Westin South Coast Plaza

This hotel is connected by a pedestrian overpass to South Coast Plaza, a huge, upscale shopping center anchored by Bloomingdale's, Macy's, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Nordstrom. The Westin provides complimentary transportation to and from John Wayne-Orange County Airport and, based on availability, within five miles of the hotel.

The Westin's Pinot Provence bistro showcases Mediterranean cuisine. On weeknights, guests are invited to the lounge to sample regional wines, signature cocktails, champagne, and specialty vodka (surcharges). The Terrace poolside bar, open seasonally, serves drinks and light fare.

A business center with computer workstations (surcharge) is open 24 hours. Wireless Internet access (surcharge) is available in the lobby area.

Guestrooms at this Costa Mesa hotel, which are all non-smoking, feature Westin Heavenly Beds and Heavenly Baths. The Heavenly Bed consists of a custom-designed, foot-thick pillowtop mattress with all-white bedding; triple sheeting; down blanket and duvet; and five pillows (two goose down/feather, two hypo-allergenic, and a decorative “boudoir” neck roll pillow).

The Heavenly Bath consists of a dual showerhead with multiple spray options; curved shower rod for extra room; velour, waffle-weave bathrobes; oversized Brazilian combed-cotton bath towels; and citrus-scented Molton Brown English toiletries.

Other amenities include high-speed Internet access (surcharge), minibars, and coffeemakers with Starbucks coffee. TVs come with complimentary HBO, pay movies, and video games (surcharge).

Heavenly Cribs and Heavenly Dog Beds are also available. The Heavenly Crib includes a pillowtop mattress, baby blankets, a fitted sheet, and a white cloud rug beneath the crib. The Heavenly Dog Bed is made up of custom-designed, oversized pet pillows by Eloise Pet Accessories, which mirror the hotels’ human beds, including a miniature Heavenly Bed duvet.