Newport Beach
800/332-3442 or 949/759-0808
www.fourseasons.com

20-story tower near the Fashion Island Mall, one mile from the beach.

ROOMS 295, all recently renovated, with great Rivolta linens and high-speed Internet; some have balconies. (Only suites have water views.)
SERVICE Staff-to-guest ratio of 1 to 1.
FOOD Pavilion for fanciful Mediterranean dishes, Gardens Lounge for tortilla soup.
FACILITIES 2 tennis courts, cabana-lined pool, small gym and spa (to be redone this year). Access to golf 15 minutes away.
COST Doubles from $330