. Offer the library of the films the two of them made for viewing in the room, or stock the rooms with their favorite books or select books about them (as a note, Elizabeth Taylor: My Love Affair with Jewelry) is a fascinating read about her vast collection. There could also be some ‘experience’ packages to watch one of the classics they made with their favorite cuisine and drinks.
We will definitely return and look forward to experiencing one of the other suites in the hotel.